And if you love baking beautiful cakes, you should also check out this Raspberry Naked Cake and this Black Forest Cake. I’m feeling so guilty! I am posting yet another carrot cake recipe when my Brazilian Carrot Cake is one of the most popular recipes on this site. Is that cheating? Am I a traitor? The thing is… if you make me choose between both carrot cakes, I think I would choose this one....

(This post is sponsored by Carolina® Rice. All opinions are my own.) If you like a classic arroz con leche, this recipe is a must-make! The dulce de leche really takes it up a notch and gives this dessert a South-American flair. Rice Pudding with Dulce de Leche Rice pudding, or arroz doce in Portuguese, is one of the desserts of my childhood. My grandma would serve it warm, as an afternoon treat that would brighten even the gloomiest days!...

Hi, my name is Olivia and I have a garlic problem. I like to add twice the amount of garlic a recipe calls for. I also secretly like the smell of my fingers after I chop garlic. And if anything has the word “garlic” in the title, I immediately fall in love! Yeah, no vampire would ever come near me… Not that I think that’s a good thing, since I love vampires!...

This post is sponsored by Hidden Valley Ranch. This ranch goes great with my Brazilian-Style Chicken Wings, over these Fully Loaded Nachos and in my Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip. Oh, ranch sauce, how I love thee! I love it so much that I may or may not have eaten a spoonful or two while I was waiting for my cheesy fries to come out of the oven. Peppery, slightly sweet, incredibly creamy and with a distinctive tang from the buttermilk....

Like, for realzzz! Lola (my dog) and I are hanging out by the air conditioner as we speak, because it is impossible to do anything else in this heat/humidity. Gee, God, you made me Brazilian but forgot to give me the “heat resistance” gene? (Although I gotta admit, it is way easier to battle the heat when you’re on the beach wearing a bikini.) And speaking of the beach, while most New Yorkers are heading to the Hamptons for a summer vacation, I will be staying here in the city, constantly complaining about the weather (sorry!...

This post is sponsored by Jennie-O. And this dreaded day is here. The day my family goes back to Brazil! If you’ve been following along the past few months, you probably knew my mom was here, spending some quality grandma time with baby Rebecca. I still feel like yesterday was August and that she still has 5 months to be here. But the reality is that it’s time to go!...

I confess I just spent a good amount of time debating if I should call this recipe a juice or a smoothie. As you can see, juice won! This drink is called Suco de Abacaxi com Hortelã, in Portuguese. Suco = Juice. So there’s that! While juices are often associated with a juice cleanse here in the US, down in Brazil they are enjoyed fresh, daily. It is common to order fresh juice with a meal at a restaurant or to meet friends for an afternoon juice....

Thanksgiving is one week away! There, I did it. I started the post with this small phrase that has the power to freak out even the most “got it all together” person in the world. Do you hate me a little? It’s okay, cause I’m definitely hating myself for popping my own bubble of ignorant bliss, where I lived the last month or so pretending it was totally okay to not have my life together, after all the holidays were so far away… facepalm And while I feel like I should curl up into a ball, hide under the blankets and never come out, there simply isn’t time for that....

Sheet Pan Steak and Veggies is easy to assemble and even easier to clean up! A complete steak dinner consisting of juicy skirt steak, potatoes, mushrooms, green beans and onions. Nothing can beat the delicious simplicity of this meal on a busy weeknight! If you love a good steakhouse dinner but don’t want to deal with all the dishes, this sheet pan meal is for you! And if you’d also like to try a chicken version, I recommend you check out my Sheet Pan Chicken with Spicy Potatoes....

Remember when I told you I was sad and frustrated because after spending 1 hour and 40 minutes on the phone with tech support I still hadn’t solved what was wrong with my blog? Forget that! I’m very happy right now because I solved it MYSELF! Yes, the non tech girl got the job done, folks!!! How? Some Googling plus some attempt and error! I’m so proud of myself you guys wouldn’t believe it!...

Once you try these Homemade Toaster Pastries, you will never go back to the store-bought stuff! Flaky, buttery, tender and filled with sweet strawberry spread. They are perfect as an on-the-go breakfast or as an after school treat! Looking for more back-to-school snacks you can feel good about serving? Make sure to also check out my Ham and Cheese Rolls, Honey Garlic Glazed Chicken Nuggets, Chocolate Dipped Cinnamon Pecan Biscotti and Earl Grey Tea Cakes....

P.S. 2 Check out NESTLÉ® on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram and stay up to date with all that deliciousness! P.S. 3 Do you like to pin? I have a perfect Pinterest image for you, so you can save this recipe for later. Also, check out the Flavorful Moments board for more holiday recipes inspiration! :) P.S.4 Shopping at Walmart? I’ve got you covered! So, tell me, what is your favorite Thanksgiving food?...

(This post is sponsored by Blue Apron.) It’s headcount time! Who survived the holidays? As you’ve probably noticed, not me. I haven’t posted anything since the middle of December and didn’t get to share all the amazing holiday recipes I had in mind with you guys… I somehow managed to get a stomach bug and couldn’t look at food for a long time. To be honest, still can’t, really! And nothing takes the joy of vivre out of a food blogger than not being able to cook or eat....

Inspired by the classic Italian dessert, this Tiramisu Milkshake is rich, creamy and oh so delicious! Plus, it will give you just the right amount of caffeine for a little boost of energy. Hi, friends! I am here today to make sure you get your daily dose of internet food porn. Are you drooling yet? Good! You’re welcome! I am incredibly proud of myself for this one. I couldn’t contain my anxiety as I was about to press the “Publish” button....

I participated in Mom Blog Tour Winter Fancy Food Show (#MomBlogTourFF) on behalf of Wendy’s Bloggers. I received Felix products to facilitate my review, but my opinions and the recipe are my own. I can’t believe I’m almost in my third trimester! And there’s still so much to be done… Other than setting up the nursery, spring cleaning the apartment (cause I don’t wanna bring a baby into a dirty mess) and planning/freaking out over the whole birth part (which I try not to think about too much), there’s also the logistics part of figuring out what is going to happen the day of, for example who’s going to take our dog Lola....

Looking for more party food? Make sure to also grab the recipes for our Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip, Prosciutto Puff Pastry Tart and our tutorial for a Build Your Own Bruschetta Bar. I was never one to pay too much attention to New Year’s rituals, and we Brazilians have a lot of them. The main one is wearing white for New Year’s Eve. Everybody – except the rebels (including yours truly) – wears white, as a symbol of peace and harmony....

Happy Easter! I can’t believe it took me this long to share this recipe here. We Brazilians love our Bolo de Cenoura and, excuse my language, we are damn proud of it! If you love the chunky and spiced American Carrot Cake, frosted with cream cheese, be aware that the Brazilian Carrot Cake is a completely different beast. Here, instead of adding grated carrots for texture, we blend them until smooth....

In Brazil, collard greens are a must with feijoada. You can also serve them with Tutu de Feijão or use them to make my Caldo Verde, Feijão Tropeiro or Sausage and Collard Greens Risotto. A quick and easy collard greens recipe! Are you intimidated by collard greens? I mean, I can’t blame you. When you look at them in the grocery store, standing there all gigantic among the other normal-sized greens, they do look pretty intimidating....

These Cashew Coconut Curry Noodles are creamy, packed with flavor and ready in less than 20 minutes, making them perfect for weeknights! Easy to customize, you can keep it vegetarian or add a protein – like chicken – for a more filling meal. For more Thai inspired recipes, check out my Massaman Curry Chicken, Tom Kha Soup, Thai Cucumber Salad and Thai Iced Coffee. Thai-inspired curry noodles Cooking Asian dishes is my new hobby!...