Kristen HessFeb 23, 20125 min readSpicy Seafood Risotto w/ Shrimp + Steamed MusselsSeafood Risotto In the spirit of Mardi Gras, I was in the mood to make something spicy with seafood and rice and thought I would do...
Kristen HessJan 7, 20123 min readRicotta Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom SauceRicotta Gnocchi and Wild Mushroom Sauce (Gnocchi di Ricotta Con Sugo de Funghi) As far as I’m concerned, gnocchi are little pillows of...
Kristen HessJan 29, 20117 min readA Taste of TuscanyTuscany is probably one of the most beautiful and scenic regions of Italy and the most popular places to visit, known for its rolling...
Kristen HessJan 14, 20114 min readThrowdown! A Quest for the Perfect Spaghetti and MeatballsSpaghetti and Meatballs. Such an unassuming yet classic Italian dish. And who doesn’t love it? Everyone seems to have their own recipe –...
Kristen HessNov 30, 20105 min readKristen in Wonderland: Eataly NYCWelcome to Eataly – a journey through Mario Batali’s Italian Wonderland Ah, Eataly. The hottest buzzword in the New York food scene over...