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Happy Labor Day + Some End-of-Summer Cocktails
Happy Labor Day everyone..I can’t believe how fast the Summer has flown by! It’s definitely my favorite time of year and I’ve been so...
Kristen Hess
Sep 6, 20212 min read
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Beef and Mushroom Dumplings with Asian Dipping Sauce
Hey all! Happy Friday! And Happy Chinese New Year 2021 – year of the Ox! To celebrate, I wanted to share my Beef and Mushroom Dumplings...
Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20214 min read
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Tampa-Style Cuban Egg Rolls :: Super Bowl 2021!
Hey guys! So the #Superbowl 2021 is near and I am so excited that it’s going to be in #Tampa, Florida this year, because this is MY TOWN...
Kristen Hess
Feb 1, 20216 min read
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Crunchy Baked Taco Wonton Cups
Hey all, happy New Year! I was recently invited to participate in JSL Foods Twin Dragon Asian Wrapper Recipe Challenge and I came up with...
Kristen Hess
Jan 15, 20213 min read
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Spicy Crab Cakes w/ Creole Mayo
Hi Everyone! So the New Year #2021 is rapidly approaching (thank God!!) and I decided to celebrate a little with these Spicy Crab Cakes...
Kristen Hess
Dec 29, 20203 min read
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A Mini-Thanksgiving Dinner
Hey guys! Happy #Thanksgiving! I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday despite the crazy #quarantine travel restrictions and COVID-19...
Kristen Hess
Nov 27, 20204 min read
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Spinach, Bacon + Leek Quiche
For Easter this year I decided to make this lovely Spinach, Bacon + Leek Quiche. I love baking pies and tarts and quiches, especially...
Kristen Hess
Apr 14, 20203 min read
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Citrus Arugula Salad with Pistachios, Ricotta + Mint
This #Winter Citrus #Salad w/ Arugula, Ricotta Salata & Pistachios has a Lemon Truffle Dressing that is to die for! A gorgeous and...
Kristen Hess
Jan 2, 20202 min read
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Sweet + Spicy Meyer Lemon Shrimp Stir Fry
Hey guys! Oh my gosh, it’s almost the end of the year! Can you believe it? Where does time fly? I’m so ready for a New Year though –...
Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20183 min read
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Luscious Truffle Mac + Cheese
The holidays are here and I’m full swing in baking mode! It’s the best time of year for making dishes for parties and special occasions...
Kristen Hess
Dec 26, 20183 min read
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Merry Christmas + Holiday Cocktails to Celebrate!
I can’t believe this year is almost over – and what a year it has been – lots of new opportunities, new friends and new places – I’m so...
Kristen Hess
Dec 25, 20183 min read
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Winter Holiday Salad w/ Kale, Beets + Brussels
Ahhhhh, it’s the holidays…my favorite time of year! I absolutely love cooking for the #holidays, especially with all the parties and fun...
Kristen Hess
Dec 22, 20183 min read
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Sausage, Zucchini + Mushroom Pasta {Gluten-Free, Organic}
The holidays are approaching so quickly (yay!) and during this time of year I love staying indoors and making some serious comfort food....
Kristen Hess
Dec 11, 20183 min read
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Fig, Almond + Orange Vanilla Tart
So Fall is here – I know, I know, aren’t we all excited?! It’s definitely been a super hot Summer and I am in full baking and cooking...
Kristen Hess
Sep 27, 20184 min read
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Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake w/ Strawberry Balsamic Chocolate Sauce
It’s that love-ly time of year again folks, when love is in the air and a romantic dinner and evening in with your significant other is...
Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20182 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} :: Holiday Entertaining
So we are full swing in the midst of the holiday season – the most wonderful time of the year! Food, cocktails, friends, family,...
Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20177 min read
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Smirnoff Ice Holiday Cocktails + Appetizers
Who says you can’t eat, drink, and be merry all at once? Tis the season for boozy brunches, family gatherings and holiday feasts after...
Kristen Hess
Nov 28, 20172 min read
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Things I Love :: Holiday Gift Guide 2017
Holiday Gift Ideas for All Your Favorite People The holidays are rapidly approaching and we all need a few fun ideas for gifting, now...
Kristen Hess
Nov 21, 20176 min read
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Wild Rice Turkey Bowl w/ Citrus Vinaigrette
This is another favorite recipe I developed for my client Seven Barrels using their Meyer Lemon Olive Oil and Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar...
Kristen Hess
Nov 10, 20172 min read
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