Easy Pear Sauce By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Homemade Pear Sauce is similar to applesauce, but made with fresh pears, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla. Your house will smell amazing while this simple Pear Sauce is simmering on the stove! Our neighbors gave us a huge bag of pears from their pear tree. I accepted the bag with open arms. I love pears! I’ve already made a Pear Galette and we have been enjoying Pear, Brie, and Honey Quesadillas for lunch....

Giant Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 This is the last cookie recipe we will be posting in 2012. I know that sounds sad, but don’t worry, there will be a lot more cookies coming your way in 2013. And we are going out with a big bang because these Giant Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are out of this world! It’s been a great year of cookies here at Two Peas and Their Pod....

Greek Salsa By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Greek Salsa-this simple and healthy Greek salsa makes a great appetizer or snack and it only takes 10 minutes to make! Did you know My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 is coming to theaters March 25th? I am so excited because I loved the first movie. It is hilarious! I told Josh he has to take me to see the new movie and he said he never saw the first one....

Green Beans with Brown Butter, Crispy Shallots, and Hazelnuts By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Green Beans with Brown Butter, Crispy Shallots, and Hazelnuts-this easy vegetable side dish goes great with any meal. Thanksgiving is tomorrow! Are you ready? Ready or not here the big meal comes! If you are looking for an easy side dish that will WOW all of your guests, make these Green Beans with Brown Butter, Crispy Shallots, and Hazelnuts ....

Ham and Bean Soup By Maria Lichty Published on January 19, 2024 Quick Summary Ham and Bean Soup- use your leftover holiday ham to make this easy Ham and Bean soup recipe. It is packed with tender, juicy ham, vegetables, and creamy Great Northern beans. Everyone love’s this classic, comforting soup! Pin this now to find it later Whenever we have leftover baked ham from a holiday or a special family dinner, we like to make Split Pea Soup , Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup , or this Ham and Bean Soup ....

Heirloom Tomato Pesto Galette By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Heirloom Tomato Pesto Galette, a savory galette recipe that is perfect for summer time! The summer is flying by and that makes me sad, but the summer produce is cheering me right up! I can’t get enough! I am currently obsessed with heirloom tomatoes. I love eating them with a little salt and pepper, but I also enjoy using them in recipes....

Lemon Raspberry Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on May 01, 2024 Quick Summary Lemon Raspberry Cookies- soft and chewy lemon cookies bursting with lemon flavor and juicy red raspberries. The sweet lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch to make these cookies not only delicious, but beautiful too! A delightful cookie for spring, summer, or any day! Pin this now to find it later I love making all kinds of cookies … chocolate chip , peanut butter , oatmeal , chocolate , and fruity cookies !...

Mexican Rice By Maria Lichty Updated March 20, 2019 Mexican Rice is easy to make at home and tastes even better than the popular restaurant rice. This easy side dish goes great with any Mexican meal. Mexican rice is a standard side dish at almost every Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant. Almost every meal comes with Mexican rice and beans. I always fill up on chips and salsa and usually don’t have room for my rice, but Josh LOVES Mexican rice and always eats his portion and mine....

Mini M&M’S® Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Mini M&M’S® Cookies, fun bite size cookies that make a great after school snack! It’s back to school time! I know I will cry like a baby when Caleb is old enough to go to school, but I do look forward to him coming home and telling me about his day. I picture us sitting at the table talking, laughing, working on homework, and enjoying cookies and milk....

Mixed Berry Cobbler Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 My dad was visiting from Illinois last week. We really enjoyed having him around. He insisted on celebrating Thanksgiving while he was in town. It is his favorite holiday-good food, football, and family. We designated Saturday as our Thanksgiving and cooked up a feast.

My Favorite Deals at Prime Big Deals Days You Can Still Get By Maria Lichty Published on October 08, 2024 Credit: Amazon Pin this now to find it later My 5 Favorite Prime Big Deals Days Deals 1.Vitamix Explorian Blender Credit: Amazon A powerful blender is a must for making silky soups and yummy smoothies. The Vitamix Explorian has 10 different speeds to ensure that you always end up with the right consistency!...

No Churn Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Ice Cream By Maria Lichty Updated July 08, 2020 No Churn Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Ice Cream-creamy cinnamon ice cream with snickerdoodle cookie pieces. This easy ice cream recipe is my all-time favorite! You won’t believe it is made without an ice cream maker! Pin this now to find it later When we went to San Francisco , I fell in love with Bi-Rite Creamery’s ricanelas ice cream. It is seriously the BEST!...

Peach Pie By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Peach Pie – Learn how to make a peach pie from start to finish! From the beautiful lattice pie crust to the peach pie filling with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, this is one perfect peach pie! A Peach Pie Professional I don’t bake pies, I bake cookies . Ok, I’ve baked a few pies in my lifetime, but I am really not skilled in the pie area....

Peanut Butter Flourless Chocolate Cake By Maria Lichty Updated March 05, 2020 Peanut Butter Flourless Chocolate Cake-This easy-to-make cake is gluten-free but you will never know it because it’s so decadent! The peanut butter chocolate combo is a match made in heaven. This flourless chocolate cake is perfect for any celebration! Pin this now to find it later Peanut Butter Flourless Chocolate Cake My Flourless Chocolate Cake is one of my all-time favorite desserts....

Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing By Maria Lichty Updated May 21, 2019 I am a fruit fanatic, especially in the summer. I eat fruit with every meal and snack on various fruits throughout the day. When it is hot outside, sometimes all I want to eat is fruit. My latest obsession is this Quinoa Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing . It is light and refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day....

Quinoa Salad By Maria Lichty Updated April 03, 2025 Quick Summary This easy Quinoa Salad with spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and a simple lemon dressing is fresh, nutrient-packed, and goes well with any meal! You can also enjoy it as a light lunch and it’s perfect for meal prep too! Easy & Delicious Quinoa Salad Are you looking for a simple salad that you will absolutely LOVE? Yes, you can LOVE salad, if you don’t believe me, make this Easy Quinoa Salad ....

Recipe for Chocolate Chip Shortbread By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 This has been an all around busy week. I am so glad today is my Friday. I am a health educator for the state of Utah which means I work a 4-10 schedule. I know it may sound like a dream schedule, having a long weekend and all, but I personally hate it. The days are too long! The only day I like it is Friday, but those days are usually packed full of errands, cleaning, etc....

Rosemary Sea Salt Pretzels with Rosemary Cheddar Cheese Sauce By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Happy National Pretzel Day! Yes, there is a special day dedicated to pretzels. I am A-Ok with that because I love pretzels. I’ve always been a fan. In grade school, I always brought a brown bag lunch to school. I always asked my dad for a peanut butter, banana, & honey sandwich, an apple, and pretzel sticks…and of course a cookie for dessert:) I love salty pretzels in any shape or form....

Salted Caramel Apple Crumb Bars By Maria Lichty Published on October 26, 2022 Quick Summary Salted Caramel Apple Crumb Bars- apple pie bars with a thick buttery crust, a layer of spiced apples, a layer of salted caramel sauce , and a sweet crumb topping. The perfect fall dessert! Are you ready for the most amazing fall dessert? Salted Caramel Apple Crumb Bars are one of my favorite treats to make when apples are in season....

Sheet Pan Sausage Gnocchi By Maria Lichty Updated March 05, 2020 This Sheet Pan Sausage Gnocchi has all the classic Italian flavors your family loves! Sausage, marinara, and cheese make this a delicious weeknight dish. Pin this now to find it later Sheet Pan Gnocchi Whenever I share a sheet pan dinner or pasta bake recipe I get requests for more! You guys love easy dinners and I totally get it because we do too....