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Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos w/ Creamy Labne
I was recently invited to participate in a great blogger recipe challenge for Karoun Dairies to help develop new recipes for some of...
Kristen Hess
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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Sweet + Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad
Serious Foodie recently invited me to participate in their Blogger Recipe Contest and I decided to make a delicious Sweet + Spicy Shrimp...
Kristen Hess
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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Blackened Scallops w/ Grilled Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa
Summer is in full swing and there’s nothing I love better than some fresh seafood and grilling outside with friends and family. Living in...
Kristen Hess
Jul 14, 20213 min read
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Savory Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs {#Keto / #LowCarb}
Hey folks, happy Tuesday! Just another chilly January day here…I had a serious craving for some seriously good chicken today so I made...
Kristen Hess
Jan 21, 20213 min read
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Cheeseburger Salad w/ Sriracha Ranch Dressing
#Spring is here and #Summer is on the way – so here’s to eating lighter and healthier. My goal is to start eating and cooking more...
Kristen Hess
Apr 20, 20204 min read
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Mediterranean Beef Kebabs w/ Tzatziki
These grilled Mediterranean Beef Kebabs are the perfect #low-carb/#Keto/#Whole30-friendly dish made with lightly spiced Steakhouse Elite...
Kristen Hess
Mar 13, 20203 min read
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Sweet + Spicy Chicken Thighs w/ Roasted Broccolini
Sometimes you need to spice things up in life a little. Especially to brighten up those late Winter/early Spring dreary days when you’re...
Kristen Hess
Mar 25, 20194 min read
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Truffle Steak Au Poivre + Cheesy Truffle Potato Stacks
I recently did some recipes for my client 7 Barrels for their holiday promotional marketing and social media campaign. Featuring their...
Kristen Hess
Jan 10, 20183 min read
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{Things I Love} :: August 2017
Hey guys! Can you believe Summer is almost halfway over (or more??) Time really does fly when you’re having fun, doesn’t it! Summer is...
Kristen Hess
Aug 11, 20176 min read
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Sriracha Mango Grilled Chicken Wings + Spicy Micheladas
Summer is here and almost half way over at that! I love grilling anything and everything during the warm weather months so I’ve created a...
Kristen Hess
Aug 2, 20173 min read
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Elderberry Lime Chicken & Veggie Kabobs + Heirloom Tomato, Peach & Mozzarella Salad
I love grilling in the Summertime – and there’s nothing easier, tastier and healthier than Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs! I also...
Kristen Hess
Aug 3, 20163 min read
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Cooking with Color 4 Kids TV Summer Edition + Recipes from Spring Show
My #CookingwithColor4Kids TV Show Summer Edition is LIVE and what a fun show we have for you…Thanks to all the amazing kids and parents...
Kristen Hess
Jul 17, 20155 min read
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Shrimp & Veggie Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
One of my favorite recipes to make for a summer BBQ or outdoor party is Shrimp and Veggie Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette. It...
Kristen Hess
Jul 1, 20153 min read
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California Dreamin’ Grilled Cheese
So this is where I’m supposed to go on and on about how delicious this grilled cheese sandwich is. And what’s in it. And why it’s a...
Kristen Hess
May 17, 20153 min read
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Food Trends of 2014 + Flavor Forecast for 2015
As the year 2014 is coming to an end, it’s always interesting to see what was hot and what was not in the culinary world and what new...
Kristen Hess
Dec 29, 20143 min read
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The Perfect Beach Bash + An Amazing Shrimp & Veggie Salad w/ Lemon-Herb Dressing
Summer is here and it’s absolutely my favorite time of the year! The sun is shining, the trees are in bloom, and everyone is outside...
Kristen Hess
Jul 10, 20141 min read
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Going Low-Carb & Healthy for Spring! Grilled Parmesan Zucchini Beef Burgers & Sauteed Lemo
Spring Flowers in Bloom Well, Spring is FINALLY here and the weather in NYC has been absolutely gorgeous this past week. I get so...
Kristen Hess
Apr 14, 20144 min read
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Food Styling for Dr. Neal Barnard on the Joy Behar: Say Anything TV Show!
Kristen on Joy Behar Say Anything TV Show Last week I had the fantastic opportunity to cook and do food styling for a special healthy...
Kristen Hess
Jul 24, 20136 min read
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Celebrating Memorial Day with Stoli Vodka! Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Skewers w/ Cucumber-Orange-C
There’s no better time than Memorial Day weekend to break out the grill and cook up some tasty BBQ to celebrate the beginning of Summer!...
Kristen Hess
May 22, 20134 min read
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Spiced Moroccan Burgers with Green Harissa, Feta and Mint over Grilled Pita
If you haven’t tried Moroccan Harissa before, listen up. It’s a lovely pepper sauce blend made with chili peppers, bell peppers, garlic,...
Kristen Hess
Apr 8, 20133 min read
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