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Cooking With Olivia, New York, NY (2026)

01/30/2025

Banana Walnut Dream Cake
Ingredients:
Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup chopped walnuts
Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, add eggs and vanilla. Mix in mashed bananas and sour cream. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and walnuts. Pour into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely.
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Total Time: 55 mins | Kcal: 430 per serving | Servings: 12

12/12/2024

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake 🍪🍨🎂
A decadent, show-stopping dessert combining layers of chocolate cake, creamy cookie dough ice cream, and whipped topping. Perfect for special occasions or indulgent cravings!

Ingredients
Cake Layer:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ + ⅛ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup boiling water
Cookie Dough:
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heat-treated flour (to make it safe to eat raw)
1–2 teaspoons milk
½ cup mini chocolate chips
Ice Cream Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup brown sugar, packed
⅛ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
½ cup mini chocolate chips
¾ of the prepared cookie dough (formed into small balls)
Additional Toppings:
4–8 oz Cool Whip (for frosting)
Extra mini chocolate chips
Chocolate sauce (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the Cake:
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
Add the egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Stir in the boiling water (batter will be thin—this is normal).
Divide the batter evenly between two greased 8-inch cake pans.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cakes cool completely on wire racks.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cookie Dough:
Cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract and heat-treated flour. Add milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the dough reaches a scoopable consistency.
Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
Form ¾ of the cookie dough into small balls and refrigerate until firm. Save the remaining dough for garnish.
3️⃣ Make the Ice Cream Layer:
Beat the softened cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
Gently fold in the Cool Whip, mini chocolate chips, and the prepared cookie dough balls.
4️⃣ Assemble the Cake:
Line a springform pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
Place one cooled cake layer at the bottom of the pan.
Spread the ice cream mixture evenly over the first cake layer.
Place the second cake layer on top.
Freeze for 6–8 hours, or until the ice cream layer is completely firm.
5️⃣ Decorate and Serve:
Remove the cake from the springform pan.
Frost the top and sides with additional Cool Whip.
Garnish with the remaining cookie dough balls, mini chocolate chips, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce (optional).
Slice and serve immediately for a creamy, indulgent treat!
Details
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Freeze Time: 6–8 hours
Total Time: ~7 hours
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12/12/2024

Cheesy Spinach & Mushroom Quesadillas 🧀🌱🍄

Ingredients:
- 8 oz fresh spinach
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Salsa or sour cream for serving

Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in fresh spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the spinach is wilted, around 2-3 minutes.
4. Remove the mushroom-spinach mixture from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, lay a tortilla flat. Sprinkle half with a mix of both cheeses.
6. Top with a portion of the mushroom-spinach mixture and add more cheese on top.
7. Fold the tortilla over and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy.
8. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make more quesadillas.
9. Cut into wedges and serve hot with salsa or sour cream.

Nutritional Information:
Each quesadilla contains approximately 350 calories, 15g of protein, and 20g of fat, depending on the specific ingredients used.

Time: Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes

12/12/2024

Cheesy Beef and Bowtie Pasta in Garlic Butter

Ingredients:

1 lb bowtie pasta
1 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions:

Cook the bowtie pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain any excess fat.
Add the butter to the skillet with the beef and melt it over medium heat. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Lower the heat and stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, letting them melt into the sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta in the creamy, cheesy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4-6

12/12/2024

Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Cake Roll
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
¾ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
4 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling:
1 cup caramel sauce
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
For the Topping:
1 cup chocolate chips, melted
Additional pecans and caramel sauce (for garnish)
Instructions:
Bake the Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Fold in dry ingredients and vanilla. Spread batter evenly in the pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Roll the Cake
While hot, roll the cake (with parchment paper) into a log. Let cool completely.
Fill the Cake
Unroll the cooled cake and spread with caramel sauce. Sprinkle pecans over the caramel, then spread whipped cream on top. Roll the cake back up.
Add Toppings
Drizzle melted chocolate and caramel sauce over the rolled cake. Sprinkle with more pecans.
Serve
Chill for 1 hour before slicing.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 8

12/12/2024

Quick Strawberry Jam-Filled Muffins

2 eggs 🥚
100g Sugar 🍬
8g Vanilla sugar 🍦
A pinch of salt 🧂
125g Vanilla yogurt 🍨
50ml milk 🥛
100ml oil 🌻
200g Flour 🍞
8g Baking powder 🧁
Strawberry jam 🍓
Almonds (for topping) 🌰

Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Add vanilla yogurt, milk, and oil. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add flour and baking powder, stirring until the batter is lump-free.
Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
Add a teaspoon of strawberry jam to each muffin cup.
Top with more batter, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
Sprinkle almond slices on top for added crunch and flavor.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the muffins.
Let them cool for a few minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These delightful muffins take only 10 minutes to prepare and are incredibly delicious. Enjoy!

12/12/2024

Cheesy Burrata Crostini with Prosciutto and Peaches.

Ingredients:

1 loaf of sourdough or French baguette, sliced
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup grated Pecorino cheese
1 clove garlic, grated
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons melted butter
4 ounces prosciutto
8 ounces burrata cheese, at room temperature
2 peaches, sliced
Hot honey (for drizzling)
Fresh basil leaves

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare the Cheesy Base:
On a baking sheet, mix together the Parmesan, Pecorino, grated garlic, fresh thyme, melted butter, and a pinch of black pepper. Spread this mixture evenly across the sheet.

Assemble the Bread:
Place the sliced baguette over the cheesy mixture, then brush the tops of the bread with additional melted butter. Arrange the prosciutto slices on top of or around the bread.

Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crispy and the prosciutto has crisped up nicely.

Assemble the Crostini:
Transfer the cheesy bread to a serving platter or board. Tear the burrata and spread it over the bread. Top with fresh peach slices, crispy prosciutto, and basil leaves.

Finish and Serve:
Drizzle the crostini with hot honey to add a sweet and spicy kick. These crostini are delicious when served warm, but they’re equally great at room temperature.

12/12/2024

🍫🍮🍰 Luxurious Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake 🍰🍮🍫

Ingredients:
🍚 2 cups all-purpose flour
🍬 2 cups granulated sugar
🍫 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
🧁 2 tsp baking powder
🍯 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
🧂 1 tsp salt
🥛 1 cup buttermilk (room temp)
🛢️ 1/2 cup vegetable oil
🥚 2 large eggs (room temp)
🍦 2 tsp vanilla extract
💧 1 cup boiling water
🍮 1 1/2 cups caramel sauce
🌰 1 cup chopped pecans
🥥 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
🍫 1 cup chocolate ganache (melted chocolate + heavy cream)

Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease & flour 3 round 9-inch cake pans.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, sift together flour 🍚, sugar 🍬, cocoa 🍫, baking powder 🧁, baking soda 🍯, and salt 🧂.
3️⃣ Add buttermilk 🥛, vegetable oil 🛢️, eggs 🥚, and vanilla 🍦 to the dry mix. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
4️⃣ Slowly add boiling water 💧, mixing until smooth.
5️⃣ Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
6️⃣ Bake for 30-35 minutes 🍰, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7️⃣ For assembly:
Place the first cake layer 🍰 on a serving plate. Spread 1/2 cup caramel sauce 🍮 and top with 1/3 cup pecans 🌰 and shredded coconut 🥥.
Repeat with the second layer.
Top with the third layer and spread melted chocolate ganache 🍫 over the cake, covering the top and sides.
Sprinkle with remaining pecans 🌰 and coconut 🥥. Drizzle the rest of the caramel sauce 🍮 over the top.
8️⃣ Slice and enjoy your decadent creation! 🍰
Prep Time: ⏰ 30 mins
Cook Time: ⏰ 35 mins
Total Time: ⏰ 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 🍽️ 12
Calories: 🍫 450 kcal per serving

12/12/2024

Chicken shawarma recipe

Ingredients
2 Chicken breasts
Salt to taste
2 seasoning cubes
1 teaspoon of Curry powder
1 teaspoon of dried Thyme
1 teaspoon of Onion powder
2 teaspoons of Garlic salt
Crushed chillies to taste
2 tablespoons of Vegetable Oil
6 Pita bread
2 Tomatoes
2 Tomatoes
1 small Cabbage
1 small Lettuce (optional)
3 medium sized Carrots
2 small Red bell peppers (Tatashe)
Dry pepper to taste
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Foil paper

Instructions
Wash and cut the vegetables into thin strips and set aside

Wash the chicken and then cut it horizontally into 4 pieces. Each piece should be about ½ inch thick.

Season the chicken, mix thoroughly then leave in the fridge to marinate for 30 – 45 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of Mamador Pure Vegetable Oil to a frying pan on medium-high heat. Take the chicken out of the fridge and place in the pan. Cook chicken for 2-3 mins until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Shred into smaller pieces, and set aside. Now time to put it all together. Place pita bread on foil paper and place a combination of the sliced vegetables on it. Add the shredded chicken on top, scoop on Mayonnaise and Ketchup and sprinkle on a little dry pepper Wrap with the foil paper. Repeat the process with the other 5 pieces of pita bread. Place the wraps in the pan and let it heat for 5 minutes.

TRESH CAKES

12/12/2024

Bread in 5 minutes. If only I knew this recipe 20 years ago! 🍞🕒

Ingredients:
- Mehl: 800 g
- Salt: 2 teaspoons.
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons.
- Dry yeast: 10 g
- Warm water: 500 ml
- Olive oil: 30 ml.

Preparation:
1. 800g of flour through a sieve seven to create a very soft dough.
2. Add 2 teaspoons of salt, 2 tablespoons of sugar and 10 g of dry yeast.
3. Add 500 ml lukewarm water and 30 ml olive oil. Knead the dough until smooth.
4. Letting the dough rest in a warm place for 2 hours, until it doubled in volume.
5. Divide the dough into 2 parts, shape into balls and roll them out.
6. Roll up the dough, squeeze the edges together and let sit in a warm place another 30-40 minutes.
7. Coat with milk and olive oil before baking.
8. Bake at 200°C for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
Letting it cool before serving.

Enjoy!

12/12/2024

Baked Falafel with Tahini Sauce

✓Ingredients
•1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
•1/4 cup fresh parsley
•1/4 cup fresh cilantro
•1 clove garlic
•1 tsp ground cumin
•1/2 tsp baking powder
•2 tbsp whole-wheat flour
•1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
✓Tahini Sauce:

•2 tbsp tahini
•Juice of 1/2 lemon
•1 clove garlic, minced
•Water (to thin)
✓Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Blend chickpeas, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, baking powder, and flour in a food processor until smooth.
Form small patties and place them on the baking sheet. Brush with olive oil.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
For the sauce, mix tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water until smooth. Serve falafel with the sauce

12/12/2024

Lemon Butter Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Broccoli 🍋🐟🥦

Ingredients (Serves 4):

4 salmon fillets 🐟
1 lb baby potatoes, halved 🥔
2 cups broccoli florets 🥦
3 tbsp butter 🧈
2 tbsp olive oil 🛢️
2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
Zest and juice of 1 lemon 🍋
Salt and black pepper, to taste 🧂
Fresh parsley, for garnish 🌿

Instructions:

Prepare the Potatoes:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. 🥔

Add Broccoli:
After 20 minutes, add broccoli florets to the baking sheet with the potatoes. Roast for an additional 10 minutes until crispy and tender. 🥦

Cook the Salmon:
In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Sear the salmon fillets in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preference. 🧈🍋🐟

Serve:
Plate the salmon over the roasted potatoes and broccoli. Drizzle with the lemon-butter sauce from the skillet. Garnish with fresh parsley. 🌿

Details:

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

This wholesome dish is a perfect balance of flavors with zesty lemon, buttery salmon, and crispy veggies. Enjoy a satisfying and nutritious meal!

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