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Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas
Happy Friday friends! I can’t believe this Summer has flown by and we are almost going into Labor Day! Speaking of, I was thinking of...
Kristen Hess
Aug 27, 20213 min read
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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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Crunchy Baked Taco Wonton Cups
Hey all, happy New Year! I was recently invited to participate in JSL Foods Twin Dragon Asian Wrapper Recipe Challenge and I came up with...
Kristen Hess
Jan 15, 20213 min read
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Spicy Crab Cakes w/ Creole Mayo
Hi Everyone! So the New Year #2021 is rapidly approaching (thank God!!) and I decided to celebrate a little with these Spicy Crab Cakes...
Kristen Hess
Dec 29, 20203 min read
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Spicy Pork + Kale Udon Noodle Soup
I love soup in the winter time because it’s a great way to warm up in the freezing weather, and a delicious, healthy thing to eat after...
Kristen Hess
Dec 29, 20173 min read
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One Pot Chili Mac Soup {Gluten Free}
It’s a cold, rainy Fall day in NYC, and what better than to make a big pot of cozy comfort food for the soul? I was invited to join the...
Kristen Hess
Nov 13, 20173 min read
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Beef Enchilada Tortilla Casserole for Game Day!
It’s finally Fall (Yay!) and football season is in full force which means fun tailgating and parties with friends mixed with lots of...
Kristen Hess
Oct 17, 20153 min read
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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
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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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Shrimp & Veggie Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
One of my favorite recipes to make for a summer BBQ or outdoor party is Shrimp and Veggie Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette. It...
Kristen Hess
Jul 1, 20153 min read
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Food Styling for Mario Lopez and Avocados from Mexico on NBC Live and Bethenny Shows!
I recently did a fun food styling TV segment for Mario Lopez and Avocados from Mexico on the Bethenny show and NBC New York Live. The...
Kristen Hess
Dec 17, 20132 min read
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Big Pot of Comfort :: Spicy Cajun Chili with a Kick!
Spicy Cajun Chili Chili is one of my go-to recipes when the Autumn leaves start turning colors and the weather starts getting cooler –...
Kristen Hess
Nov 9, 20134 min read
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Crunchy Chicken Fajita Wraps w/ Habanero-Green Chile & Pepper Jack Cream
Crunchy Chicken Fajita Wraps w/ Habanero, Green Chile-Pepper Jack Cream This is an easy, tasty dish I whipped up the other night that is...
Kristen Hess
Jul 26, 20123 min read
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Spice up Your Night w/ Southern-Style Taco Soup
Southern-Style Taco Soup is something I discovered when I lived down South in Atlanta. My ex-boyfriend’s Mom (a great Southern cook from...
Kristen Hess
Dec 11, 20102 min read
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