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Veal Saltimbocca & Roman Sauteed Peas w/ Pancetta
Veal Saltimbocca Veal Saltimbocca is one of my favorite dishes, and makes a simple, elegant meal for any dinner occasion. This...

Kristen Hess
Feb 3, 20122 min read


Bistro-Style Beef Stew w/ Red Wine, Smoked Paprika and Orange Zest
Bistro-Style Beef Stew with Red Wine, Smoked Paprika and Orange Zest On a recent excursion to Williams-Sonoma, I discovered some lovely...

Kristen Hess
Jan 28, 20124 min read


Wine-Braised Chicken with Shallots, Fennel, Carrots and Pancetta
This lovely braised dish is the perfect remedy for a cold Winter evening, slow cooked and full of goodness. The recipe calls for chicken...

Kristen Hess
Jan 19, 20123 min read


Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Sauce
Ricotta Gnocchi and Wild Mushroom Sauce (Gnocchi di Ricotta Con Sugo de Funghi) As far as I’m concerned, gnocchi are little pillows of...

Kristen Hess
Jan 7, 20123 min read


Big Pot ‘o Goodness: Pasta Fagioli
Cooking is one of my favorite things to do in the Winter – there’s something comforting about the delightful smells that warm up my...

Kristen Hess
Dec 11, 20112 min read


My Favorite Thanksgiving Sides and Recipes
Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, one of my favorite holidays of the year. Celebrating thanks with friends and family around the table...

Kristen Hess
Nov 15, 20118 min read


White Peach, Prosciutto & Mozzarella Salad
Peaches. There’s something so satisfying about biting into the sweet, juicy flesh that quenches the thirst for a cool and refreshing...

Kristen Hess
Aug 7, 20112 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


On The Menu: Roasted Chicken w/ Pinot Noir Sauce and Garlic-Smashed Potatoes
Whenever I have a day off, I normally feel the urge to sleep the entire day and forget the world. After thoroughly cleaning my apartment,...

Kristen Hess
Jan 17, 20113 min read


Holiday Brunch: Italian Frittata with Red Pepper, Potatoes and Bacon
Potato and Pepper Frittata with Cheese and Bacon So Christmas is over, but the cooking is not! As a tradition, I always make breakfast...

Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20102 min read


A Few of My Favorite Thanksgiving Sides
#Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and there’s no guessing why – it’s all about visiting friends and family, being thankful for the...

Kristen Hess
Nov 22, 20105 min read
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