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Vegan Kung Pao Noodles
I recently was invited to participate in another fun #Blogger Recipe contest, this time held by Big Mountain Foods… they sent me a few of...

Kristen Hess
Jan 14, 20224 min read
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Straw + Hay Pasta
This is a lovely #Spring #Italian pasta dish, Straw and Hay Pasta, featuring green peas, garlic, scallions, crispy pancetta, heavy cream...

Kristen Hess
Apr 10, 20202 min read
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Lasagna Bolognese + Lambrusco = perfect Sunday Supper
Happy Friday friends! I’ve found the perfect pairing for a delicious Sunday Supper – and I present to you my super delish Lasagna...

Kristen Hess
Mar 15, 20193 min read
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Sausage, Zucchini + Mushroom Pasta {Gluten-Free, Organic}
The holidays are approaching so quickly (yay!) and during this time of year I love staying indoors and making some serious comfort food....

Kristen Hess
Dec 11, 20183 min read
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Red Wine Bolognese Pappardelle + World Pasta Day
So it’s National Pasta Day…and of course my favorite day of the year! Especially when there’s delightful Italian wine involved – which...

Kristen Hess
Oct 17, 20183 min read
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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
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Spicy Pork + Kale Udon Noodle Soup
I love soup in the winter time because it’s a great way to warm up in the freezing weather, and a delicious, healthy thing to eat after...

Kristen Hess
Dec 29, 20173 min read
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Porcini Linguine w/ Spicy Beef + Mushroom Ragu
So Fall is finally here guys! My absolute favorite time of the year – cooler temperatures, the leaves changing, sweaters, jeans and...

Kristen Hess
Sep 14, 20172 min read
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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
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Olive Garden unveils new ‘Tastes of the Mediterranean” menu
I had the opportunity to attend a special preview tasting of Olive Garden‘s new ‘Tastes of the Mediterranean’ menu this week at a lovely...

Kristen Hess
Dec 10, 20163 min read
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Celebrating Fall Flavors: Buckwheat Bucatini w/ Truffled Wild Mushroom Sauce
Now that Fall is finally here, I’m so excited to start cooking comfort food again with flavorful seasonal ingredients like wild...

Kristen Hess
Oct 13, 20165 min read
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Cheesy Baked Pasta w/ Sausage & Summer Veggies
Ah, it’s almost the end of Summer and I keep thinking, where has it gone? Along with Summer comes lots of fresh veggies like zucchini,...

Kristen Hess
Aug 5, 20163 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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Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
I made myself a pledge to focus on being healthier and happier since the New Year has started… getting more sleep, balancing work and...

Kristen Hess
Feb 23, 20163 min read
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Shrimp & Veggie Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
One of my favorite recipes to make for a summer BBQ or outdoor party is Shrimp and Veggie Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette. It...

Kristen Hess
Jul 1, 20153 min read
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Lemony Rosemary Chicken Pasta with Greens and Beans, Ricotta & Toasted Walnuts
Today was one of those days – rainy, overcast, dreary, and oh, Monday. I also had a ton of things in my fridge that I need to clean out...

Kristen Hess
Apr 20, 20153 min read
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Gutsch’s Linguine and Clams
As the New Year begins, so do New Years resolutions. Some of them we keep, some of them we don’t, but one of them we universally all...

Kristen Hess
Jan 4, 20152 min read
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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
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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
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Cheesy Baked Pasta w/ Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, Ricotta & Mozzarella
Spring is on the way, and there’s nothing I love to cook more than fresh greens. Broccoli rabe is one of my favorites, also known as cime...

Kristen Hess
Mar 15, 20143 min read
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