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Blackened Scallops w/ Grilled Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa
Summer is in full swing and there’s nothing I love better than some fresh seafood and grilling outside with friends and family. Living in...
Kristen Hess
Jul 14, 20213 min read
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Balsamic Tomato Basil Pasta w/ Fresh Ricotta
Summer is in full swing, and we all know what that means…TOMATO SEASON! I’m sure you all have a bountiful crop of tomatoes lying around...
Kristen Hess
Aug 10, 20173 min read
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Cheesy Baked Pasta w/ Sausage & Summer Veggies
Ah, it’s almost the end of Summer and I keep thinking, where has it gone? Along with Summer comes lots of fresh veggies like zucchini,...
Kristen Hess
Aug 5, 20163 min read
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Red Curry Beef w/ Zucchini Noodles
Since the holidays are coming soon, we all know what THAT means..lots of holiday parties with food and drinks, and with that in mind,...
Kristen Hess
Jan 30, 20164 min read
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Shrimp, Basil & Corn Zucchini Noodles w/ Meyer Lemon Cream Sauce
Hello Summer! And hello to the season for lighter food and flavors and quality time at the beach and the pool (READ: also time for shorts...
Kristen Hess
Jul 16, 20155 min read
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Rustic Pizza with Ham, Grapes, Shallots, Honey & Thyme
So it’s Friday. And a lovely Spring day. I was in the mood to make something lovely to eat, preferably with a sweet and savory twist....
Kristen Hess
Apr 17, 20152 min read
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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
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Summer Veggie Pasta with Roasted Garlic, Tomatoes, Zucchini & Corn
Summer Veggie Pasta with Roasted Garlic, Tomatoes, Zucchini & Corn There’s nothing better in the Summer than a visit to the Farmer’s...
Kristen Hess
Aug 20, 20132 min read
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Secrets to making a true Neapolitan Pizza like a Master Pizzaiolo
Handmade Neapolitan Pizza – by yours truly! I recently took a really fun and cool pizza making class to learn the secrets of making a...
Kristen Hess
Aug 11, 20136 min read
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Summer in a Bowl: Vodka Cream Sauce Pasta w/ Basil, Mozzarella & Sundried Tomatoes
There’s a great little place in my neighborhood called Todaro Bros. – a small, locally-owned deli and grocery store that sells fresh and...
Kristen Hess
Jun 20, 20123 min read
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Thai Sea Bass in Banana Leaves
Thai Sea Bass in Banana Leaves This is a lovely Thai dish, not only in taste but in presentation. I made this with some good friends of...
Kristen Hess
Jun 7, 20123 min read
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Big Pot ‘o Goodness: Pasta Fagioli
Cooking is one of my favorite things to do in the Winter – there’s something comforting about the delightful smells that warm up my...
Kristen Hess
Dec 11, 20112 min read
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In the Mood For Love: Aphrodisiac recipes
Aphrodisiac Recipes To Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day “Aphrodisiac: any of various forms of stimulation thought to arouse sexual...
Kristen Hess
Feb 13, 20117 min read
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Throwdown! A Quest for the Perfect Spaghetti and Meatballs
Spaghetti and Meatballs. Such an unassuming yet classic Italian dish. And who doesn’t love it? Everyone seems to have their own recipe –...
Kristen Hess
Jan 14, 20114 min read
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