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Garlic Basil Parmesan Chicken + Zucchini Bake
This is such an easy recipe, and perfect for a weeknight at the end of Summer; especially when you have lots of zucchini left over! This...
Kristen Hess
Sep 2, 20213 min read
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Parisian Pasta w/ Ham, Gruyere + Caramelized Onions
I was invited to participate in the Frick’s Quality Meats Blogger Recipe Challenge this year and decided to make this delicious Parisian...
Kristen Hess
Oct 8, 20184 min read
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Mentioned in the NY Times #Food Section! :: Chicken French Recipe
Hey guys! Exciting news! I am mentioned in the NY Times Food Section today in an article by food writer Julia Moskin about Chicken French...
Kristen Hess
Sep 26, 20181 min read
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Truffle Scallops Pasta w/ Mushrooms + Shallots
It’s Monday, the day after the Oscars and what a show that was! I actually enjoyed it this year, needless to say, and made a very special...
Kristen Hess
Mar 5, 20185 min read
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Porcini Linguine w/ Spicy Beef + Mushroom Ragu
So Fall is finally here guys! My absolute favorite time of the year – cooler temperatures, the leaves changing, sweaters, jeans and...
Kristen Hess
Sep 14, 20172 min read
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp w/ Spaghetti Squash
So we are well into the New Year, and it’s definitely time to up my game and start smashing my fitness and healthy cooking and eating...
Kristen Hess
Jan 31, 20173 min read
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Gutsch’s Linguine and Clams
As the New Year begins, so do New Years resolutions. Some of them we keep, some of them we don’t, but one of them we universally all...
Kristen Hess
Jan 4, 20152 min read
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Rochester-Style Chicken French & Lemon Broccolini
Hey guys! I was just featured in the NY Times Food Section yesterday (online and print versions) talking about Chicken French from my...
Kristen Hess
Mar 17, 20135 min read
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Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Lemon Butter Sauce
The temperatures are rising and the sun is shining which means one thing – Spring is finally here. For me, that means lighter flavors,...
Kristen Hess
May 13, 20122 min read
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Moussaka + Memories of Greece
Classic Greek Moussaka, (pronounced moos-sah-KAH) is one of the most well known of all Greek dishes and a staple “comfort food” and main...
Kristen Hess
Mar 18, 20123 min read
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Whipping Up Some Goodness w/ KitchenAid: Mixed Olive Tapenade & Parsley Toasted Nut Pesto
Parsley Pesto and Olive Tapenade There’s something exciting about getting a new, shiny toy that makes you feel like a kid again. There’s...
Kristen Hess
Feb 28, 20124 min read
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Spicy Seafood Risotto w/ Shrimp + Steamed Mussels
Seafood Risotto In the spirit of Mardi Gras, I was in the mood to make something spicy with seafood and rice and thought I would do...
Kristen Hess
Feb 23, 20125 min read
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Wine-Braised Chicken with Shallots, Fennel, Carrots and Pancetta
This lovely braised dish is the perfect remedy for a cold Winter evening, slow cooked and full of goodness. The recipe calls for chicken...
Kristen Hess
Jan 19, 20123 min read
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Braised Swedish Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs Swedish Meatballs are one of our family traditions for the holiday dinner table – not only are they easy to make but a...
Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20112 min read
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Crunchy and Luscious: Chicken Mushroom Croquettes
Chicken Mushroom Croquettes Croquettes are delicious small fried food rolls – crunchy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside....
Kristen Hess
Jul 22, 20112 min read
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There’s No Place Like Home
Growing up I always associated food with a sense of comfort, warmth, fulfillment and stability. This is something I attribute to my Mom’s...
Kristen Hess
Jan 23, 20114 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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The Last Supper: Gutsch’s Linguine
As the New Year begins, so do New Years resolutions. Some of them we keep, some of them we don’t, but one of them we universally all...
Kristen Hess
Jan 3, 20112 min read
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