Grilled BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Tacos By Maria Lichty Updated July 05, 2019 Grilled BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Tacos are loaded with flavor and the perfect tacos for grilling season! It is hot outside so we are trying to use our grill instead of our stove or oven. Of course, I break the rules to bake cookies , but I can’t help myself. I NEED cookies:) Josh is the grill master at our house....

Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad By Maria Lichty Published on August 19, 2025 Quick Summary This Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad is packed with smoky zucchini, sweet peppers, tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and a vibrant basil vinaigrette . It’s the ultimate summer side dish or light meal, perfect for BBQs, picnics, and easy entertaining! Pin this now to find it later When the grill is hot and the summer produce is at its peak, this Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad is the first thing I want to make....

Grilled Vegetable Salad By Maria Lichty Updated May 17, 2011 I marinated the vegetables in a balsamic, garlic, basil concoction. Josh grilled them to perfection and then I added the veggies to a bed of fresh spinach. I also added artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and fresh basil. For fun, I grilled whole wheat pita bread and served little pita triangles on the side. While we were eating I kept raving about the salad to Josh....

Healthy Pumpkin Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated September 18, 2025 Quick Summary These Healthy Pumpkin Muffins are moist, flavorful, and made with wholesome ingredients like pure pumpkin, whole wheat flour, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or meal prep, they’re a cozy fall treat the whole family will love. Pin this now to find it later Healthy Pumpkin Muffins – Easy, Moist, and Perfect for Fall Pumpkin season hits and I immediately start baking ( pumpkin chocolate chip bread , pumpkin cake , pumpkin snickerdoodles , and more)....

Jalapeño Cheddar Grilled Chicken By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 How is it August already? This summer is going by way too quickly. I still have things to cross off my summer bucket list. For example, going on a picnic in the mountains, reading a fun summer novel, and making homemade jam . I also want to fire up the grill every day in August. Ok, maybe we will give the grill a little break, but just a nap....

Kettle Chip Nachos with Bacon and Rosemary By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Kettle Chip Nachos with bacon, rosemary, white cheddar cheese, and red onion. These simple and gourmet nachos are the perfect party snack! Nachos are one of our favorite party foods. We make them all of the time when we have people over because they are so easy to make and who doesn’t like nachos? Salty chips with lots of cheese and fun toppings are always a good idea....

Lemon Loaf Cake By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 I finally made Barefoot Contessa’s Lemon Yogurt Cake. It has been on my to do list for quite some time now. The results were fabulous! I didn’t have any yogurt so I cheated and used sour cream. I am guessing it did about the same thing because the cake was super moist and super delicious! I love that it got a good drenching of lemon syrup AND lemon glaze!...

Lime Angel Food Cake Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Angel Food Cake – this angel food cake recipe makes a light, fluffy, cake that stands out with its hint of lime. Perfect for a light summer dessert, this angel food cake is a new favorite at our house. Angel Food Cake Recipe with Lime When my family was in town we made a couple batches of gelato and ice cream....

Oreo White Chocolate Pudding Peppermint Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated September 11, 2019 Oreo White Chocolate Pudding Peppermint Cookies-these cookies are festive and fun! A great addition to your holiday baking list! More cookies? I hope you are saying that with excitement instead of banging your head on your keyboard. I am having too much fun baking cookies this holiday season. It really is the best time of year! Our Oreo White Chocolate Pudding Cookies and our Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of the most popular cookie recipes on our site....

Pasta Pomodoro By Maria Lichty Updated March 24, 2019 Pasta Pomodoro Is a simple pasta dish with a delicious tomato sauce, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese. This quick and easy meal is a family favorite and a great weeknight dinner recipe. What is Pasta Pomodoro? Pasta Pomodoro, don’t you just love saying that? I love saying it and eating it. It sounds fancy but it is SO easy. This easy pasta dish is one of my all-time favorites....

Peaches ‘n Cream Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Today is the first day of school for the kids in our neighborhood. I am a little jealous. I kind of miss the back to school butterflies. I wish I could go back to school sometimes, well, at least for a week:) I miss picking out new school clothes, buying school supplies, decorating my locker, and catching up with friends....

Peppermint Pattie Brownies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Peppermint Pattie Brownies-rich, chocolaty brownies with a layer of Peppermint Patties inside and finished with ganache! Chocolate mint lovers will go crazy for these brownies! How is your holiday baking going? Our kitchen is covered in flour, sugar and chocolate…just how I like it! A messy kitchen might stress some people out, but a messy kitchen is a happy kitchen to me!...

Pineapple Salsa By Maria Lichty Published on June 14, 2022 Quick Summary This fresh and simple Pineapple Salsa goes great with fish, chicken, tacos, or tortilla chips! It is easy to make and a summertime favorite! Pin this now to find it later You can’t beat a fresh, juicy pineapple. Well, maybe if you were eating that fresh, juicy pineapple in Hawaii. The pineapple in Hawaii is by far the best....

Pizza Sliders By Maria Lichty Published on January 24, 2024 Quick Summary Pizza Sliders- Hawaiian rolls are stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and brushed with garlic butter. Bake until golden brown and serve with extra pizza sauce for dunking! The perfect recipe for game day, pizza night, or any party! Pin this now to find it later Pizza is a forever favorite food, but have you tried Pizza Sliders ?...

Potato Salad By Maria Lichty Published on May 25, 2022 Quick Summary Potato Salad – this is the BEST potato salad recipe. It is the perfect side dish for all of your summer BBQ’s, picnics, and potlucks! This classic potato salad is always a favorite! Pin this now to find it later Potato Salad is a classic recipe that everyone loves. It’s really not a party or potluck unless there is a big bowl of potato salad for everyone to share....

Pumpkin Nutella Snack Cake By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Earlier this fall I created fabulous treat, pumpkin Nutella bread . Pumpkin and Nutella are such a fine match-I just had to let them meet again. Last week I baked a pumpkin Nutella snack cake that is equally divine. If you are looking for a new dessert to serve at your Thanksgiving meal, I highly recommend pumpkin Nutella snack cake....

Queso By Maria Lichty Published on May 03, 2023 Quick Summary This deliciously creamy Queso is easy to make from scratch and a crowd favorite every time! Serve with salty tortilla chips for the best appetizer ever! Chips, salsa , and guacamole are my absolute favorite, but my boys are all about the queso. Ok, I like it too, who doesn’t love a cheesy dip? But they REALLY love it....

Recipe for Cilantro Lime Hummus By Maria Lichty Updated May 16, 2011 The Super Bowl is right around the corner, is everyone ready for the big game? I am cheering for the Steelers and Josh is undecided, he likes both teams this year. If you aren’t a football fan, no worries, the game is still going to be fun as long as you have some good food to munch on! What is on your Super Bowl Menu this year?...

Recipe for Homemade Gnocchi By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 I love Italian food. It is my favorite…ok, I have a lot of favorites, but it is up there for sure! My brother lived in Italy for 2 years and I was lucky enough to go back with him for a fun trip after we graduated college. We had a great time touring the country. I loved everything about Italy, but the food was my favorite....

Roasted Asparagus with Burrata By Maria Lichty Published on April 02, 2025 Quick Summary Roasted Asparagus with Burra t a – roasted asparagus is served on a bed of arugula that is tossed in a tangy lemon shallot dressing. The dish is topped with creamy burrata, crunchy pistachios, a drizzle of honey, and fresh mint. It’s a light, vibrant, and easy spring recipe that combines savory, sweet, and fresh flavors in every bite....