The Chef Olivier 
As summer arrives and temperatures rise, mosquitoes and other pesky insects become more active, turning restful nights into a battle against itchy bites. Instead of relying on harsh chemicals, try this simple, natural repellent made with common household ingredients to keep your home insect-free. Easy DIY Insect-Repellent Spray Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground cloves ½ liter white vinegar … Read more
🍓 Old-Fashioned Shortcake – A Timeless Classic This simple, tender shortcake is buttery with a subtle hint of spice—perfect for soaking up fresh berries and whipped cream. A lovely dessert that never goes out of style. 🧾 Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt Pinch of … Read more
A sweet, buttery, and tender delicacy Ingredients For the Bread Dough: 1 large egg 140g (⅔ cup) milk, at room temperature 30g (2½ tbsp) condensed milk 30g (2½ tbsp) sugar 5g (1 tsp) salt 5g (1½ tsp) instant dry yeast 300g (2½ cups) bread flour (strong flour) 45g (3 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened For the … Read more
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt & black pepper, to taste 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup chicken broth ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained & chopped 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried thyme Fresh … Read more
For generations, boiling potatoes in plain water has been the go-to method. It’s quick, it’s simple—but here’s the catch: you’re draining away flavor and settling for lackluster results. If your mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, or potato salads have ever tasted bland or uninspiring, the problem might start with how you cook them. The good news? … Read more
Ticks are not just annoying (not to mention invasive and, well, enough to make most people’s skin-crawl) but they can actually be dangerous. Ticks can carry debilitating diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, so it should go without saying that they’re probably not the best house guests for you to be … Read more
Homemade Mango Carlota (No-Bake Mango Icebox Cake) A refreshing, creamy, and tropical dessert with layers of cookies, luscious mango cream, and fresh fruit—perfect for hot summer days! No baking required. Ingredients 2 packages Maria cookies (or vanilla tea biscuits/graham crackers) 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese … Read more
Ingredients For the loaf: 1 ½ C. Cake flour 3 Large eggs 1 C. Granulated sugar ⅓ C. Lemon juice ½ C. Coconut oil 2 Tbsp. Butter softened 1 tsp. Lemon extract 1 tsp. Vanilla extract 1 tsp. Baking powder ½ tsp. Baking soda ½ tsp. Salt For the glaze: 1 C. Powdered sugar 2 … Read more
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 8 | Difficulty: Easy Ingredients: 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (or canned peaches, drained) 2 cups granulated sugar, divided ½ cup water ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1½ cups self-rising flour 1 cup milk 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional) Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (for serving) Instructions: For Complete Cooking STEPS Please … Read more
A tropical twist on classic banana bread, this moist and flavorful loaf is packed with crushed pineapple, ripe bananas, and crunchy pecans—topped with extra pineapple and nuts for a delicious finish. Ingredients Dry Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon Wet Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar … Read more