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The epitome of fall, this delicious Apple, Bacon and Brie Burger will have you licking your fingers! Oh, you thought burger season was over? Silly you! Burger season is NEVER over at Olivia’s Cuisine. ;-) In fact, I am a sucker for a seasonal burger. I love topping my patties with whatever is in season, which happens to be apples at the moment. And what goes well with apples? Well, everything!...

Salut amis!Today is France day! After this, I only have one more country to do: The Netherlands! :-) Almost done with this crazy and amazing journey through The World Cup Gourmet Series.France is one of those countries that I wish I had a separate blog for. How can we talk about food and not talk about France? Home to many famous chefs and delicious dishes… And yet, I have never been to France!...

As I was brainstorming recipe ideas for my “French phase” leading up to Bastille Day, I knew one French classic couldn’t be left out: Gougeres, or Gougères if typed the French way, and pronounced goo-zhair. These little airy cheese-filled pastry bites make the perfect hors d’oeuvres for a wine tasting party but also, because they are so easy to make, a great and tasty “anytime” snack. And, even though they take less than one hour to prep and bake, they also freeze (unbaked) incredibly well....

Now that you’ve (hopefully) stopped jumping up and down, let’s talk about this very serious – and yet so simple – dessert. What is a brigadeiro? In Brazil every birthday party has some brigadeiros by the cake. And by the time everybody gathers around the cake to sing “Parabéns a você!” (Happy Birthday to you!) you can always see some empty paper cups because there’s always a few naughty ones that eat the brigadeiros before Happy Birthday time....

The holidays are here, and with that comes… roll the drums… Black Friday and Cyber Monday! ??? Yep, that’s right. There is no shame in liking a good sale, so I thought I would put together a Holiday gift guide with a variety of options to help you choose the perfect gift for the foodie in your life! If the foodie in your life is yourself, even better. Just send this to your significant other with the subject: Hint hint!...

Because I totally did! ? I ate these Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes right out of the stove, without anything accompanying it. Zero, zip, nada! Just mashed potato heaven in my mouth with a touch of funky deliciousness! I probably ate 2 servings by myself, in one sitting. But that’s ok, because holiday calories don’t count, right? And when they say that they don’t count, they mean all the holiday recipe testing as well and not just the food we eat for T and C days, right?...

I’m a little bit obsessed with this dish! I grew up eating chicken (usually breaded and fried) with creamed corn, so it really hits the spot for me, bringing a lot of comfort and nostalgia. In this version, everything is cooked in one pan, making it a great weeknight meal for busy families! But quick and easy doesn’t mean compromising on deliciousness, on the contrary! The creamed corn is cooked right after you finish browning the chicken thighs, so the chicken fat that rendered in the pan infuses it with lots of flavor....

I participated in Mom Blog Tour Winter Fancy Food Show (#MomBlogTourFF) on behalf of Wendy’s Bloggers. I received Two Rivers Coffee products to facilitate my review, but my opinions and the recipe are my own. Diet, move over! It’s time for a little cheat. I’m usually the queen of cheating on a diet, but since this diet is important not only for myself but for the little human being inside of me, I’ve been pretty good....

Everybody should know how to make a delicious Strawberry Milkshake! It’s so easy! A handful of ingredients and a blender are all you need to make yourself the perfect summer cool-off treat. There’s really nothing better than treating yourself to a milkshake on a hot day! Strawberry is one of my favorites, along with my Banana Milkshake and Indonesian Avocado Milkshake. Want to make me happy? Make me a milkshake!...

It’s here, y’all! The infamous MOQUECA BAIANA. Can you believe it? You guys have been asking me for this recipe for years and I finally delivered. My mom was staying with us, visiting from Brazil, and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to learn how to make it. Fish and seafood are not my forte, so it was great to have her around to make sure I got it right!...

Simple, yes. Mediocre? Never! This hot, cheesy and garlicky dip is all you’d want in an appetizer. Make it this holiday season, serve with some good wine and get ready to be called The Entertaining Queen/King. Guess what day is today? MY BIRTHDAAAAY! ??? And I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this day than by talking all things garlic and cheese here on the blog. Okay, maybe not ALL things, as that would take all my birthdays in this lifetime plus some more, but at least one very special thing: this Roasted Garlic Baked Ricotta, pictured above (and below…and all over this post!...

(Today’s post is sponsored by Herdez. However, the content and opinions expressed here are my own!) Now that I live in NYC, Mexican food is available all around. But there’s nothing like making it yourself and making sure that what goes in your family’s plate is fresh and high quality! Do you like prizes? To enter, submit your favorite childhood photo tagged with #ThrowbackThursday directly on HERDEZ’s Facebook page.

This post is sponsored by the New York Beef Council. All opinions are my own! Homemade seasonings are the best! I love creating mine, so I know exactly what’s going in them. From taco seasoning to blackened spices, I am always coming up with a new homemade blend! Homemade dry rub for beef Let me start by saying I believe a good steak needs nothing more than salt and pepper!...

It is no secret that I am a chili lover, but this white chicken chili really conquered my heart! Other chili recipes I love are my Turkey Chili, Sweet Potato Chili, Pumpkin Chili and Double Chocolate Chili. Yes, soup season is coming to an end, Super Bowl is long gone and everybody is excited for summer grilling and dining alfresco. But I just couldn’t wait to share this White Chicken Chili recipe with you!...

Happy Bastille Day! I am sure that you are planning on celebrating by cooking some amazing French dishes, so I did the work for you and curated some of the best French recipes from the internet. But the deal is: you gotta make them all! ? So buckle up ’cause this is a one way journey to Paris. Au revoir! 1) Boeuf Bourguignon There’s nothing more comforting and luscious than Boeuf Bourguignon, a classic French beef stew made with red wine, pearl onions, mushrooms and bacon....

Today’s post is a part of the series “Things I used to hate so much”. I can’t begin to tell you how much I hated eggplants. Because it was A WHOLE LOT! Which is funny, because my parents love anything with eggplants: eggplant parmigiana, eggplant pizza, eggplant antipasto, and – of course – Baba Ghanoush! Once I started to go deep into my food blog journey, I realized I had to be more open to trying new things....

In Brazil, this Black Bean Soup – or Caldinho de Feijão, like we call it – is a must on cold days. You sip it and immediately your whole body feels warm and cozy! Hmmmmm! And it’s so flavorful too! Add some bacon on top and serve it with a few slices of french bread and it’s a very fulfilling meal. It is also very common to see this soup served as an appetizer in parties, especially game parties (where friends gather to watch soccer!...

I’m sure you’ve already noticed that I’m one of those annoying people that has been on Christmas mode since the day after Halloween. I keep reading people saying they are “trying to get into the holiday spirit” and I’m like: “What’s wrong with you people? Just embrace the Christmas magic, decorate your tree, bake lots of cookies, play Christmas tunes all day long and write a letter to Santa.” ?...