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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 person using a pair of wooden chopstick to grip a No-Fold Blanket Dumpling on in a large skillet that is filled with more blanket dumplings garnished with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
    No-Fold Blanket Dumplings with Ginger-Pork Meatballs
  • A close-up view of a large cast-iron skillet filled with Classic Beef Tamale Pie with a portion of it gone revealing the ground beef mixture beneath the cornbread topping.
    Classic Beef Tamale Pie
  • A straight-on view of Honey Caramel Apples resting on a plate that is a slice of a tree trunk.
    Honey Caramel Apples
  • A straight-on view of a shallow dinner bowl filled with a serving of French onion pot roast resting on a bed of mashed potatoes next to steamed green beans and two pieces of toasted baguette slices.
    French Onion Pot Roast (Tender, Rich, and Easy)
  • A straight-on view of a Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake that has been cut into squares with a pecan streusel and maple glaze on top.
    Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel
  • A straight-on view of a shallow bowl filled with a serving of Tuscan Sausage Pasta loaded with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and crumbled sausage topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
    Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta
  • A straight-on view of four links of seared homemade bratwurst in a black cast-iron skillet with a glass of beer and a jar of sauerkraut sitting nearby.
    Homemade Bratwurst
  • A straight-on view of a shallow white bowl filled with a serving of Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup with several sliced of toasted bread in the background.
    Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup (Cozy and Easy)
  • A straight-on view of a Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns in a circular formation resting on a white round serving platter with caramel sauce at the bottom of the pastry.
    Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns
  • A person using two hands to pull the ends of a fried cheese curd revealing long, stretchy strand of cheese between the two crispy ends of the curd.
    Crispy Fried Cheese Curds (Easy Homemade Recipe)
  • A person holding a homemade carnitas torta sandwich in the palm of his hand with the shredded pork filling and juicy vegetables clearly visible.
    Carnitas Torta (Mexican Pulled Pork Sandwich)
  • A straight-on view of a bread basket lined with a festive linen and filled with homemade telera rolls.
    Homemade Telera Rolls (Mexican Bread for Tortas)
  • A person using a sharp carving knife to slice thin layers of picanha steak from a one of three folded steaks that are all on a skewer and freshly baked with a rotisserie.
    Brazilian Picanha (Churrasco-Style)
  • A straight-on view of two small cast-iron skillets both filled with individual servings of Classic Frito Pie topped with Beef Chili, shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped jalapeños.
    Classic Frito Pie with Beef Chili
  • A straight-on view of a white soup bowl filled with a serving of Weeknight Beef Chili garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onions, sour cream, and sliced pickled jalapeño peppers.
    Weeknight Beef Chili (Easy and Delicious)
  • A straight-on view of aBraised Pork Belly Bao Buns each resting on a square piece of brown paper on a large wooden cutting board.
    Braised Pork Belly Bao Buns (Gua Bao)
  • A straight-on view of two shallow pasta bowls each filled with a serving of wild mushroom risotto garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
    Wild Mushroom Risotto
  • An close-up view of a white shallow bowl filled with a mound of Crispy Air-Fryer Baby Potatoes that have been garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and chopped parsley.
    Crispy Air-Fryer Baby Potatoes
  • An overhead view of a large black dinner plate filled with Classic Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry with a bowl of cooked white rice nearby.
    Classic Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry
  • An overhead view of a shallow pasta bowl filled with a serving of Cowboy Butter Chicken with Egg Noodles with two lemon wedges on each side of the dish and a glass of white wine nearby.
    Cowboy Butter Chicken with Egg Noodles
  • A close-up view of tall stack of Melty Cuban Sliders consisting of sliced ham, shredded pork, pickles, melty Swiss cheese, and yellow mustard on seasoned Hawaiian slider buns.
    Melty Cuban Sliders
  • A straight-on view of a stack of Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes on a white plate with fresh fruit next to the pancakes and maple syrup being poured over the top.
    Homemade Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
  • An overhead view of Fried Butterfly Shrimp on a metal pan lined with white wax paper with a small bowl of cocktail sauce in one corner and and a small bowl of tartar sauce in the other corner.
    Extra-Crispy Fried Butterfly Shrimp
  • An overhead view of a large silver skillet filled with freshly prepared Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta.
    Creamy Cajun Chicken and Sausage Pasta
  • An overhead view of a breaded pork tenderloin sandwich including a crispy pork tenderloin red onion, pickles, yellow mustard, all on a hamburger bun with a bottle of yellow mustard and a glass of bear nearby.
    Midwest Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
  • An overhead view of a large oval casserole dish filled with a cheesy potato hamburger casserole with a portion of it missing and a wooden spoon resting in the pan and a grey cloth napkin nearby.
    Cheesy Hamburger Potato Casserole
  • A close-up view of a smoked Western omelette fatty that has been cut in half revealing the melty cheddar cheese, sautéed vegetables, cooked eggs, and juicy sausage, all wrapped in a seasoned bacon weave.
    Smoked Western Omelette Fatty (The Ultimate Breakfast Fatty!)
  • An overhead view of a large oval wooden platter filled with three types crispy boneless chicken wings and a bowl of blue cheese dressing and another bowl filled with barbecue sauce and two glasses of beer sitting nearby.
    Crispy Boneless Chicken Wings (3 Ways)
  • A straight-on view of a large Dutch meatball resting on a bed of mashed potatoes with a thin brown gravy drizzled over the top all in a white shallow bowl.
    Classic Dutch Meatballs (Gehaktballen)
  • A close-up view of a Southern Fried Catfish on a small metal pan lined with brown paper along with French fries, a small bowl of coleslaw, and a small condiment holder containing Cajun remoulade.
    Classic Southern Fried Catfish (Extra Crispy!)
  • Classic Chicken Scarpariello Recipe
  • A close-up view of two scoops of Homemade Raspberry Sorbet in a small glass bowl on a white plate with a sprig of mint and two raspberries sitting next to the bowl.
    Easy Homemade Raspberry Sorbet
  • A straight-on view of two platters both filled with a line of crispy beef flautas topped with pico de gallo, crumbled Cotija cheese, and chopped cilantro.
    Crispy Shredded Beef Flautas (Restaurant-Quality!)
  • A straight-on view of a Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwich with Smoked Mozzarella on brown paper with potato chips and a bowl of pesto sauce nearby.
    Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwich with Smoked Mozzarella
  • A straight-on view of smoked mozzarella that has partially been cut into cubes and is resting on a board next to crackers, pecans, salami, and baby dill pickles.
    How to Smoke Mozzarella
  • A person holding two halves of a homemade ciabatta bun that has been split in half and the inside with large air pockets are visible.
    Bakery-Style Homemade Ciabatta Rolls
  • An overhead view of Cheesy One-Pot Ground Beef Orzo in a large skillet with a large wooden spoon inserted in the side of the dish.
    Cheesy One-Pot Ground Beef Orzo (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
  • An overhead view of two side-by-side shallow bowls both filled with servings of Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani with a small bowl of fried onions on one side and another small bowl filled with chopped cilantro on the other side.
    Homemade Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani
  • An overhead view of a stack of homemade garlic naan with a small bowl of garlic-cilantro butter nearby as well as a couple of blue cloth napkins.
    Homemade Garlic Naan
  • A staight-on view of a black shallow bowl filled with a serving of crispy kung pao cauliflower on top of steamed white rice garnished with strips of scallions and toasted sesame seeds.
    Restaurant-Style Crispy Kung Pao Cauliflower
  • An overhead view of a large skillet that is filled with spaghetti bolognese that is garnished with chopped Italian parsley.
    The Best Weeknight Spaghetti Bolognese
  • A close-up view of flaky cheddar biscuits sitting in a row on an oval grey platter with a small bowl of softened butter next to the biscuits.
    Sky-High Flaky Cheddar Biscuits

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    No-Fold Blanket Dumplings with Ginger-Pork Meatballs
  • A straight-on view of four links of seared homemade bratwurst in a black cast-iron skillet with a glass of beer and a jar of sauerkraut sitting nearby.
    Homemade Bratwurst
  • A person using two hands to pull the ends of a fried cheese curd revealing long, stretchy strand of cheese between the two crispy ends of the curd.
    Crispy Fried Cheese Curds (Easy Homemade Recipe)
  • A person using a sharp carving knife to slice thin layers of picanha steak from a one of three folded steaks that are all on a skewer and freshly baked with a rotisserie.
    Brazilian Picanha (Churrasco-Style)
  • A straight-on view of two small cast-iron skillets both filled with individual servings of Classic Frito Pie topped with Beef Chili, shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped jalapeños.
    Classic Frito Pie with Beef Chili
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    Weeknight Beef Chili (Easy and Delicious)
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