Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken-this easy grilled chicken recipe is a summer favorite! Have you busted out your grill yet? It is time people! Grilling season is here! Josh made his favorite Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken this week and that means summer is here! Josh makes this chicken every summer and it is always a hit! If you are looking for an easy grilled chicken recipe that is loaded with flavor, you have to try Josh’s Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken....

Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up By Maria Lichty Published on November 23, 2011 Tomorrow is the big day! I hope your turkey is thawing and you have been to the grocery store. If not, good luck fighting the crowds:) Josh is beyond excited to make our turkey using the rotisserie feature in our Thermador oven . He practiced a few weeks ago and was thrilled with the results. We will also be making lots of tasty side dishes and desserts....

This and That By Maria Lichty Published on August 15, 2024 Pin this now to find it later His Caleb started 7th grade yesterday and Maxwell starts 5th grade on Monday. Time is flying by. If you have kids in school, when do they start? Caleb requested beef and broccoli for his back to school dinner. The secret to living to 100 . This one is a must make. Football games start on Saturday for both boys....

Vanilla Almond Cupcakes By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 Vanilla Almond Cupcakes-tender and moist vanilla almond cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla almond frosting. These elegant cupcakes are perfect for weddings, showers, or parties. I love this time of year because everyone comes out of winter hibernation and is ready to party! Tis the season for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, graduation parties, Mother’s Day, picnics, and BBQ’s . It is the ultimate party season!...

Zucchini Parmesan Pasta By Maria Lichty Published on September 06, 2021 Quick Summary Zucchini Parmesan Pasta with fresh basil and brown butter bread crumb topping is a great pasta recipe for using up the garden zucchini. Everyone loves this easy weeknight pasta! Pin this now to find it later Easy Pasta Dinner Pasta nights are always happy nights at our house. Our entire family loves a good pasta dinner and we are currently loving this Zucchini Parmesan Pasta ....

Almond Cookies with Cranberries & White Chocolate By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 Christmas is right around the corner and I haven’t stopped baking yet. I am having way too much fun in the kitchen . I love this time of year and the sugar rush keeps me going:) Almond cookies with dried cranberries and white chocolate are my latest cookie creation. All of the flavors in this cookie come together to create the perfect Christmas cookie....

Apple Breakfast Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on September 05, 2025 Quick Summary These soft and chewy Apple Breakfast Cookies are made with wholesome ingredients like oats, grated apples, almond butter, and warming spices. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and packed with fiber and healthy fats, they’re the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or nourishing snack. Bonus: They’re freezer-friendly and kid-approved! Pin this now to find it later Cozy Apple Breakfast Cookies (Perfect for Mornings or Anytime!...

Baked Pumpkin French Toast By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 We got home from California last night. I am experiencing jet lag, so sorry if I don’t make sense today. Ok, I guess it technically isn’t jet lag since the flight is less than two hours long and the time difference is only one hour. I am still feeling scattered and not ready to get back to the real world....

Banana-Nut Oat Bran Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Today we have a special treat, a guest post from my dear blogging friend, Michelle, of Brown Eyed Baker . If you don’t already follow her delicious blog, check it out. You will be hooked! Thanks Michelle for being our first guest post ever and sharing your banana-nut oat bran muffin recipe. Enjoy friends! I want to thank Maria for inviting me to do a guest post over here on Two Peas and Their Pod....

Banana Oatmeal Muffins By Maria Lichty Published on February 21, 2024 Quick Summary These bakery-style Banana Oatmeal Muffins are moist, tender, hearty, and bursting with sweet banana flavor. They are great for breakfast or a satisfying snack! Pin this now to find it later Whenever I have brown bananas sitting on the counter I usually think banana bread or chocolate banana bread . But I also like making banana muffins. I love my classic banana muffin recipe , but I also love these Banana Oatmeal Muffins ....

Brown Butter Buttermilk Syrup By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Brown Butter Buttermilk Syrup-the most amazing syrup ever! Pour it over your pancakes, waffles, French toast…or drink it by the gallon! I love the movie Elf . We watch it every holiday season. Buddy is hilarious! I just love him. I know it isn’t the holiday season yet, but this Brown Butter Buttermilk Syrup reminds me of Buddy. If you’ve seen the movie, I really hope you have, then you know Buddy is obsessed with syrup....

Carrot Pineapple Orange Juice By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Hooked On Juicing Last week we asked in our This and That post if you were interested in us sharing some of our favorite juice recipes. The answer was overwhelmingly YES! So today, we are sharing a recipe for Carrot Pineapple Orange Juice. Oh, and because we love you, we teamed up with our friends at Breville to give away a Breville Juicer -the Juice Fountain Plus....

Chicken BLT Wrap By Maria Lichty Published on May 14, 2025 Quick Summary These Chicken BLT Wraps are the perfect combination of fresh, flavorful, and filling. Packed with tender chicken, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and a homemade Greek yogurt ranch, they’re a healthier twist on the classic BLT. Whether you’re making them for a quick lunch, a kid-friendly dinner, or a meal on the go, these wraps are a crowd-pleaser that’s ready in just 20 minutes....

Chickpea, Pesto, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Chickpea, Pesto, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad-this simple salad is fresh, flavorful and can be made in less than 10 minutes! In less than a month, unless I am really overdue, I will be having a baby! YAY…and YIKES! I am excited, but I am starting to get nervous. I know this is my second time around, I should be a pro, but you really can’t plan for your labor and delivery…and since I am a planner, this makes me nervous!...

Chocolate Mint Brownie Milkshake By Maria Lichty Updated March 05, 2020 St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday, do you have your green menu ready? We’ve shared a few fun green recipes this week- Avocado Feta Dip , Chocolate Mint Icebox Cupcakes , and we have a few more green favorites at the end of this post. We are also sharing, a dreamy Chocolate Mint Brownie Milkshake. I love brownies , especially with a scoop of chocolate mint ice cream on top....

Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie-this simple smoothie is healthy enough for breakfast and decadent enough for dessert! Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! Are you ready for the day of looooove? We have shared a lot of decadent Valentine’s Day Desserts , including my favorite Chocolate Pudding Cake and Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cookies , but today we are sharing a healthier treat! This Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie is super simple to blend up and is sure to cure any chocolate craving!...

Cornmeal Waffles with Blackberry Compote By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Cornmeal Waffles with Blackberry Compote-the cornmeal adds a slight crunch and sweetness to these delicate waffles. Top with blackberry compote and whipped cream and you are in for a real breakfast treat! The last week of my life was a whirlwind! I flew to NYC to do the TODAY show and then I went straight to Florida for a beach weekend with some of my blogging friends....

Creamy Lemon Spring Vegetable Pasta By Maria Lichty Updated April 10, 2020 Creamy Lemon Spring Vegetable Pasta-this light and creamy lemon pasta with asparagus, artichokes, peas, and basil makes a great spring meal. Caleb is playing baseball this year and he is SO excited. He has been practicing every day with Josh so he is ready for the season. He got his uniform yesterday and he looks so handsome. I am going to be that mom in the stands who is cheering and gushing over his every move....

Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies with Sea Salt By Maria Lichty Updated May 29, 2021 Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies with Sea Salt-these cookies are loaded with chocolate, chopped hazelnuts, and sprinkled with sea salt. Chocolate lovers will go crazy for these cookies! Pin this now to find it later Last week I put Caleb down for his nap and I was going to do some spring cleaning, but I ended up in the kitchen instead....

Easy Mini Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Easy Mini Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting-delicious cinnamon rolls that take less than 30 minutes to make! My dad makes the best cinnamon rolls in the world. They are so good they have their own name, Parry Rolls. Everyone knows what Parry Rolls are. They are our family’s most favorite recipe. I’ve shared the recipe on our site and I hope you’ve tried them....