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Healthy Homestyle Meatloaf w/ Ancho Chile-Red Pepper Glaze :: Wild Mushroom Risotto
Homestyle Meatloaf with Ancho Chile-Red Pepper Glaze OK, so I know Meatloaf is one of those dishes we’re all a little bored of by now....

Kristen Hess
Nov 17, 20134 min read


Melt Cookbook: Taking the Art of Macaroni & Cheese to a Whole New Level
Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of anything more delicious on the planet than a big creamy...

Kristen Hess
Oct 24, 20135 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....

Kristen Hess
Oct 11, 20132 min read


Homemade Rustic Pizzas: Chicken, Garlic, Spinach & Sundried Tomatoes :: Pepperoni, Ham, &
Pizza is probably one of my most favorite things on the planet. Seriously. Who can resist that crispy crunchy crust topped with melted...

Kristen Hess
Oct 2, 20134 min read


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


Savoring the Fruits of Summer :: Peach-Raspberry Almond Vanilla Cream Tart
Summer is my favorite time of year – blue sunny skies, lazy days on the patio, weekend trips to the beach and lake and backyard...

Kristen Hess
Jul 11, 20133 min read


Spinach Artichoke Ricotta Pizza with Parmesan Garlic Cauliflower Crust
Summer has quickly arrived and it’s that time of year again to shed a few pounds and hit the beach. I’ve decided to muster up some will...

Kristen Hess
Jun 3, 20135 min read


A bright, savory Spring chicken dish to celebrate the season
I love Spring. There’s nothing better than a dose of gorgeous sunshine, cherry blossoms in bloom, and the tempting promises of Summer on...

Kristen Hess
May 13, 20134 min read


Tequila, Sunsets and a Mexican Feast in San Diego (Story + Recipes)
San Diego Sunset I recently got back from an amazing trip to San Diego – one so lovely and rejuvenating that the sunsets are burned into...

Kristen Hess
Feb 28, 20138 min read


A lighter and healthier classic comfort food: Vegetable Lasagna
Vegetarian Lasagna Lasagna is one of my favorite comfort foods to indulge in during the Winter time, but as soon as Spring is...

Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20133 min read


Mushroom, Ham and Cheese Strata: Best Brunch Casserole. EVER.
Mushroom, Ham and Cheese Strata I love waking up in the morning to the smell of fresh brewed coffee and breakfast cooking in the kitchen....

Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20122 min read


Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! xo
Looking back on this past year, and all of the tragedies our country has endured with natural disasters and shootings and other acts of...

Kristen Hess
Dec 24, 20122 min read


Holiday Giveaway with Tate’s Bake Shop from Southampton :: Recipes from ‘Baking for Frie
‘Baking for Friends’ Cookbook by Kathleen King, Tate’s Bake Shop If you haven’t heard of Tate’s Bake Shop before or experienced their...

Kristen Hess
Dec 1, 20128 min read


Bourbon Vanilla Cream Pie with Oatmeal-Pecan Cookie Crust
Bourbon Vanilla Cream Pie with Oatmeal-Pecan Cookie Crust Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year – if only for the food! Of...

Kristen Hess
Nov 22, 20123 min read


My Favorite Roasted Squash Recipes
I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite Fall veggies to make is Squash. I absolutely love the buttery, savory smell of it roasting...

Kristen Hess
Nov 12, 20124 min read


Spinach, Cheese & Green Onion Pie with Dill and Fines Herbes
Spinach, Cheese & Green Onion Pie with Dill and Fines Herbes There’s nothing better than a fresh baked pie on a dreary, Fall day. I...

Kristen Hess
Oct 3, 20123 min read


Food to Inspire: La Tartine Gourmande – Recipes & Cookbook Giveaway!
La Tartine Cookbook Giveaway! THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED FOR ENTRIES. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER, ***(Check back for our next...

Kristen Hess
May 3, 20126 min read


Amazing Macaroni + Cheese > There’s No Place Like Home
So here is my award winning Mac and Cheese recipe that I am proud to share with all of you! I was awarded as a Grand Prize Winner in...

Kristen Hess
Mar 8, 20125 min read


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...

Kristen Hess
Feb 15, 20123 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...

Kristen Hess
Feb 13, 20124 min read
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