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Sweet + Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad
Serious Foodie recently invited me to participate in their Blogger Recipe Contest and I decided to make a delicious Sweet + Spicy Shrimp...

Kristen Hess
Nov 30, 20212 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


Keto Bacon & Cheese Egg Muffins
Spring is finally here! I love this season because everything starts coming to life again and with all the fresh produce available I’m so...

Kristen Hess
Apr 14, 20213 min read


Beef and Mushroom Dumplings with Asian Dipping Sauce
Hey all! Happy Friday! And Happy Chinese New Year 2021 – year of the Ox! To celebrate, I wanted to share my Beef and Mushroom Dumplings...

Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20214 min read


Sausage, Kale and Veggie Soup {Low Carb / Keto}
Whenever it’s cold outside, I crave a big pot of #soup or stew to warm my bones and forget that its Winter outside…I’m used to the NY...

Kristen Hess
Jan 16, 20214 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


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


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


Keto Chicken Tikka Masala Flatbread
I was recently invited to participate in a recipe challenge for Kevin’s Natural Foods and I am so excited to try these delicious #organic...

Kristen Hess
Nov 17, 20205 min read


Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup
Fall is finally upon us and its my favorite time of year! I especially love cozy soups and stews when it starts to get chilly outside....

Kristen Hess
Sep 16, 20203 min read


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


Balsamic Cranberry Chicken Cauliflower Pizza
I was recently invited to be a part of the Cape Cod Select Food #Blogger Recipe Challenge and I’m so excited to share my delicious new...

Kristen Hess
May 11, 20205 min read


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


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


Pizza Zucchini Boats {Keto + Low Carb}
These adorable Pizza Zucchini Boats are the perfect remedy for a #keto and #lowcarb diet when you’re craving some major comfort food but...

Kristen Hess
Apr 21, 20202 min read


Cheeseburger Salad w/ Sriracha Ranch Dressing
#Spring is here and #Summer is on the way – so here’s to eating lighter and healthier. My goal is to start eating and cooking more...

Kristen Hess
Apr 20, 20204 min read


Spinach, Bacon + Leek Quiche
For Easter this year I decided to make this lovely Spinach, Bacon + Leek Quiche. I love baking pies and tarts and quiches, especially...

Kristen Hess
Apr 14, 20203 min read


Straw + Hay Pasta
This is a lovely #Spring #Italian pasta dish, Straw and Hay Pasta, featuring green peas, garlic, scallions, crispy pancetta, heavy cream...

Kristen Hess
Apr 10, 20202 min read
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