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A Mini-Thanksgiving Dinner
Hey guys! Happy #Thanksgiving! I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday despite the crazy #quarantine travel restrictions and COVID-19...

Kristen Hess
Nov 27, 20204 min read
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Things I Love {June 2020}
Welcome to my June 2020 edition of Things I Love! A collection of my current obsessions and things I’m crushing on right now that are...

Kristen Hess
Jun 10, 20206 min read
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Paleo “Smashed” Sweet Potatoes w/ Honey + Thyme
These Paleo “Smashed” Sweet Potatoes with Honey + Thyme are a fantastic alternative to regular sweet potato casseroles that are laden...

Kristen Hess
May 7, 20204 min read
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Roasted Eggplant Zucchini Noodles w/ Blood Orange + Black Currant Vinaigrette
This is a lovely recipe that I wanted to share with you all because it’s one of my absolute favorites and perfect for Spring! ????? This...

Kristen Hess
May 2, 20203 min read
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Citrus Arugula Salad with Pistachios, Ricotta + Mint
This #Winter Citrus #Salad w/ Arugula, Ricotta Salata & Pistachios has a Lemon Truffle Dressing that is to die for! A gorgeous and...

Kristen Hess
Jan 2, 20202 min read
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Sweet + Spicy Chicken Thighs w/ Roasted Broccolini
Sometimes you need to spice things up in life a little. Especially to brighten up those late Winter/early Spring dreary days when you’re...

Kristen Hess
Mar 25, 20194 min read
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Mississippi Pot Roast + Cheesy Cauliflower Mash
I was craving some serious comfort food yesterday – specifically some roast beef and potatoes with gravy like my mom used to make when I...

Kristen Hess
Jan 8, 20194 min read
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Winter Holiday Salad w/ Kale, Beets + Brussels
Ahhhhh, it’s the holidays…my favorite time of year! I absolutely love cooking for the #holidays, especially with all the parties and fun...

Kristen Hess
Dec 22, 20183 min read
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Balsamic Tomato Basil Pasta w/ Fresh Ricotta
Summer is in full swing, and we all know what that means…TOMATO SEASON! I’m sure you all have a bountiful crop of tomatoes lying around...

Kristen Hess
Aug 10, 20173 min read
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Expert Interview Series with FoodyDirect.com!
I was recently invited as a guest for the FoodyDirect.com Expert Interview Series to talk about great tasting and looking food, and I’m...

Kristen Hess
Jun 23, 20177 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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3-Cheese Butternut Squash Tart w/ Bacon
It’s the holidays and we all know what that means..time to cook and bake, and eat all the delicious treats of the season..like this...

Kristen Hess
Dec 14, 20163 min read
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Zucchini & Sweet Potato Pancakes w/ Homemade Apple Sauce
Now that the fall season has finally arrived, it’s time to start cooking with seasonal ingredients that are richer in color and warmer in...

Kristen Hess
Oct 4, 20151 min read
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Veggie, Bacon & Cheese Tarts in a Toasted Quinoa Crust
I love making savory tarts and pies, but unfortunately I don’t love the carbs and calories that come along with them. It’s also...

Kristen Hess
Jul 23, 20154 min read
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Cooking with Color 4 Kids TV Summer Edition + Recipes from Spring Show
My #CookingwithColor4Kids TV Show Summer Edition is LIVE and what a fun show we have for you…Thanks to all the amazing kids and parents...

Kristen Hess
Jul 17, 20155 min read
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Summer Veggie Frittata + Time to Relax.
Summer is that time of year when we get to take some time off from our crazy busy lives, at least for a little while, to clear our heads,...

Kristen Hess
Jun 30, 20153 min read
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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
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Buttery Maple-Mustard Chicken Thighs w/ Roasted Curry Cauliflower
One-pot savory dishes are one of those things I crave when it’s cold outside because it’s cozy and warming and just plain darn tasty and...

Kristen Hess
Dec 20, 20142 min read
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Superfoods Recipes for a Healthy New Year
Once the holidays are over, it’s time for a break from all the super rich food and cocktails and detox with some healthy recipes made...

Kristen Hess
Dec 19, 20143 min read
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A Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Side: Fall Harvest Galette w/ Maple Sweet Potatoes, Caramelized Onion
#Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year, simply because it’s a time to spend with friends and family and a great excuse...

Kristen Hess
Nov 23, 20142 min read
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