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Parmesan Garlic Shells with Spinach, Zucchini and Ham
Parmesan Garlic Shells with Spinach, Zucchini and Ham This is a super easy and tasty dish that I whipped up one night with some of the...

Kristen Hess
Mar 1, 20133 min read


A lighter and healthier classic comfort food: Vegetable Lasagna
Vegetarian Lasagna Lasagna is one of my favorite comfort foods to indulge in during the Winter time, but as soon as Spring is...

Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20133 min read


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


Treasured #Recipes from the Past: Classic Summer Side #Salads
Summer is my favorite time of year – family picnics, outdoor BBQs, trips to the park or lake, birthday and graduation parties and...

Kristen Hess
Jul 10, 20123 min read


A Perfect Summer Salad: Grapefruit, Avocado & Fennel w/ Asian Citrus Dressing
Grapefruit, Avocado and Fennel Salad I found a delicious recipe for a Grapefruit, Avocado and Fennel Salad that I had to make – it’s a...

Kristen Hess
Jun 28, 20122 min read


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


Summer in a Bowl: Vodka Cream Sauce Pasta w/ Basil, Mozzarella & Sundried Tomatoes
There’s a great little place in my neighborhood called Todaro Bros. – a small, locally-owned deli and grocery store that sells fresh and...

Kristen Hess
Jun 20, 20123 min read


A Delish Father’s Day Menu
Summertime is always my favorite time of year – when the sun is always shining, a warm breeze is in the air, and all the flowers, fresh...

Kristen Hess
Jun 14, 20124 min read


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


Herbivoracious: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes & A Cookbook Giveaway!
Herbivoracious-Michael Natkin I recently had an opportunity to meet an amazing author/chef/blogger/photographer at a recent book launch...

Kristen Hess
Jun 2, 20126 min read


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


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


Grill like a Pro w/ Essentials from Chef Tom Colicchio
Chef Tom Colicchio Memorial Day is just a week away and marks the unofficial start of the grilling season. If you’re looking to host the...

Kristen Hess
May 21, 20124 min read


Tamarind Shrimp Soba Noodles
Tamarind Shrimp Soba Noodles This is a typical Asian dish with warm, smooth and bright flavors. Soba noodles are typical Japanese noodles...

Kristen Hess
May 15, 20122 min read


Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Lemon Butter Sauce
The temperatures are rising and the sun is shining which means one thing – Spring is finally here. For me, that means lighter flavors,...

Kristen Hess
May 13, 20122 min read


An Interview w/ Italian Chef Pia Vallone :: Spring Vegetable Soup Recipe
Chef Pia Vallone / Mascarpone Mousse with Almond & Cookie Crumb I love Italian food. I mean really loooove Italian food.. And who...

Kristen Hess
May 8, 20126 min read


California Dreamin’ :: Chicken, Wild Mushroom & Fontina Cheese Lasagna
Room with a view On a recent trip to San Diego with a group of friends, we made an awesome dinner one night, and definitely one to...

Kristen Hess
May 4, 20124 min read


Food to Inspire: La Tartine Gourmande – Recipes & Cookbook Giveaway!
La Tartine Cookbook Giveaway! THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED FOR ENTRIES. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER, ***(Check back for our next...

Kristen Hess
May 3, 20126 min read


Asian Five Spice Sesame Beef and Sugar Snap Peas
I love Chinese food. Especially when it’s raining outside and there’s nothing else to do but cozy up under the covers and watch a movie...

Kristen Hess
Aug 19, 20113 min read


Hawaiian Chicken with Grilled Pineapple Salsa :: Frozen Watermelon Martinis
Grilling with fruit is an easy and staple technique in the summertime – it gives fresh flavor to ordinary BBQ dishes and is a healthy...

Kristen Hess
Jul 25, 20113 min read
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