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3-Cheese Butternut Squash Tart w/ Bacon
It’s the holidays and we all know what that means..time to cook and bake, and eat all the delicious treats of the season..like this...

Kristen Hess
Dec 14, 20163 min read


Cheesy Baked Pasta w/ Sausage & Summer Veggies
Ah, it’s almost the end of Summer and I keep thinking, where has it gone? Along with Summer comes lots of fresh veggies like zucchini,...

Kristen Hess
Aug 5, 20163 min read


The Most Popular Posts of 2015 :: Happy New Year 2016!
So here it is, the last day of the year 2015..oh how time flies, and so much has happened! I’m so thankful for all the wonderful...

Kristen Hess
Dec 31, 20151 min read


Sweet & Savory Mini Tarts
With the holidays approaching, it’s time to start thinking about fun food to make for all the parties and get togethers with family and...

Kristen Hess
Dec 17, 20152 min read


Beef Enchilada Tortilla Casserole for Game Day!
It’s finally Fall (Yay!) and football season is in full force which means fun tailgating and parties with friends mixed with lots of...

Kristen Hess
Oct 17, 20153 min read


Cheesy Skillet Beef Goulash
It’s summer and OH. SO. HOT. And I honestly haven’t really been in the mood to cook or do anything lately except lie down in the AC or...

Kristen Hess
Aug 9, 20152 min read


Veggie, Bacon & Cheese Tarts in a Toasted Quinoa Crust
I love making savory tarts and pies, but unfortunately I don’t love the carbs and calories that come along with them. It’s also...

Kristen Hess
Jul 23, 20154 min read


Summer Veggie Frittata + Time to Relax.
Summer is that time of year when we get to take some time off from our crazy busy lives, at least for a little while, to clear our heads,...

Kristen Hess
Jun 30, 20153 min read


Lemony Rosemary Chicken Pasta with Greens and Beans, Ricotta & Toasted Walnuts
Today was one of those days – rainy, overcast, dreary, and oh, Monday. I also had a ton of things in my fridge that I need to clean out...

Kristen Hess
Apr 20, 20153 min read


Rustic Pizza with Ham, Grapes, Shallots, Honey & Thyme
So it’s Friday. And a lovely Spring day. I was in the mood to make something lovely to eat, preferably with a sweet and savory twist....

Kristen Hess
Apr 17, 20152 min read


Seriously Delicious Taco Pizza
I’ve been on a spicy food kick lately. Maybe it’s the pseudo-Spring weather. Or maybe I’m just addicted. I decided to make a fun twist on...

Kristen Hess
Mar 28, 20153 min read


Entertaining with Ease: Holiday Brunch Strata w/ Ham, Spinach and Cheese
The holidays are rapidly approaching, and that means plenty of parties, get-togethers and entertaining with family and friends which is...

Kristen Hess
Dec 3, 20143 min read


Savory Herb and Cheese Scone Calzones with Sausage, Veggies & Cheese on the KitchenAid blog!
Baked calzones are one of my favorite Italian dishes to make when I want an alternative to pizza or pasta. Calzones are savory turnovers...

Kristen Hess
Nov 10, 20141 min read


Holiday Brunch! Caramelized Onion, Ham & Gouda Tart :: Pear, Bleu Cheese, Cranberry & Toas
Holiday Brunch It wouldn’t be the holidays without catching up with friends and family and coming together for a fun holiday brunch with...

Kristen Hess
Jan 1, 20146 min read


Food Styling for Mario Lopez and Avocados from Mexico on NBC Live and Bethenny Shows!
I recently did a fun food styling TV segment for Mario Lopez and Avocados from Mexico on the Bethenny show and NBC New York Live. The...

Kristen Hess
Dec 17, 20132 min read


Mix it Up! Non-Traditional Holiday Menu Ideas & Recipes from NYC Top Chefs
It’s that time of year again to start planning menus and recipes for the holidays. But instead of just serving traditional turkey or...

Kristen Hess
Dec 12, 20139 min read


Baby Asparagus, Garlic & Three-Cheese Tart
Whenever the holidays roll around, I love to bake and experiment with luscious pies and savory tarts. Puff pastry is such an easy way to...

Kristen Hess
Nov 24, 20133 min read


Big Pot of Comfort :: Spicy Cajun Chili with a Kick!
Spicy Cajun Chili Chili is one of my go-to recipes when the Autumn leaves start turning colors and the weather starts getting cooler –...

Kristen Hess
Nov 9, 20134 min read


Melt Cookbook: Taking the Art of Macaroni & Cheese to a Whole New Level
Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of anything more delicious on the planet than a big creamy...

Kristen Hess
Oct 24, 20135 min read


Sinfully Good: Pierogi Casserole
Today is one of those dreary Fall days where it’s cold and rainy and I’m in need of a little pick me up from some classic comfort food....

Kristen Hess
Oct 11, 20132 min read
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