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Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20214 min read
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...
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Kristen Hess
Sep 16, 20203 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....
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Kristen Hess
Dec 31, 20193 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...
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Kristen Hess
Mar 15, 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...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 18, 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...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 8, 20194 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...
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Kristen Hess
Oct 17, 20183 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...
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Kristen Hess
Sep 14, 20172 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...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 24, 20173 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....
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Kristen Hess
Nov 14, 20152 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...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 9, 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...
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Kristen Hess
Apr 23, 20153 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...
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Kristen Hess
Mar 28, 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...
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Kristen Hess
Jan 21, 20144 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....
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Kristen Hess
Apr 8, 20133 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,...
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Kristen Hess
May 9, 201211 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...
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Kristen Hess
Apr 15, 20122 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...
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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
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
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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