Melissa Olivieri
Expertise
Family Friendly Recipes, Cookie Recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Air Fryer Recipes
- Melissa has been baking and cooking since she was a child, creating memories and new recipes is a passion she has shared with her audience at The Olive Blogger for over 5 years.
- On top of running a successful Food Blog, Melissa also has a cookie and sweets business where she sells her delicious treats to her local community, and is praised by all who try them.
- Coming from a large family herself, and married into an Italian family, Melissa is constantly trying out new recipes and getting critical feedback before sharing with her audience.
Experience
Melissa has been a food blogger for over five years, a journey that started as a hobby as a way to deal with the emotional stress of loosing her mother-in-law. As she found her way into the kitchen to cook classic Italian recipes, new family favorites and of course yummy desserts, she realized that the cathartic release from the stress was something she wanted to share with the world to help others create lasting memories in their own home kitchens. Since she started in 2016, Melissa's recipes have been featured on sites like Parade, Food Bloggers Canada, Health Digest, and more.
Education
One wouldn't think that a degree in Psychology would be especially helpful when becoming a recipe developer and writer, but don't be fooled! Melissa's education is one of the things that sets her apart in her field, as she is able to write for her audience in a way others can't — by understanding who they are and what they want from her and her treasured recipes.
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Stories By Melissa Olivieri
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Classic and sweet, this vanilla pudding recipe will become a go-to in your dessert repertoire.
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Get ready for game day with this creamy Buffalo chicken dip recipe that is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
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Not only is this chicken tortilla soup warm, comforting, and delicious, but it's easy to make, too, as you can count on the slow cooker to do most of the work!
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Easy to make and infused with apple pie spice, this apple dump cake is the perfect dessert for a crisp autumn evening.
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You can make this simple one-pot refried beans recipe easily in your Instant Pot and serve it in tacos, burritos, or as a dip for your favorite tortilla chips.
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Traditional fry bread is a warm and comforting dish to serve loaded up as the star of a meal or as a starchy side. This easy recipe will become a favorite.
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Cooking pork chops doesn't have to be hard. In fact, this easy pork chop recipe can be made in the air fryer in less than 20 minutes.
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Learn how to make a staple dish of northern Italy, which turns the humble cornmeal into a decadent, creamy porridge. Save some leftovers for slicing and frying!
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Every good biscuit deserves an equally yummy gravy. This one, made with Italian sausage, delivers on that promise. It also comes together in just a few minutes.
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Can't find Choco Tacos in stores? Don't sweat it. These homemade versions, in which a pizzelle becomes the "shell," are topped with caramel and almonds.
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Put a classy twist on shots with this head-spinning pistachio-amaretto Jell-O shot recipe. It's so good, you'll forget there's alcohol in it.