Real Recipes for Real Life
Welcome! I’m Elizabeth Oliver, personal chef, culinary school grad, former Spanish teacher, single mom of two awesome girls, obsessive dog owner, lover of sushi, red wine, full-fat dairy, and off-the-beaten-path travel. Here I share years of real life kitchen experience with my fun, favorite, fuss-free recipes that are sure to elevate your kitchen skills…and maybe give you a chuckle along the way. After all, cooking should be enjoyable!
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Latest Recipes
White Chocolate Covered Strawberry Coconut Bites
As a personal chef, I’m constantly on the lookout for the next snack recipe to offer clients. This one comes together quickly and is full of healthy ingredients.
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
This orzo pasta salad is one of my favorites, and can be enjoyed as a main dish or alongside grilled salmon, steak, or chicken. It’s loaded with healthy ingredients and can be made ahead of time, just be sure to read my note about adding the spinach last. Each ingredient plays a role in this recipe – chickpeas for density (and protein!), cucumber adds crunch, briny olives and feta for delicious salty bites, and pepperoncini adds heat. The combination is a delight and this Greek orzo pasta salad is delicious for lunch and a welcome dish as part of
Chewy and Chocolatey Oatmeal Cookies
This is the cookie to make when you can’t decide what kind of cookie to make. It has it all, and by that I mean two types of sugar and flour, rolled oats, white and dark chocolate chips, and dried cranberries and raisins. The dough comes together in one bowl and I’ve snuck a few healthy ingredients into this chewy oatmeal cookie and no one will even realize it. I swap a half cup of all-purpose flour with fiber-rich whole wheat flour. The nutty flavor of the whole wheat complements the heart-healthy chewy rolled oats, another good-for-you ingredient. And