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{Things I Love} :: August 2017
Hey guys! Can you believe Summer is almost halfway over (or more??) Time really does fly when you’re having fun, doesn’t it! Summer is...
Kristen Hess
Aug 11, 20176 min read
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp w/ Spaghetti Squash
So we are well into the New Year, and it’s definitely time to up my game and start smashing my fitness and healthy cooking and eating...
Kristen Hess
Jan 31, 20173 min read
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Top 10 {Things I Love} Summer 2015
My Top 10 {Things I Love} list is back for Summer with some fun and interesting things/places/foods/drinks that I’m currently crushing on...
Kristen Hess
Jul 14, 20156 min read
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Gutsch’s Linguine and Clams
As the New Year begins, so do New Years resolutions. Some of them we keep, some of them we don’t, but one of them we universally all...
Kristen Hess
Jan 4, 20152 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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King Crab BLT’s + a Gorgeous New Candy Red Toaster | KitchenAid Blog
Crown the BLT for KitchenAid There’s nothing I love to eat more in the summer than some fresh seafood to enjoy with friends for a...
Kristen Hess
Jul 26, 20142 min read
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New Article in Downtown Magazine Summer Issue :: Top Seafood and Outdoor Dining Hotspots in NYC
Downtown Magazine Summer Issue Summer is here and what better way to spend it than dining out on a rooftop, in a garden or an outside...
Kristen Hess
Aug 7, 20132 min read
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A trendy downtown gem in Nolita: Ken & Cook
Ken and Cook There’s a great new place in Nolita I recently went to – Ken and Cook, a contemporary American cafe and restaurant founded...
Kristen Hess
Jan 7, 20132 min read
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Pan-Seared Scallops w/ Leek, Thyme & Wine Cream Sauce; Lemon-Leek Orzo & Sauteed Zucchini
Pan-Seared Scallops with Leek, Thyme & Wine Cream Sauce, Lemon-Leek Orzo & Sauteed Garlic Zucchini & Squash This dish is a special treat...
Kristen Hess
Jul 19, 20123 min read
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Crazy Good Lobster Rolls & a July 4 Feast
Lobster Rolls & July 4 Feast #Summer is the time of year where all I want to do is flee to the ocean, bask in some sunshine and eat some...
Kristen Hess
Jun 25, 20124 min read
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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...
Kristen Hess
Jun 7, 20123 min read
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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...
Kristen Hess
May 21, 20122 min read
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Tamarind Shrimp Soba Noodles
Tamarind Shrimp Soba Noodles This is a typical Asian dish with warm, smooth and bright flavors. Soba noodles are typical Japanese noodles...
Kristen Hess
May 15, 20122 min read
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A Taste of Martha’s Vineyard: Black Dog Tavern’s Clam Chowder
On Labor Day weekend I fell in love. With Martha’s Vineyard, that is. And an amazing clam chowder from a famous little place called The...
Kristen Hess
Sep 24, 20114 min read
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Grillin’ Up Summer BBQ: Tasty Chicken Burgers and Shrimp Kabobs
Rooftop BBQ Aiming to keep it light, we decided to whip up my infamous Chicken Burgers with my secret recipe made with Dale’s Steak...
Kristen Hess
May 31, 20113 min read
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On the Menu: Cooking with Fresh Seasonal Ingredients
Pan-seared Scallops and Asparagus Spring has arrived! It’s my favorite time of year when everything comes alive…flowers are blooming,...
Kristen Hess
May 8, 20113 min read
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Salad Niçoise for a Spring Day
Salad Nicoise Spring is about unearthing fresh things. Lighter things. Brighter things. Turning a new leaf. Dusting off and starting...
Kristen Hess
Apr 30, 20113 min read
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Mardi Gras Celebration: Crab Cakes w/ Spicy Remoulade Sauce
New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the world because of its rich history, diverse culture, quaint courtyards and wrought-iron...
Kristen Hess
Mar 7, 20113 min read
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In the Mood For Love: Aphrodisiac recipes
Aphrodisiac Recipes To Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day “Aphrodisiac: any of various forms of stimulation thought to arouse sexual...
Kristen Hess
Feb 13, 20117 min read
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