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Blackened Scallops w/ Grilled Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa
Summer is in full swing and there’s nothing I love better than some fresh seafood and grilling outside with friends and family. Living in...

Kristen Hess
Jul 14, 20213 min read
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Spicy Crab Cakes w/ Creole Mayo
Hi Everyone! So the New Year #2021 is rapidly approaching (thank God!!) and I decided to celebrate a little with these Spicy Crab Cakes...

Kristen Hess
Dec 29, 20203 min read
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Favorite #Keto + Low Carb Snacks
Now that #Summer has finally arrived, it’s back to #Keto and #lowcarb eating! Of course that includes lots of salads, no sugar, plenty of...

Kristen Hess
Jun 29, 20204 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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Lemon Garlic Shrimp w/ Spaghetti Squash
So we are well into the New Year, and it’s definitely time to up my game and start smashing my fitness and healthy cooking and eating...

Kristen Hess
Jan 31, 20173 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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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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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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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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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
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King Crab BLT’s + a Gorgeous New Candy Red Toaster | KitchenAid Blog
Crown the BLT for KitchenAid There’s nothing I love to eat more in the summer than some fresh seafood to enjoy with friends for a...

Kristen Hess
Jul 26, 20142 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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Break out the Bubbly! Sparkling Wine Recipes + Holiday Food Pairings from NYC Master Sommeliers
The Christmas Holiday and New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and there’s no better way to celebrate the occasion than to pop open...

Kristen Hess
Dec 18, 20138 min read
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Tequila, Sunsets and a Mexican Feast in San Diego (Story + Recipes)
San Diego Sunset I recently got back from an amazing trip to San Diego – one so lovely and rejuvenating that the sunsets are burned into...

Kristen Hess
Feb 28, 20138 min read
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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
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Pan-Seared Scallops w/ Leek, Thyme & Wine Cream Sauce; Lemon-Leek Orzo & Sauteed Zucchini
Pan-Seared Scallops with Leek, Thyme & Wine Cream Sauce, Lemon-Leek Orzo & Sauteed Garlic Zucchini & Squash This dish is a special treat...

Kristen Hess
Jul 19, 20123 min read
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Crazy Good Lobster Rolls & a July 4 Feast
Lobster Rolls & July 4 Feast #Summer is the time of year where all I want to do is flee to the ocean, bask in some sunshine and eat some...

Kristen Hess
Jun 25, 20124 min read
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Thai Sea Bass in Banana Leaves
Thai Sea Bass in Banana Leaves This is a lovely Thai dish, not only in taste but in presentation. I made this with some good friends of...

Kristen Hess
Jun 7, 20123 min read
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Cool off with some Spicy Fish Tacos & Summer Wine pairings
Yum Spicy Fish Tacos There’s an interesting theory that in the Summertime heat, eating spicy foods actually lowers your body temperature...

Kristen Hess
Jun 1, 20124 min read
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Refreshingly Light Get-In-My-Bikini Crab Salad
OK folks – listen up. It’s that time of year again where Summer is coming, the sun is shining and we need to fit into that teeny bikini...

Kristen Hess
May 21, 20122 min read
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