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{new post} :: Strawberry Jam Galette
I love making berry desserts in the Summer because they are in peak season and a fresh healthy alternative to cakes and cookies during...
Kristen Hess
Jul 2, 20204 min read
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3-Cheese Butternut Squash Tart w/ Bacon
It’s the holidays and we all know what that means..time to cook and bake, and eat all the delicious treats of the season..like this...
Kristen Hess
Dec 14, 20163 min read
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{Things I Love} :: Summer 2016
My {Things I Love} list is back for Summer 2016 with some fun and interesting objets de desir, places, people, books, recipes,...
Kristen Hess
Aug 11, 20164 min read
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Peach Raspberry Melba No-Bake Cheesecake
Summertime is finally here, and it’s my favorite time of year. I love cooking for parties and potlucks, but in the summertime it’s...
Kristen Hess
Jul 19, 20162 min read
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Sweet & Savory Mini Tarts
With the holidays approaching, it’s time to start thinking about fun food to make for all the parties and get togethers with family and...
Kristen Hess
Dec 17, 20152 min read
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Holiday Recipes: Maple Brown Sugar Walnut Pie & Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Well it’s that time a year again…the holidays are here, and we all know what that means…PIE. And lots of cooking. With lots of yummy...
Kristen Hess
Dec 6, 20153 min read
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Pear and Hazelnut Salted Caramel Pie
Fall has finally arrived – my favorite season of the year! I love the cooler weather and dressing in jeans, sweaters, boots and leather...
Kristen Hess
Oct 16, 20151 min read
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Veggie, Bacon & Cheese Tarts in a Toasted Quinoa Crust
I love making savory tarts and pies, but unfortunately I don’t love the carbs and calories that come along with them. It’s also...
Kristen Hess
Jul 23, 20154 min read
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A Birthday Pie for Dad: Lemon Icebox Pie w/ Raspberry-Blueberry Topping
I just got back from a lovely 2 week vacation in Upstate New York (Rochester) visiting family and friends, which I normally do in the...
Kristen Hess
Jul 14, 20154 min read
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A Special Treat for Mom: Glazed Chocolate Orange Tart
Happy Mother’s Day! What a gorgeous day it is today to celebrate Mom and all the awesome things she does every day of the year. I’m...
Kristen Hess
May 10, 20154 min read
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Rustic Pizza with Ham, Grapes, Shallots, Honey & Thyme
So it’s Friday. And a lovely Spring day. I was in the mood to make something lovely to eat, preferably with a sweet and savory twist....
Kristen Hess
Apr 17, 20152 min read
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Seriously Delicious Taco Pizza
I’ve been on a spicy food kick lately. Maybe it’s the pseudo-Spring weather. Or maybe I’m just addicted. I decided to make a fun twist on...
Kristen Hess
Mar 28, 20153 min read
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A Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Side: Fall Harvest Galette w/ Maple Sweet Potatoes, Caramelized Onion
#Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year, simply because it’s a time to spend with friends and family and a great excuse...
Kristen Hess
Nov 23, 20142 min read
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Luscious Brown Sugar Buttermilk Pie
This is a delicious, luscious custard pie that is one of my absolute favorite pies to make for the Thanksgiving holiday, and it is really...
Kristen Hess
Nov 18, 20143 min read
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Luscious Lobster Pies
There’s nothing better in the Summer time than fresh seafood. Lobster is one of my favorites and an indulgence, at that. Lobster Rolls...
Kristen Hess
Sep 7, 20142 min read
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Maine Wild Blueberry Pie
September is one of my favorite months – the weather is getting cooler, the leaves are turning color, and the breezy nights remind us...
Kristen Hess
Sep 7, 20144 min read
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Savoring the Fruits of Summer :: Peach-Raspberry Almond Vanilla Cream Tart
Summer is my favorite time of year – blue sunny skies, lazy days on the patio, weekend trips to the beach and lake and backyard...
Kristen Hess
Jul 11, 20133 min read
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Spinach Artichoke Ricotta Pizza with Parmesan Garlic Cauliflower Crust
Summer has quickly arrived and it’s that time of year again to shed a few pounds and hit the beach. I’ve decided to muster up some will...
Kristen Hess
Jun 3, 20135 min read
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Holiday Giveaway with Tate’s Bake Shop from Southampton :: Recipes from ‘Baking for Frie
‘Baking for Friends’ Cookbook by Kathleen King, Tate’s Bake Shop If you haven’t heard of Tate’s Bake Shop before or experienced their...
Kristen Hess
Dec 1, 20128 min read
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Bourbon Vanilla Cream Pie with Oatmeal-Pecan Cookie Crust
Bourbon Vanilla Cream Pie with Oatmeal-Pecan Cookie Crust Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year – if only for the food! Of...
Kristen Hess
Nov 22, 20123 min read
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