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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


Savory Pan-Seared Chicken Thighs {#Keto / #LowCarb}
Hey folks, happy Tuesday! Just another chilly January day here…I had a serious craving for some seriously good chicken today so I made...

Kristen Hess
Jan 21, 20213 min read


Paleo “Smashed” Sweet Potatoes w/ Honey + Thyme
These Paleo “Smashed” Sweet Potatoes with Honey + Thyme are a fantastic alternative to regular sweet potato casseroles that are laden...

Kristen Hess
May 7, 20204 min read


Mississippi Pot Roast + Cheesy Cauliflower Mash
I was craving some serious comfort food yesterday – specifically some roast beef and potatoes with gravy like my mom used to make when I...

Kristen Hess
Jan 8, 20194 min read


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


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


Porcini Linguine w/ Spicy Beef + Mushroom Ragu
So Fall is finally here guys! My absolute favorite time of the year – cooler temperatures, the leaves changing, sweaters, jeans and...

Kristen Hess
Sep 14, 20172 min read


Red Curry Beef w/ Zucchini Noodles
Since the holidays are coming soon, we all know what THAT means..lots of holiday parties with food and drinks, and with that in mind,...

Kristen Hess
Jan 30, 20164 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


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


Garlicky Greens and Beans with Sausage
On a recent trip up to Rochester, I had the pleasure of discovering a lovely little Italian place called the Mona Lisa Café. My mother...

Kristen Hess
Apr 16, 20134 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


California Dreamin’ :: Chicken, Wild Mushroom & Fontina Cheese Lasagna
Room with a view On a recent trip to San Diego with a group of friends, we made an awesome dinner one night, and definitely one to...

Kristen Hess
May 4, 20124 min read


An Everyday, Ordinary Dish – Reinvented
Real Sloppy Joes Ever since I got my new Williams-Sonoma cookbook, “Comfort Food” for Christmas, I decided that Winter is a perfect time...

Kristen Hess
Jan 8, 20113 min read


Jalapeno-Cheddar Meatloaf w/ Savory Tomato Gravy
On a cold and rainy Sunday evening last November, I needed to warm my bones and fill my belly with something comforting and delicious,...

Kristen Hess
Nov 16, 20102 min read
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