Behind the Scenes w/ Chef Madison Cowan & Nat’l Pork Board :: Recipes, Photos & Vide
Chef Madison Cowan Last week I had an amazing opportunity to meet Chef Madison Cowan – Iron Chef America Winner, Chopped! Grand...
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KRISTEN HESS :: food stylist | photographer | content creator
Kristen Hess
Apr 15, 20122 min read
Spicing it up with Vindaloo Beef Curry
Vindaloo Beef Curry Vindaloo Curry is a spicy Indian curry made with a variety of spices, vinegar, coconut milk and crushed tomatoes. Its...
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Kristen Hess
Mar 8, 20125 min read
Amazing Macaroni + Cheese > There’s No Place Like Home
So here is my award winning Mac and Cheese recipe that I am proud to share with all of you! I was awarded as a Grand Prize Winner in...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 23, 20125 min read
Spicy Seafood Risotto w/ Shrimp + Steamed Mussels
Seafood Risotto In the spirit of Mardi Gras, I was in the mood to make something spicy with seafood and rice and thought I would do...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 15, 20123 min read
A LOVE-ly Spinach, Artichoke & Ricotta Tart
Spinach, Artichoke & Ricotta Tart With all the cooking I’ve been doing lately, I’ve decided to mix it up and experiment with some...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 3, 20122 min read
Veal Saltimbocca & Roman Sauteed Peas w/ Pancetta
Veal Saltimbocca Veal Saltimbocca is one of my favorite dishes, and makes a simple, elegant meal for any dinner occasion. This...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 28, 20124 min read
Bistro-Style Beef Stew w/ Red Wine, Smoked Paprika and Orange Zest
Bistro-Style Beef Stew with Red Wine, Smoked Paprika and Orange Zest On a recent excursion to Williams-Sonoma, I discovered some lovely...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 19, 20123 min read
Wine-Braised Chicken with Shallots, Fennel, Carrots and Pancetta
This lovely braised dish is the perfect remedy for a cold Winter evening, slow cooked and full of goodness. The recipe calls for chicken...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 10, 20122 min read
Luscious Brown Sugar Buttermilk Pie
This is a delicious, luscious custard pie that I made over Thanksgiving holiday, and it was so easy to make. Made with buttermilk,...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 7, 20123 min read
Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Sauce
Ricotta Gnocchi and Wild Mushroom Sauce (Gnocchi di Ricotta Con Sugo de Funghi) As far as I’m concerned, gnocchi are little pillows of...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20112 min read
Braised Swedish Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs Swedish Meatballs are one of our family traditions for the holiday dinner table – not only are they easy to make but a...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 24, 20112 min read
Spezzatino D’Agnello E Finnoccio (Lamb and Fennel Stew)
In the dead of Winter, there’s something comforting about cooking on those cold, dreary days. One-pot dishes are ideal when you don’t...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 17, 20112 min read
Italian Free-Form Apple Tart (Crostata Di Mele Alla Romana)
I have been taking an Italian cooking series at the Institute of Culinary Education and it’s been an amazing opportunity to make fresh...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 11, 20112 min read
Big Pot ‘o Goodness: Pasta Fagioli
Cooking is one of my favorite things to do in the Winter – there’s something comforting about the delightful smells that warm up my...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 23, 20112 min read
Sinfully Good: Pierogi Casserole
Today is one of those dreary Fall days where it’s cold and rainy and I’m in need of a little pick me up from some classic comfort food....
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Kristen Hess
Nov 2, 20112 min read
Classic Comfort Food:: Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is a dish that always reminds me of home – my mother used to make this on cold winter nights as a special treat for my...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 25, 20114 min read
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
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
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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