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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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Paleo “Smashed” Sweet Potatoes w/ Honey + Thyme
These Paleo “Smashed” Sweet Potatoes with Honey + Thyme are a fantastic alternative to regular sweet potato casseroles that are laden...
Kristen Hess
May 7, 20204 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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Happy Memorial Day! Grilling, Cocktails + Recipes
Happy Memorial Day! A time to reflect all of those brave soldiers and military servicemen and women who have sacrificed their lives and...
Kristen Hess
May 29, 20171 min read
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Zucchini & Sweet Potato Pancakes w/ Homemade Apple Sauce
Now that the fall season has finally arrived, it’s time to start cooking with seasonal ingredients that are richer in color and warmer in...
Kristen Hess
Oct 4, 20151 min read
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Seafood Corn Chowder
Now that summer is coming to an end, I thought it would be appropriate to make one last dish to celebrate the season. And what would be...
Kristen Hess
Sep 12, 20151 min read
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A Big Bowl of Comfort :: Irish Stout Beef Stew
Winter is always a little bit depressing without any sunshine and constant grey skies and snow storms every other day in New York City....
Kristen Hess
Jan 21, 20144 min read
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Mix it Up! Non-Traditional Holiday Menu Ideas & Recipes from NYC Top Chefs
It’s that time of year again to start planning menus and recipes for the holidays. But instead of just serving traditional turkey or...
Kristen Hess
Dec 12, 20139 min read
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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...
Kristen Hess
Apr 16, 20134 min read
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Potato Latkes with Sauteed Caramelized Apples with Honey and Cinnamon Sour Cream
Potato Latkes with Caramelized Honey Apples & Cinnamon Sour Cream In the spirit of the Jewish New Year holiday Rosh Hashana, I created a...
Kristen Hess
Sep 17, 20122 min read
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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...
Kristen Hess
Jul 10, 20123 min read
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Spicing it up with Vindaloo Beef Curry
Vindaloo Beef Curry Vindaloo Curry is a spicy Indian curry made with a variety of spices, vinegar, coconut milk and crushed tomatoes. Its...
Kristen Hess
Apr 15, 20122 min read
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A Sinfully Delicious Valentine’s Day Dinner
It’s that time of year again when love is in the air and we’re looking for a romantic dinner to make at home for Valentine’s Day. This is...
Kristen Hess
Feb 13, 20124 min read
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On The Menu: Roasted Chicken w/ Pinot Noir Sauce and Garlic-Smashed Potatoes
Whenever I have a day off, I normally feel the urge to sleep the entire day and forget the world. After thoroughly cleaning my apartment,...
Kristen Hess
Jan 17, 20113 min read
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Holiday Brunch: Italian Frittata with Red Pepper, Potatoes and Bacon
Potato and Pepper Frittata with Cheese and Bacon So Christmas is over, but the cooking is not! As a tradition, I always make breakfast...
Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20102 min read
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A Few of My Favorite Thanksgiving Sides
#Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and there’s no guessing why – it’s all about visiting friends and family, being thankful for the...
Kristen Hess
Nov 22, 20105 min read
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