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When it comes to Thanksgiving/ the Holidays in general, I am always looking for ways to free-up my oven! There are always way too many dishes that require oven time and never enough space. A slow cooker, nicely timed out, is a great way to give yourself a little extra…

Dry brine or wet brine? Everybody's got their something. Well, turns out? I'm in to BOTH! Last year I shared my favorite DRY TURKEY BRINE plus a great way to roast your turkey out on your gas grill. This year, we are soaking our bird in deep dark molasses, orange…

I have had quite a few of you write in to me and ask for an easy solution to preparing a beautiful Thanksgiving meal without making a big huge turkey! Well, look no further! A juicy and delicious roasted chicken can give you all the same feels without the major…

The holidays are my favorite time of year and I couldn't be happier that they are just around the corner! It is the perfect time to unplug a little, cook up some of your favorite family meals and spend some quality time with the people you love. With such hectic…

Is there anything better than a big gorgeous salad with lots of goodies on top? Sometimes that all I really want to eat but don't think that means some whimpy salad... this salad is filled with roasted vegetables, fruits, veggies and seeds!   Another reason I love this salad? This…

Bread pudding? You instantly think of vanilla or bourbon (yup, I have a recipe for that too...you can find it here) but what about a savory bread pudding? Filled with all the umami flavors of the garden? Leeks, kale, shallots and mushrooms... Earthy and delicious...all the flavors I love and…

If you loved the "Prairie Pie" from tonight's episode of 'Haylie's America' but you were like "Damn, I need a step by step" don't you worry...I got you! Sometimes my recipes just don't fit in to 30 minutes, ya know? Just so much food and way too little time...so for…

So as you guys know...baking is NOT my strong suit. You can imagine my shock when I got the call to rep Ms. Ashwell in this pie competition. I had to come correct and in a major way. This pie crust was the perfect crust for the occasion. It's basically…

Soon I'm kind of in love with this recipe. Our Nanny/ everything in life (Claudia!) taught me how to make this delicious holiday cocktail and I feel like it is just too good not to share. Claudia said that all her favorite holidays usually include this punch and that it's…

I am always looking for new ways to infuse unique flavors in to my family meals and this pork tenderloin has quickly become one of our favorites! Chorizo is great too because it has so much flavor on it's own that it doesn't need a ton of additional added spices.…