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Mushroom, Ham and Cheese Strata: Best Brunch Casserole. EVER.
Mushroom, Ham and Cheese Strata I love waking up in the morning to the smell of fresh brewed coffee and breakfast cooking in the kitchen....

Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20122 min read


Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! xo
Looking back on this past year, and all of the tragedies our country has endured with natural disasters and shootings and other acts of...

Kristen Hess
Dec 24, 20122 min read


Holiday Cocktail Party! Cocktail + Appetizer Recipes
It’s that time of year again – holiday parties filled with plenty of cocktails, socializing and finger food much to our heart’s desire to...

Kristen Hess
Dec 12, 20123 min read


5 Holiday Appetizer Recipes and Colavita Olive Oil Holiday Giveaway!
Holiday Appetizer Recipes & Colavita Holiday Giveaway The holidays are here, and what better way to celebrate by throwing a holiday...

Kristen Hess
Dec 9, 201210 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


Top 10 {Things I Love} :: Holiday 2012
I have to admit, I have been a bit slack about keeping up with my Top 10 lists the past few months. Mainly due to lack of time from...

Kristen Hess
Dec 1, 20125 min read


Amazing Macaroni + Cheese > There’s No Place Like Home
So here is my award winning Mac and Cheese recipe that I am proud to share with all of you! I was awarded as a Grand Prize Winner in...

Kristen Hess
Mar 8, 20125 min read


Spicy Seafood Risotto w/ Shrimp + Steamed Mussels
Seafood Risotto In the spirit of Mardi Gras, I was in the mood to make something spicy with seafood and rice and thought I would do...

Kristen Hess
Feb 23, 20125 min read


Luscious Brown Sugar Buttermilk Pie
This is a delicious, luscious custard pie that I made over Thanksgiving holiday, and it was so easy to make. Made with buttermilk,...

Kristen Hess
Jan 10, 20122 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
Nov 23, 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


Sweet and Simple: Black Cherry Clafoutis
Black Cherry Clafoutis The other day I suddenly had a strong craving for dessert. Most likely this was result of my having eyed some...

Kristen Hess
Aug 1, 20112 min read


Holiday Brunch: Italian Frittata with Red Pepper, Potatoes and Bacon
Potato and Pepper Frittata with Cheese and Bacon So Christmas is over, but the cooking is not! As a tradition, I always make breakfast...

Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20102 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
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