The legend says that this dessert was created because of a mistake. Apparently in the 90’s a French chef – based in New York City at the time – didn’t add enough flour to the cake and also took it out of the oven too soon. And because of that we have this “raw” filling that is the main characteristic of this cake. This sweet treat became very popular in New York and, consequently, in the rest of the world....

This simple dish, packed with Mediterranean flavors, consists of only 7 main ingredients and is done in about 5 minutes. Serve it warm as a side dish, or cold as a salad. Another Chopped style post? You bet! Del Monte® challenged me (and you) to cook something delicious out of 4 ingredients: Del Monte® Whole Kernel Corn, basil, lemons and feta cheese. I’m not one to decline a good culinary challenge, so I grabbed the ingredients out of the Chopped basket (just kidding, I went to buy them at the store) and went to the kitchen to experiment with those flavors....

An abundance of sweet corn (like my other favorite Corn Casserole), zucchini, and peppers! An abundance of healthy whole grains! And, by way of its nature as a casserole, a deliciously gooey abundance of CHEESE. If you’re looking for an easy, healthy, family-friendly casserole, this corn quinoa casserole is it! If the word “casserole” concerns you, don’t be worried. Too often, the word “casserole” conjures foreboding images of mysterious ingredients disguised as carefully as possible beneath a mask of cheese....

I came to stuffing late in life. I know many who think stuffing is just ho-hum, and I see you. Until I started making stuffing from scratch, I used to feel this way too. Now that I’ve experienced stuffing for the totally satisfying, well rounded, and straight-up delectable, next-level carb fest that it can be, I say to you with confidence: if you don’t care for stuffing, it’s because you haven’t found the right recipe yet....

When will this winter be over already? It seems that every year I forget how cold the Midwest gets, and every year I wonder why we put up with it. At least warming soups and casseroles do help. This creamy chicken florentine soup recipe has been a recent favorite. I’m a summer girl, through and through. Give me all the sunshine and beach time! Even with all the traveling we’ve been doing recently, I’m really missing the warm days....

In this recipe, skinless boneless chicken thighs are fried to the ultimate crispiness in under 20 minutes. The outside becomes crispy and crunchy, while inside the thighs are still tender and succulent. I could eat this chicken every day, it’s scrumptious. While these chicken thighs are not deep-fried, they surely taste like they are. They are exceptionally crispy on the outside and the crispiness remains long after they stop cooking....

If you are familiar with the concept of a peach dump cake or dump dessert (usually made with boxed cake mix and canned peaches), this crock pot peach cobbler recipe is similar, but with one critical difference. Today’s recipe uses real, non-processed ingredients and fresh peaches. Its flavor and texture radically outshines anything you can find in a box, and, thanks to the slow cooker, it’s still quick and easy to make!...

You wake up, you walk downstairs, and before you lies an incredible, filling, and wholesome breakfast ready and waiting for you. No, you’re not at the Four Seasons. You’re not even at Grandma’s house. You’re home, and this bountiful crockpot breakfast casserole (hopefully with a side of Overnight French Toast) is yours for the taking. I do regret that you will have to walk from your bedroom to the kitchen to enjoy it....

First cousin to Crock Pot Chicken and Rice, this is one of those unabashedly unfancy, take-me-home basic crock pot recipes that is ultra useful to have in your arsenal. Chicken. Potatoes. Carrots. <—All are approachable and widely accepted additions to the dinner plate. Lemon. Butter. Parmesan. Italian herbs. <—I dare you (and anyone else to whom you serve this slow cooker chicken and potatoes) to argue that there is a single objectionable item on that list....

It’s bursting with deep, comforting flavors and will warm you to your core. The best part of all? It’s incredibly easy to prepare, and your slow cooker does most of the work for you. My hope for this tomato soup was that it would be an easy, back-pocket recipe you can count on all year long (just like this flavorful Instant Pot Tomato Soup). This recipe uses canned tomatoes and shelf-stable orzo, meaning you can whip this soup up anytime you have those items lurking in your pantry....

Decadent Penne Alla Vodka is a true pleasure, but its high calorie count puts it on our special indulgence list. If you follow a vegan diet or eat dairy-free, it’s on the no-no list, since most vodka sauces are made with heavy cream or half-and-half. Until now…. Thanks to two tricks, this sneaky penne is entirely dairy free, and if you decide to skip the chicken, it’s (gasp!) vegan too!...

You see, piccata is made with a fair bit of lemon juice and capers, making the dish taste tart. Until recently I have been of the opinion that chicken piccata is somewhat of a polarizing dish: you either love it or hate it. I once tried lemon chicken at a friend’s party and… quite disliked it. The acidity and the bitterness were overbearing. Perhaps, that’s what caused me to stay away from anything that has chicken and lemon in the name....

Deck the halls with boughs of holly—and a mug of easy hot chocolate— fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la! To me, there’s nothing more holiday than spending a chilly December or January afternoon watching a Hallmark holiday moving while sipping on a mug of easy hot chocolate. Trust me, I know How to Make Hot Chocolate. To date, I have a number of homemade and easy hot chocolate mixes under my belt, such as this Crockpot Hot Chocolate and French Hot Chocolate....

Packets of store-bought hot chocolate mix were a fixture in our home growing up and eventually followed me to college, where I “cooked” steaming mugs for friends by boiling water in my fire hazard of a hotpot. It didn’t matter which hot chocolate brands I tried. My hot chocolate attempts always ended the same way: me, poking at stubborn lumps of sugary cocoa floating on top of milky water, attempting to get the mix to dissolve smoothly....

No need to wait until peach season! This Frozen Peach Bellini is made with frozen peaches and is just as delicious. Perfect to toast the New Year in grand style! As 2017 approaches its end, I’m feeling all kinds of emotions. I’m excited for 2018 and everything the future will bring, but I’m just not ready to let 2017 go yet. This year was the best year of my life, because it brought me our wonderful little girl (that is now my whole world)!...

Hi, beautiful humans! This is Lola, the little devil English cocker spaniel who is the apple of my parents’ eyes and also the furry vacuum at Olivia’s Cuisine headquarters. If you’ve been following my mommy’s blog, you’ve probably seen me here a few times, talking about some doggy stuff. It has been a while though, so I thought I would pop in here and show you some fun things to do with your dog in the summer....

While it’s tempting to load my list with big-ticket items—the camping trip Ben and I have been talking about for years but have yet to take, riding a ferry across Lake Michigan—I want to focus on small, everyday activities too. Summers here in Wisconsin are precious and brief. Rather than wait for a one-time weekend camping trip, I’m challenging myself to live the summer high life in one little way each day....

When the question is, “should I?” healthy carrot cake responds with a resounding “YES!” Nuts? Of course.Pineapple? Absolutely.Spices? Mandatory (for this Pumpkin Sheet Cake too).Coconut? Not even a question.Raisins? Let’s go there. This healthy carrot cake recipe took one look at the kitchen sink and said, “Of course, we are including that.” Carrot cake (including in the form of Carrot Cake Cupcakes) will forever be one of my favorite desserts—it’s homey, signals that spring is near, and is an excellent excuse to eat irresponsible levels of cream cheese frosting....

Chocolate crackles are a retro Australian childhood favourite that date back all the way to the 1930’s! They were a MUST at birthday parties when I was growing up (along with fairy bread) and I was known to eat my fair share. These days I don’t have the stomach for the traditional chocolate crackle recipe. For those who didn’t grow up with them - they are made with a block of copha (vegetable shortening), icing sugar, cocoa powder, coconut and rice bubbles/krispies....