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Kristen Hess
Jul 14, 20213 min read
Blackened Scallops w/ Grilled Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa
Summer is in full swing and there’s nothing I love better than some fresh seafood and grilling outside with friends and family. Living in...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 29, 20203 min read
Spicy Crab Cakes w/ Creole Mayo
Hi Everyone! So the New Year #2021 is rapidly approaching (thank God!!) and I decided to celebrate a little with these Spicy Crab Cakes...
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Kristen Hess
May 26, 20174 min read
Sausage, Corn & Orzo “Jambalaya”
On gray rainy days in New York (esp. at the beginning of so-called “Spring”), there’s nothing better than staying home and cooking up a...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 2, 20161 min read
Favorite Game Day Recipes for the Super Bowl!
So the big day is right around the corner – the Super Bowl, yay! I’m not really partial to either team and am not even a huge football...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 31, 20151 min read
The Most Popular Posts of 2015 :: Happy New Year 2016!
So here it is, the last day of the year 2015..oh how time flies, and so much has happened! I’m so thankful for all the wonderful...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 9, 20134 min read
Big Pot of Comfort :: Spicy Cajun Chili with a Kick!
Spicy Cajun Chili Chili is one of my go-to recipes when the Autumn leaves start turning colors and the weather starts getting cooler –...
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Kristen Hess
Sep 30, 20133 min read
Savory Sauteed Chicken and Veggie Rice
This is a quick and healthy weeknight dish I whipped up the other day with some fresh ingredients I had on hand in the fridge. It’s got...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 23, 20125 min read
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...
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Kristen Hess
Mar 7, 20113 min read
Mardi Gras Celebration: Crab Cakes w/ Spicy Remoulade Sauce
New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the world because of its rich history, diverse culture, quaint courtyards and wrought-iron...
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