While going on a “cleanse” isn’t exactly my style (short-term detoxes of the smoothie variety or otherwise have never been sustainable for me), I do love the idea of using the start of the week as a healthy reset, particularly since on Friday night, we had a family food/bar crawl through downtown Milwaukee that started with cocktails, reached a midpoint with tater tots and wings, and ended with ice cream....

FavoritePinShare Apple Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salad is loaded with freshly shredded Brussel sprouts, crunchy apples, fruity cranberries, cooked bacon pieces, topped with pumpkin seeds and soft goat cheese all tossed together with an amazing maple dijon dressing. A bowl full of deliciousness! Brussels sprouts make this salad above the rest! If you love Brussels sprouts as much as me try this Brussels sprouts Parmesan Salad, Sheet Pan Roasted Garlic Herb Chicken with Potatoes and Brussels sprouts, Maple Roasted Brussels sprouts and Butternut Squash or Roasted Maple Brussel Sprouts with Bacon....

As an elementary school student, I looked forward to the end of summer, because it meant the beginning of a new school year. Anything was possible. I had a brand-new Lisa Frank trapper keeper to prove it. As an adult, the transition between seasons is less defined, but still present. Although I no longer have a first day of school to signal summer’s end, I can sense the arrival of fall....

This amazing dish has every delicious flavor and texture you can ever ask for! But did you know that with a few simple ingredients, you can make this scrumptious chicken dish at home? If you’re looking for the perfect recipe to impress your family and friends, this is your lucky day! Trust me, this Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken is so good, it tastes better than the original. Applebee’s Fiesta Lime Chicken Let’s break down what goes on in this dish....

FavoritePinShare Asian Pan Seared Salmon Salad is bright and vibrant and complete with an amazing honey sesame dressing that takes this salad to a whole new level of delicious! Are you guys ready for one of the best salads that you will ever make? Seriously though. You guys know me all too well by now and my love for asian foods and salmon. So when you combine the two I am in h-e-a-v-e-n....

FavoritePinShare This Firecracker Chicken is sweet, spicy and adds a nice kick to your meal. The chicken is super tender and juicy! Serve this restaurant worthy dish with a side of Easy Fried Rice, Vegetable Egg Rolls and Cream Cheese Wontons for a meal you’ll have on repeat. Firecracker Chicken Recipe This is a perfect marriage of sweet and spicy. It’s not too hot and it’s not too sweet. The chicken is flash fried so the outside browns beautifully....

FavoritePinShare Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe This my friends, was fantastic! The best part about it was that it was so easy and packed with flavor! Seriously. It is only four ingredients. I was able to throw this together in 5 minutes and serve it with a side of rice and veggies and my family thought they had a gourmet meal. I loved how the parmesan cheese gave it a delicious crust and the chicken was full of flavor and so tender....

A friend of mine introduced me to what inspired this baked salmon with mayo many years ago. Her process was super simple – season salmon, slather with mayo, top with pieces of butter and lemon slices, and bake. While it’s not the traditional way to bake salmon, it’s a mayo lover’s dream and is surprisingly delicious. I’ve since experimented with her original version and settled on the perfect salmon mayo recipe: skip the butter, add parmesan on top, and IF you have time, swap the mayo with lemon garlic aioli for even more flavor....

FavoritePinShare Baked Sesame Teriyaki Salmon is a five star salmon baked with the best homemade sesame teriyaki sauce. This is easily one of the best things that you will eat! Salmon is a favorite and when combined with teriyaki sauce you know it is going to be good! If you love teriyaki sauce as much as we do try this Easy Teriyaki Chicken Casserole, Sheet Pan Teriyaki Chicken with Vegetables or Teriyaki Beef Skewers....

Oven baked sweet potatoes are one of those ultimate easy, healthy side dishes that everyone should have in their arsenal. This baked sweet potato recipe is my go-to. It tastes amazing, my kids love them, and it’s more nutritious than regular white potatoes. If you’re looking for the easiest method, cooking sweet potatoes in the oven is even simpler and requires less hands-on time than making mashed sweet potatoes or air fryer sweet potatoes....

Loaded with blackberries, feta, and avocado, this salad epitomizes summer cooking. It’s fresh and healthy.It celebrates seasonal ingredients.Best of all, it requires hardly any cooking at all. How to Make Balsamic Chicken Salad Like Steak Salad, this perfect summer salad couldn’t be easier (or more delicious). Simply marinade, grill, slice, toss, and enjoy. The Ingredients Balsamic-Honey Marinade. One of the best parts about this salad is the chicken marinade which does double-duty as the final salad dressing too....

FavoritePinShare Italian Chopped Salad is stuffed with flavor and texture that is highly satisfying. Full of classic Italian flavors, this salad is going to be a huge hit at your next gathering! I love chopped salads, you get a bit of everything in every bite, and it’s all bite-sized. You have to try some of my other favorite chopped salads, Avocado, Chicken and Bacon, Thai Cashew, and an Autumn Salad....

It’s on the indulgent side, so try to reserve it for special occasions, like when you’re hosting a party. I guarantee your guests will love it! It’s crunchy, chewy, and creamy all at the same time. Every bite is bursting with blueberry and cream cheese goodness. Not only does it taste good, but it also smells great. And best of all, it’s easy to make! Whether you prepare it the night before or early in the day, it will taste fantastic....

Helloooo, strawberries! I’ve been waiting for you. Well, truth be told, we had strawberries all winter long, since they don’t really disappear. But summer is their true season and the shelves at the grocery store are overflowing with them! So I’m officially declaring strawberry season here at Olivia’s Cuisine. And I will make the very difficult sacrifice of testing and eating lots of strawberry desserts, so I can share them here with you!...

Of course, you don’t want it to go to waste, but it only keeps well for around 5 to 7 days in the fridge (after opening). So, what do you do? Well, fortunately, heavy cream keeps well in the freezer. No need to rack your brain for ways to use up all that leftover cream within a few days! Just follow these easy instructions on how to freeze heavy cream and you’ll never have to waste a dollop of cream ever again....

Sweet potatoes are a super-crop. They’re tasty, nutritious, versatile, and affordable. They’re also a magnificent ingredient in hundreds of recipes, both sweet and savory. Plus, you’ll never run out of ways to prepare sweet potatoes as a stand-alone dish! Whether you bake, mash, grill, boil, or roast them, sweet potatoes are always hit. My only gripe is that no matter the method, it takes a while to cook sweet potatoes....

FavoritePinShare Life is busy for everyone right? And it is only going to get more busy this time of year. I am trying to bring you delicious meals that are ready in 30 minutes or less. This is one of those meals.Just getting ready for Halloween this week has been busy. On Monday I realized that my boys are going to need Halloween costumes. Every year I say that I am going to be more on top of things....

FavoritePinShare The most perfect and moist spiced carrot cake cupcakes with a white chocolate cream cheese frosting! These became one of my favorite cupcakes with the first bite! I am majorly obsessed with carrot cake. It is easily one of my favorites. If you can hide a vegetable in a cake and it is still delicious, it is a winner in my book. Plus I love to see the kids devour them and say they are the best cupcake they have ever had....

FavoritePinShare Hot Corn Dip is super cheesy, packed with flavor and such a crowd pleaser. This always one of the first dips to disappear! This Corn Dip is a good companion to Crispy Fried Pickles and Cream Cheese Wontons for appetizers that are sure to be a favorite, but are a little different than your average artichoke dip. You will love this! Hot Corn Dip Sweet luscious corn is combined with savory peppers and spices and then intertwined with ooey gooey cheese....

What do you do if you’re craving the deliciousness of Chick-fil-A waffle fries on a Sunday when the chain is closed? Do you a.) just wait until the next day, or b.) settle for regular, boring fries? The answer is secret option c.) Make them at home. Trust me, it’s not that difficult. With just some potatoes, peanut oil, a large pot, and a trusty mandoline, you’ll be one step closer to the fries of your dreams....