Haylie Duff

Haylie is an actress, singer/songwriter living in Los Angeles. Lover of anything girly and all things food. A former Texas girl, dedicated groupie of the almighty Barefoot Contessa, avid cookbook reader, and Piloxing enthusiast. Haylie can usually be found in her kitchen with one of her two dogs….or at @Hayliek or Realgirlskitchen.com

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The Pink Kale Salad

I love the summer for a couple of reasons. I love the warm nights, the weekends spent by the pool, the great... more...

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RGK: Raw Asparagus, Mushroom and Pecorino Salad

I originally stumbled across this recipe while making an asparagus and cauliflower gratin. I was chopping the asparagus and popped one of... more...

Braised Radishes, Butter & French Bread

For the longest time I would see these funky little roots in the grocery store and never really knew what to do... more...

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Real Girl’s Kitchen: Lemon Spinach Lasagna

  Warning: If you made some big New Years resolution about dieting, this post might not be for you…or it might be... more...

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Real Girl’s Kitchen: Peppered Orange & Watercress Salad

My ice cream haze has officially lifted, I’m back on the greens (thank goodness) and choosing vegan dishes for awhile. This salad... more...

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Real Girl’s Kitchen: Rosemary Olive Oil & Sea Salt Ice Cream

No matter how they happen, break-ups aren’t fun. They monopolize most of your thoughts, make you want to go to bed at... more...

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Real Girl’s Kitchen: Roasted acorn squash with walnuts and fried sage

  I love butternut squash. To me, it’s the ultimate harvest flavor. Like the Christmas tree is to Christmas, the butternut squash... more...

Real Girl’s Kitchen: Grilled Okra Skewers with Lemon Caper Aioli

It makes me sad, but most people will say that they hate okra. That’s what they think! Okra totally rocks. It’s a... more...

Real Girl’s Kitchen: Caramelized Fennel Crunch Salad

  I don’t know what’s happening over here in my kitchen…but my seasons keep flip flopping. I want it to be fall,... more...

Real Girl’s Kitchen: Mom’s Strawberry Pretzel “Salad”

I am very honest about my horendous baking skills. It’s bad! They are so bad that even though this is clearly a... more...