Hi! I’m Olivia — recipe developer, photographer, food blogger, professional over-buyer of kitchen gadgets, and the person behind Olivia’s Cuisine.

I was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, and now live in New Jersey with my husband Tim, our three kids, and a house that is almost never fully clean because someone is always cooking, eating, or asking for a snack.

I started Olivia’s Cuisine back in 2014 as a way to share recipes with friends and family. I honestly never imagined that people all over the world would end up cooking my food in their own kitchens. But somehow this little corner of the internet grew into a community of people who love comforting, approachable recipes that actually make you excited to cook dinner.

And that’s still my goal today!

I want my recipes to feel like the kind you’d get from a friend – the friend who tells you exactly which shortcuts are worth it, which ingredients actually matter, and when you can absolutely use the pre-shredded cheese because life is hard enough already.

While Brazilian food will always have my heart, you’ll find a little bit of everything here: cozy pastas, weeknight dinners, nostalgic desserts, party food, comfort food classics, and recipes inspired by both my Brazilian roots and the foods my family loves most.

I’m not a professionally trained chef. I learned to cook from my grandmother, from trial and error, and from many, many kitchen disasters over the years. (Some involving burned garlic. Others involving smoke alarms. We’ve grown.)

These days, Tim is still my official taste tester, grocery runner, and emotional support human whenever recipe testing goes sideways. He’s also the reason I don’t completely spiral when I realize halfway through cooking that I forgot to buy heavy cream.

Around here, food is never just about food. It’s about gathering around the table, feeding people you love, creating traditions, and making everyday life feel a little warmer.

So whether you’re here for an easy weeknight dinner, a nostalgic Brazilian recipe, or just someone to reassure you that your sauce probably looks weird before it comes together… welcome. I’m really happy you’re here.

xo,
Olivia

P.S. I absolutely love hearing from people who make my recipes, so if you ever try one, send me a message or tag me on Instagram using #oliviascuisine so I can see! Seriously – it never gets old.

And if you ever have questions, recipe requests, or just need help troubleshooting something in the kitchen, feel free to reach out. I do my best to reply to comments and emails, though sometimes life (and motherhood… and laundry… and reheating my coffee for the fourth time) gets in the way. If your question is urgent, don’t be afraid to follow up. 💛