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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.
  • 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
  • An overhead view of French Baked Eggs with Cream in an oval baking dish topped with snipped chives two glass mugs of coffee and a large silver serving spoon resting nearby.
    Creamy French Baked Eggs (Oeufs au Plat Bressanne)
  • A straight-on view of several scoops of homemade peach ice cream with a couple of peach slices all in a white ice cream bowl.
    The Best Homemade Peach Ice Cream
  • A close-up view of five freshly prepared fresh salmon cakes next to a small bowl holding Lemon-Dill and Caper Aioli.
    Fresh Salmon Cakes with Lemon-Dill and Caper Aioli
  • A spoon being used to hold up a serving of Lemon-Dill and Caper Aioli over a small jar containing the same with half of a lemon, dill sprigs, and capers nearby.
    Lemon-Dill and Caper Aioli
  • An overhead view of a large stainless steel skillet filled with Pork Medallions with Mushroom Gravy two glasses of wine, and a small bowl of chopped parsley all nearby and a serving spoon in the sauce in the skillet.
    Pan-Seared Pork Medallions with Dijon-Mushroom Gravy
  • A person using a spoon to drizzle a baked salsa sauce over the top of Easy Baked Salsa Chicken resting on a bed of Mexican rice in a shallow bowl.
    Easy Cheesy Salsa Chicken
  • A metal trey lined with brown butcher paper filled with a serving of sliced Homemade Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage with a piece of corn on the cob, BBQ sauce, a pickle spear, and a square of corn bread all surrounding the sausage.
    Homemade Texas Smoked Jalapeño-Cheddar Sausage
  • An overhead view a spread of Louisiana Seafood Boil stretching across a white piece of butcher paper with a bowl of drawn butter, a beer bottle, and lemon halves nearby.
    The Ultimate Louisiana Seafood Boil
  • An overhead view of a large pasta bowl filled with Slow-Braised Pork Ragu with Pappardelle pasta with two silver serving spoons nestled into the side of the dish.
    Slow-Braised Pork Ragu with Pappardelle
  • An overhead view of a round white plate filled with a serving of Parmesan Smashed Brussels Sprouts in a pile next to a round bowl filled with homemade Ranch dressing.
    The Best Parmesan Smashed Brussels Sprouts
  • A straight-on view of a shallow bowl filled with a serving of Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles garnished with chopped scallions and a pair of chop sticks resting on the side of the bowl.
    Easy Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles (20 Minutes!)
  • A straight-on view of two rows of Southern Fried Fruit Pies resting on crumpled brown paper nestled into a rectangular baking pan.
    Old-Fashioned Southern Fried Fruit Pies
  • An overhead view a basket lined with a red and white checkered paper and filled with crispy homemade tater tots with a small vessel of ketchup nearby.
    Crispy Homemade Tater Tots
  • A close-up view of a white 9" by 13" baking dish filled with a line of creamy shrimp enchiladas topped with chopped cilantro and scallions.
    The Best Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas
  • An overhead view of an Elevated Chicken Gloria topped with melty cheese and a creamy mushroom sauce all resting on a bed of cooked wild rice.
    The Best Elevated Chicken Gloria (No Canned Soup!)
  • A side-view of a white serving bowl filled with a homemade creamy loaded potato salad topped with crispy bacon bits, chopped scallions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
    Creamy Loaded Potato Salad with Fresh Dill
  • An overhead view of a large black cast-iron skillet filled with freshly prepared Bourbon-Glazed Baked Beans with Pork Belly.
    The Best Bourbon-Glazed Baked Beans with Pork Belly
  • A row of four crispy oven baked brisket tacos on a small metal trey with a lime wedge and a small pile of pickled red onions in the rear or the pan.
    Crispy Baked Brisket Tacos (with Jalapeño-Lime Sauce)
  • A festive blue and white condiment bowl filled with Jalapeño Lime Sauce with a spoon inserted into it and fresh jalapeños, avocados, and cilantro nearby.
    Creamy Jalapeño-Lime Sauce
  • A person pouring a citrus-honey vinaigrette from a small jar over the tops of a deconstructed Southwestern Summer Salad in a large white platter.
    Southwestern Summer Salad with Citrus-Honey Vinaigrette
  • A stack of three square pieces of homemade sheet pan pepperoni pizza on a crumpled brown paper with a small bowl of pizza sauce nearby.
    Homemade Sheet Pan Pepperoni Pizza
  • A person using a large metal spatula to raise a large slice of a beef enchilada casserole from a dish filled with the same.
    Best-Ever Beef Enchilada Casserole
  • An overhead view of a Fudgy Texas Skillet Cake in a large cast-iron skillet with a portion of it missing and a fudgy serving spoon resting in the pan.
    Fudgy Texas Skillet Cake (The Best Cast-Iron Dessert)

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