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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 stack of six steak fajita quesadillas that have been cut in half, revealing the steak, caramelized onions, and melty Monterey Jack cheese.
    Steak Fajita Quesadilla
  • An overhead view of an oval baking dish filled with homemade lobster mac and cheese topped with pink lobster claw meat and chopped parsley.
    Homemade Lobster Mac and Cheese
  • A large white platter filled with a honey mustard glazed smoked ham with two glasses of white wine and a bottle of wine nearby.
    Honey Mustard-Glazed Smoked Ham
  • An overhead view of a large oval white platter holding green beans almondine with a bottle of wine and two glass of white wine nearby.
    Green Beans Almondine (Classic French Green Bean Recipe)
  • A circular tin lined with brown paper filled with homemade peppermint bark, surrounded by holiday garland and more pieces of bark.
    Homemade Peppermint Bark
  • An overhead view of a steel lasagna pan filled from end to end with the best weeknight lasagna with a block parmesan cheese and a bottle of red wine nearby.
    The Best Weeknight Lasagna
  • A circular dish holding Baked Brie with Cranberry-Orange Sauce and Pecans surrounded by two glasses of white wine, pieces of toast, holly, and silverware.
    Baked Brie with Cranberry-Orange Sauce and Pecans
  • An overhead view of a large cast-iron skillet filled with French onion au gratin potatoes with fresh herbs and a grey napkin near the dish.
    French Onion au Gratin Potatoes
  • An overhead view of an oval baking dish filled with Ultimate Hot Bacon and Cheddar Dip garnished with chopped scallions and crumbled bacon.
    Ultimate Hot Bacon and Cheddar Dip
  • A yellow rectangular baking dish filled with a classic breakfast casserole with the handles of the dish being held by a person holding two linen napkins.
    Classic Breakfast Casserole (Egg Bake)
  • An overhead view of the best slow cooker pot roast on a platter surrounded by slow cooked potatoes and carrots.
    The Best Slow Cooker Pot Roast
  • A white plate holding a large ramekin of leftover turkey pot pie with butter puff pastry sitting next to another plate of the same and two glasses of iced tea.
    Leftover Turkey Pot Pie with Buttery Puff Pastry
  • An overhead view of a large ladle of homemade roasted turkey stock being held over a large jar filled with more turkey stock.
    Homemade Roasted Turkey Stock
  • An overhead view of a sweet potato casserole with crunchy pecan topping in an oval baking dish with a portion of the casserole missing and a serving spoon inserted into the dish.
    Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping
  • An overhead view of an oval white platter filled with roasted baby carrots with herbed vinaigrette on an autumnal-style place matt.
    Roasted Baby Carrots with Herbed Vinaigrette
  • An overhead view of a white oval serving dish filled with Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash with Pancetta and Herbs sitting next to a small bowl of pecans and another bowl of chopped fresh herbs.
    Sautéed Butternut Squash with Pancetta, Maple, and Herbs
  • A freshly roasted Maple Glazed Turkey Breast resting on a white platter surrounded by fresh herbs, cranberries, and orange slices.
    Maple Glazed Turkey Breast – Juicy & Perfect for Holidays
  • A slice of the best chocolate bourbon pecan pie on a white dessert plate with a fork off to the side.
    The Best Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie (Rich, Gooey & Easy)
  • A white dinner plate filled with a serving of creamy garlic parmesan chicken with sauce drizzled over the tops of the filets resting next to a pile of mashed potatoes and steamed string beans.
    Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken | Easy, Cheesy, and Irristable
  • A nine by thirteen inch white casserole dish filled a row of chicken enchiladas with sour cream sauce.
    Chicken Enchiladas with Sour Cream Sauce
  • Two homemade Philly cheesesteaks sitting next to each other on wrinkled brown paper with kettle chips, pickle spears, and two beers resting near the sandwiches.
    Homemade Philly Cheesesteak (Juicy, Cheesy, and Easy to Make)
  • A loaf of best homemade pumpkin bread that has been cut into slices on brown paper next to two glass mugs of coffee and a small bowl of softened butter.
    Best Homemade Pumpkin Bread Recipe
  • An overhead view of two bowls on a wicker placemat and that are filled with servings of homemade Chinese sweet and sour soup with wooden spoons flanking each bowl.
    Homemade Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
  • Two best-ever smash burgers with toasted brioche buns sitting on crumpled brown paper with two glasses of dark beer in the background.
    Best-Ever Smash Burger | Crispy, Juicy, and Easy to Make
  • Two baskets lined with red and white checkered wax paper and filled each with two homemade corn dogs and a small container of yellow mustard.
    Homemade Corn Dog – Classic State Fair Recipe
  • Two homemade funnel cakes that have been heavily dusted with powdered sugar sitting side by side, both resting on brown pieces of paper.
    Homemade Funnel Cake Recipe
  • A spoon being used to drizzle easy homemade nacho cheese sauce onto rows of tortilla chips that are sitting side by side in a paper basket.
    Easy Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce
  • A person holding on a fully cooked Texas-Style Beef Brisket with one hand and using a large knife to slice it into juicy strips with the other hand.
    Texas-Style Smoked Brisket
  • A small white bowl filled with Best Beef Rub with a spoon in the middle of it while the bowl is resting on a wooden cutting board.
    Best Beef Rub
  • A large white platter filled with Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables topped with crumbled feta cheese and chopped Italian parsley.
    Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
  • An overhead view of a large white pot filled with chorizo and bean soup with a wooden spoon in the middle of the soup.
    Chorizo and Bean Soup
  • An overhead view of a colorful serving bowl filled with crispy chili beef garnished with slivers of red peppers, chopped scallions, and toasted sesame seeds.
    Crispy Chili Beef
  • An overhead view of four pan-fried filets of cod topped with a lemon butter sauce all on a beaded oval platter with lemon slices scattered around the fish.
    Pan-Fried Cod with Lemon-Butter Sauce
  • Two white pasta bowls filled with servings of creamy beef and shells with a glass of ice tea and lemon nearby.
    Creamy Beef and Shells
  • A serving of crispy chicken and waffles resting on a black plated with a fork and a glass mug of coffee nearby.
    Crispy Chicken and Waffles
  • A serving of Classic Steak Diane on a white dinner plate with sautéed mushrooms on top of the filet as well as a brown sauce surrounding the steak and next to roasted asparagus.
    Classic Steak Diane
  • A person holding a square piece of a Gooey Butter Cake that has been dusted with powdered sugar and is near other cut squares of the cake.
    Gooey Butter Cake
  • A white casserole dish filled with a freshly baked chicken and biscuits casserole.
    Chicken and Biscuits Casserole
  • A large white platter filled with and Italian chopped salad with homemade vinaigrette with two serving utensils inserted into the side of the salad.
    Italian Chopped Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette
  • A white bowl filled with a serving of creamy mac and cheese with chicken and broccoli sitting next to a large skillet filled with the same.
    Creamy Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli
  • An overhead view of a wok filled with fully cooked Korean ground beef stir-fry with a wooden spatula inserted into the side of the food.
    Korean Ground Beef Stir-Fry
  • A small baking pan lined with brown paper and topped with balsamic glazed baby back ribs with a small bowl filled with the glaze nearby.
    Balsamic-Glazed Baby Back Ribs

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  • An overhead view of a large oval white platter holding green beans almondine with a bottle of wine and two glass of white wine nearby.
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