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Rotelle with Sausage, Peppers, Spinach and Ricotta w/ Fresh Basil Marinara Sauce
So it’s finally beginning to feel like Fall around here in the Big Apple. The temperatures have dropped into the low 50s and it’s been...

Kristen Hess
Oct 23, 20145 min read


Chicken Zucchini Wild Mushroom Farro Bake
Fall is here and all of a sudden the craving sets in – Comfort. Food. I love chicken casseroles with veggies and pasta and all that...

Kristen Hess
Oct 16, 20143 min read


Luscious Lobster Pies
There’s nothing better in the Summer time than fresh seafood. Lobster is one of my favorites and an indulgence, at that. Lobster Rolls...

Kristen Hess
Sep 7, 20142 min read


Chicken Meatball Soup with Kale, Chickpeas & Orzo
There’s nothing better than a big pot of soup in the Winter – and this has been the longest one..ever. I’ve always loved my Gram’s...

Kristen Hess
Feb 13, 20143 min read


A Big Bowl of Comfort :: Irish Stout Beef Stew
Winter is always a little bit depressing without any sunshine and constant grey skies and snow storms every other day in New York City....

Kristen Hess
Jan 21, 20144 min read


Healthy Homestyle Meatloaf w/ Ancho Chile-Red Pepper Glaze :: Wild Mushroom Risotto
Homestyle Meatloaf with Ancho Chile-Red Pepper Glaze OK, so I know Meatloaf is one of those dishes we’re all a little bored of by now....

Kristen Hess
Nov 17, 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 –...

Kristen Hess
Nov 9, 20134 min read


Melt Cookbook: Taking the Art of Macaroni & Cheese to a Whole New Level
Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of anything more delicious on the planet than a big creamy...

Kristen Hess
Oct 24, 20135 min read


New Work from my Food Styling & Photography Workshops
I have been teaching private and small group Food Styling and Photography workshops for students the basic techniques for food styling...

Kristen Hess
Oct 20, 20131 min read


Halloween Cocktail Recipes
It’s that time of year again – Halloween! My favorite holiday of all times. I love the crisp Fall air, the falling colored leaves,...

Kristen Hess
Oct 20, 20132 min read


Sinfully Good: Pierogi Casserole
Today is one of those dreary Fall days where it’s cold and rainy and I’m in need of a little pick me up from some classic comfort food....

Kristen Hess
Oct 11, 20132 min read


Homemade Rustic Pizzas: Chicken, Garlic, Spinach & Sundried Tomatoes :: Pepperoni, Ham, &
Pizza is probably one of my most favorite things on the planet. Seriously. Who can resist that crispy crunchy crust topped with melted...

Kristen Hess
Oct 2, 20134 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...

Kristen Hess
Sep 30, 20133 min read


Parmesan Garlic Shells with Spinach, Zucchini and Ham
Parmesan Garlic Shells with Spinach, Zucchini and Ham This is a super easy and tasty dish that I whipped up one night with some of the...

Kristen Hess
Mar 1, 20133 min read


Holiday Giveaway with Tate’s Bake Shop from Southampton :: Recipes from ‘Baking for Frie
‘Baking for Friends’ Cookbook by Kathleen King, Tate’s Bake Shop If you haven’t heard of Tate’s Bake Shop before or experienced their...

Kristen Hess
Dec 1, 20128 min read


Pot of Gold: Mom’s Chicken Noodle Soup
Mom’s Chicken Noodle Soup I love coming home for the holidays, not only to spend some quality time with family and friends but for some...

Kristen Hess
Nov 21, 20122 min read


Good Irish Food for a Good Cause: Good Food Ireland makes a U.S. Debut with Authentic Irish Food Pro
Good Food Ireland, the first-ever, all industry network driving food tourism in Ireland, kicks off its international debut in the U.S.....

Kristen Hess
Nov 13, 20124 min read


Roasted Cream of Tomato Soup
Roasted Cream of Tomato Soup Last year in January, it was cold, dark, rainy, and downright miserable and depressing. Not to sound...

Kristen Hess
Oct 6, 20122 min read


Italian White Bean, Vegetable & Pasta Soup
Italian White Bean, Vegetable & Pasta Soup I always look forward to the season change to Autumn – there’s something calming to the...

Kristen Hess
Oct 5, 20122 min read


Potato Latkes with Sauteed Caramelized Apples with Honey and Cinnamon Sour Cream
Potato Latkes with Caramelized Honey Apples & Cinnamon Sour Cream In the spirit of the Jewish New Year holiday Rosh Hashana, I created a...

Kristen Hess
Sep 17, 20122 min read
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