Delicious Recipes for Every Taste
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.
⏲ Prep: 10 mins 🔥 Cook: 45 mins 🍴 Servings: 2–3 🧑🍳 Stuff to Know Before You Start 🍝 Spaghetti Squash 101: Look for a ripe, firm squash. A quick pre-roast makes it much easier to cut in half and helps pull out moisture for that perfect spaghetti-like texture. 🍅 Tomato Types: Cherry or olive-shaped […]
⏲ Prep: 30 mins 🔥 Cook: 25 mins 🍴 Servings: 4 🧑🍳 Stuff to Know Before You Start ✨ Jackfruit Magic: Canned jackfruit transforms into a meat-like texture when hand-squeezed and cooked properly. Be sure to drain it well before you start. 🥦 Bone Substitute: Cauliflower stalks make clever “bones.” You can also use thick […]
⏲ 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 […]
⏲ 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 […]
⏲ Prep: 15 mins 🔥 Cook: 30 mins 🍴 Servings: ~6 patties 🧑🍳 Stuff to Know Before You Start 🌱 Why Black Beans? They have a hearty texture and deep flavor that form a great base for veggie burgers. 🥕 Extra Veggies: Don’t be shy about adding onions, fresh herbs, bell peppers, or more carrots—these […]
⏲ 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 […]