Beef Stir Fry By Maria Lichty Published on April 12, 2023 Quick Summary This easy Beef Stir Fry is a weeknight dinner favorite and is easy to make at home. It has tender beef, a flavorful sauce, and lots of colorful veggies. Serve with rice or noodles for a well-rounded meal! This Beef Stir Fry recipe is the best kind of meal! It has tender, thin-sliced beef, a flavorful sauce, and a delicious blend of crunchy vegetables....

Black Bean, Pomegranate and Avocado Salsa By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Black Bean, Pomegranate and Avocado Salsa-this simple and healthy salsa is perfect for holiday parties! Are you looking for an easy recipe to serve at your holiday gathering this week? I’ve got you covered. Make my Black Bean, Pomegranate, and Avocado Salsa recipe. It only takes 10 minutes tops to make and is always a huge hit!...

Blueberry Almond Pancakes By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 Blueberry Almond Pancakes-whole wheat pancakes with blueberries and almonds. These healthy pancakes are the perfect way to start the day. We keep pancakes in the freezer at all times because you never know when our boys are going to wake up craving pancakes. Sure, I could whip up fresh pancakes in the morning, but our boys wake up before 6:00 a....

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookie Bars By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookie Bars-I love everything about these cookie bars! Today is my birthday and we are celebrating with my all-time favorite cookie bars, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookie Bars . Most people eat cake on their birthday, but I eat cookies . I wouldn’t turn down a piece of birthday cake, but I always prefer cookies....

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars By Maria Lichty Published on February 06, 2025 Quick Summary If you’re a fan of chocolate chip cookies but want a quicker, easier way to enjoy this beloved dessert, chocolate chip cookie bars are the answer. These deliciously chewy, buttery bars combine the best of both worlds—cookie dough and gooey chocolate in every bite! Whether you’re planning a family gathering, a bake sale, or just looking for a quick treat, these bars will not disappoint....

Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 05, 2020 Chocolate cookies dotted with mint chocolate chips! If you like chocolate and mint together, you will LOVE these easy cookies! They are the perfect cookies for Christmas or any day! Yes, I am posting another cookie recipe. I am not going to apologize because these are worth posting and “tis the season,” right? I just can’t stop baking. I love baking during the holidays and I need to, it is my duty....

Cinnamon M&M Oatmeal Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I was doing some last minute holiday shopping last week at Target and spotted Cinnamon M&M’s in the candy aisle. I love cinnamon and M&M’s so of course I had to buy a bag. When I got home, I busted open the bag to sample the new M&M’s. The M&M’s are larger in size than regular M&M’s, but the same size of Peanut Butter M&M’s-yes, I know my M&M’s:) They come in four colors-red, dark red, brown, and a darker brown....

Easy Black Bean Soup By Maria Lichty Updated May 30, 2020 Easy Black Bean Soup-A simple and healthy soup made with canned black beans and everyday ingredients! This flavorful black bean soup is vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian. Pin this now to find it later Black beans are my favorite beans and I especially love them in this Easy Black Bean Soup. It is filled with healthy ingredients and seasoned to perfection....

Green Bean Salad By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2020 This is the best Green Bean Salad Recipe! It’s filled with tomatoes, Parmesan, fresh basil, and a little bit of red onion. I top it off with a zesty homemade dressing and it’s the most perfect side dish for summertime. Pin this now to find it later Whenever I can get my hands on fresh green beans from the garden or farmers market, I make this Fresh Green Bean Salad ....

Honey Lime Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Avocado By Maria Lichty Updated November 17, 2019 Roasted Brussels Sprouts with a simple honey lime dressing, spiced pepitas, avocado, cilantro, and a sprinkling of Cotija cheese. This easy Brussels Sprouts recipe is a great side dish for the holidays or any day! Roasted Brussels Sprouts Brussels sprouts are one of my all-time favorite vegetables. I know sometimes they get a bad rap, but that is because sometimes they aren’t cooked properly and can be a mushy mess....

Lemon Arugula Pasta with Burrata By Maria Lichty Updated June 15, 2020 Lemon Arugula Pasta with Burrata-You only need seven ingredients and 30 minutes to make this quick and easy pasta with lemon, arugula, and burrata cheese. We made it to Friday and I am ready for my pajamas, Netflix, and a big bowl of this Lemon Arugula Pasta with Burrata . It may sound like a boring Friday night to you, but I live for lazy Friday nights....

Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes-these adorable individually portioned desserts only take 30 minutes to make. They are the perfect dessert for parties or any day! Mini No-Bake Cheesecakes, those three words are music to my ears. First of all, I love a mini dessert that is individually portioned. I don’t like sharing my desserts:) Second, no-bake. I am all about easy no-bake desserts, especially when it is hot outside....

My 5 Favorite Outdoor Dinnerware Sets for Outdoor Entertaining By Maria Lichty Published on June 04, 2024 As soon as the warm weather hits and winter has officially melted away, I LOVE enjoying my meals outdoors for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Whether I’m packing up an afternoon picnic or hosting a backyard cookout, I always make sure to have the best outdoor dinnerware on hand that are less prone to breaking but are still super pretty for entertaining!...

Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on August 18, 2020 Oatmeal Zucchini Cookies with chocolate chips and coconut are one of my all-time favorite cookies! They are perfect during the summer months when zucchini is in season, but we make them year-round because they are SO good! Pin this now to find it later Zucchini…in Cookies? Is your garden zucchini staring you down? Don’t be scared, we are here to help!...

Peppermint Bark Chocolate Chex Mix By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Peppermint Bark Chocolate Chex Mix-easy to make and perfect for holiday parties, gift giving, and snacking! Christmas is next week! NEXT week! That is crazy! I am excited for the holiday, but sooooo not ready! I need more time to get everything done. Maybe I will ask Santa if I can borrow a few elves. I could use some extra help....

Peppermint Bark Milkshake By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Christmas is only a few days away. How did that happen? Our tree is up, the presents are wrapped, and the baking is done…for now. The baking is never really done at our house:) I always get the urge to bake more cookies. If you are tired of baking, but still in the mood for a special holiday treat, make a Peppermint Bark Milkshake....

Potato Rosemary Rolls By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I have fond memories of waking up early on Thanksgiving to help my dad in the kitchen. We always watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade while we cooked up a storm. My favorite job was helping my dad make his famous potato rolls. This year we are making my dad’s potato roll recipe with a kick of fresh rosemary. Potato rosemary rolls are the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving table....

Pumpkin Banana Muffins By Maria Lichty Published on October 07, 2024 Quick Summary Pumpkin Banana Muffins- a combination of two classics, pumpkin muffins and banana muffins! The muffins are moist, tender, naturally sweetened, and perfectly spiced. Add chocolate chips for an extra delicious treat. They are perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack. Pin this now to find it later Ingredient Notes How to Make Pumpkin Banana Muffins Muffin Variations How to Store More Banana Muffin Recipes More Pumpkin Muffin Recipes Pumpkin Banana Muffins Recipe I love making banana muffins (and banana bread ) and pumpkin muffins (and pumpkin bread ) so I decided to combine the two and make Pumpkin Banana Muffins ....

Quinoa Spinach Salad with Apples, Bacon & White Cheddar By Maria Lichty Published on October 21, 2024 Quick Summary Quinoa Salad with spinach, crisp apples, bacon, white cheddar, pepitas, red onion, and a simple maple mustard dressing. This hearty salad is perfect for fall or any day! Pin this now to find it later If you are looking for a DELICIOUS fall salad, you’ve come to the right place. This quinoa salad with spinach, crisp apples, smoky bacon, white cheddar, salty pepitas, red onion, and a simple maple mustard dressing is a fall favorite!...

Rhubarb Apple Bread By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 We have four rhubarb plants and I was worried they wouldn’t survive all of the snow we received in April. Yesterday I went outside to inspect our plants and was pleasantly surprised. They are still going strong. One rhubarb plant is flourishing with red stalks already. I was so excited! I picked a few stalks and made Rhubarb Apple Bread....