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Almond Shortbread Cookies w/ Blood Orange Glaze
So February is here and so is National Almond Day! I absolutely love almonds – not only are they packed with tons of vitamins, minerals...

Kristen Hess
Feb 20, 20161 min read


Favorite Game Day Recipes for the Super Bowl!
So the big day is right around the corner – the Super Bowl, yay! I’m not really partial to either team and am not even a huge football...

Kristen Hess
Feb 2, 20161 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


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


Top 10 {Things I Love} :: Winter 2015
My Top 10 {Things I Love} list is back for Winter 2015 with some fun and interesting objets de desir, places, people, books, food and...

Kristen Hess
Dec 30, 20154 min read


Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Wishing you and yours a lovely and delicious holiday! xo Kristen / The Artful Gourmet #Christmas #Holidays

Kristen Hess
Dec 25, 20151 min read


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


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


Holiday Recipes: Maple Brown Sugar Walnut Pie & Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Well it’s that time a year again…the holidays are here, and we all know what that means…PIE. And lots of cooking. With lots of yummy...

Kristen Hess
Dec 6, 20153 min read


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


My Expert Interview on FoodyDirect.com!
I was recently interviewed by Foody Direct as part of their Expert Interview program. Read the full interview on the FoodyDirect.com...

Kristen Hess
Nov 19, 20151 min read


Meatball Madness!
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year simply because it’s a time when the leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler, and...

Kristen Hess
Nov 14, 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


Pear and Hazelnut Salted Caramel Pie
Fall has finally arrived – my favorite season of the year! I love the cooler weather and dressing in jeans, sweaters, boots and leather...

Kristen Hess
Oct 16, 20151 min read


Zucchini & Sweet Potato Pancakes w/ Homemade Apple Sauce
Now that the fall season has finally arrived, it’s time to start cooking with seasonal ingredients that are richer in color and warmer in...

Kristen Hess
Oct 4, 20151 min read


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


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


Food Styling & Food Photography: New Client Work
I’ve been crazy busy this Spring and Summer so far with new food styling and food photography client projects which is a great thing, but...

Kristen Hess
Jul 21, 20151 min read


Cooking with Color 4 Kids TV Summer Edition + Recipes from Spring Show
My #CookingwithColor4Kids TV Show Summer Edition is LIVE and what a fun show we have for you…Thanks to all the amazing kids and parents...

Kristen Hess
Jul 17, 20155 min read
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