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A LOVE-LY Strawberry Chambord Valentine’s Day Cake
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and I got inspired to make a LOVE-LY Strawberry Chambord Cake with Strawberry Coulis to...

Kristen Hess
Feb 11, 20143 min read


A Big Bowl of Comfort :: Irish Stout Beef Stew
Winter is always a little bit depressing without any sunshine and constant grey skies and snow storms every other day in New York City....

Kristen Hess
Jan 21, 20144 min read


Holiday Brunch! Caramelized Onion, Ham & Gouda Tart :: Pear, Bleu Cheese, Cranberry & Toas
Holiday Brunch It wouldn’t be the holidays without catching up with friends and family and coming together for a fun holiday brunch with...

Kristen Hess
Jan 1, 20146 min read


Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Everyone! Christmas is my favorite time of year but it seems to come and be gone all too soon. And in the midst of all...

Kristen Hess
Dec 25, 20131 min read


Break out the Bubbly! Sparkling Wine Recipes + Holiday Food Pairings from NYC Master Sommeliers
The Christmas Holiday and New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and there’s no better way to celebrate the occasion than to pop open...

Kristen Hess
Dec 18, 20138 min read


Food Styling for Mario Lopez and Avocados from Mexico on NBC Live and Bethenny Shows!
I recently did a fun food styling TV segment for Mario Lopez and Avocados from Mexico on the Bethenny show and NBC New York Live. The...

Kristen Hess
Dec 17, 20132 min read


Seasonal Cooking with Honey :: Recipes from the Fresh Honey Cookbook
The Fresh Honey Cookbook I love cooking with honey – not only in the Fall or dead of Winter, but all year around. It’s such a nice...

Kristen Hess
Dec 12, 20137 min read


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


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


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


Big Pot of Comfort :: Spicy Cajun Chili with a Kick!
Spicy Cajun Chili Chili is one of my go-to recipes when the Autumn leaves start turning colors and the weather starts getting cooler –...

Kristen Hess
Nov 9, 20134 min read


Quirky: Making really Cool things by really Cool people
“Imagination, also called the faculty of imagining, is the ability to form new images and sensations that are not perceived through...

Kristen Hess
Nov 8, 20134 min read


Melt Cookbook: Taking the Art of Macaroni & Cheese to a Whole New Level
Melt: The Art of Macaroni and Cheese I don’t know about you, but I can’t think of anything more delicious on the planet than a big creamy...

Kristen Hess
Oct 24, 20135 min read


New Work from my Food Styling & Photography Workshops
I have been teaching private and small group Food Styling and Photography workshops for students the basic techniques for food styling...

Kristen Hess
Oct 20, 20131 min read


Halloween Cocktail Recipes
It’s that time of year again – Halloween! My favorite holiday of all times. I love the crisp Fall air, the falling colored leaves,...

Kristen Hess
Oct 20, 20132 min read


Sinfully Good: Pierogi Casserole
Today is one of those dreary Fall days where it’s cold and rainy and I’m in need of a little pick me up from some classic comfort food....

Kristen Hess
Oct 11, 20132 min read


2nd Annual Anti-Gala Benefit Dinner & Speakeasy Party on October 15th 2013 featuring acclaimed
On October 15th, Neuman’s Kitchen will collaborate in the exciting production of the 2nd Annual Lowline Anti-Gala Benefit Dinner and...

Kristen Hess
Oct 11, 20133 min read


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


Savory Sauteed Chicken and Veggie Rice
This is a quick and healthy weeknight dish I whipped up the other day with some fresh ingredients I had on hand in the fridge. It’s got...

Kristen Hess
Sep 30, 20133 min read


New Food Styling and Photography for The Works Catering in NYC
I recently did a photo shoot for The Works Catering group in NYC. I worked with their corporate Executive Chef and Food and Beverage...

Kristen Hess
Sep 23, 20131 min read
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