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Meet the Chef: Jimmy Canora of Valentino’s on the Green
Check out my behind the scenes interview with Chef de Cuisine Jimmy Canora from Valentino’s on the Green – the legendary fine dining...

Kristen Hess
Jul 9, 20114 min read


Fresh from the Farm Market: Herbed Potato Salad + Strawberry Watermelon Salad
Summertime always remind me of home – when the sun is shining, a warm breeze is in the air, locusts are humming and all the flowers,...

Kristen Hess
Jul 6, 20113 min read


Grillin’ Up Summer BBQ: Tasty Chicken Burgers and Shrimp Kabobs
Rooftop BBQ Aiming to keep it light, we decided to whip up my infamous Chicken Burgers with my secret recipe made with Dale’s Steak...

Kristen Hess
May 31, 20113 min read


On the Menu: Cooking with Fresh Seasonal Ingredients
Pan-seared Scallops and Asparagus Spring has arrived! It’s my favorite time of year when everything comes alive…flowers are blooming,...

Kristen Hess
May 8, 20113 min read


Chicken Enchiladas de Mole Negro
Last year I took some friends from out of town to a great Mexican restaurant in the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, and sampled their...

Kristen Hess
May 1, 20113 min read


Salad Niçoise for a Spring Day
Salad Nicoise Spring is about unearthing fresh things. Lighter things. Brighter things. Turning a new leaf. Dusting off and starting...

Kristen Hess
Apr 30, 20113 min read


Ecco La Cucina: An Interview with Chef Gina Stipo & Tuscan recipes
Gina Stipo at Ecco la Cucina, Tuscany I recently took a Tuscan cooking class with Chef Gina Stipo at the Institute of Culinary Education...

Kristen Hess
Apr 19, 201110 min read


Spring Fever! Spicing It up with Caribbean Flavors
Caribbean Chicken w/ Guava Pan Sauce, Caramelized Mangoes, Black Beans and Rice Since I have lived in New York City, this has probably...

Kristen Hess
Apr 4, 20114 min read
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