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Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos w/ Creamy Labne
I was recently invited to participate in a great blogger recipe challenge for Karoun Dairies to help develop new recipes for some of...

Kristen Hess
Jun 30, 20222 min read


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


Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas
Happy Friday friends! I can’t believe this Summer has flown by and we are almost going into Labor Day! Speaking of, I was thinking of...

Kristen Hess
Aug 27, 20213 min read


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


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


Crunchy Baked Taco Wonton Cups
Hey all, happy New Year! I was recently invited to participate in JSL Foods Twin Dragon Asian Wrapper Recipe Challenge and I came up with...

Kristen Hess
Jan 15, 20213 min read


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


Low Carb Cheesy Beef Enchilada Bake
This is a super easy and delicious Low Carb Cheesy Beef Enchilada Bake made with mega layers of spicy taco seasoned beef, zucchini,...

Kristen Hess
Dec 4, 20203 min read


Happy Cinco de Mayo + Taco Tuesday!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! How fun that this holiday falls on #Taco Tuesday! Here are the #recipes you need to be cooking right now, today, and...

Kristen Hess
May 5, 20204 min read


Mediterranean Beef Kebabs w/ Tzatziki
These grilled Mediterranean Beef Kebabs are the perfect #low-carb/#Keto/#Whole30-friendly dish made with lightly spiced Steakhouse Elite...

Kristen Hess
Mar 13, 20203 min read


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


Rock Star Chili
It’s that time of year again where all i really want to do is stay in and cook some hearty comfort food and watch Netflix with my kitty...

Kristen Hess
Dec 31, 20193 min read


Sweet + Spicy Meyer Lemon Shrimp Stir Fry
Hey guys! Oh my gosh, it’s almost the end of the year! Can you believe it? Where does time fly? I’m so ready for a New Year though –...

Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20183 min read


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


One Pot Chili Mac Soup {Gluten Free}
It’s a cold, rainy Fall day in NYC, and what better than to make a big pot of cozy comfort food for the soul? I was invited to join the...

Kristen Hess
Nov 13, 20173 min read


Kung Pao Beef w/ Cauliflower Rice (Sugar + Gluten Free)
I recently was approached by Steviva to compete in the Sweetin It-Up Blogger Recipe Challenge and decided to make a sugar free, gluten...

Kristen Hess
Oct 31, 20173 min read


Sriracha Mango Grilled Chicken Wings + Spicy Micheladas
Summer is here and almost half way over at that! I love grilling anything and everything during the warm weather months so I’ve created a...

Kristen Hess
Aug 2, 20173 min read


Sausage, Corn & Orzo “Jambalaya”
On gray rainy days in New York (esp. at the beginning of so-called “Spring”), there’s nothing better than staying home and cooking up a...

Kristen Hess
May 26, 20174 min read


Chile Chocolate Braised Short Ribs
There’s nothing more comforting and heartwarming on a crazy cold day than braised short ribs with roasted veggies and mashed potatoes....

Kristen Hess
Jan 24, 20173 min read


Red Curry Beef w/ Zucchini Noodles
Since the holidays are coming soon, we all know what THAT means..lots of holiday parties with food and drinks, and with that in mind,...

Kristen Hess
Jan 30, 20164 min read
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