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A close-up of thinly sliced roast beef eye of round arranged neatly on a white platter beside a small bowl of horseradish sauce. The meat’s interior is tender and rosy, contrasting with the dark, seared crust. Fresh rosemary sprigs frame the platter, and a red felt trivet peeks from underneath, adding a festive touch.

Rosemary Roast Beef

A white scalloped serving bowl filled with roasted candied yams glistening with a maple syrup glaze. The orange-brown cubes are sprinkled with toasted pecans, crisp sage leaves, and orange zest. A hand holding a spoon is serving a portion. In the background sit glasses of red wine, fresh rosemary in a jar, and soft natural sunlight.

Maple Pecan Candied Yams

Whipped Cranberry Butter

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Brown Sugar Orange Juice Ham Glaze

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Thanksgiving Planning Tips for a Stress-Free Turkey Day

Thanksgiving planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s how I plan out Thanksgiving week to keep things low-stress and (mostly) mess-free so I can enjoy a cozy holiday with good food and family.

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Good Life Eats is where I share trusted, flavorful recipes that are made to be cooked, shared, & loved, time and time again.

My name is Katie Kick and I believe that eating well is at the heart of living the good life.

I’m passionate about creating delicious, beautiful, and approachable food that brings people together. I love discovering new flavors, exploring new places, and sharing the joy of cooking with others.

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Fall Produce Guide

what is in season now

The days are growing shorter and nights are getting cooler – fall is here! In this fall produce guide, I’m sharing information about what fruits and vegetables are in season during fall as well as my favorite fall recipes.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Kristen says –

★★★★★

These are fantastic! Mine are just fresh out of the oven and I haven’t found many vegetables that I would actually want to eat as a choice….and these I would choose! They are simply perfect!
I’m printing this one off.

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The Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Claire says –

★★★★★

Merry Christmas, Katie! My friend and I made your bourbon cinnamon rolls this morning and they truly are the BEST EVER!! That frosting is unreal!

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Easy Homemade Brownies

Sarah Jane says –

★★★★★

“Absolutely the best brownies EVER! My first time making scratch brownies, made 1 batch plain and one with chocolate chips. We now have a new family favorite desert. THANK YOU!”

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Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Enchilada Sauce

Jenn says –

★★★★★

I am a HUGE enchilada fan. I’ve tried numerous recipes from food blogs, cookbooks and restaurants and I can say that I LOVE THESE THE MOST! This is the only enchilada recipe I will use going forward. I love the layers of flavor with the slow cooker chicken….and the gravy is unbelievable!

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Garlic Sautéed Green Beans with Bacon and Roasted Mushrooms

Sharon says –

★★★★★

Our Chinese exchange student came home from college for the holidays and I made this green bean side dish to accompany chicken. He does not like cooked vegetables, so I was not sure it would go over. He loved it enough to eat two servings. Thank you for a great recipe. My husband raved about it.

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