Hosting an intimate, low key Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving? Ditch the whole bird for this elegant Mushroom and Turkey Risotto instead. Also great as a way to use day-after leftovers. Thanksgiving is almost here. Can you believe it? Are you stressed yet? I am. We spent the whole weekend battling the crowds, shopping for groceries, new linens, dishes, etc. Damn you, Pinterest, and your wonderful ideas that have me doing a whole different table setting every year!...

This post is sponsored by NABISCO, but all opinions are my own. By now, if you’ve been following this blog for a while, you probably know I have a small obsession with dulce de leche. This cheesecake is the newest addition to my collection, joining several other recipes, including my Dulce de Leche Banana Bread, Dulce de Leche Molten Cakes and Dulce de Leche Pecan Pie. I’m going to start this post with a confession....

Oktoberfest is here, which means that we need a really yummy soft pretzel recipe to go with all the beer we are planning on drinking, right? If that applies to you, you’re lucky, my friend! Because these German Soft Pretzels, or Laugenbrezel (if you wanna sound fancy and impress your friends), are so delicious that you might even forget to drink the beer. Ha! Just kidding! ? Who would do that?...

Let me start by saying that this week has been hard. You can definitely tell the holidays are fast approaching, as time suddenly seems to go by so much faster and deadlines are always creeping up on me! Seriously, where can I start a petition so we can have 30 hour days? Who can I talk to? I wanna see the manager! Do you feel the same? I bet if you have kids, you’re probably also struggling with back-to-school stress and anxiety....

Cooking a steak sous vide means perfectly cooked steaks every time. Fool proof, reliable and oh so juicy! About a year ago, I was gifted a sous vide pod. I had heard about the whole buzz regarding sous vide cooking but hadn’t attempted to do it myself or tried any food cooked through that method (at least to my knowledge). It took me a while to finally try it, as the concept was so foreign to me that at first I wasn’t that excited....

BBQ season is not the same without food on skewers, is it? Beef, chicken, pork and even cheese. They are all more fun to eat when they come on a stick! This post is sponsored by Colman’s. All opinions are my own. Grilling season is here (well, it’s been here for a while now, but just go with the flow, will ya? 😂 ) and we recently got a fancy new gas grill!...

Especially when it’s an easy recipe with only 5 basic ingredients. Because who said you have to be in the kitchen all day to make something special? In fact, I have a few more easy recipes to share with you this week that will not only impress your Valentine, but also give you time to actually do your hair and make up. Tell me, when was the last time that happened?...

It’s Pizza Week at Olivia’s Cuisine! What makes a good pizza? I’m sure this question has an infinite number of different answers depending on who’s answering. For me, besides the overall quality of the ingredients, it’s the tomato sauce. I will overlook a ‘meh’ crust if the sauce is amazing. Of course, I prefer when both the crust and the sauce are amazing, but a good pizza sauce is how I’ll remember a good pizza....

‘Magic mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?’ Yes, the Disney Gourmet Series is back! Oh, you thought I had given up on that? NO WAY! My Disney obsession will never end and I really enjoy creating dishes that are inspired from my favorite Disney movies. I knew that I had to have a Disney post for Halloween and, honestly, what better option than Snow White?...

This lighter version of the classic panna cotta is made with greek yogurt instead of cream, so it won’t ruin your diet! I finally did it! I admitted defeat and joined a famous online diet program. I don’t know if it was because I spent the whole pregnancy carb and sugar deprived (due to gestational diabetes) or the fact that breastfeeding makes me so hungry, but I was eating pretty much everything in sight....

Apples are definitely not just for desserts! I love using them in savory dishes. My Apple, Bacon and Brie Burger and my Apple, Arugula and Brie Panini are only a few ways to use this delicious ingredient in a savory way! This post is sponsored by Stemilt. All opinions are my own! I’ve been obsessed with this apple slaw. It is so darn good! 😋 It goes great with lots of different main dishes, so it’s been making appearances at my recent cookouts and BBQ parties....

Not too long ago, I had a reader ask for a recipe for Pavê de Abacaxi, here called Brazilian Pineapple Dessert. And because most of your requests are my commands, here I am to share this Brazilian classic! The dessert that is the next best thing after a tropical vacation. ☀️?☀️ I know, I know, I should have shared this a month ago when people were searching for summery recipes....

Don’t have leftover corned beef? Make some using my Corned Beef From Scratch tutorial or my Slow Cooker Corned Beef recipe. A simple and filling breakfast recipe! I don’t always eat breakfast, but when I do, it has to be epic. This corned beef hash is just that: epic. Chunks of savory, slightly salty corned beef combined with crispy yet fluffy diced potatoes, onions, garlic and – the piece de resistance – fried eggs....

Happy New Year, friends! I hope you entered 2019 full of hope and goals. And hopefully not too hungover… Me? My party days are long gone and I went to bed at around 10pm. This pregnant gal has been rocking some fuzzy socks and yoga pants while reading a book by the fire these days! And craving all the soups! Gestational diabetes got me again, but I refuse to let it take away my joie de vivre, AKA my joy of eating!...

Homemade Frappuccino Who doesn’t love an icy coffee frappe on a hot day? It is the perfect summer treat! But have you ever tried making it at home and failed miserably? I have. Several times! And every time I sat, sipping my lame watery mess of a “frappuccino”, trying to figure out what I did wrong. After all, isn’t a frappuccino just a blended beverage consisting of coffee, milk, ice and whatever flavor you choose (caramel, chocolate, vanilla, unicorns)?...

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Let your guests have some fun by setting up a Mac and Cheese Bar at your next party! A big bowl of creamy Mac & Cheese and some delicious toppings and mix-ins are all you need for the ultimate cheesy celebration. People are going to be begging for an invitation once they hear about your Mac and Cheese Bar! It’s fun, it’s hype, it’s “gourmet”! But, at the end of the day, it’s just everyone’s favorite comfort food and a variety of toppings....

Whether for picnics or for quick lunches, sandwiches are always a great call. From a Classic Reuben Sandwich to the nostalgic Sloppy Joe, you will find a plethora of delicious sandwiches here on the blog! This post is sponsored by Mezzetta. All opinions are my own! Muffuletta: a sandwich that feeds a crowd! Since vacations are out of the question right now, I figured I would take us on a foodie staycation....

Today I’m writing one of my favorite posts: a Disney inspired one! (I hope that by now, if you’ve been following my blog, you can tell I’m a child at heart!) And the theme of the day is one that all of us foodies can relate to: the movie Ratatouille! :) Who doesn’t love that little rat fellow that can cook better than all of us together? Did you see that I added a little Remy mouse to the picture above?...

(This post is sponsored by my awesome friends at Santa Rita Wines.) I’ve once heard that Chileans have a saying that goes like this: “If something tastes good, it will probably taste even better in between two slices of bread.” Chileans love their bread and they eat it daily. The country consumes more bread than any other country (with the exception of Germany), averaging around 458 pounds per household per year....