A LOVE-ly Spinach, Artichoke & Ricotta Tart
Spinach, Artichoke & Ricotta Tart With all the cooking I’ve been doing lately, I’ve decided to mix it up and experiment with some...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 13, 20124 min read
A Sinfully Delicious Valentine’s Day Dinner
It’s that time of year again when love is in the air and we’re looking for a romantic dinner to make at home for Valentine’s Day. This is...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 8, 20123 min read
Nespresso: Perfecting the Art of a Cup ‘o Joe
Cappuccino I’m not sure about you, but a great cup of coffee is something I can’t live without. Like a moth to a flame, I am lured into...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 5, 20122 min read
Chinese New Year Potluck :: Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Chinese Potluck Event In spirit of the Chinese New Year, I attended a Chinese Potluck party with a group of NYC food bloggers hosted by...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 3, 20122 min read
Veal Saltimbocca & Roman Sauteed Peas w/ Pancetta
Veal Saltimbocca Veal Saltimbocca is one of my favorite dishes, and makes a simple, elegant meal for any dinner occasion. This...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 1, 20122 min read
Behind the Scenes :: Bocuse d’Or 2012 Chef Competition at CIA
Bocuse d'Or USA 2012 This past Sunday I was a lucky attendee of Bocuse d’Or USA 2012 – the premier Chef competition by Chef Paul Bocuse...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 31, 20124 min read
Top 10 [Things I Love] :: Jan 2012
Eataly NY Day On a recent trip to Eataly, I discovered some gourmet goodies that I had to add to my list of Top 10 Things I Love for this...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 28, 20124 min read
Bistro-Style Beef Stew w/ Red Wine, Smoked Paprika and Orange Zest
Bistro-Style Beef Stew with Red Wine, Smoked Paprika and Orange Zest On a recent excursion to Williams-Sonoma, I discovered some lovely...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 19, 20123 min read
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...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 10, 20122 min read
Luscious Brown Sugar Buttermilk Pie
This is a delicious, luscious custard pie that I made over Thanksgiving holiday, and it was so easy to make. Made with buttermilk,...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 7, 20123 min read
Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Sauce
Ricotta Gnocchi and Wild Mushroom Sauce (Gnocchi di Ricotta Con Sugo de Funghi) As far as I’m concerned, gnocchi are little pillows of...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 31, 20112 min read
Top 10 (Things I Love) :: 2011 / Happy New Year!
Well the end of 2011 is finally here. WOW. What a crazy, awesome, long year it’s been! I started my food blog last year around the...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20112 min read
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...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 24, 20112 min read
Spezzatino 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...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 17, 20112 min read
Italian Free-Form Apple Tart (Crostata Di Mele Alla Romana)
I have been taking an Italian cooking series at the Institute of Culinary Education and it’s been an amazing opportunity to make fresh...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 11, 20112 min read
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...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 23, 20112 min read
Sinfully Good: Pierogi Casserole
Today is one of those dreary Fall days where it’s cold and rainy and I’m in need of a little pick me up from some classic comfort food....
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Kristen Hess
Nov 15, 20118 min read
My Favorite Thanksgiving Sides and Recipes
Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, one of my favorite holidays of the year. Celebrating thanks with friends and family around the table...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 2, 20112 min read
Classic Comfort Food:: Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is a dish that always reminds me of home – my mother used to make this on cold winter nights as a special treat for my...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 25, 20114 min read
Crazy Good: Truffled 3-Cheese Pasta w/ Pancetta & Garlic
I can’t remember the first time I tried anything made with truffles, but now and then I find myself lusting after these delicious things...
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