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With fried chicken, to me even mediocre isn’t worth it. It needs to be crunchy outside with well-seasoned breading that is present but not overpoweringly thick.The meat must be juicy.It must never be greasy. In fact, you should almost forget that it is fried. While I love tackling homemade versions of my favorite indulgent foods, deep frying is a line I haven’t crossed. It sounds like a hot mess and a splurge I prefer to save for when I’m out to eat....

FavoritePinShare These air fryer frozen taquitos are quick and easy to make for a snack, dinner or side dish! Inside each taquito is packed with protein and flavor! The best recipes come from my air fryer! My favorite chicken, steak and salmon are all tried and true favorites that cook best in an air fryer. Frozen Taquitos Air fryer frozen taquitos are one of my go-to dinners or snacks with family....

In a great coming-of-age moment, I have finally owned my full-on love of sweet potato fries and order my own full serving when we are out, instead of pestering my husband Ben to split his (or pilfering them directly from his plate). While demolishing an entire basket of fries is fine on occasion, it’s not the sort of move I feel good about making a regular event. As my fellow fry lovers can attest, life/reality would be much more fun if we could all eat sweet potato fries as often as we pleased and have it be good for our health…....

It’s loaded with bacon and cheddar cheese to boot. Now, this is a salad I can get on board with! The ingredients may be basic, but the flavor and texture combinations are so on point. This salad is so delectable, even kids can’t say no to it. Apart from its sheer drool-worthiness, this salad is also a breeze to make. One recipe can feed a crowd, making it a perfect potluck dish....

FavoritePinShare Asiago Garlic Alfredo Pasta gets tossed in the best creamy and rich asiago garlic alfredo! This is a meal the entire family will go crazy for! If you are looking for more ways to make amazing pasta, be sure to use The Best Homemade Alfredo Sauce Ever or Skinny Garlic Alfredo Sauce. You won’t need another recipe! Garlic Alfredo Pasta My kids love the Olive Garden. I totally get it....

FavoritePinShare Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake is absolutely delicious. Chicken breasts are smothered in an easy-to-make Swiss cheese sauce, covered in crispy, seasoned breadcrumbs, then baked until bubbly. It’s an easy chicken casserole the whole family will love! If you love creamy chicken casserole recipes, also try this chicken divan, poppy seed chicken casserole, or chicken noodle casserole. Swiss Chicken Bake This is one incredible, family-loved recipe. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a simple Swiss cheese sauce that is absolutely heavenly....

Bananas are the perfect snack on their own - they’re cheap, come in their own packaging (a.k.a peel) and they’re healthy. But they aren’t the most reliable, especially when they seem to go from green to brown in a blink of an eye. If you’re anything like me, you have a few overripe, brown bananas sitting on the kitchen bench at the end of every week. Over the years I’ve found quite a few easy ways to use these bananas up and ensure nothing goes to waste....

FavoritePinShare This BBQ chicken salad is healthy and packed to the brim with flavor! It has everything you want in a salad like veggies, shredded chicken, and crispy tortilla chips. Topped with the most delicious dressing, this salad is the best of the best! If you love flavorful salads like this one, then you have got to try this antipasto salad, this beef taco salad, and this spaghetti salad. They are so good that they could even be the main course too!...

Strips of tender marinated steak, blistered peppers, and caramelized onions piled high into tortillas with all of your favorite Tex-Mex fixin’s, fajitas are a total show-off and super simple to make at home. Growing up, my family went out for Mexican food every Sunday. Our love runs so deep, we make the Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas for Christmas dinner (For real! And I have an even better version of that recipe in my cookbook)....

FavoritePinShare Best Bourbon Chicken is juicy, tender chicken thighs cut into pieces simmered in a sweet, brown sugar glaze that will melt in your mouth. Rich in flavor and served over rice for a complete meal! Easy to prepare and ready in minutes! For more quick chicken recipes try these Creamy Skillet Chicken Cacciatore, Slow Cooker General Tso’s Chicken or One Pan Honey Mustard Chicken and Veggies. Bourbon Chicken Need a simple dish that is going to be flavorful and demand attention?...

Last month I started this new series called Beyond the Kitchen, where I plan on sharing everything that happens behind the scenes here at Olivia’s Cuisine and in my life. (Because what’s the point of having a blog if I cannot celebrate/vent/bitch to my internet friends?) I got a lot of support from some awesome blogger friends and their love inspired me to keep writing this little corner of silly and not so silly things....

I’ve had so much positive feedback on these Korean inspired grilled chicken wings that they became a regular member of my grilling repertoire. The wings are first marinated in bulgogi sauce then grilled. Bulgogi, a Korean dish that is literally translated as ‘fire meat’. Most commonly bulgogi is made with beef, and sometimes chicken. When I first tried this marinade on chicken wings the results exceeded my expectations. I think these wings can easily rival my favorite grilled chicken wings....

Butternut squash soup with coconut milk is the perfect silky, soothing, veggie-packed way to serve this classic winter vegetable! This creamy butternut squash soup recipe uses basic grocery store ingredients — and, like pumpkin soup, the winter squash add a naturally rich and lightly sweet texture to every bite. You can make this soup in the Instant Pot, which is my preferred method, but I’m including stovetop instructions as well....

FavoritePinShare I know that you guys are going to love this dip. It will be a hit wherever you go and is so simple to make. It is full of so many fresh and delicious ingredients that everyone won’t be able to get enough of! California Avocado Dip My hair lady serves a lot of purposes in my life. My personal therapist, my second mother, knows everyone including George Bush (haha true story) and can get me an answer I need, gets me an awesome discount on hair products, she does my hair perfectly every time, and now she is a supplier to awesome recipes....

FavoritePinShare California Avocado Skillet Chicken is marinated in honey balsamic and cooked in the skillet to tender and juicy perfection. Topped with ooey gooey cheese, tomato and avocado this will become a family favorite! California Avocado Skillet Chicken I love a good healthy dish that is big on flavor and you don’t have to compromise on taste. The hubby and I have been doing the Keto diet and we have been loving it so far....

FavoritePinShare The popular Cane’s sauce from Raising Cane’s restaurant can be made at home with this identical copycat version. This creamy and tangy dipping sauce is packed with savory smoky flavors perfect for chicken, fries, or as a burger spread. Everyone can’t seem to get enough of this delicious Cane’s sauce! I am so excited for you to enjoy this homemade recipe at home. Making sauce recipes at home is easy and tastes way better than storebought....

One common request I hear a lot in the low carb community is keto low carb bread recipes. Trust me, I get it! Sometimes you just want some sliced bread for a simple sandwich. Or some low carb garlic bread. My usual go-to’s are low carb bread with almond flour or keto low carb fathead bagels, but I’ve been looking for something a little lighter. That’s where this cauliflower bread recipe comes in....

There are so many ways to make flour-free pizza (including pizza casserole, zucchini pizza boats, and pizza stuffed mushrooms) — and one of my new favorites is this cheese crust pizza! Like any other low carb dough, this flourless pizza crust is easy to top with all your favorite pizza fixings. It only takes a few common ingredients, too! What Is Cheese Crust Pizza? Cheese crust pizza is a flourless pizza crust made of cheese and finished with your favorite toppings....

When I was a kid, it seems like all my friends had meatloaf on their dinner rotation. It was often the meal of choice at our house when we had guests over for dinner. Although I don’t know if I ever really appreciated meatloaf until I got older. Meatloaf can often get a bad rap, and I think I’ve figured out why! An amazing meatloaf can have everyone singing your praises and asking for the recipe, but not everyone knows how to make it juicy and tender....

FavoritePinShare This cheesy zucchini rice is ooey gooey and a divine comfort food that makes the best side to any meal. It is so cheesy and delicious, and the best part is that it has a vegetable in it that my kids will actually eat! If you are wondering what to serve this with then I have got you covered! Serve this delicious side dish with things like this pork schnitzel, these yummy garlic ranch chicken skewers, or this honey butter-baked chicken....