Mustard-Crusted Potatoes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Mustard-Crusted Potatoes-an easy side dish that goes great with any meal! Josh loves mustard. He’s kind of obsessed. Every time he orders a sandwich from a restaurant he asks for extra mustard. When he gets his sandwich, he is usually disappointed with the amount so he will go back and ask for more. He likes A LOT! I always make sure he has napkins close by when he is eating his mustard heavy sandwiches because I am not going to try and get mustard stains out of his shirts and pants:)...

Peach, Corn, and Avocado Salsa By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Peach, Corn, and Avocado Salsa-this fresh and simple salsa is perfect for summertime! On Monday, I posted a back to school recipe, but I am not ready to say goodbye to summer just yet. I am excited for back to school season, but I am hanging on to every last bit of summer too. I can’t make up my mind what I want....

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chipsters By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 Lincoln and Gram, two of our favorite people, both had birthdays recently. Josh suggested that we bake them a PB treat! They love all things peanut butter. I was thrilled, but what to bake? I rarely get to use peanut butter so I was having a hard time choosing a recipe. There are so many out there that I want to make....

Peppermint Mocha Marshmallow Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on December 11, 2023 Quick Summary Peppermint Mocha Marshmallow Cookies- decadent chocolate cookies made with espresso powder, chocolate, a gooey marshmallow center, and peppermint candy! The perfect cookie for the holiday season. Pin this now to find it later I make a lot of cookies during the holiday season and have several favorites… brown butter salted caramel snickerdoodles , peanut butter blossoms , chocolate crinkle cookies , and chocolate kiss cookies …just to name a few....

Portland, Oregon By Maria Lichty Published on October 09, 2012 The final stop on our ten day Oregon trip-Portland! A great place to end our trip, don’t you think? Josh was tired of driving so Caleb drove us into Portland. Just kidding:) We were in Portland for Feast Portland -a celebration of Oregon’s bounty. We made sure we had time to explore Portland and eat our way through the city too:)...

Pumpkin Bundt Cake By Maria Lichty Published on October 04, 2023 Quick Summary Pumpkin Bundt Cake-this easy pumpkin bundt cake recipe is perfectly spiced, super moist, and finished with a luxurious cream cheese frosting. The perfect fall dessert! Pin this now to find it later During the fall months, pumpkin desserts are my favorite. Pumpkin cookies , pumpkin pie , pumpkin sheet cake , pumpkin chocolate chip bread , and pumpkin snickerdoodles ....

Pumpkin Cinnamon Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated September 28, 2020 Pumpkin Cinnamon Cookies-soft pumpkin cinnamon cookies with cinnamon chips and finished with cinnamon and sugar. These are the BEST pumpkin cookies you will ever eat! Pin this now to find it later I hope you are ready for pumpkin recipes because I am sharing the BEST pumpkin cookie recipe today. These Pumpkin Cinnamon Cookies are hands down the best pumpkin cookies I have ever made or eaten…and I have made and eaten a lot of pumpkin cookies in my lifetime....

Skillet Vegetables on Cheese Toast By Maria Lichty Published on March 30, 2014 Skillet Vegetables on Cheese Toast-this recipe is super simple and good for meal time or a healthy snack! This recipe has my name all over it and that’s why I chose it as another recipe to share from Better Homes and Garden. I just made two easy additions to the original recipe that makes it even more delicious: artichokes and roasted red peppers....

Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Spinach By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Today is National Spaghetti Day and we are celebrating with a healthy spaghetti recipe, Whole Grain Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Spinach. This is one of our go-to pasta dishes. It is perfect for weeknight meals because it is quick, easy, and nutritious. We also love making this spaghetti recipe when we entertain because it stress-free and everyone loves it....

Spicy Pepperoni Pizza with Caramelized Onions By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Pizza is good any day, but don’t you think it tastes even better on game day? This Spicy Pepperoni Pizza with Caramelized Onions is the perfect pizza recipe for Super Bowl Sunday. Josh loves spicy foods. I don’t think he has ever said anything is too hot. His favorite pizza topping is spicy pepperoni. This time he decided to kick the pizza up another notch by adding TABASCO® Original Red hot sauce....

Spinach Artichoke White Bean Crostini By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 We went to our 25 week Dr’s appointment this week and everything is looking great! Our little pea is growing right on schedule and his heart beat is strong. We are getting more and more excited for our little guy to arrive. I hope the rest of the pregnancy goes well and fast:) After our appointment, I came home and made Spinach Artichoke White Bean Crostini....

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated April 14, 2019 Strawberry Shortcake Cookies Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite desserts and you all know I love cookies-so I had to make these cookies. I love it when two desserts come together! These cookies are a MUST make for spring. Whenever it is strawberry season, we make these cookies. They are delightful! The cookies are made with heavy cream and have fresh diced strawberries in the dough....

Strawberry Syrup By Maria Lichty Published on June 15, 2021 Quick Summary Strawberry Syrup- How to make fresh strawberry syrup with only a few ingredients! This simple homemade syrup is great with pancakes, waffles, French toast, drizzled over ice cream, yogurt, and MORE! Pin this now to find it later Strawberries are one of my all-time favorite fruits. I love making strawberry shortcake , strawberry scones , smoothies , salads , and MORE!...

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Farro, Butternut Squash, and Kale By Maria Lichty Updated May 12, 2021 Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Farro, Butternut Squash, and Kale-this healthy vegetarian meal is easy to make and a great meal for fall. Pin this now to find it later We love being in the kitchen and cook A LOT, but we still struggle with the daily question, “What should we have for dinner?” I ask Josh every day what he wants for dinner and he usually gives me the dreaded answer, “I don’t care....

This and That By Maria Lichty Published on August 14, 2025 Pin this now to find it later His Caleb and Maxwell started school yesterday. They’re both in junior high this year. Our back to school dinner . The boys picked it. Caleb is playing football and Maxwell is playing baseball so we have sports almost every night. It’s fun. They made the most of this space . Hers On the blog this week, the most delicious peach muffins , an easy dinner recipe , and a simple salad !...

Vegetarian Taco Skillet By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Quick Summary An easy Vegetarian Taco Skillet made with beans, quinoa, vegetables, cheese, and your favorite Mexican flavors. This one pan meal is the perfect weeknight dinner! Pin this now to find it later We love taco nights, but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up. That is when I pull out my skillet and make this Vegetarian Taco Skillet ....

4-Ingredient Instant Pot Chicken Chile Verde By Maria Lichty Updated June 15, 2020 4-Ingredient Chicken Chile Verde made with an Instant Pot – you only need four ingredients and a pressure cooker to make this easy chile verde. This delicious chile verde is a weeknight dinner favorite! Chile Verde in an Instant We bought an Instant Pot on Black Friday because it is all the rage. We have friends that say it is a life-changing kitchen appliance....

Almond Coffee Cake By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 Almond Coffee Cake-this simple coffee cake has a sweet almond streusel filling and topping. It is great for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Mother’s Day is on Sunday, less than a week away. Are you ready to spoil mom? I love being spoiled with flowers, cards, and gifts, but my favorite part of Mother’s Day is spending time with my boys. Their sweet hugs, kisses, and snuggles are the best....

Avocado Corn Salad By Maria Lichty Published on July 15, 2024 Quick Summary This colorful Avocado Corn Salad is made with fresh corn, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing. It only takes 15 minutes to make and is the perfect side dish for any summer meal. You can also serve it as an appetizer or snack with tortilla chips. Pin this now to find it later...

Banana Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated February 02, 2024 Quick Summary Use the brown bananas on your counter to make moist and flavorful Banana Muffins! Your whole family will love these as a quick breakfast or a snack on the go. This is the best banana muffin recipe! Easy Banana Muffins I love bananas! They’re such an easy grab-and-go snack, they don’t require any peeling or cutting, and they taste great....