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Vegan Kung Pao Noodles
I recently was invited to participate in another fun #Blogger Recipe contest, this time held by Big Mountain Foods… they sent me a few of...

Kristen Hess
Jan 14, 20224 min read
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Garlic Basil Parmesan Chicken + Zucchini Bake
This is such an easy recipe, and perfect for a weeknight at the end of Summer; especially when you have lots of zucchini left over! This...

Kristen Hess
Sep 2, 20213 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Bacon, Onion + Cheese Frittata for the New Year
So the New Year has arrived, and we all know what that means…time for resolutions and committing to good habits and breaking bad ones,...

Kristen Hess
Jan 7, 20193 min read
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Merry Christmas + Holiday Cocktails to Celebrate!
I can’t believe this year is almost over – and what a year it has been – lots of new opportunities, new friends and new places – I’m so...

Kristen Hess
Dec 25, 20183 min read
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Pork Chops w/ Caramelized Pear & Ginger Sauce
Hey guys! I’m so excited that Fall is finally here! I absolutely love Summer, but Fall cooking is one of my favorites with all the...

Kristen Hess
Sep 20, 20183 min read
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Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake w/ Strawberry Balsamic Chocolate Sauce
It’s that love-ly time of year again folks, when love is in the air and a romantic dinner and evening in with your significant other is...

Kristen Hess
Feb 12, 20182 min read
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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
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{Things I Love} :: Holiday Entertaining
So we are full swing in the midst of the holiday season – the most wonderful time of the year! Food, cocktails, friends, family,...

Kristen Hess
Dec 28, 20177 min read
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Smirnoff Ice Holiday Cocktails + Appetizers
Who says you can’t eat, drink, and be merry all at once? Tis the season for boozy brunches, family gatherings and holiday feasts after...

Kristen Hess
Nov 28, 20172 min read
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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
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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
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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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Happy Holidays! A few of my favorite holiday recipes
Well the holidays have finally arrived – my favorite time of year! I love having some time to rest and relax and enjoy quality time with...

Kristen Hess
Dec 24, 20162 min read
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Mini Vegan Chocolate Donuts w/ Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Glaze
Fall has arrived my friends, and we all know what that means. Pumpkin Spice. Everything. In the spirit of the season, I’ve decided to...

Kristen Hess
Nov 18, 20163 min read
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Spice Up your Halloween w/ Spooky & Delicious Cocktails
Hey friends, Happy Halloween! It’s my favorite holiday of the year (well, besides Thanksgiving and Christmas) and what better way to...

Kristen Hess
Oct 30, 20161 min read
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Celebrating Fall Flavors: Buckwheat Bucatini w/ Truffled Wild Mushroom Sauce
Now that Fall is finally here, I’m so excited to start cooking comfort food again with flavorful seasonal ingredients like wild...

Kristen Hess
Oct 13, 20165 min read
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Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo
I made myself a pledge to focus on being healthier and happier since the New Year has started… getting more sleep, balancing work and...

Kristen Hess
Feb 23, 20163 min read
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