Coconut Green Smoothie By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 Some people get weirded out by green food, but not me. Green is my favorite color and I love green foods! I can’t think of a green food that I don’t like. Well, unless the green food is green because of mold or lots of dye. I like fresh green foods:) I make green smoothies all of the time. I usually make my standard Green Smoothie recipe, but last week I decided it was time to mix things up....

Coconut Lime Cupcakes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I don’t bake cupcakes very often, not because I don’t like them, but to be honest, I sort of forget about them. I am always dreaming up new cookie recipes and forget that there are other desserts out there. My heart belongs to cookies 🙂 The other day Josh and I were talking about how we met and how coconut cupcakes played a role in our meeting....

Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Apple Slaw By Maria Lichty Published on November 17, 2025 Quick Summary These Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Apple Slaw are golden, juicy, and packed with fresh fall flavor. Tender pan-fried chicken cutlets are topped with a crunchy, tangy apple slaw that takes weeknight chicken to a whole new level. Easy enough for busy nights and special enough for entertaining, this is a must-try chicken dinner everyone will love....

Cucumber and Avocado Sandwich By Maria Lichty Updated September 11, 2019 Cucumber and Avocado Sandwich-this fresh and simple vegetarian sandwich is made with cucumber, avocado, lettuce, sprouts, and herbed goat cheese. It is great for lunch or dinner. Did you know August is National Sandwich Month? It makes sense, it’s too hot too cook, it’s back to school time, and summer gardens are overflowing with fresh produce that are sure to enhance any sandwich....

Easy French Bread Pizza By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Easy homemade French Bread Pizza that only takes 20 minutes to make! You don’t have to stress about making pizza dough, the French bread is the crust! Super kid friendly and delicious for adults! Homemade French Bread Pizza for the Win The Super Bowl is less than a week away! Are you ready for the big game? Even if you aren’t excited about the football game, you can still enjoy good food and the commercials....

Everything Bagel Chex Mix By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Everything Bagel Chex Mix-classic Chex Party Mix with an everything bagel seasoning twist! This easy snack mix is perfect for parties or every day snacking! Chex Mix is one of our favorite holiday snacks, we make it every year. It is a great snack to have around for parties, watching holiday movies, gifting to friends, and every day snacking. This year, we are changing things up a bit and making Everything Bagel Chex Mix ....

Fajita Style Quesadillas By Maria Lichty Updated January 01, 2016 Fajita Style Quesadillas-packed with veggies and flavor make these quesadillas a winner every time! Are you looking for an easy recipe packed full of amazing flavors that will satisfy and leave you wishing you had more? You’ve come to the right place! Fajita Style Quesadillas are filled with veggies and cheesy goodness! This recipe combines fajitas and quesadillas into one amazing dish!...

Healthy Chocolate Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on February 21, 2025 Quick Summary These healthy chocolate cookies are made with wholesome ingredients that you can feel good about. The cookies are soft, chewy, chocolatey, and deliciously decadent! Enjoy for a satisfying snack or dessert! Pin this now to find it later Why You’ll Love these Healthy Chocolate Cookies Key Ingredients How to Make Healthy Chocolate Cookies How to Store and Freeze More Cookie Recipes Healthy Chocolate Cookies Recipe Why You’ll Love these Healthy Chocolate Cookies Made with Wholesome Ingredients : These cookies are made with nutritious ingredients, but are still VERY decadent!...

Honey Pear Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Honey Pear Muffins-sweet honey muffins with juicy pears and Fall spices. Add them to your breakfast menu today! TGIF! Do you have any fun weekend plans? Add baking Honey Pear Muffins to your weekend agenda. I promise they will help make your weekend a good one! Don’t worry, they are easy to make so you don’t have to spend all weekend slaving over these muffins....

Honey Rosemary Baked Salmon with Sweet Potatoes By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Honey Rosemary Baked Salmon with Sweet Potatoes is the perfect healthy and delicious dinner. The entire family will love this easy sheet pan meal! Pin this now to find it later Sheet Pan Salmon If you are looking for an easy, healthy, and delicious meal, it’s your lucky day. This Honey Rosemary Baked Salmon recipe fits all of the above....

Lucious Lemon Ricotta Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 W e are addicted to citrus at our house. I am always looking for a new citrus recipe. I stumbled upon Giada’s Lemon Ricotta cookies and knew I had to give them a whirl. Ricotta in a cookie? I was curious how the cheese would play out in these cookies. Giada nailed this one! These cookies are so light and refreshing....

Marie-Helene’s Apple Cake By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I have been to France twice and each visit was amazing. I loved every second-touring Paris, visiting the beautiful countryside, indulging in fine foods, and learning about history and art. When I heard my favorite author, Dorie Greenspan , was coming out with a French cookbook, I was beyond excited. Well, the cookbook is out and it has exceeded my expectations by far....

Mexican Rice Casserole {Instant Pot} By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 This Mexican Rice Casserole is a family favorite dinner and is perfect for busy weeknights because it is made in the Instant Pot. You will love this one pot meatless meal! Who got an Instant Pot for Christmas and needs Instant Pot recipes? If your hand is raised, it is your lucky day because we are sharing one of our very favorite Instant Pot meals....

Mexican Wedding Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on December 19, 2023 Quick Summary Mexican Wedding Cookies (snowballs) are buttery pecan cookies rolled in confectioners sugar. They are a classic Christmas cookie, add them to your holiday baking list this year. Mexican Wedding Cookies are a Christmas cookie favorite, but there are SO many different names for these little buttery pecan cookies. Snowballs Russian tea cakes Pecan balls Sand Tarts Mexican wedding cakes Southern pecan butterballs What do you call them?...

One Bowl Brownies By Maria Lichty Published on July 16, 2021 Quick Summary Best Brownie Recipe-you only need ONE bowl to make these fudgy, chewy, gooey, chocolaty brownies with shiny crackly tops! This easy homemade brownie recipe will be your GO TO! You will never buy a boxed brownie mix again! Pin this now to find it later Brownies are hands down one of my all-time favorite desserts. I love this brownie recipe , but the other day I needed a quick and EASY dessert because some friends stopped by unexpectedly and I wanted to serve them something sweet....

One Pot Sausage Pasta By Maria Lichty Published on June 13, 2022 Quick Summary One Pot Sausage Pasta with onion, garlic, red pepper, kale, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. This easy one skillet dinner is a weeknight favorite! Pin this now to find it later One pot meals and sheet pan meals are a dinner lifesaver and this One Pot Sausage Pasta is a favorite at our house. My boys LOVE it and I love that it comes together in no time!...

Our Favorite Recipes from 2019 By Maria Lichty Published on December 30, 2019 Pin this now to find it later Favorite Recipes from 2019 We just shared the Top 10 Recipes of 2019 , these were the most popular recipes we shared on the blog during 2019. Now, we are sharing our personal favorites! We all picked our top five recipes from the year and boy was it hard to choose!...

Our Favorite Recipes from 2020 By Maria Lichty Published on December 30, 2020 Quick Summary Sharing our personal favorite recipes from 2020! It was hard to narrow it down because we had so many favorites, but these recipes are all winners! You will want to try them all. We loved sharing the Top 10 Recipes from 2020 , there were so many good ones! Now, we are sharing our personal favorites !...

Pasta Fagioli By Maria Lichty Published on January 20, 2023 Quick Summary Pasta Fagioli is a hearty Italian soup made with pasta and beans. You will love this easy one pot meal, it is a family favorite! Serve with garlic bread or crusty bread on the side. I was in the mood for major comfort food so I made a big pot of Pasta Fagioli. It’s the ultimate comforting meal....

Peanut Butter Honey Yogurt Dip By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Peanut Butter Honey Yogurt Dip-this healthy three ingredient dip only takes five minutes to make and is always a hit! I think I’ve eaten an apple every day of my life since college. Well, besides my early pregnancy months. I couldn’t stomach much, not even apples. I am just testing out the old theory, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away....