When you’re looking for an easy breakfast or an afternoon snack, it’s hard to go past this Chia Banana Smoothie. Filled with budget-friendly and healthy ingredients that will keep you full for hours. It’s perfect for when you’re wanting something sweet, as it tastes just like a thick and creamy chia shake. You’ll be craving this delicious banana yogurt smoothie all summer long. I know one bug bear people have with smoothies is having to wash up the blender jug....

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....

Cornbread is a country-style delight that features fluffy insides, perfect crumbs, and overall buttery goodness. Whenever I need a quick, not-too-sweet fix, Cracker Barrel is my go-to place for heavenly and aromatic corn muffins. I fell in love the first time I had them, and then the second time around when I discovered this Cracker Barrel cornbread recipe! Done in 30 minutes or less, you can recreate the famous corn muffins of Cracker Barrel and devour this quick dish without the long drive....

This copycat version is easy, delicious, and a crowd-pleaser that feeds the whole family at a fraction of the price. Plus, the leftovers are just as good the next day. But fair warning – with this recipe, it might not last long. Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Meatloaf often gets a bad rap. Especially if you’ve ever had the “mystery meat” that’s often served in school cafeterias. But when you make it with love (and a few simple tips), this classic meal quickly becomes a comfort food family favorite....

Lasagna is quite an accomplishment. The moment when you reach your biggest spatula down through the layers to reveal the masterpiece of stacked cheese, meat, and noodles within is one of glory and pride. Lasagna layers do take some time to prep, but this easy recipe streamlines them wherever possible. The meat layer is made with spaghetti sauce to keep it easy.The slow cooker means all of the work happens earlier in the day, giving you more flexibility before dinner....

(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!...

The cooking process has changed in my house when it comes to making hard boiled eggs. No longer do I actually use boiling water or heat up my oven. Now all I do is add the eggs to my air fryer basket, turn on the air fry option, and then walk away to finish unloading the dishwasher or doing some other motherly duty in the kitchen. If you haven’t made hard boiled eggs in the air fryer, you have to give this new method a shot....

A vegetable frittata is the best way to make a healthy breakfast and eat it all week long! Cast iron frittatas make a super healthy low carb breakfast, but they are also a great lunch or dinner option too, especially if you’re looking for a vegetarian recipe… or if you love breakfast for dinner like I do. I packed this keto egg frittata with some of my fave low carb veggies, but feel free to make it your own....

It’s the perfect cookie for holidays, get-together’s, parties and more. They also make excellent Christmas gifts. Simply put them in a Christmas tin and wrap with a bow. Best of all they’re quick, easy, and almost always gone within a few hours! Tips & Tricks: Unwrap and freeze your peanut butter cups before pressing them into the hot cookie. This prevents them from falling to pieces. After preparing the dough, place in the refrigerator for one hour....

A shortcut in every way except for how wonderful it tastes, this ham and cheese quiche recipe is what my mom lovingly refers to as a “none o’ yo’ business” recipe. As in, none of your business that I didn’t have time to: Fuss with homemade Whole Wheat Pie Crust or Oil Pie Crust.Precook any of the filling ingredients (let’s save cooking Oven Baked Bacon for another time).Shred cheese (cubes are where it’s at!...

I received the final, printed version of the book last week, and friends: It. Is. GORGEOUS. Every recipe and the book as a whole are more wonderful than I dared to dream! I spent more than three years working on this book. I poured every ounce of my heart and soul into the recipes, writing, and photography shoots to make it perfect for you. These recipes are my BEST EVER, and they are exclusive to the cookbook!...

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!...

Halloumi fries (or chips as we call them) are a whole new level of halloumi goodness. If you’ve been following me for awhile now you’ll know I’m a HUGE halloumi enthusiast. I thought I knew all the amazing ways to enjoy this wonderful cheese but now that I’ve had halloumi fries I may never have them any other way. This is seriously life-changing. Why you’ll love this recipe… Quick and easy to make Minimal ingredients required Halloumi is involved - enough said!...

This keto sweet and sour chicken (complete with sauce!) transforms a takeout favorite into a lighter meal you can enjoy any night of the week! I’ll show you how to make healthy sweet and sour chicken — and the best keto sugar-free sweet and sour sauce — using real food ingredients, so you never have to miss out on this classic dish again. Serve it over cauliflower rice for a complete healthy meal....

This healthy chicken piccata recipe is the perfect fancy meal you can make any night of the week! Much like veal scallopini piccata, this lemon chicken piccata combines thin chicken cutlets with an irresistible lemon butter sauce and capers. What Is Chicken Piccata? Chicken piccata is a classic Italian-American dish consisting of thin, pounded chicken breast pan fried with a lemony butter and caper sauce. Some versions of this recipe dredge chicken in all purpose flour before pan frying, but there’s no need — we’re dredging the chicken in something else that’s healthier and even more delicious....

In addition to the season, chili has been big on my brain, as I spent most of this past weekend working on a new healthy chili recipe for my upcoming cookbook. After several test batches, a run to the store for additional storage containers, and subjecting Ben to multiple blind taste tests, I’ve had an ample amount of time to reflect on the qualities that take a chili from “good enough” to “gobble it up....

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....

Especially if you’re vegan or on a dairy-free diet, you’ll know what an awesome, healthy alternative almond milk is! It’s low in calories and sugar but packed with calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin E. Whether you’re having it with your cereal, using it as a creamer for your coffee, or just enjoying it as a healthy, refreshing beverage, there are definitely ways you can improve its flavor. If you’re ready for the best almond milk you’ve ever had, then keep on reading!...

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!...

Do you like hibachi-style fried rice? You know, that delicious fried rice that they prepare on a huge, flat metal grill? Sometimes with the flames rising to the ceiling? I order it every time I get an opportunity as it tastes so good. Well, here is some great news – you can make this delicious fried rice at home in no time. It’s super easy to make and doesn’t require any special ingredients....