Luscious Truffle Mac + Cheese
The holidays are here and I’m full swing in baking mode! It’s the best time of year for making dishes for parties and special occasions...
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KRISTEN HESS :: food stylist | photographer | content creator
Kristen Hess
Oct 17, 20183 min read
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...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 8, 20184 min read
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...
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Kristen Hess
Sep 26, 20181 min read
Mentioned in the NY Times #Food Section! :: Chicken French Recipe
Hey guys! Exciting news! I am mentioned in the NY Times Food Section today in an article by food writer Julia Moskin about Chicken French...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20182 min read
Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake w/ Strawberry Balsamic Chocolate Sauce
It’s that love-ly time of year again folks, when love is in the air and a romantic dinner and evening in with your significant other is...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 9, 20173 min read
Holiday Sausage, Mushroom and Cheese Turnovers
hey guys..the holidays are rapidly approaching and we all know what that means…parties, parties and more parties…full of friends and...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 2, 20173 min read
Sriracha Mango Grilled Chicken Wings + Spicy Micheladas
Summer is here and almost half way over at that! I love grilling anything and everything during the warm weather months so I’ve created a...
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Kristen Hess
Jun 23, 20177 min read
Expert Interview Series with FoodyDirect.com!
I was recently invited as a guest for the FoodyDirect.com Expert Interview Series to talk about great tasting and looking food, and I’m...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 24, 20173 min read
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....
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Kristen Hess
Aug 5, 20163 min read
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,...
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Kristen Hess
Apr 18, 20165 min read
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...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 23, 20163 min read
Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
I made myself a pledge to focus on being healthier and happier since the New Year has started… getting more sleep, balancing work and...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 2, 20161 min read
Favorite Game Day Recipes for the Super Bowl!
So the big day is right around the corner – the Super Bowl, yay! I’m not really partial to either team and am not even a huge football...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 3, 20152 min read
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...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 14, 20152 min read
Meatball Madness!
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year simply because it’s a time when the leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler, and...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 17, 20153 min read
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...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 4, 20151 min read
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...
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Kristen Hess
Jul 16, 20155 min read
Shrimp, Basil & Corn Zucchini Noodles w/ Meyer Lemon Cream Sauce
Hello Summer! And hello to the season for lighter food and flavors and quality time at the beach and the pool (READ: also time for shorts...
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Kristen Hess
May 17, 20153 min read
California Dreamin’ Grilled Cheese
So this is where I’m supposed to go on and on about how delicious this grilled cheese sandwich is. And what’s in it. And why it’s a...
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Kristen Hess
Apr 20, 20153 min read
Lemony Rosemary Chicken Pasta with Greens and Beans, Ricotta & Toasted Walnuts
Today was one of those days – rainy, overcast, dreary, and oh, Monday. I also had a ton of things in my fridge that I need to clean out...
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