top of page


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
1 view
0 comments


Mini Vegan Chocolate Donuts w/ Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Glaze
Fall has arrived my friends, and we all know what that means. Pumpkin Spice. Everything. In the spirit of the season, I’ve decided to...
Kristen Hess
Nov 18, 20163 min read
0 views
0 comments


Celebrating Fall Flavors: Buckwheat Bucatini w/ Truffled Wild Mushroom Sauce
Now that Fall is finally here, I’m so excited to start cooking comfort food again with flavorful seasonal ingredients like wild...
Kristen Hess
Oct 13, 20165 min read
3 views
0 comments


Peach Raspberry Melba No-Bake Cheesecake
Summertime is finally here, and it’s my favorite time of year. I love cooking for parties and potlucks, but in the summertime it’s...
Kristen Hess
Jul 19, 20162 min read
1 view
0 comments


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...
Kristen Hess
Apr 18, 20165 min read
1 view
0 comments


Almond Shortbread Cookies w/ Blood Orange Glaze
So February is here and so is National Almond Day! I absolutely love almonds – not only are they packed with tons of vitamins, minerals...
Kristen Hess
Feb 20, 20161 min read
3 views
0 comments


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...
Kristen Hess
Dec 3, 20152 min read
3 views
0 comments


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...
Kristen Hess
Nov 14, 20152 min read
1 view
0 comments


Pear and Hazelnut Salted Caramel Pie
Fall has finally arrived – my favorite season of the year! I love the cooler weather and dressing in jeans, sweaters, boots and leather...
Kristen Hess
Oct 16, 20151 min read
16 views
0 comments

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
0 views
0 comments


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
1 view
0 comments


Homemade Fruit Leather with KitchenAid
I love Spring because it’s the perfect excuse to eat more fresh fruits and veggies and eat lighter now that the sun is out and all the...
Kristen Hess
May 13, 20151 min read
3 views
0 comments


Superfoods Recipes for a Healthy New Year
Once the holidays are over, it’s time for a break from all the super rich food and cocktails and detox with some healthy recipes made...
Kristen Hess
Dec 19, 20143 min read
2 views
0 comments


A Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Side: Fall Harvest Galette w/ Maple Sweet Potatoes, Caramelized Onion
#Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year, simply because it’s a time to spend with friends and family and a great excuse...
Kristen Hess
Nov 23, 20142 min read
2 views
0 comments


Savory Herb and Cheese Scone Calzones with Sausage, Veggies & Cheese on the KitchenAid blog!
Baked calzones are one of my favorite Italian dishes to make when I want an alternative to pizza or pasta. Calzones are savory turnovers...
Kristen Hess
Nov 10, 20141 min read
2 views
0 comments


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
2 views
0 comments


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
2 views
0 comments


Spring is here! Spring Canapes & Cocktails Party with KitchenAid
Spring Canapes & Cocktails! Spring is here, and there’s nothing better than gathering a few friends together for a casual get together...
Kristen Hess
Apr 12, 20142 min read
2 views
0 comments


Sunset Wine & Dine KitchenAid Cook for the Cure Event in Support of Susan G. Coman
Hey folks! We’re throwing a big rooftop party for a good cause! *UNFORTUNATELY WE NEED TO CANCEL TONIGHT’S EVENT DUE TO WEATHER, AND ARE...
Kristen Hess
Jul 21, 20122 min read
2 views
0 comments


Whipping Up Some Goodness w/ KitchenAid: Mixed Olive Tapenade & Parsley Toasted Nut Pesto
Parsley Pesto and Olive Tapenade There’s something exciting about getting a new, shiny toy that makes you feel like a kid again. There’s...
Kristen Hess
Feb 28, 20124 min read
4 views
0 comments
bottom of page