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Classic Comfort Food:: Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is a dish that always reminds me of home – my mother used to make this on cold winter nights as a special treat for my...

Kristen Hess
Nov 2, 20112 min read


Crazy Good: Truffled 3-Cheese Pasta w/ Pancetta & Garlic
I can’t remember the first time I tried anything made with truffles, but now and then I find myself lusting after these delicious things...

Kristen Hess
Oct 25, 20114 min read


Smokin’ Chipotle Homestyle Meatloaf
Fall is finally here – the time of year when sweaters and jeans come out of the closet. Cooler mornings and evenings are a nice break...

Kristen Hess
Sep 21, 20112 min read


Asian Five Spice Sesame Beef and Sugar Snap Peas
I love Chinese food. Especially when it’s raining outside and there’s nothing else to do but cozy up under the covers and watch a movie...

Kristen Hess
Aug 19, 20113 min read


Hawaiian Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa :: Frozen Watermelon Martinis
Grilling with fruit is an easy and staple technique in the summertime – it gives fresh flavor to ordinary BBQ dishes and is a healthy...

Kristen Hess
Jul 25, 20113 min read


Meet the Chef: Jimmy Canora of Valentino’s on the Green
Check out my behind the scenes interview with Chef de Cuisine Jimmy Canora from Valentino’s on the Green – the legendary fine dining...

Kristen Hess
Jul 9, 20114 min read


On the Menu: Cooking with Fresh Seasonal Ingredients
Pan-seared Scallops and Asparagus Spring has arrived! It’s my favorite time of year when everything comes alive…flowers are blooming,...

Kristen Hess
May 8, 20113 min read


Chicken Enchiladas de Mole Negro
Last year I took some friends from out of town to a great Mexican restaurant in the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, and sampled their...

Kristen Hess
May 1, 20113 min read


Ragu alla Bolognese w/ Handmade Tagliatelle :: Onion, Olive & Rosemary Focaccia :: Blood Orange
A Classic Italian Dinner for any Special Occasion The following collection of recipes are from an Italian cooking class I took recently...

Kristen Hess
Mar 3, 20116 min read


In the Mood For Love: Aphrodisiac recipes
Aphrodisiac Recipes To Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day “Aphrodisiac: any of various forms of stimulation thought to arouse sexual...

Kristen Hess
Feb 13, 20117 min read


A Taste of Tuscany
Tuscany is probably one of the most beautiful and scenic regions of Italy and the most popular places to visit, known for its rolling...

Kristen Hess
Jan 29, 20117 min read


On The Menu: Roasted Chicken w/ Pinot Noir Sauce and Garlic-Smashed Potatoes
Whenever I have a day off, I normally feel the urge to sleep the entire day and forget the world. After thoroughly cleaning my apartment,...

Kristen Hess
Jan 17, 20113 min read


Spice up Your Night w/ Southern-Style Taco Soup
Southern-Style Taco Soup is something I discovered when I lived down South in Atlanta. My ex-boyfriend’s Mom (a great Southern cook from...

Kristen Hess
Dec 11, 20102 min read


An Intimate Gathering: Holiday Dinner Party Menu
Since the holidays are rapidly approaching, I’m planning an intimate dinner party with friends featuring some of my favorite recipes to...

Kristen Hess
Nov 28, 20106 min read


A Few of My Favorite Thanksgiving Sides
#Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and there’s no guessing why – it’s all about visiting friends and family, being thankful for the...

Kristen Hess
Nov 22, 20105 min read


Jalapeno-Cheddar Meatloaf w/ Savory Tomato Gravy
On a cold and rainy Sunday evening last November, I needed to warm my bones and fill my belly with something comforting and delicious,...

Kristen Hess
Nov 16, 20102 min read
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