Olive Oil Cake (and the Tale of My Broken-Fridge Cleanout)

Here, a horror story with a happy, delicious ending.

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The Not-So-Chilling Tale of My Broken-Fridge Cleanout READ MORE Taysha Murtaugh, Editorial Director On a dark, eerie morning just one moon ago, I rose from my bed feeling unsettled. Something was wrong. With bated breath, I crept into my kitchen, pausing in front of the refrigerator, and, hands trembling, peeled open the door. The only chills that greeted me were the ones that ran down my spine as I realized, with horror: My fridge was dead, leaving all of my food at risk.   Okay, so maybe it didn't play out quite so dramatically, but anyone who has experienced a broken fridge or a loss of power understands the doom I describe. Thankfully, my fridge thermometer gave me a good indication of how long it had been out, and I was able to salvage most of the perishables, stashing them into coolers, where they stayed safe and cold. Then, with the resourcefulness of every horror film's "final girl," I sprang into action to use up my ingredients.   I whipped up homemade waffles and eggs for breakfast, and for dinner, I threw together a take on chicken parmesan with veggies. Berry cobbler for dessert helped me use up several bags of frozen fruit. Then it was yogurt bowls, mushroom-chive omelette, and lemony olive oil cake in quick succession. The desserts sat out on the counter, making room for the rest of the leftovers until the new fridge arrived. My horror story had a happy, delicious ending, and I have to admit, I had a lot of fun cooking so strategically. What to Make This Week A 20-Minute Chicken Parmesan Recipe A classic, cheesy chicken dish that hits all the right notes for me. Get the Recipe Buckwheat Waffles with Strawberry Compote Crispy waffle squares get kicked up a notch with a Greek yogurt glaze. Get the Recipe How to Make a Denver Omelet Piled high with ham, onion, bell pepper, and cheese, it's a meal all on its own. Get the Recipe The Easiest Fruit Cobbler Ever Use whatever fruit you have on hand for this super tasty fruit cobbler. Get the Recipe The Spruce Eats on YouTube What's in Rainbow Plant Life's Vegan-Friendly Fridge?! Watch & Learn More From the Spruce Eats The 7 Best Fridge Thermometers in 2021 These Coolers Are Worth Every Penny Maximize Your Fridge Space with These Organization Tools Did somebody forward you this email? Sign Up for The Spruce Eats Newsletter! Have feedback? Send us an email at contact@thespruceeats.com, subject line: Newsletter Feedback. Follow us:   You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Spruce Eats newsletter. Unsubscribe © 2021 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005