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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


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


Happy Memorial Day! Grilling, Cocktails + Recipes
Happy Memorial Day! A time to reflect all of those brave soldiers and military servicemen and women who have sacrificed their lives and...

Kristen Hess
May 29, 20171 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


Seafood Corn Chowder
Now that summer is coming to an end, I thought it would be appropriate to make one last dish to celebrate the season. And what would be...

Kristen Hess
Sep 12, 20151 min read


Shrimp, Basil & Corn Zucchini Noodles w/ Meyer Lemon Cream Sauce
Hello Summer! And hello to the season for lighter food and flavors and quality time at the beach and the pool (READ: also time for shorts...

Kristen Hess
Jul 16, 20155 min read


Shrimp & Veggie Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
One of my favorite recipes to make for a summer BBQ or outdoor party is Shrimp and Veggie Pasta Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette. It...

Kristen Hess
Jul 1, 20153 min read


The Perfect Beach Bash + An Amazing Shrimp & Veggie Salad w/ Lemon-Herb Dressing
Summer is here and it’s absolutely my favorite time of the year! The sun is shining, the trees are in bloom, and everyone is outside...

Kristen Hess
Jul 10, 20141 min read


Tamarind Shrimp Soba Noodles
Tamarind Shrimp Soba Noodles This is a typical Asian dish with warm, smooth and bright flavors. Soba noodles are typical Japanese noodles...

Kristen Hess
May 15, 20122 min read


Shrimp Scampi Pasta with Lemon Butter Sauce
The temperatures are rising and the sun is shining which means one thing – Spring is finally here. For me, that means lighter flavors,...

Kristen Hess
May 13, 20122 min read


Recipes Worth Sharing: A Collection of Favorite Regional Recipes
Recipes Worth Sharing Cookbook I recently picked up a cookbook at a conference called Recipes Worth Sharing by Favorite Recipes Press....

Kristen Hess
Mar 21, 201210 min read


Spicy Seafood Risotto w/ Shrimp + Steamed Mussels
Seafood Risotto In the spirit of Mardi Gras, I was in the mood to make something spicy with seafood and rice and thought I would do...

Kristen Hess
Feb 23, 20125 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
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