Kristen HessSep 16, 20203 min readHearty Beef Vegetable SoupFall is finally upon us and its my favorite time of year! I especially love cozy soups and stews when it starts to get chilly outside....
Kristen HessDec 20, 20154 min readClassic Comfort Food :: Beef BourguignonSo Old Man Winter is finally back in town, despite the crazy warm weather we’ve been having lately in New York City. Temperatures drop...
Kristen HessSep 12, 20151 min readSeafood Corn ChowderNow 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 HessOct 6, 20122 min readRoasted Cream of Tomato SoupRoasted Cream of Tomato Soup Last year in January, it was cold, dark, rainy, and downright miserable and depressing. Not to sound...
Kristen HessJan 19, 20123 min readWine-Braised Chicken with Shallots, Fennel, Carrots and PancettaThis lovely braised dish is the perfect remedy for a cold Winter evening, slow cooked and full of goodness. The recipe calls for chicken...
Kristen HessDec 24, 20112 min readSpezzatino D’Agnello E Finnoccio (Lamb and Fennel Stew)In the dead of Winter, there’s something comforting about cooking on those cold, dreary days. One-pot dishes are ideal when you don’t...