Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Dip By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I’ve always been a sports fan. My dad and brother taught me at a young age to love sports. I played basketball in Jr. High, but chose to be a cheerleader in high school-no laughs please. I had fun cheering and I got the best seats for free. Sometimes I got in trouble for yelling at the refs instead of the cheers, but it was all in good fun:)...

Sausage and Potato Bake By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. We enjoyed watching Caleb wake up on Christmas morning to open presents. Of course, he loved the boxes and paper just as much as the gifts. We spent the rest of the day in the kitchen and relaxing with family. It was a perfect day. If you still have family and friends visiting and are looking for an easy recipe to feed your guests, make this Hillshire Farm Sausage and Potato Bake....

Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich with Maple Butter By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich with Maple Butter-start your day with a hearty breakfast sandwich! Earlier this week I shared my Subaru Ski Challenge at Snowbird Video and today I am sharing my favorite pre-ski breakfast. This Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich Maple Butter is the perfect way to start any day, but especially a day on the slopes!...

Spring Tortellini Salad By Maria Lichty Published on May 03, 2021 Quick Summary Spring Tortellini Salad- cheese tortellini with asparagus, artichokes, peas, arugula, basil, and a simple lemon parmesan cheese dressing. The perfect pasta salad for springtime! Pin this now to find it later I love making tortellini salads because they are filling, easy to make, and perfect for an easy dinner or lunch. They are also a great dish to take to parties and potlucks....

Summer Quinoa Bowl By Maria Lichty Updated July 03, 2019 Summer Quinoa Bowl-this simple and healthy quinoa bowl is filled with all of your favorite summer ingredients! There are too many good things to eat during the summer months. Every time I go to the farmers market, I come home with several bags of fresh produce. When I unload my farmers market finds, I get giddy with excitement. I want to eat everything at once....

Tomato Salad By Maria Lichty Published on August 05, 2022 Quick Summary This classic Tomato Salad recipe is simple as can be, healthy, and easy to customize! It is the perfect summer salad when tomatoes are ripe and at their peak! You say tomato, I say tomato…really, we all just love tomatoes, right?! If you’ve ever smelled a ripe tomato still on the vine, you know exactly where my obsession began....

Vegan Chocolate Almond Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 Vegan Chocolate Almond Cookies-rich and fudgy chocolate cookies with chopped almonds and chocolate chips. Most people talk about cravings during pregnancy, but what about cravings after having a baby? I am nursing our little Maxwell and I am starving all of the time! I am craving WAY more foods now than I did when I was pregnant. I am constantly craving something and the number one thing on my list right now is CHOCOLATE!...

5-Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Zucchini Noodles By Maria Lichty Updated March 05, 2020 5-Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Zucchini Noodles – you only need 5 ingredients and 20 minutes to make this easy and healthy zucchini noodle dish your whole family will love! Zucchini Noodles Our 5-Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Pasta recipe is one of our favorite weeknight meals. We probably eat it once a week. The other night I mixed things up and made 5-Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Zucchini Noodles ....

Banana Nutella Swirl Cake with Nutella Frosting By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 The brown bananas on the counter got me again. They always sneak up on me! I made a loaf of Buttermilk Banana Bread , but still had three bananas on the counter staring me down. They were begging to be used. I decided to make a Banana Nutella Swirl Cake with Nutella Frosting. Bananas and Nutella are a match made in heaven and this cake certainly is heavenly!...

Banoffee Pie By Maria Lichty Updated January 14, 2026 Quick Summary Indulge in the ultimate Banoffee Pie , a luscious dessert made with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy dulce de leche, fresh bananas, and fluffy whipped cream. Easy to make and perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or any special occasion, this classic treat is a must-try for banana and caramel lovers alike. Pin this now to find it later...

Buttermilk Biscuit Bread By Maria Lichty Updated November 13, 2011 Once again I needed to use up some buttermilk. I don’t know why I always buy so much and wait until the last minute, but it always happens. Oh well, I am glad because then it forces me to bake and try new recipes. This time I tried a Buttermilk Biscuit Bread. It was a simple recipe and all of the ingredients are probably in your kitchen already....

Butternut Squash Orzo By Maria Lichty Published on October 23, 2024 Quick Summary Butternut Squash Orzo- creamy orzo with roasted butternut squash, kale, parmesan cheese, and garlic rosemary pecans. This cozy and comforting orzo can be served as a side dish or main dish and is perfect for Thanksgiving! Pin this now to find it later I love making Creamy Orzo , it’s a simple and delicious dish. I decided to make a fall version and came up with this comforting Butternut Squash Orzo ....

Charred Corn and Avocado Pizza By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Looking for a unique and fun pizza recipe for your next pizza party? Make this Charred Corn and Avocado Pizza! It’s always a hit! It’s Friday and that means it’s pizza night at the Lichty house! Tonight we are making a few kinds of pizza pies- Spinach Artichoke Pesto Pizza , BBQ Chicken Deluxe Pizza , and this Sweet Corn and Avocado Pizza....

Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated February 03, 2023 Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies-soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with fudgy brownie chunks inside! These cookies are AMAZING! What do you do when you are craving chocolate chip cookies AND brownies? You make Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies ! That’s right, I put brownie chunks inside chocolate chip cookies. You might be thinking that sounds a little extreme and you are right…EXTREMELY delicious!...

Coconut Lime Cake Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 If you are a regular reader of our blog, you know we love all things lime. When I saw Pinch My Salt’s Coconut Lime Cake, I immediately bookmarked the recipe. I knew I had to try it. Joshua had a meeting the other day, so it was the perfect time for me to bake him a cake. I usually don’t bake cakes because it is just the two of us, but I knew Josh would devour this one and I was right....

Crispy Mexican Tortilla Pizza By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Crispy Mexican Tortilla Pizza – this easy tortilla pizza only takes 15 minutes to make! Topped with good-for-you ingredients, Mexican pizza is an easy family favorite! Mexican + Pizza = Mexican Pizza My boys love pizza and Mexican food so it isn’t a surprise that one of their favorite meals is this Crispy Tortilla Mexican Pizza . They probably eat this Mexican pizza once a week and I am ok with that because it is super easy to make and topped with good-for-you ingredients!...

Easy Cornbread By Maria Lichty Published on October 21, 2022 Quick Summary This cornbread recipe is tender, moist, and so easy to make. It’s my go-to recipe when I’m craving cornbread. You will never buy boxed cornbread mix again! Pin this now to find it later Cornbread is one of my favorite side dishes . It’s delicious on its own, but is also perfect for sopping up the flavors of a chili, stew, or gravy....

Easy Lentil Bolognese By Maria Lichty Published on October 06, 2025 Quick Summary This Easy Lentil Bolognese is a hearty, protein-packed vegetarian dinner made with lentils, mushrooms, and your favorite marinara sauce. It’s rich, satisfying, and comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights! Vegan-friendly and freezer-friendly, too! Pin this now to find it later Our Favorite Weeknight Lentil Bolognese (So Easy & Flavorful!) If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the hunt for easy, flavorful dinners that feel comforting and nourishing....

Flourless Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on May 22, 2013 Our thoughts and prayers are with the state of Oklahoma. Cookies and milk. Is there a better snack? Not in my world. Every day around 3:00 p.m. I get a cookie craving . I try to ignore the craving, but I usually give in. Cookies make me happy and happiness is important. I recently baked up a batch of Flourless Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies and after one bite I was doing a happy dance....

Green Beans with Lemon and Feta Cheese By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Is your garden producing buckets of fresh green beans yet? If so, you have to try green beans with lemon and feta cheese. This easy side dish is great with any meal. One of my favorite summer chores as a child was prepping the green beans for dinner. I really didn’t consider it a chore, but since it was a job on the list, I always signed up:) I loved sitting outside on the patio with a big bowl of fresh green beans....