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...

Wow. It’s New Years Eve already. The last day of the year. The last hurrah. It seems like last years New Years Eve celebration was just...

Potato and Pepper Frittata with Cheese and Bacon So Christmas is over, but the cooking is not! As a tradition, I always make breakfast...

Polish Pierogie Casserole Recipe This is a yummy Casserole recipe that my family used to make around the holidays. Traditional Pierogies...

The old fashioned Hot Toddy is the perfect remedy for a cold Winter evening or when you’re feeling under the weather. The traditional...

The Healing Powers of Chocolate Check out this new book by Cal Orey, The Writing Gourmet..it discusses the health benefits of red wine...

Southern-Style Taco Soup is something I discovered when I lived down South in Atlanta. My ex-boyfriend’s Mom (a great Southern cook from...

A Winter treat to warm the senses Last weekend I got an urge to check out the Bryant Park Holiday Market and Ice Skating Rink to get in...

Slow Cooked Beef Short Ribs This is a really easy to make hearty meal for a chilly winter night. All you need are some gorgeous beef...

Welcome to Eataly – a journey through Mario Batali’s Italian Wonderland Ah, Eataly. The hottest buzzword in the New York food scene over...

Since the holidays are rapidly approaching, I’m planning an intimate dinner party with friends featuring some of my favorite recipes to...

Gram’s Sausage Stuffing This is a recipe handed down from my Grandmother that originated from Betty Crocker’s “New Picture” Cookbook...

#Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and there’s no guessing why – it’s all about visiting friends and family, being thankful for the...

Luke’s Lobster – East Village, NYC One visit to Luke’s Lobster, in the East Village, NYC and you’ll see why this new casual seafood shack...

Rochester, NY may not be the first place that comes to mind for your next culinary travel adventure. But here are several reasons why you...

Classic Greek Moussaka Classic Greek Moussaka, (pronounced moos-sah-KAH) is one of the most well known of all Greek dishes and a staple...

On a cold and rainy Sunday evening last November, I needed to warm my bones and fill my belly with something comforting and delicious,...

Welcome to Artful Gourmet I’m Kristen Hess: food fanatic, amateur cook, graphic designer, writer, aspiring food stylist and photographer...