Crazy Good: Truffled 3-Cheese Pasta w/ Pancetta & Garlic
I can’t remember the first time I tried anything made with truffles, but now and then I find myself lusting after these delicious things...
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KRISTEN HESS :: food stylist | photographer | content creator
Kristen Hess
Sep 21, 20112 min read
Smokin’ Chipotle Homestyle Meatloaf
Fall is finally here – the time of year when sweaters and jeans come out of the closet. Cooler mornings and evenings are a nice break...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 19, 20113 min read
Asian Five Spice Sesame Beef and Sugar Snap Peas
I love Chinese food. Especially when it’s raining outside and there’s nothing else to do but cozy up under the covers and watch a movie...
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Kristen Hess
Jul 25, 20113 min read
Hawaiian Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa :: Frozen Watermelon Martinis
Grilling with fruit is an easy and staple technique in the summertime – it gives fresh flavor to ordinary BBQ dishes and is a healthy...
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Kristen Hess
Jul 9, 20114 min read
Meet the Chef: Jimmy Canora of Valentino’s on the Green
Check out my behind the scenes interview with Chef de Cuisine Jimmy Canora from Valentino’s on the Green – the legendary fine dining...
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Kristen Hess
May 8, 20113 min read
On the Menu: Cooking with Fresh Seasonal Ingredients
Pan-seared Scallops and Asparagus Spring has arrived! It’s my favorite time of year when everything comes alive…flowers are blooming,...
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Kristen Hess
May 1, 20113 min read
Chicken Enchiladas de Mole Negro
Last year I took some friends from out of town to a great Mexican restaurant in the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, and sampled their...
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Kristen Hess
Mar 3, 20116 min read
Ragu alla Bolognese w/ Handmade Tagliatelle :: Onion, Olive & Rosemary Focaccia :: Blood Orange
A Classic Italian Dinner for any Special Occasion The following collection of recipes are from an Italian cooking class I took recently...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 13, 20117 min read
In the Mood For Love: Aphrodisiac recipes
Aphrodisiac Recipes To Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day “Aphrodisiac: any of various forms of stimulation thought to arouse sexual...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 29, 20117 min read
A Taste of Tuscany
Tuscany is probably one of the most beautiful and scenic regions of Italy and the most popular places to visit, known for its rolling...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 17, 20113 min read
On The Menu: Roasted Chicken w/ Pinot Noir Sauce and Garlic-Smashed Potatoes
Whenever I have a day off, I normally feel the urge to sleep the entire day and forget the world. After thoroughly cleaning my apartment,...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 11, 20102 min read
Spice up Your Night w/ Southern-Style Taco Soup
Southern-Style Taco Soup is something I discovered when I lived down South in Atlanta. My ex-boyfriend’s Mom (a great Southern cook from...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 28, 20106 min read
An Intimate Gathering: Holiday Dinner Party Menu
Since the holidays are rapidly approaching, I’m planning an intimate dinner party with friends featuring some of my favorite recipes to...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 22, 20105 min read
A Few of My Favorite Thanksgiving Sides
#Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and there’s no guessing why – it’s all about visiting friends and family, being thankful for the...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 16, 20102 min read
Jalapeno-Cheddar Meatloaf w/ Savory Tomato Gravy
On a cold and rainy Sunday evening last November, I needed to warm my bones and fill my belly with something comforting and delicious,...
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