Southwestern Zucchini Noodle Bowls By Maria Lichty Updated August 02, 2023 Quick Summary Southwestern Zucchini Noodle Bowls- Zoodles with black beans, charred corn, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro vinaigrette. You will love this light and refreshing zucchini noodle recipe! Perfect for a light lunch or dinner! My love for zucchini is still going strong, but we are taking a break from zucchini bread and chocolate zucchini cake to enjoy a savory zucchini recipe today....

Spring Pasta Salad By Maria Lichty Updated April 27, 2023 Quick Summary Spring Pasta Salad-this healthy pasta salad has all of your favorite spring vegetables-asparagus, peas, artichokes, and spinach! It is great as a main dish or side dish! One of my favorite spring meals is this Spring Pasta Salad . It is easy to make, pretty to serve, and good for you too! It is made with pasta, lots of fresh spring vegetables, feta cheese, basil, and finished with olive oil and fresh lemon juice....

Stuffed Mushrooms By Maria Lichty Updated January 03, 2025 Quick Summary Stuffed Mushrooms – tender mushroom caps are stuffed with a flavorful cheese, herbs, onion, garlic, panko filling, and then baked until golden brown. They are the perfect holiday appetizer, they can be made in advance and are always a crowd pleaser! What You need To Make Stuffed Mushrooms Ways to Customize How to Clean Mushrooms How to Make Stuffed Mushrooms Make-Ahead Tips Storage Tips for Cooked Mushrooms More Holiday Appetizer Recipes Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe Stuffed Mushrooms might be the best holiday appetizer (along with baked brie )!...

Summer Caprese Salad By Maria Lichty Published on July 24, 2020 Summer Caprese Salad made with tomatoes, peaches, cucumber, fresh mozzarella cheese, red onion, basil, and a simple balsamic glaze. This unexpected easy summer Caprese salad is the BEST! Pin this now to find it later It isn’t summer until you’ve enjoyed a Caprese Salad. Who’s with me? Caprese Salad is a summer MUST! Traditionally, Caprese Salad is a simple Italian salad made with sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil, olive oil and/or balsamic....

Taco Seasoning Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated August 30, 2024 Quick Summary Taco Seasoning- this DIY taco seasoning recipe is easy to make and made with spices you probably already have in your pantry! Use to make tacos , taco salad , taco pasta , and more! Pin this now to find it later Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe Did you know it’s SO easy to make taco seasoning? You only need eight ingredients and I bet you have them all in your pantry right now!...

Top 10 Recipes from 2011 By Maria Lichty Published on December 29, 2011 It’s hard to believe 2011 is almost over. It sure went quickly. I love looking back at our recipes at the end of each year. We really do spend a lot of time in the kitchen:) Today we are sharing the 10 most popular recipes on our blog from 2011. It is so fun to look back and see what recipes were most loved....

Top 10 Recipes of 2010 By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 I wanted to find out what our most popular recipes were for 2010, so I did some number crunching. It was fun finding out what recipes our readers liked best over the past year. I was surprised by a few of them, but glad everyone likes cookies and pumpkin:) Today I am sharing the top 10 most viewed recipes on Two Peas and Their Pod in 2010....

Vegan Banana Blueberry Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 Vegan Banana Blueberry Muffins – whole wheat vegan banana muffins dotted with blueberries. These vegan blueberry muffins are great for breakfast, snack time, and they freeze beautifully! Banana Blueberry Muffins After the busy holiday season, I took a few days off from baking. My break didn’t last long because Caleb begged me to bake banana muffins for breakfast. I can never say no to his cute little face so I went to the grocery store and bought a bunch of brown bananas....

White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Rice Krispie Treats By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Quick Summary White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Rice Krispie Treats- thick and chewy Rice Krispie treats loaded with marshmallows, pretzels, white chocolate, and candy cane pieces. These easy Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect treat for the holidays! Pin this now to find it later We love making Rice Krispie Treats because they are easy and always a crowd pleaser....

Whole Wheat Blueberry Granola Pancakes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Wake up to a stack of Whole Wheat Blueberry Granola Pancakes! The best way to start the day! I’ve always been a morning person. I love waking up early to get my day going. During the summer, I was waking up around 5:30 to go running outside. Well, within the past couple of weeks my morning light has disappeared and the mornings have become chilly....

13 Grilled Cheese Recipes By Maria Lichty Published on April 10, 2015 13 of the BEST Grilled Cheese Recipes! You will want to make them all! April is National Grilled Cheese Month and you better believe we are celebrating all month long. Is it wrong to have a grilled cheese for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? I don’t think so:) Bring on the cheese, please! Today we are sharing 13 of the BEST Grilled Cheese Recipes ....

15 Black Bean and Chickpea Recipes {Pulse Power} By Maria Lichty Updated March 13, 2016 Today, we are sharing 15 of our favorite Black Bean and Chickpea Recipes to celebrate the International Year of Pulses ! The year of the what???? PULSES! Pulses are a category of superfoods that includes dry peas, chickpeas, lentils and beans. Not only are they a healthy food group, they’re also sustainable, affordable and versatile....

40 Best Salad Recipes By Maria Lichty Published on May 31, 2021 Quick Summary 10 Tips for Making the Best Salads and 40 of the very BEST salad recipes! You will love these fresh, simple, and delicious salads! They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or easy lunches and dinners! Pin this now to find it later If you are in a salad rut or looking for the VERY best salads, I am here to help because I love a GOOD salad ....

40 Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes By Maria Lichty Published on November 07, 2025 Quick Summary Make your Thanksgiving feast unforgettable with the best side dishes! From creamy mashed potatoes and classic stuffing to fresh salads and flavorful veggies, these tried-and-true recipes are favorites on our holiday table year after year. Pin this now to find it later The Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes We all know Thanksgiving is all about the sides....

Balsamic Grilled Cherry, Blueberry, Goat Cheese, and Candied Hazelnut Salad By Maria Lichty Updated July 05, 2019 Balsamic Grilled Cherry, Blueberry, Goat Cheese, and Candied Hazelnut Salad-mixed salad greens topped with balsamic grilled cherries, blueberries, goat cheese, and candied hazelnuts. This fruity and flavorful salad is a must make for summertime. I love eating fruits and vegetables, I better since I am a vegetarian, but sometimes even I struggle with getting enough fruits and veggies into my diet....

Cheddar Rosemary Corn Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I am a little upset with the weather this week. We were enjoying beautiful fall days and then all of a sudden, BOOM. Winter decides to make an appearance. It is still October. I am not ready to see the white stuff falling from the sky. And I am especially not ready to drive in the snow and shovel the driveway....

Chicken Milanese By Maria Lichty Published on April 24, 2024 Quick Summary This Italian Chicken Milanese recipe is easy to make at home, you only need 30 minutes. Breaded chicken breasts are pan-fried until crispy and served with a simple arugula salad. The perfect dinner for any night! Pin this now to find it later If you are looking for a quick, easy, and DELICIOUS chicken recipe, you have to try Chicken Milanese ....

Chicken Salad By Maria Lichty Published on May 13, 2024 Quick Summary This classic Chicken Salad recipe is easy to make and always a favorite. It’s made with chopped chicken that is tossed in a creamy dressing with celery, onion, pecans, and fresh herbs. This recipe is easy to customize and makes a great light lunch or dinner! Pin this now to find it later Chicken Salad is a CLASSIC salad recipe that is always a crowd pleaser....

Chopped Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries, Pecans & Blue Cheese By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 How is Thanksgiving next week? I looked at the calendar yesterday and was shocked. I thought I had another week to get ready. I need to get my act together. It’s game time! We aren’t doing anything big for Thanksgiving since we don’t have family close by, but we are going to celebrate with good food....

Cinnamon Streusel Pancakes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 The Ultimate Cinnamon Pancakes – double filled cinnamon streusel pancakes! This copycat “Recess Time” pancake from the famous The Griddle Cafe in L.A. as close as I could get to the real thing, and I have to say, it was pretty awesome! Perfect for a special occasion breakfast. Live and Love in L.A. with Cinnamon Pancakes When we went to California in November, we spent a day eating our way through Los Angeles with our good friend, Amanda, from Kevin and Amanda ....