Kristen HessOct 13, 20165 min readCelebrating Fall Flavors: Buckwheat Bucatini w/ Truffled Wild Mushroom SauceNow that Fall is finally here, I’m so excited to start cooking comfort food again with flavorful seasonal ingredients like wild...
Kristen HessJun 28, 20132 min readCool off w/ a Stoli Cucumber-Melon Martini & Prosciutto-Melon-Feta BitesSummer is in the air and it’s that time of year to cool down with some refreshing Stoli cocktails and light small bites for the patio or...
Kristen HessMay 13, 20134 min readA bright, savory Spring chicken dish to celebrate the seasonI love Spring. There’s nothing better than a dose of gorgeous sunshine, cherry blossoms in bloom, and the tempting promises of Summer on...
Kristen HessFeb 3, 20122 min readVeal Saltimbocca & Roman Sauteed Peas w/ PancettaVeal Saltimbocca Veal Saltimbocca is one of my favorite dishes, and makes a simple, elegant meal for any dinner occasion. This...
Kristen HessAug 7, 20112 min readWhite Peach, Prosciutto & Mozzarella SaladPeaches. There’s something so satisfying about biting into the sweet, juicy flesh that quenches the thirst for a cool and refreshing...
Kristen HessJul 9, 20114 min readMeet the Chef: Jimmy Canora of Valentino’s on the GreenCheck out my behind the scenes interview with Chef de Cuisine Jimmy Canora from Valentino’s on the Green – the legendary fine dining...