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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...

Kristen Hess
Jun 30, 20222 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...

Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20214 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...

Kristen Hess
Jan 21, 20213 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


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...

Kristen Hess
Mar 5, 20185 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...

Kristen Hess
Nov 10, 20172 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...

Kristen Hess
Aug 10, 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...

Kristen Hess
Aug 2, 20173 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...

Kristen Hess
Aug 2, 20172 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...

Kristen Hess
Aug 3, 20163 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...

Kristen Hess
Dec 30, 20154 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...

Kristen Hess
Jul 10, 20141 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...

Kristen Hess
Mar 3, 20143 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...

Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 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


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...

Kristen Hess
Jun 28, 20122 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...

Kristen Hess
Mar 2, 20126 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...

Kristen Hess
Feb 28, 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...

Kristen Hess
Feb 13, 20124 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,...

Kristen Hess
Jul 6, 20113 min read
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