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Sweet + Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad
Serious Foodie recently invited me to participate in their Blogger Recipe Contest and I decided to make a delicious Sweet + Spicy Shrimp...
Kristen Hess
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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Things I Love {June 2020}
Welcome to my June 2020 edition of Things I Love! A collection of my current obsessions and things I’m crushing on right now that are...
Kristen Hess
Jun 10, 20206 min read
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Happy Cinco de Mayo + Taco Tuesday!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! How fun that this holiday falls on #Taco Tuesday! Here are the #recipes you need to be cooking right now, today, and...
Kristen Hess
May 5, 20204 min read
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Roasted Eggplant Zucchini Noodles w/ Blood Orange + Black Currant Vinaigrette
This is a lovely recipe that I wanted to share with you all because it’s one of my absolute favorites and perfect for Spring! ????? This...
Kristen Hess
May 2, 20203 min read
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Cheeseburger Salad w/ Sriracha Ranch Dressing
#Spring is here and #Summer is on the way – so here’s to eating lighter and healthier. My goal is to start eating and cooking more...
Kristen Hess
Apr 20, 20204 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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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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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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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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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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Happy Holidays! A few of my favorite holiday recipes
Well the holidays have finally arrived – my favorite time of year! I love having some time to rest and relax and enjoy quality time with...
Kristen Hess
Dec 24, 20162 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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Elderberry Lime Chicken & Veggie Kabobs + Heirloom Tomato, Peach & Mozzarella Salad
I love grilling in the Summertime – and there’s nothing easier, tastier and healthier than Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs! I also...
Kristen Hess
Aug 3, 20163 min read
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Cooking with Color 4 Kids TV Summer Edition + Recipes from Spring Show
My #CookingwithColor4Kids TV Show Summer Edition is LIVE and what a fun show we have for you…Thanks to all the amazing kids and parents...
Kristen Hess
Jul 17, 20155 min read
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Shrimp & Veggie Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
One of my favorite recipes to make for a summer BBQ or outdoor party is Shrimp and Veggie Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette. It...
Kristen Hess
Jul 1, 20153 min read
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Indian Burgers with Curry Cilantro Slaw & Peanut Satay Yogurt Sauce
I recently did a food styling project for Morningstar Farms to promote some of their new products to local food editors in NYC, and one...
Kristen Hess
Mar 27, 20154 min read
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The Perfect Beach Bash + An Amazing Shrimp & Veggie Salad w/ Lemon-Herb Dressing
Summer is here and it’s absolutely my favorite time of the year! The sun is shining, the trees are in bloom, and everyone is outside...
Kristen Hess
Jul 10, 20141 min read
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Going Low-Carb & Healthy for Spring! Grilled Parmesan Zucchini Beef Burgers & Sauteed Lemo
Spring Flowers in Bloom Well, Spring is FINALLY here and the weather in NYC has been absolutely gorgeous this past week. I get so...
Kristen Hess
Apr 14, 20144 min read
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Holiday Brunch! Caramelized Onion, Ham & Gouda Tart :: Pear, Bleu Cheese, Cranberry & Toas
Holiday Brunch It wouldn’t be the holidays without catching up with friends and family and coming together for a fun holiday brunch with...
Kristen Hess
Jan 1, 20146 min read
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Food Styling for Mario Lopez and Avocados from Mexico on NBC Live and Bethenny Shows!
I recently did a fun food styling TV segment for Mario Lopez and Avocados from Mexico on the Bethenny show and NBC New York Live. The...
Kristen Hess
Dec 17, 20132 min read
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