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.

French, Sauces, Dressings, and Dips

Mornay Sauce

Here is a classic bechamel sauce with two of our favorite cheeses, Gruyere and Parmesan. Of course, you can…

Asian, Sauces, Dressings, and Dips

Strawberry Vinaigrette

This is such a vibrant and delicious dressing. And comes together in minutes. We love everything about this Strawberry Vinaigrette….

A white bowl filled a brown ancho chili sauce that is sitting next to dried ancho chiles and a festive colorful napkin.

Kitchen Essentials, Sauces, Dressings, and Dips, TexMex

Authentic Ancho Chili Sauce

Mexican and Tex-Mex food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. Making an authentic sauce allows you…

Kitchen Essentials, Sauces, Dressings, and Dips

Homemade Beef Stock

Homemade Beef Stock takes your recipes to the next level. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…using the…

Sauces, Dressings, and Dips

Gorgonzola Dipping Sauce

Gorgonzola Dipping Sauce is so great with wings, veggies, and anything worth dipping. We just can’t rave enough about how…

Kitchen Essentials, Sauces, Dressings, and Dips

Brown Sauce

Brown Sauce is the basis for taking dishes to the next level. This is how I like to make one…

Kitchen Essentials, Sauces, Dressings, and Dips

Homemade Chicken Broth

If you want to make homemade soup be the best it can possibly be, then you need to start here….