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Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps
I was recently invited to participate in another great blogger recipe challenge– this time for Lucky Foods, a family-owned business and...

Kristen Hess
Aug 18, 20214 min read
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Vote for me – Favorite Chef Competition!
Hi guys! I’ve been nominated to participate in the Favorite Chef Competition with a chance to win a handsome cash prize and be featured...

Kristen Hess
Feb 17, 20211 min read
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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
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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
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Winter Holiday Salad w/ Kale, Beets + Brussels
Ahhhhh, it’s the holidays…my favorite time of year! I absolutely love cooking for the #holidays, especially with all the parties and fun...

Kristen Hess
Dec 22, 20183 min read
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Holiday Sausage, Mushroom and Cheese Turnovers
hey guys..the holidays are rapidly approaching and we all know what that means…parties, parties and more parties…full of friends and...

Kristen Hess
Nov 9, 20173 min read
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Expert Interview Series with FoodyDirect.com!
I was recently invited as a guest for the FoodyDirect.com Expert Interview Series to talk about great tasting and looking food, and I’m...

Kristen Hess
Jun 23, 20177 min read
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{Things I Love} :: Summer 2016
My {Things I Love} list is back for Summer 2016 with some fun and interesting objets de desir, places, people, books, recipes,...

Kristen Hess
Aug 11, 20164 min read
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Homemade Spring Fettuccine with Pancetta, Peas & Asparagus
Spring is finally here in full bloom, and I’m so excited to cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients! One of my favorite pasta dishes to...

Kristen Hess
Apr 18, 20165 min read
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Designing Dining Workshop at Bard Graduate Center NYC
I’m excited to announce that I will be participating in the Designing Dining Workshop at Bard Graduate Center in NYC on Saturday April...

Kristen Hess
Mar 10, 20161 min read
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Almond Shortbread Cookies w/ Blood Orange Glaze
So February is here and so is National Almond Day! I absolutely love almonds – not only are they packed with tons of vitamins, minerals...

Kristen Hess
Feb 20, 20161 min read
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The Most Popular Posts of 2015 :: Happy New Year 2016!
So here it is, the last day of the year 2015..oh how time flies, and so much has happened! I’m so thankful for all the wonderful...

Kristen Hess
Dec 31, 20151 min read
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Wine-Braised Chicken w/ Bacon, Veggies & Herbs
As the weather cools down in the late fall season, there’s nothing I love more than cooking a big one-pot comforting dish on a Sunday...

Kristen Hess
Dec 3, 20152 min read
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My Expert Interview on FoodyDirect.com!
I was recently interviewed by Foody Direct as part of their Expert Interview program. Read the full interview on the FoodyDirect.com...

Kristen Hess
Nov 19, 20151 min read
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Meatball Madness!
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year simply because it’s a time when the leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler, and...

Kristen Hess
Nov 14, 20152 min read
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Seafood Corn Chowder
Now that summer is coming to an end, I thought it would be appropriate to make one last dish to celebrate the season. And what would be...

Kristen Hess
Sep 12, 20151 min read
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Veggie, Bacon & Cheese Tarts in a Toasted Quinoa Crust
I love making savory tarts and pies, but unfortunately I don’t love the carbs and calories that come along with them. It’s also...

Kristen Hess
Jul 23, 20154 min read
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Food Styling & Food Photography: New Client Work
I’ve been crazy busy this Spring and Summer so far with new food styling and food photography client projects which is a great thing, but...

Kristen Hess
Jul 21, 20151 min read
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Shrimp, Basil & Corn Zucchini Noodles w/ Meyer Lemon Cream Sauce
Hello Summer! And hello to the season for lighter food and flavors and quality time at the beach and the pool (READ: also time for shorts...

Kristen Hess
Jul 16, 20155 min read
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A Special Treat for Mom: Glazed Chocolate Orange Tart
Happy Mother’s Day! What a gorgeous day it is today to celebrate Mom and all the awesome things she does every day of the year. I’m...

Kristen Hess
May 10, 20154 min read
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