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 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 HessDec 9, 201210 min read5 Holiday Appetizer Recipes and Colavita Olive Oil Holiday Giveaway!Holiday Appetizer Recipes & Colavita Holiday Giveaway The holidays are here, and what better way to celebrate by throwing a holiday...
Kristen HessNov 12, 20124 min readMy Favorite Roasted Squash RecipesI don’t know about you, but one of my favorite Fall veggies to make is Squash. I absolutely love the buttery, savory smell of it roasting...
Kristen HessJul 11, 20124 min readButternut Squash Agnolotti w/ Brown Butter, Sage & Pine Nuts | Chicken Marsala Ravioli w/ Wild Buitoni New Pasta Flavors There’s some new kids on the block – and some mighty tasty ones at that. Buitoni reached out to me and asked me...
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 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...