Real Girls Kitchen in food
Roasted Bone Marrow and Parsley Salad
I generally have a laid back approach to cooking and I love easy, healthy dishes but I also believe that women need to have a couple tricks up their sleeve. This roasted bone marrow appetizer is the... Continue reading »
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How to buy pancetta…
Hi Jess, you can buy pancetta a couple different ways…the deli counter usually serves it sliced thin, but you can usually find a nice little block of it at your local butcher. No worries if you... Continue reading »
Real Girls Kitchen in food
The “Pink” Kale Salad on HelloGiggles
My love for massaged Kale salad is never ending. If you give it a try, I’m sure it will be your favorite too! So get in there and get your hands dirty. The “Pink” Kale Salad on... Continue reading »
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Lemon and Breadcrumb Kale Salad
This past sunday, I spent Mother’s Day with my family celebrating the two moms in my life! My mom AND my sister! It was her first Mother’s Day as a mommy and we had a great time, lounging... Continue reading »
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The aftermath…
A bunch of us ended up at my house after one of my girlfriend’s birthday party last friday night. We laughed, danced (um.. Stevie Wonder radio on Pandora, seriously check it out), and made... Continue reading »
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The “Haylie” breakfast.
Sometimes I find myself at a loss when it comes to what kind of dishes to post here on RGK. Well, you know when something is right in front of your face but you don’t see it? That is this... Continue reading »
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Vegan Chipotle Corn Chowder
Hi friends! I feel like it has been so long since I have updated RGK with a new recipe! I have been hard at work on a cookbook and most of my new food ideas have been put towards getting the book... Continue reading »
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Love people, cook them good food.
Hi loved ones, I know my updates have been few and far between but a lot has been happening in my life! My new nephew arrived and I have been working on the proposal for a Real Girl’s Kitchen... Continue reading »
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Watermelon, Radish and Avocado Tacos
Watermelon, Radish and Avocado TacosSummer is quickly approaching and nothing quenches your thirst quite like watermelon. I love it paired with creamy avocado, crunchy radish and toasted pine nuts.... Continue reading »
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Girl’s Night Dinner Party
There are few things I love more than a great dinner party. I love the feeling of a busy home, great friends and the feeling of unity when everyone sits down to feast together! Especially as I get... Continue reading »
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Rosemary Garlic Lamb Chops
How cute are these lil’ lamb chops? Shaped like little hearts…this is a great Valentines Day meal to make for your guy! These are so simple but the finished product is so pretty, you look... Continue reading »
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Spicy Pita Fattoush Salad
Last night I spent the evening with 4 of my favorite girlfriends, if you follow my twitter (@Hayliek) then you might have even seen some of our pictures. My long time bff Bev chose a Mediterranean... Continue reading »
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Watermelon Caprese Skewers
As I sit here trying to decide how to pitch you these caprese skewers I think to myself, what are their selling points? Obviously, they are tasty and healthy but there must be more. Then it hits me.... Continue reading »
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Lemon Spinach Lasagna
It’s been awhile since I have posted a new recipe on HelloGiggles…better late than never. This lasagna is so tasty and actually pretty easy to assemble. Check out the recipe and let me... Continue reading »
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Red Pepper Honey over Brie
One of my favorite snacks is a great piece of cheese and crackers. Not the waxy cheese stick variety (although I don’t discriminate). I prefer a soft brie, a salty parmigiano-reggiano, or even... Continue reading »
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ESK: Classic Arugula Parmesan Salad
This might be the easiest recipe I have ever posted here on RGK but I feel everyone should know how to make a classic salad. It doesn’t matter whether you order it in a restaurant or make it in... Continue reading »
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Ask Haylie
Carrie, Go Girl! You are already on your way to eating healthier just by deciding you want to. My suggestion is cut out the obvious stuff first. NO FAST FOOD, no junk food, no artificial foods. Opt... Continue reading »
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Ask Haylie
Amelia, Funny you should ask because you just opened the door to one of my favorite conversations! The onion goggles. If you haven’t seen them you must check them out. So funny. Question is,... Continue reading »
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Ask Haylie…
Hi Ashley, I’m so glad your tilapia turned out well, people are scared to make fish but I don’t think they know how easy it really is… Beets! I love beets, any way they are... Continue reading »
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The Bloody Mary Debate.
I’m sitting on a plane, heading home to Texas for the holidays to visit my good ol’ Pops before the Christmas crazy strikes all the airports. Sitting across the aisle from me is a very... Continue reading »

