Baby Asparagus, Garlic & Three-Cheese Tart
Whenever the holidays roll around, I love to bake and experiment with luscious pies and savory tarts. Puff pastry is such an easy way to...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 17, 20134 min read
Healthy Homestyle Meatloaf w/ Ancho Chile-Red Pepper Glaze :: Wild Mushroom Risotto
Homestyle Meatloaf with Ancho Chile-Red Pepper Glaze OK, so I know Meatloaf is one of those dishes we’re all a little bored of by now....
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Kristen Hess
Nov 9, 20134 min read
Big Pot of Comfort :: Spicy Cajun Chili with a Kick!
Spicy Cajun Chili Chili is one of my go-to recipes when the Autumn leaves start turning colors and the weather starts getting cooler –...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 24, 20135 min read
Melt Cookbook: Taking the Art of Macaroni & Cheese to a Whole New Level
Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of anything more delicious on the planet than a big creamy...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 11, 20132 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
Sep 30, 20133 min read
Savory Sauteed Chicken and Veggie Rice
This is a quick and healthy weeknight dish I whipped up the other day with some fresh ingredients I had on hand in the fridge. It’s got...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 20, 20132 min read
Summer Veggie Pasta with Roasted Garlic, Tomatoes, Zucchini & Corn
Summer Veggie Pasta with Roasted Garlic, Tomatoes, Zucchini & Corn There’s nothing better in the Summer than a visit to the Farmer’s...
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Kristen Hess
Apr 16, 20134 min read
Garlicky Greens and Beans with Sausage
On a recent trip up to Rochester, I had the pleasure of discovering a lovely little Italian place called the Mona Lisa Café. My mother...
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Kristen Hess
Mar 1, 20133 min read
Parmesan Garlic Shells with Spinach, Zucchini and Ham
Parmesan Garlic Shells with Spinach, Zucchini and Ham This is a super easy and tasty dish that I whipped up one night with some of the...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 28, 20138 min read
Tequila, Sunsets and a Mexican Feast in San Diego (Story + Recipes)
San Diego Sunset I recently got back from an amazing trip to San Diego – one so lovely and rejuvenating that the sunsets are burned into...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20133 min read
A lighter and healthier classic comfort food: Vegetable Lasagna
Vegetarian Lasagna Lasagna is one of my favorite comfort foods to indulge in during the Winter time, but as soon as Spring is...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20122 min read
Mushroom, Ham and Cheese Strata: Best Brunch Casserole. EVER.
Mushroom, Ham and Cheese Strata I love waking up in the morning to the smell of fresh brewed coffee and breakfast cooking in the kitchen....
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Kristen Hess
Nov 21, 20122 min read
Pot of Gold: Mom’s Chicken Noodle Soup
Mom’s Chicken Noodle Soup I love coming home for the holidays, not only to spend some quality time with family and friends but for some...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 6, 20122 min read
Roasted Cream of Tomato Soup
Roasted Cream of Tomato Soup Last year in January, it was cold, dark, rainy, and downright miserable and depressing. Not to sound...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 5, 20122 min read
Italian White Bean, Vegetable & Pasta Soup
Italian White Bean, Vegetable & Pasta Soup I always look forward to the season change to Autumn – there’s something calming to the...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 3, 20123 min read
Spinach, Cheese & Green Onion Pie with Dill and Fines Herbes
Spinach, Cheese & Green Onion Pie with Dill and Fines Herbes There’s nothing better than a fresh baked pie on a dreary, Fall day. I...
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Kristen Hess
Jul 11, 20124 min read
Butternut Squash Agnolotti w/ Brown Butter, Sage & Pine Nuts | Chicken Marsala Ravioli w/ Wild
Buitoni New Pasta Flavors There’s some new kids on the block – and some mighty tasty ones at that. Buitoni reached out to me and asked me...
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Kristen Hess
Jul 10, 20123 min read
Treasured #Recipes from the Past: Classic Summer Side #Salads
Summer is my favorite time of year – family picnics, outdoor BBQs, trips to the park or lake, birthday and graduation parties and...
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Kristen Hess
Jun 7, 20123 min read
Thai Sea Bass in Banana Leaves
Thai Sea Bass in Banana Leaves This is a lovely Thai dish, not only in taste but in presentation. I made this with some good friends of...
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Kristen Hess
May 21, 20122 min read
Refreshingly Light Get-In-My-Bikini Crab Salad
OK folks – listen up. It’s that time of year again where Summer is coming, the sun is shining and we need to fit into that teeny bikini...
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