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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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Red Wine Bolognese Pappardelle + World Pasta Day
So it’s National Pasta Day…and of course my favorite day of the year! Especially when there’s delightful Italian wine involved – which...
Kristen Hess
Oct 17, 20183 min read
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Parisian Pasta w/ Ham, Gruyere + Caramelized Onions
I was invited to participate in the Frick’s Quality Meats Blogger Recipe Challenge this year and decided to make this delicious Parisian...
Kristen Hess
Oct 8, 20184 min read
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Pork Chops w/ Caramelized Pear & Ginger Sauce
Hey guys! I’m so excited that Fall is finally here! I absolutely love Summer, but Fall cooking is one of my favorites with all the...
Kristen Hess
Sep 20, 20183 min read
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Truffle Scallops Pasta w/ Mushrooms + Shallots
It’s Monday, the day after the Oscars and what a show that was! I actually enjoyed it this year, needless to say, and made a very special...
Kristen Hess
Mar 5, 20185 min read
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Spicy Pork + Kale Udon Noodle Soup
I love soup in the winter time because it’s a great way to warm up in the freezing weather, and a delicious, healthy thing to eat after...
Kristen Hess
Dec 29, 20173 min read
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One Pot Chili Mac Soup {Gluten Free}
It’s a cold, rainy Fall day in NYC, and what better than to make a big pot of cozy comfort food for the soul? I was invited to join the...
Kristen Hess
Nov 13, 20173 min read
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Kung Pao Beef w/ Cauliflower Rice (Sugar + Gluten Free)
I recently was approached by Steviva to compete in the Sweetin It-Up Blogger Recipe Challenge and decided to make a sugar free, gluten...
Kristen Hess
Oct 31, 20173 min read
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Porcini Linguine w/ Spicy Beef + Mushroom Ragu
So Fall is finally here guys! My absolute favorite time of the year – cooler temperatures, the leaves changing, sweaters, jeans and...
Kristen Hess
Sep 14, 20172 min read
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Balsamic Tomato Basil Pasta w/ Fresh Ricotta
Summer is in full swing, and we all know what that means…TOMATO SEASON! I’m sure you all have a bountiful crop of tomatoes lying around...
Kristen Hess
Aug 10, 20173 min read
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Maple Balsamic Quinoa Salad
Hey guys! I’ve been so busy working on client projects I haven’t had the time to post many new recipes lately so I wanted to share a...
Kristen Hess
Aug 2, 20172 min read
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Sausage, Corn & Orzo “Jambalaya”
On gray rainy days in New York (esp. at the beginning of so-called “Spring”), there’s nothing better than staying home and cooking up a...
Kristen Hess
May 26, 20174 min read
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Chile Chocolate Braised Short Ribs
There’s nothing more comforting and heartwarming on a crazy cold day than braised short ribs with roasted veggies and mashed potatoes....
Kristen Hess
Jan 24, 20173 min read
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Cheesy Baked Pasta w/ Sausage & Summer Veggies
Ah, it’s almost the end of Summer and I keep thinking, where has it gone? Along with Summer comes lots of fresh veggies like zucchini,...
Kristen Hess
Aug 5, 20163 min read
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Homemade Spring Fettuccine with Pancetta, Peas & Asparagus
Spring is finally here in full bloom, and I’m so excited to cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients! One of my favorite pasta dishes to...
Kristen Hess
Apr 18, 20165 min read
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Red Curry Beef w/ Zucchini Noodles
Since the holidays are coming soon, we all know what THAT means..lots of holiday parties with food and drinks, and with that in mind,...
Kristen Hess
Jan 30, 20164 min read
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Classic Comfort Food :: Beef Bourguignon
So Old Man Winter is finally back in town, despite the crazy warm weather we’ve been having lately in New York City. Temperatures drop...
Kristen Hess
Dec 20, 20154 min read
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Wine-Braised Chicken w/ Bacon, Veggies & Herbs
As the weather cools down in the late fall season, there’s nothing I love more than cooking a big one-pot comforting dish on a Sunday...
Kristen Hess
Dec 3, 20152 min read
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Beef Enchilada Tortilla Casserole for Game Day!
It’s finally Fall (Yay!) and football season is in full force which means fun tailgating and parties with friends mixed with lots of...
Kristen Hess
Oct 17, 20153 min read
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