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Kris Longwell

Kris Longwell

I love to cook, I love to perform, I love my family, including my husband, Wesley Loon. I was raised in Texas and came to New York City in 1989 to pursue theater. That's where I met my Loon. We got married in 1992. I started cooking early on. My biggest fan is my Loon.

A square slice of a green enchilada casserole with layers of roasted chicken, sauce, roasted peppers, and melted cheddar cheese.
Comfort Food, Entrees, TexMex

Green Enchilada Casserole with Chicken

If you love Mexican cuisine and if you love a good casserole, this recipe is bound to be a favorite….

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An overhead view of a white serving plate filled with a pile of seared shishito peppers all next to a couple of limes and a small jar of sea salt.
30 Minutes (Or Less), Appetizers, Asian, Healthy, Vegetarian

Seared Shishito Peppers

These gems are always such a crowd-pleaser and couldn’t be easier to make! Legend has it that 9 out of…

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An overhead view of a baking pan filled with freshly baked kolaches topped with poppyseed filling and cream cheese filling.
Breads and Doughs, Cele-Brunch, Comfort Food, Delectable Desserts, Grandma's Recipe Box

Grandma’s Homemade Kolaches

Homemade pastries are just something special. And these delectable treats are nothing short of amazing. Grandma Longwell was an amazing…

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An overhead view of a large silver skillet filled with risotto with left-over turkey, roasted butternut squash, and asparagus.
Comfort Food, Entrees, Italian, Thanksgiving

Leftover Turkey Risotto with Butternut Squash and Asparagus

Trying to think of something unique and delicious to do with all that leftover Thanksgiving turkey? This is your answer!…

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A close-up view of a two rows of fondant potatoes on a white platter and topped with sea salt and fresh herbs.
Holiday Dishes, Holiday Side Bar, Scrumptious Sides

Fondant Potatoes (Melting Potatoes)

This is, without a doubt, our favorite way to prepare potatoes. We love all kinds of potatoes, from classic french…

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A straight-on view of a glazed Cornish hen sitting on a bed of wild rice pilaf all on a white dinner plate with a fork nearby and another plate of the same in the background.
Entrees, Holiday Dishes, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Sidebar

Glazed Cornish Hens with Wild Rice Stuffing

These gems may be smaller, but they are just as big in taste and presentation. During the holiday season, you…

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An overhead view of a white bowl filled with a wild rice pilaf with pecans and cranberries, as well as cubed apples, pancetta, and herbs.
Healthy, Holiday Dishes, Scrumptious Sides, Thanksgiving

Wild Rice Pilaf with Pecans and Cranberries

This dish has all those amazing autumnal flavors, but, it’s so good, you’ll enjoy it all year long. Rice is…

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An overhead view of a pile of bacon parmesan gourgeres on a square white wax piece of paper.
Appetizers, Breads and Doughs, Cele-Brunch, Comfort Food

Bacon Parmesan Gougères

These truly are the perfect party appetizers. Light, airy, and deeply flavorful. These puffs of yumminess are made using the…

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A close-up view of a row of Philly cheesesteak egg rolls that have been split in half and sitting on a white platter.
Appetizers, Comfort Food, Game Day Side Bar, Game-Day Favorites

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Of all the appetizers we’ve ever created or served, this may be the most amazing of all of them. If…

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A close-up view of a cream cheese apple bar with pecan streusel topping sitting on a white dessert plate.
Comfort Food, Delectable Desserts, Holiday Dishes, The Loon Favorites

Cream Cheese Apple Bars with Pecan Streusel

This delectable dessert is the true celebration of everything we love about baking in the fall! Perfect served warm, room…

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