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Kristen Hess
Jun 30, 20222 min read
Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos w/ Creamy Labne
I was recently invited to participate in a great blogger recipe challenge for Karoun Dairies to help develop new recipes for some of...
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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
Jan 21, 20213 min read
Savory Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs {#Keto / #LowCarb}
Hey folks, happy Tuesday! Just another chilly January day here…I had a serious craving for some seriously good chicken today so I made...
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Kristen Hess
May 2, 20203 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...
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Kristen Hess
Mar 5, 20185 min read
Truffle Scallops Pasta w/ Mushrooms + Shallots
It’s Monday, the day after the Oscars and what a show that was! I actually enjoyed it this year, needless to say, and made a very special...
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Kristen Hess
Nov 10, 20172 min read
Wild Rice Turkey Bowl w/ Citrus Vinaigrette
This is another favorite recipe I developed for my client Seven Barrels using their Meyer Lemon Olive Oil and Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 10, 20173 min read
Balsamic Tomato Basil Pasta w/ Fresh Ricotta
Summer is in full swing, and we all know what that means…TOMATO SEASON! I’m sure you all have a bountiful crop of tomatoes lying around...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 2, 20173 min read
Sriracha Mango Grilled Chicken Wings + Spicy Micheladas
Summer is here and almost half way over at that! I love grilling anything and everything during the warm weather months so I’ve created a...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 2, 20172 min read
Maple Balsamic Quinoa Salad
Hey guys! I’ve been so busy working on client projects I haven’t had the time to post many new recipes lately so I wanted to share a...
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Kristen Hess
Aug 3, 20163 min read
Elderberry Lime Chicken & Veggie Kabobs + Heirloom Tomato, Peach & Mozzarella Salad
I love grilling in the Summertime – and there’s nothing easier, tastier and healthier than Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs! I also...
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Kristen Hess
Dec 30, 20154 min read
Top 10 {Things I Love} :: Winter 2015
My Top 10 {Things I Love} list is back for Winter 2015 with some fun and interesting objets de desir, places, people, books, food and...
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Kristen Hess
Jul 10, 20141 min read
The Perfect Beach Bash + An Amazing Shrimp & Veggie Salad w/ Lemon-Herb Dressing
Summer is here and it’s absolutely my favorite time of the year! The sun is shining, the trees are in bloom, and everyone is outside...
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Kristen Hess
Mar 3, 20143 min read
Spicy Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles
I don’t know about you, but Thai food is one of my favorite foods ever. I love the harmony of flavors and textures in Thai food that all...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20144 min read
Top Ten {Things I Love} :: Winter 2013
Here are a few of my current objects of obsession…food, wine, cooking tools and gadgets, restaurants, ingredients, props, styling and...
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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
Jun 28, 20122 min read
A Perfect Summer Salad: Grapefruit, Avocado & Fennel w/ Asian Citrus Dressing
Grapefruit, Avocado and Fennel Salad I found a delicious recipe for a Grapefruit, Avocado and Fennel Salad that I had to make – it’s a...
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Kristen Hess
Mar 2, 20126 min read
Top 10 {Things I Love} :: March 2012
Anthropologie Home 1. Anthropologie Home I don’t know about you, but I am completely obsessed with Anthropologie. Everything in that...
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Kristen Hess
Feb 28, 20124 min read
Whipping Up Some Goodness w/ KitchenAid: Mixed Olive Tapenade & Parsley Toasted Nut Pesto
Parsley Pesto and Olive Tapenade There’s something exciting about getting a new, shiny toy that makes you feel like a kid again. There’s...
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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
Jul 6, 20113 min read
Fresh from the Farm Market: Herbed Potato Salad + Strawberry Watermelon Salad
Summertime always remind me of home – when the sun is shining, a warm breeze is in the air, locusts are humming and all the flowers,...
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