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Mediterranean Beef Kebabs w/ Tzatziki
These grilled Mediterranean Beef Kebabs are the perfect #low-carb/#Keto/#Whole30-friendly dish made with lightly spiced Steakhouse Elite...

Kristen Hess
Mar 13, 20203 min read


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


Ham, Cheese, Broccoli + Mushroom Frittata {#Keto}
Who loves #brunch besides me? One of my favorite recipes around the holidays is a big egg casserole, quiche or frittata made with lots of...

Kristen Hess
Dec 31, 20193 min read


Rock Star Chili
It’s that time of year again where all i really want to do is stay in and cook some hearty comfort food and watch Netflix with my kitty...

Kristen Hess
Dec 31, 20193 min read


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


Keto/Low Carb Cheeseburger Soup
Today I present to you the easiest, cheesiest, most delicious #soup ever, and the perfect remedy for a chilly Winter day – Keto/Low Carb...

Kristen Hess
Jan 18, 20193 min read


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


Sweet + Spicy Meyer Lemon Shrimp Stir Fry
Hey guys! Oh my gosh, it’s almost the end of the year! Can you believe it? Where does time fly? I’m so ready for a New Year though –...

Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20183 min read


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


Sausage, Zucchini + Mushroom Pasta {Gluten-Free, Organic}
The holidays are approaching so quickly (yay!) and during this time of year I love staying indoors and making some serious comfort food....

Kristen Hess
Dec 11, 20183 min read


Spicy Pork + Kale Udon Noodle Soup
I love soup in the winter time because it’s a great way to warm up in the freezing weather, and a delicious, healthy thing to eat after...

Kristen Hess
Dec 29, 20173 min read


One Pot Chili Mac Soup {Gluten Free}
It’s a cold, rainy Fall day in NYC, and what better than to make a big pot of cozy comfort food for the soul? I was invited to join the...

Kristen Hess
Nov 13, 20173 min read


Wild Rice Turkey Bowl w/ Citrus Vinaigrette
This is another favorite recipe I developed for my client Seven Barrels using their Meyer Lemon Olive Oil and Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar...

Kristen Hess
Nov 10, 20172 min read


Kung Pao Beef w/ Cauliflower Rice (Sugar + Gluten Free)
I recently was approached by Steviva to compete in the Sweetin It-Up Blogger Recipe Challenge and decided to make a sugar free, gluten...

Kristen Hess
Oct 31, 20173 min read


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


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


Spinach Artichoke Chicken & Bacon Flatbread Pizza
If there was one last thing I could eat before my last day on earth yes, it would be pizza. Italian food is one of my favorite things to...

Kristen Hess
Jun 2, 20174 min read


Sausage, Corn & Orzo “Jambalaya”
On gray rainy days in New York (esp. at the beginning of so-called “Spring”), there’s nothing better than staying home and cooking up a...

Kristen Hess
May 26, 20174 min read


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


Chile Chocolate Braised Short Ribs
There’s nothing more comforting and heartwarming on a crazy cold day than braised short ribs with roasted veggies and mashed potatoes....

Kristen Hess
Jan 24, 20173 min read
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