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Beef and Mushroom Dumplings with Asian Dipping Sauce
Hey all! Happy Friday! And Happy Chinese New Year 2021 – year of the Ox! To celebrate, I wanted to share my Beef and Mushroom Dumplings...

Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20214 min read


Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup
Fall is finally upon us and its my favorite time of year! I especially love cozy soups and stews when it starts to get chilly outside....

Kristen Hess
Sep 16, 20203 min read


Rock Star Chili
It’s that time of year again where all i really want to do is stay in and cook some hearty comfort food and watch Netflix with my kitty...

Kristen Hess
Dec 31, 20193 min read


Lasagna Bolognese + Lambrusco = perfect Sunday Supper
Happy Friday friends! I’ve found the perfect pairing for a delicious Sunday Supper – and I present to you my super delish Lasagna...

Kristen Hess
Mar 15, 20193 min read


Keto/Low Carb Cheeseburger Soup
Today I present to you the easiest, cheesiest, most delicious #soup ever, and the perfect remedy for a chilly Winter day – Keto/Low Carb...

Kristen Hess
Jan 18, 20193 min read


Mississippi Pot Roast + Cheesy Cauliflower Mash
I was craving some serious comfort food yesterday – specifically some roast beef and potatoes with gravy like my mom used to make when I...

Kristen Hess
Jan 8, 20194 min read


Red Wine Bolognese Pappardelle + World Pasta Day
So it’s National Pasta Day…and of course my favorite day of the year! Especially when there’s delightful Italian wine involved – which...

Kristen Hess
Oct 17, 20183 min read


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


Chile Chocolate Braised Short Ribs
There’s nothing more comforting and heartwarming on a crazy cold day than braised short ribs with roasted veggies and mashed potatoes....

Kristen Hess
Jan 24, 20173 min read


Meatball Madness!
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year simply because it’s a time when the leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler, and...

Kristen Hess
Nov 14, 20152 min read


Cheesy Skillet Beef Goulash
It’s summer and OH. SO. HOT. And I honestly haven’t really been in the mood to cook or do anything lately except lie down in the AC or...

Kristen Hess
Aug 9, 20152 min read


Devilishly Good: Sriracha Jalapeno Honey Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes have gotten a bad rap in history over the years, haven’t they? When I think of Sloppy Joes I usually revert to some bad...

Kristen Hess
Apr 23, 20153 min read


Seriously Delicious Taco Pizza
I’ve been on a spicy food kick lately. Maybe it’s the pseudo-Spring weather. Or maybe I’m just addicted. I decided to make a fun twist on...

Kristen Hess
Mar 28, 20153 min read


A Big Bowl of Comfort :: Irish Stout Beef Stew
Winter is always a little bit depressing without any sunshine and constant grey skies and snow storms every other day in New York City....

Kristen Hess
Jan 21, 20144 min read


Spiced Moroccan Burgers with Green Harissa, Feta and Mint over Grilled Pita
If you haven’t tried Moroccan Harissa before, listen up. It’s a lovely pepper sauce blend made with chili peppers, bell peppers, garlic,...

Kristen Hess
Apr 8, 20133 min read


Top 10 {Things I Love} :: May 2012
Beecher's Handmade Cheese 1. Beecher’s Handmade Cheese I stumbled upon this handmade cheese-making mecca a few weeks ago while on a...

Kristen Hess
May 9, 201211 min read


Spicing it up with Vindaloo Beef Curry
Vindaloo Beef Curry Vindaloo Curry is a spicy Indian curry made with a variety of spices, vinegar, coconut milk and crushed tomatoes. Its...

Kristen Hess
Apr 15, 20122 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


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...

Kristen Hess
Jan 28, 20124 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...

Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20112 min read
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