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I'm Tess

…and I believe food is worth overthinking. I love to help people that crave thoughtful dishes with the creative twists that I share here. Whether you like to plan exciting meals or you find creating in the kitchen overwhelming, this is the place for you!

Checkout my recipes In Season!

Pumpkin Spice Croffles with Pumpkin Mascarpone Cream

Part waffle, part croissant, and part pumpkin bring this oh so delicious cinnamon sugary pumpkin croffle together into the perfect Fall bite. So quick and

Baked Potato Soup

There are many comfort soups out there but potato has got to be one of the best. This is my go-version with dairy, and I

Gnocchi, Fennel & Sausage Soup

(Vegetarian and Vegan Adaptable) This soup has a little bit of everything I crave during the Winter months in one cozy delicious pot: hearty chewy

Apple Crostata with Cinnamon Mascarpone & Caramel Drizzle

Crostatas are hands down my favorite kind of pie to make because they are so easy and forgiving thanks to the no-fuss crust made right

Fun Facts About Me

I love doing ballroom dance competitions and my favorite dance is the Argentine Tango!

Things you will often to always see in my kitchen: fresh herbs, fresh garlic, fresh veggies, fresh sauces, fresh everything! Non-dairy ingredients like tofu and plant based milk sits right next to dairy ingredients like goat cheese and cream in the fridge-everybody gets along here! Oh and there’s always plenty of coffee, wine, and chocolate of course!

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