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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


{new post} :: Strawberry Jam Galette
I love making berry desserts in the Summer because they are in peak season and a fresh healthy alternative to cakes and cookies during...

Kristen Hess
Jul 2, 20204 min read


Favorite #Keto + Low Carb Snacks
Now that #Summer has finally arrived, it’s back to #Keto and #lowcarb eating! Of course that includes lots of salads, no sugar, plenty of...

Kristen Hess
Jun 29, 20204 min read


Things I Love {June 2020}
Welcome to my June 2020 edition of Things I Love! A collection of my current obsessions and things I’m crushing on right now that are...

Kristen Hess
Jun 10, 20206 min read


Balsamic Cranberry Chicken Cauliflower Pizza
I was recently invited to be a part of the Cape Cod Select Food #Blogger Recipe Challenge and I’m so excited to share my delicious new...

Kristen Hess
May 11, 20205 min read


Paleo “Smashed” Sweet Potatoes w/ Honey + Thyme
These Paleo “Smashed” Sweet Potatoes with Honey + Thyme are a fantastic alternative to regular sweet potato casseroles that are laden...

Kristen Hess
May 7, 20204 min read


Happy Cinco de Mayo + Taco Tuesday!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! How fun that this holiday falls on #Taco Tuesday! Here are the #recipes you need to be cooking right now, today, and...

Kristen Hess
May 5, 20204 min read


Roasted Eggplant Zucchini Noodles w/ Blood Orange + Black Currant Vinaigrette
This is a lovely recipe that I wanted to share with you all because it’s one of my absolute favorites and perfect for Spring! ????? This...

Kristen Hess
May 2, 20203 min read


Pizza Zucchini Boats {Keto + Low Carb}
These adorable Pizza Zucchini Boats are the perfect remedy for a #keto and #lowcarb diet when you’re craving some major comfort food but...

Kristen Hess
Apr 21, 20202 min read


Cheeseburger Salad w/ Sriracha Ranch Dressing
#Spring is here and #Summer is on the way – so here’s to eating lighter and healthier. My goal is to start eating and cooking more...

Kristen Hess
Apr 20, 20204 min read


Spinach, Bacon + Leek Quiche
For Easter this year I decided to make this lovely Spinach, Bacon + Leek Quiche. I love baking pies and tarts and quiches, especially...

Kristen Hess
Apr 14, 20203 min read


Straw + Hay Pasta
This is a lovely #Spring #Italian pasta dish, Straw and Hay Pasta, featuring green peas, garlic, scallions, crispy pancetta, heavy cream...

Kristen Hess
Apr 10, 20202 min read


Cheesy Bacon Chicken
Soooo..it’s day 25? 27? 30? of #quarantinelife and I’ve been struggling a bit. Struggling to keep up with what day it is, what time it...

Kristen Hess
Apr 9, 20203 min read


Low Carb Almond Flour Bread {#Keto, #Paleo, #Gluten-Free}
This Almond Flour Bread recipe is perfect when you are looking to replace high-carb regular bread with a low-carb alternative. Made with...

Kristen Hess
Apr 3, 20203 min read


Mediterranean Beef Kebabs w/ Tzatziki
These grilled Mediterranean Beef Kebabs are the perfect #low-carb/#Keto/#Whole30-friendly dish made with lightly spiced Steakhouse Elite...

Kristen Hess
Mar 13, 20203 min read


Black Pepper Caramel Chicken Udon
JSL Foods recently invited me to participate in their 2nd Blogger Recipe Challenge, and guess what? I won the GRAND PRIZE and $1500 for...

Kristen Hess
Feb 25, 20204 min read


Citrus Arugula Salad with Pistachios, Ricotta + Mint
This #Winter Citrus #Salad w/ Arugula, Ricotta Salata & Pistachios has a Lemon Truffle Dressing that is to die for! A gorgeous and...

Kristen Hess
Jan 2, 20202 min read


Ham, Cheese, Broccoli + Mushroom Frittata {#Keto}
Who loves #brunch besides me? One of my favorite recipes around the holidays is a big egg casserole, quiche or frittata made with lots of...

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...

Kristen Hess
Dec 31, 20193 min read


Sweet + Spicy Chicken Thighs w/ Roasted Broccolini
Sometimes you need to spice things up in life a little. Especially to brighten up those late Winter/early Spring dreary days when you’re...

Kristen Hess
Mar 25, 20194 min read
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