Crispy Chicken Croissant Sandwich By Maria Lichty Published on August 28, 2024 Quick Summary Crispy Chicken Croissant Sandwich- crispy chicken on a Parmesan crusted buttery croissant with fresh Romaine lettuce that is tossed in a creamy lemon dressing. Add creamy avocado slices and a drizzle of hot honey to make the sandwich extra special! Everyone loves this gourmet sandwich. Pin this now to find it later You can’t go wrong with a GOOD chicken sandwich....

Deep Dish Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 We shared photos from our Summer Outdoor Dinner Party yesterday and today we are sharing the dessert recipe we served at the party-Deep Dish Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies. We are going to share a few more recipes from the party, but I had to start with dessert. Dessert first is always a good idea, especially when cookies and ice cream are involved....

Easy Butternut Squash Soup By Maria Lichty Published on November 09, 2022 Quick Summary This Easy Butternut Squash Soup is perfect for a simple, healthy, and delicious fall meal! It is great for lunch, dinner, or serve as a starter to your Thanksgiving feast. Comfort food is a must during the chilly fall and winter months. Our family loves making chicken pot pie , lasagna , chicken and dumplings , creamy chicken noodle soup , and spaghetti and meatballs ....

Easy Carrot Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting By Maria Lichty Updated September 28, 2025 Quick Summary Easy Carrot Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting-This moist carrot cake is packed with carrots, pineapple, cinnamon, raisins and topped with a thick layer of caramel cream cheese frosting. Spring is springing in Utah this week and I really hope it isn’t a teaser. I am done with the snow and I am ready for sunshine ALL the time!...

Easy Fudge By Maria Lichty Published on November 27, 2022 Quick Summary Easy Fudge- this foolproof, no-fuss, classic fudge recipe is a family favorite! You only need a few ingredients to make this rich, decadent fudge! We make it every holiday season, but it can be enjoyed anytime! This Easy Fudge Recipe is the perfect treat for chocolate lovers! We make it every holiday season, but it is good anytime of the year....

Exciting News By Maria Lichty Published on February 12, 2018 We have some exciting news for you today! Are you ready? Any guesses? I will help you out a little, we are not having a baby. We are content with our two little peas:) So what could this big news be??? If you guessed we are writing a cookbook, you are RIGHT! AGGGH!!!!! We are beyond excited to be sharing this news with you because this cookbook is for YOU!...

Funfetti Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 These Funfetti Cookies are awesome in every way. If you are looking for a last minute treat for your holiday, make these Funfetti Cookies. They are easy to make and perfect for a party! Funfetti Cookies are FUN Cookies are always fun, but Funfetti Cookies are the most fun cookies out there! They are perfect for parties, holidays, or just because! Kids especially love these cookies and so do adults that are kids at heart:)...

Garlic Bread Avocado Toast By Maria Lichty Updated March 20, 2019 Garlic Bread Avocado Toast Recipe – buttery garlic bread with mashed avocado. Two favorites combined to create this amazing, yet simple avocado toast! Next-Level Avocado Toast Recipe Maxwell is going through an avocado phase. Every time he sees an avocado he starts kicking his feet and waving his arms. He is obsessed! I am glad because I get just as excited....

Greek Quinoa Salad By Maria Lichty Published on June 23, 2021 Quick Summary Greek Quinoa Salad- quinoa salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, red onion, and a simple Greek vinaigrette. This flavorful salad is a great side dish or delicious lunch! Pin this now to find it later I am always looking for ways to mix up my salad routine and this Greek Quinoa Salad is a GOOD one. It has all of the same flavors as a traditional Greek Salad, but the quinoa makes it super hearty....

Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwich with Red Onions and Rosemary By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I eat lunch at my desk Monday through Thursday. I usually pack cottage cheese or yogurt, veggies, fruit, and whole grain crackers. Not that exciting, but it gets me through the day. On Fridays, I like to make myself a “special” lunch. It is my day off and my day to eat lunch at home....

Grilled Sausage and Vegetable Foil Packets By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Grilled Sausage and Vegetable Foil Packets make a great summer dinner. They are easy to make and the clean up is a breeze. I got home on Sunday from an eleven day trip. I’ve never been away from Josh or my boys that long. It was hard, SO hard. Before I left, I stocked the fridge with fruits, veggies, and made homemade granola and energy bites ....

Homemade Granola with Coconut, Dried Cranberries, and Almonds By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Only one week until Christmas! Are you on sugar overload yet? Today I am calming it down and sharing a healthy holiday treat-homemade granola. At my office, we have a healthy food policy. We are not supposed to bring in unhealthy food items to share and when we serve food at meetings we have to provide healthy options....

Honey Peach Muffins with Oat Streusel Topping By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Honey Peach Muffins with Oat Streusel Topping-whole wheat muffins with juicy peaches and a sweet oat streusel topping! These muffins are a new family favorite! I’ve been on a muffin kick. Caleb loves muffins so I have been making them for him, or at least that is what I am saying. I am enjoying the muffins too:) Yay for muffin madness!...

Lemon Buttermilk Shortcakes with Berries By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 I did make Josh a special dessert to celebrate, Lemon Buttermilk Shortcakes with Berries. I found this recipe a few weeks ago on Former C hef and knew I had to save it for a special occasion. I cut the shortcakes in half and piled them with berries. We skipped the traditional whipped cream since we aren’t huge fans....

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 No Bake Cookies with Peanut Butter and Pretzels – the easiest and BEST no bake cookies you will ever make! The sweet and salty combo is to die for! I’m a Big No Bake Cookie Fan! Raise your hand if you are a fan of the famous no bake cookies? You know, the chocolate peanut butter oat cookies that are made on the stovetop and don’t even require an oven!...

Open-Faced Enchilada Veggie Quesadillas By Maria Lichty Updated May 17, 2017 Do you have a case of the Mondays? And if you are’t sure what that means, watch Office Space . Such a good flick! Mondays are always hard for me. Even though I work from home, it’s still difficult to get back to the grind. Mondays usually consist of catching up on emails, grocery shopping, laundry, and planning the rest of the week....

Orange Pistachio Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated September 11, 2019 Orange Pistachio Cookies-orange butter cookies topped with a sweet orange glaze and chopped pistachios. I bet you can’t eat just one! My Christmas cookie list is WAY too long. I have too many favorites and I don’t want to leave anyone out…yes, I am worried about my cookies’ feelings. I want all of my cookies to be included in our holiday celebrations....

Our Favorite Recipes from 2014 By Maria Lichty Published on December 31, 2014 Our very favorite recipes from 2014! On Monday, we shared the Top 10 Recipes 2014 , which is based on page views. Well, today we are sharing our personal favorites! Josh picked five, I picked five, and Caleb picked three. Next year, we will let Maxwell in on the fun. Right now, he is all about mama’s milk:)...

Pantry Tour By Maria Lichty Published on October 21, 2016 We recently shared our new kitchen with you and now it is time to go on a little pantry tour. Our new pantry is probably my favorite room in the entire house. Yes, we have a room for our pantry. I cook, bake, and eat for a living so I need a big pantry. It is pretty much my office. The pantry is located right by the kitchen so I can access everything really easily....

Peach Almond Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 The peach craze continues. Sorry, I am on this peach kick. I can’t help it though. It is for a good cause. Our friend gave us a gorgeous box of peaches from his orchard and I wasn’t about to let them go to waste. So I’ve made peach fruit leather , peach pie , peach salsa , and now Peach Almond Muffins....