Our Favorite Recipes from 2013 By Maria Lichty Published on December 30, 2013 On Friday, we shared the Top 10 Recipes from 2013 on Two Peas and Their Pod. Today we are sharing OUR favorites. Josh picked five recipes and I picked five…and this year we even let Caleb have a say. He picked his top 3 recipes from 2013. We hope you like our picks! His Deep Dish Biscoff Oatmeal Toffee Cookies -Josh usually isn’t a dessert person, but he loves these deep dish cookies!...

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars with Chocolate Frosting By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars with Chocolate Frosting-these bars are easy to make and always a hit at parties and potlucks! Over the weekend, I made a pan of my favorite Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars with Chocolate Frosting . I was planning on taking the pan to a neighborhood party, but the pan never made it. It started with me testing one square for quality control and then I just went out of control....

Pomegranate Blueberry Floats By Maria Lichty Updated June 15, 2020 Cool down with a refreshing Pomegranate Blueberry Float! Confession, I hate root beer floats. I probably hate root beer floats because I hate root beer. I’ve never been a fan. I just don’t understand why people would ruin good vanilla ice cream by pouring nasty root beer on top. Anyways, enough about my issues with root beer floats. I do like ice cream and pretty drinks, so instead of making the traditional root beer float, I recently made Pomegranate Blueberry Floats....

Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Peas, Avocado & Lemon Basil Dressing By Maria Lichty Updated March 05, 2020 It is spring, right? I think it is, but mother nature is telling me otherwise. It’s been cold and we’ve even had snow in Utah this week. Yes, snow, the white stuff that I wish would go away until Christmas day. We’ve been cooped up inside this week-no park, no runs, and no walks....

Recipe for Fruit Pizza By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 Today is my sister’s birthday. Happy Birthday Crissy! We had her family over for dinner last night and had a great time celebrating. My niece and nephew always put a smile on my face. They are just too cute! Aubrey is three and quite the entertainer. We grilled shrimp because they are her FAVORITE. She loves “shrimpies.” We also had sweet corn, watermelon, and grilled lemon basil potatoes....

Roasted Chickpea Taco Salad By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Roasted Chickpea Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette- this healthy and colorful taco salad can be served as a main dish or side dish! I have a major case of the Mondays. We spent last week in Hawaii on vacation and had the best time. Leaving the relaxed beach life was not easy. It was hard to come home. Well, it’s back to reality today and that means schedules, work, laundry, grocery shopping, and cooking....

Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing By Maria Lichty Updated May 16, 2011 I love salads, especially in the summer when it is hot and you don’t feel like cooking! I am sharing my favorite salad dressing of all time. It is so delicious! I could almost drink it…ok, maybe not but you get the point! I usually serve this dressing on mixed greens with candied nuts and fruit. Almonds are my nut of choice but pecans and walnuts are good too....

Salted Pretzel Peanut Butter Cup Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on October 27, 2021 Quick Summary Salted Pretzel Peanut Butter Cup Cookies- soft peanut butter cookies with crunchy pretzels, peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, and flaky sea salt. The sweet and salty combo is incredibly delicious! Pin this now to find it later Where are my peanut butter lovers at? I have a cookie that you are going to LOVE, Salted Pretzel Peanut Butter Cup Cookies !...

Smashed Sweet Potatoes By Maria Lichty Published on November 15, 2021 Quick Summary Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes drizzled with brown butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and topped with toasted marshmallows. If you love sweet potato casserole, you will love this easy side dish! Pin this now to find it later Sweet potatoes are in my top 5 foods of all-time! I love them so much! Sweet potato fries , roasted sweet potatoes , mashed sweet potatoes , sweet potato salad , tacos , and more!...

Snowy-Topped Brownie Drops By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Snowy-Topped Brownie Drops-soft, fudgy brownie cookies rolled in confectioners’ sugar to create a beautiful snowy top. These cookies are a holiday favorite! If you’ve been reading the blog, you know I am currently obsessed with Dorie Greenspan’s new cookbook, Dorie’s Cookies . I featured it in our Holiday Gift Guide and in our Cookbook Gift Guide . It is my favorite cookbook of the year and probably my favorite cookbook ever....

Spaghetti and Meatballs By Maria Lichty Published on April 20, 2021 Quick Summary Spaghetti and Meatballs is a classic, family favorite meal! Serve the tender, juicy meatballs over a bed of spaghetti with hearty marinara sauce and you have the ultimate comfort food! Pin this now to find it later Our boys love pasta nights and their absolute favorite meal is Spaghetti and Meatballs . Juicy, tender meatballs covered in rich marinara sauce and served over a big plate of spaghetti....

Stovetop Mac and Cheese By Maria Lichty Updated April 30, 2020 Stovetop Mac and Cheese-Easy to make from scratch and so much better than boxed! You only need 20 minutes to make this macaroni and cheese! Everyone’s favorite comfort food! Pin this now to find it later Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese I love a good macaroni and cheese! Have you tried our Baked Mac and Cheese ? It is off the charts delicious!...

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Cake By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 We bought a house at the end of last summer, soon after we were married. I love our home, but I had no idea how many projects would pop up. For the past two weeks we have been putting in a sprinkler system. Ok, I really shouldn’t say we, Josh has been putting in the sprinkler system. I am lucky to have such a hard working husband, he is very handy:)...

Triple Berry Chia Smoothie By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Triple Berry Chia Smoothie-raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries are blended together with chia seeds to create a refreshing smoothie! You only need 5 minutes and 5 ingredients to make this healthy smoothie! I am almost 29 weeks pregnant and I am feeling pretty good. Thank goodness the nausea stopped at week 23. I am extremely tired though! I am tempted to stay in bed all day but then I remember I have a toddler, husband, and blog that need me....

Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook Tour By Maria Lichty Updated September 03, 2019 Pin this now to find it later I am excited to announce the Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook Tour! First of all, thank you SO much for your support with our first cookbook ! We are thrilled you are excited about our book. It means the world to us and we can’t wait to meet you guys!...

Whole Wheat Noodles with Peanut Sauce and Vegetables Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I hope everyone had a nice Valentine’s weekend. My hubs spoiled me with breakfast, gifts, and flowers. Since Josh made breakfast, I took control and made dinner and baked his favorite cookies for dessert- oatmeal chocolate chip . We also relaxed and watched the Olympics and the All Star game. It was a nice, lazy Valentine’s Day....

Zucchini Noodles with Asparagus, Peas, and Basil Vinaigrette By Maria Lichty Updated March 05, 2020 Zucchini Noodles with Asparagus, Peas, and Basil Vinaigrette is the perfect spring meal. It is light, refreshing, and super simple to make. I was in Austin earlier this week and I ate all the tacos, chips, salsa, and guacamole I could get my hands on. Gosh, I love that city. It was such a fun and delicious trip....

Baked Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 When Caleb wakes up he usually says four things: hi dad, horses, mommy, and “oat-me.” He is always excited to start the day and loves eating oatmeal with mommy. We eat oatmeal for breakfast almost every morning. I usually keep things simple by adding a banana and cinnamon to our oatmeal, but sometimes I like to mix things up by making baked oatmeal ....

Baked Ziti By Maria Lichty Published on February 14, 2025 Quick Summary This Baked Ziti dish is comforting, satisfying, and so delicious! The combination of pasta, rich tomato sauce, savory sausage, and melted cheese makes this dish a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner, hosting a get-together, or prepping meals for the week ahead, this baked ziti recipe is the perfect choice. Don’t forget the garlic bread !...

Blueberry Almond Streusel Galette By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 The 4th of July is on Thursday. I really don’t like it when holidays fall during the week. Can’t they all be on Friday or Monday so we can enjoy extra long weekends? Since I can’t change the calendar, I guess I will just take the entire week off and celebrate. You can find me in the pool or eating a big piece of Blueberry Almond Streusel Galette....