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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
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Blackened Scallops w/ Grilled Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa
Summer is in full swing and there’s nothing I love better than some fresh seafood and grilling outside with friends and family. Living in...

Kristen Hess
Jul 14, 20213 min read
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Spicy Crab Cakes w/ Creole Mayo
Hi Everyone! So the New Year #2021 is rapidly approaching (thank God!!) and I decided to celebrate a little with these Spicy Crab Cakes...

Kristen Hess
Dec 29, 20203 min read
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Things I Love {June 2020}
Welcome to my June 2020 edition of Things I Love! A collection of my current obsessions and things I’m crushing on right now that are...

Kristen Hess
Jun 10, 20206 min read
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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
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Happy New Year 2018!
via GIPHY Happy New Year everyone! ????????✨ 2017 was a long year with ups and downs but we all got through it and I’m ready for another...

Kristen Hess
Jan 1, 20181 min read
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{Things I Love} :: August 2017
Hey guys! Can you believe Summer is almost halfway over (or more??) Time really does fly when you’re having fun, doesn’t it! Summer is...

Kristen Hess
Aug 11, 20176 min read
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Great Reads :: Top Cookbooks for Spring 2017
Hey guys, so happy Spring! I haven’t done a post on Great Reads in a while and i have soooo many great books and cookbooks that I’ve read...

Kristen Hess
Apr 5, 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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{Things I Love} :: Summer 2016
My {Things I Love} list is back for Summer 2016 with some fun and interesting objets de desir, places, people, books, recipes,...

Kristen Hess
Aug 11, 20164 min read
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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
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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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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
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Luscious Lobster Pies
There’s nothing better in the Summer time than fresh seafood. Lobster is one of my favorites and an indulgence, at that. Lobster Rolls...

Kristen Hess
Sep 7, 20142 min read
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King Crab BLT’s + a Gorgeous New Candy Red Toaster | KitchenAid Blog
Crown the BLT for KitchenAid There’s nothing I love to eat more in the summer than some fresh seafood to enjoy with friends for a...

Kristen Hess
Jul 26, 20142 min read
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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
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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
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Pan-Seared Scallops w/ Leek, Thyme & Wine Cream Sauce; Lemon-Leek Orzo & Sauteed Zucchini
Pan-Seared Scallops with Leek, Thyme & Wine Cream Sauce, Lemon-Leek Orzo & Sauteed Garlic Zucchini & Squash This dish is a special treat...

Kristen Hess
Jul 19, 20123 min read
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Cool off with some Spicy Fish Tacos & Summer Wine pairings
Yum Spicy Fish Tacos There’s an interesting theory that in the Summertime heat, eating spicy foods actually lowers your body temperature...

Kristen Hess
Jun 1, 20124 min read
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Refreshingly Light Get-In-My-Bikini Crab Salad
OK folks – listen up. It’s that time of year again where Summer is coming, the sun is shining and we need to fit into that teeny bikini...

Kristen Hess
May 21, 20122 min read
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