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Homemade Spring Fettuccine with Pancetta, Peas & Asparagus
Spring is finally here in full bloom, and I’m so excited to cook with fresh, seasonal ingredients! One of my favorite pasta dishes to...

Kristen Hess
Apr 18, 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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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
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Classic Comfort Food :: Beef Bourguignon
So Old Man Winter is finally back in town, despite the crazy warm weather we’ve been having lately in New York City. Temperatures drop...

Kristen Hess
Dec 20, 20154 min read
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Wine-Braised Chicken w/ Bacon, Veggies & Herbs
As the weather cools down in the late fall season, there’s nothing I love more than cooking a big one-pot comforting dish on a Sunday...

Kristen Hess
Dec 3, 20152 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Gutsch’s Linguine and Clams
As the New Year begins, so do New Years resolutions. Some of them we keep, some of them we don’t, but one of them we universally all...

Kristen Hess
Jan 4, 20152 min read
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Superfoods Recipes for a Healthy New Year
Once the holidays are over, it’s time for a break from all the super rich food and cocktails and detox with some healthy recipes made...

Kristen Hess
Dec 19, 20143 min read
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Rotelle with Sausage, Peppers, Spinach and Ricotta w/ Fresh Basil Marinara Sauce
So it’s finally beginning to feel like Fall around here in the Big Apple. The temperatures have dropped into the low 50s and it’s been...

Kristen Hess
Oct 23, 20145 min read
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Sunday Supper: Pan-Roasted Chicken w/ Rosemary & Caramelized Garlic | Roasted Lemon Asparagus A
I found a recipe on Food.com‘s website by Rachael Ray for Garlic Roasted Chicken with Rosemary and Lemon that looked pretty delicious and...

Kristen Hess
Apr 22, 20143 min read
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Going Low-Carb & Healthy for Spring! Grilled Parmesan Zucchini Beef Burgers & Sauteed Lemo
Spring Flowers in Bloom Well, Spring is FINALLY here and the weather in NYC has been absolutely gorgeous this past week. I get so...

Kristen Hess
Apr 14, 20144 min read
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Spring is here! Spring Canapes & Cocktails Party with KitchenAid
Spring Canapes & Cocktails! Spring is here, and there’s nothing better than gathering a few friends together for a casual get together...

Kristen Hess
Apr 12, 20142 min read
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Spicy Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles
I don’t know about you, but Thai food is one of my favorite foods ever. I love the harmony of flavors and textures in Thai food that all...

Kristen Hess
Mar 3, 20143 min read
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Chicken Meatball Soup with Kale, Chickpeas & Orzo
There’s nothing better than a big pot of soup in the Winter – and this has been the longest one..ever. I’ve always loved my Gram’s...

Kristen Hess
Feb 13, 20143 min read
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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
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Healthy Homestyle Meatloaf w/ Ancho Chile-Red Pepper Glaze :: Wild Mushroom Risotto
Homestyle Meatloaf with Ancho Chile-Red Pepper Glaze OK, so I know Meatloaf is one of those dishes we’re all a little bored of by now....

Kristen Hess
Nov 17, 20134 min read
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Homemade Rustic Pizzas: Chicken, Garlic, Spinach & Sundried Tomatoes :: Pepperoni, Ham, &
Pizza is probably one of my most favorite things on the planet. Seriously. Who can resist that crispy crunchy crust topped with melted...

Kristen Hess
Oct 2, 20134 min read
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