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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


Rustic Pizza with Ham, Grapes, Shallots, Honey & Thyme
So it’s Friday. And a lovely Spring day. I was in the mood to make something lovely to eat, preferably with a sweet and savory twist....

Kristen Hess
Apr 17, 20152 min read


Seriously Delicious Taco Pizza
I’ve been on a spicy food kick lately. Maybe it’s the pseudo-Spring weather. Or maybe I’m just addicted. I decided to make a fun twist on...

Kristen Hess
Mar 28, 20153 min read


Indian Burgers with Curry Cilantro Slaw & Peanut Satay Yogurt Sauce
I recently did a food styling project for Morningstar Farms to promote some of their new products to local food editors in NYC, and one...

Kristen Hess
Mar 27, 20154 min read


Cocktails for Spring!
Now that Spring has officially arrived, I’m looking forward to warmer weather and sunny skies. If only the blizzards would stop in NYC!...

Kristen Hess
Mar 21, 20151 min read


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


Sunday Supper: Pan-Roasted Chicken w/ Rosemary & Caramelized Garlic | Roasted Lemon Asparagus A
I found a recipe on Food.com‘s website by Rachael Ray for Garlic Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon that looked pretty delicious and...

Kristen Hess
Apr 22, 20143 min read


Going Low-Carb & Healthy for Spring! Grilled Parmesan Zucchini Beef Burgers & Sauteed Lemo
Spring Flowers in Bloom Well, Spring is FINALLY here and the weather in NYC has been absolutely gorgeous this past week. I get so...

Kristen Hess
Apr 14, 20144 min read


Spring is here! Spring Canapes & Cocktails Party with KitchenAid
Spring Canapes & Cocktails! Spring is here, and there’s nothing better than gathering a few friends together for a casual get together...

Kristen Hess
Apr 12, 20142 min read


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


A LOVE-LY Strawberry Chambord Valentine’s Day Cake
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and I got inspired to make a LOVE-LY Strawberry Chambord Cake with Strawberry Coulis to...

Kristen Hess
Feb 11, 20143 min read


Summer Veggie Pasta with Roasted Garlic, Tomatoes, Zucchini & Corn
Summer Veggie Pasta with Roasted Garlic, Tomatoes, Zucchini & Corn There’s nothing better in the Summer than a visit to the Farmer’s...

Kristen Hess
Aug 20, 20132 min read


Food Styling for Dr. Neal Barnard on the Joy Behar: Say Anything TV Show!
Kristen on Joy Behar Say Anything TV Show Last week I had the fantastic opportunity to cook and do food styling for a special healthy...

Kristen Hess
Jul 24, 20136 min read


Cool off w/ a Stoli Cucumber-Melon Martini & Prosciutto-Melon-Feta Bites
Summer is in the air and it’s that time of year to cool down with some refreshing Stoli cocktails and light small bites for the patio or...

Kristen Hess
Jun 28, 20132 min read


Spinach Artichoke Ricotta Pizza with Parmesan Garlic Cauliflower Crust
Summer has quickly arrived and it’s that time of year again to shed a few pounds and hit the beach. I’ve decided to muster up some will...

Kristen Hess
Jun 3, 20135 min read


Celebrating Memorial Day with Stoli Vodka! Grilled Honey Orange Chicken Skewers w/ Cucumber-Orange-C
There’s no better time than Memorial Day weekend to break out the grill and cook up some tasty BBQ to celebrate the beginning of Summer!...

Kristen Hess
May 22, 20134 min read


A bright, savory Spring chicken dish to celebrate the season
I love Spring. There’s nothing better than a dose of gorgeous sunshine, cherry blossoms in bloom, and the tempting promises of Summer on...

Kristen Hess
May 13, 20134 min read


Spiced Moroccan Burgers with Green Harissa, Feta and Mint over Grilled Pita
If you haven’t tried Moroccan Harissa before, listen up. It’s a lovely pepper sauce blend made with chili peppers, bell peppers, garlic,...

Kristen Hess
Apr 8, 20133 min read


Citrus Honey Soy Chicken with Toasted Almond Farro
Tuscan Fields, provider of organic, Italian farro, is offering a scholarship to this spring’s Eat Write Retreat food bloggers conference...

Kristen Hess
Apr 7, 20133 min read


Celebrate St Patty’s Day with Authentic Irish Food from Good Food Ireland
Good Food Ireland Authentic Irish Food Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Good Food Ireland (www.goodfoodireland.ie), the first-ever,...

Kristen Hess
Mar 15, 20136 min read
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