Olivia

Hi! I’m Olivia—home cook, flavor explorer, and the voice behind this blog. My recipes offer fresh twists on classic dishes, drawing inspiration from global flavors. I believe every meal should be a celebration, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a feast for friends.

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Pasta & Noodles

Green Noodles with Sweet and Spicy Tofu

⏲ Prep: 15 mins 🔥 Cook: 20 mins 🍴 Servings: 2–3 🧑🍳 Stuff to Know Before You Start 🌱 Green Noodles: You can substitute the green noodles with spinach pasta, spiralized zucchini noodles, or even regular spaghetti if you can’t find green varieties. 🍄 Mushroom Choice: Shiitake are ideal for their deep, savory flavor. If […]

July 28, 2026 January 10, 2023

3 min Read

Vegan Dishes

Green Balls Tacos with Green Zebra Tomatoes

⏲ Prep: 20 mins 🔥 Cook: 10 mins 🍴 Servings: 4 🧑🍳 Stuff to Know Before You Start 🌿 Herb Hack: Tarragon (a.k.a. estragon) pairs beautifully with tomatoes, but coriander (cilantro) is a fresh alternative if you can’t find tarragon. 🌱 Edamame Essentials: Make sure to steam the edamame thoroughly so it’s soft enough to […]

Mini Pizzas with Aubergine

⏲ Prep: 20 mins 🔥 Cook: 25 mins 🍴 Servings: 6 mini pizzas 🧑🍳 Stuff to Know Before You Start 🌱 “No Knead” Technique: Inspired by the “no knead” approach often found in discussions of Charles Dowding’s no-dig gardening methods. It saves time, money, and energy. 🔥 Hot Oven = Crisp Crust: Mini pizzas puff […]

July 28, 2026 January 8, 2023

3 min Read

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Pasta & Noodles

Baked Feta Pasta With Violife Feta

⏲ Prep: 10 mins 🔥 Cook: 30 mins 🍴 Servings: 2-3 🧑🍳 Stuff to Know Before You Start 🧀 Choosing the Feta: Violife feta has a coconut-oil base and melts quickly. Make sure it’s chilled well before baking so it holds its shape longer. 🌱 Herb Substitutions: Mixed herbs of Provence, oregano, or basil all […]

July 28, 2026 January 7, 2023

4 min Read

Desserts & Sweets

Nana’s Mini Apple Pie (Simple & Tasty)

⏲ Prep: 45 mins 🔥 Cook: 30 mins 🍴 Servings: 12 🧑🍳 Stuff to Know Before You Start 💡 Marzipan Matters: Use fresh, soft marzipan for best results. If yours is dry, knead in 1/2 tsp of plant milk before using. ⏳ Time Saver: Prepare the dough the night before and let it chill overnight […]

January 6, 2023

2 min Read

Olivia

Articles by Olivia

Green Noodles with Sweet and Spicy Tofu

Green Balls Tacos with Green Zebra Tomatoes

Mini Pizzas with Aubergine

Baked Feta Pasta With Violife Feta

Nana’s Mini Apple Pie (Simple & Tasty)