Berry, Burrata, and Almond Salad By Maria Lichty Updated July 05, 2019 Berry, Burrata, and Almond Salad-mixed greens topped with blueberries, strawberries, burrata cheese, almonds, and a simple honey lemon dressing! This salad is the perfect summer salad! Monday marked the official first day of summer and we are already crossing things off of our Summer Bucket List ! Summer always goes by too quickly so we aren’t wasting anytime. We have a lot of fun things to do!...

Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Zucchini Boats By Maria Lichty Updated July 03, 2019 Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Zucchini Boats-if you like enchiladas, you will LOVE this healthy zucchini version. It is one of our family’s favorite meals. Stop what you are doing, grab your pile of zucchini, and make these Black Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Zucchini Boats . I made these zucchini boats for dinner last week and they were a home run....

Brown Butter Bacon Tortellini By Maria Lichty Published on April 18, 2022 Quick Summary Brown Butter Bacon Tortellini- cheese tortellini with bacon, asparagus, Parmesan cheese, and the most luxurious brown butter sauce. This simple pasta dish is a weeknight favorite! Pin this now to find it later Let’s talk about why this Brown Butter Bacon Tortellini is the perfect pasta dish. First, it starts with cheese tortellini , cheese filled pasta is always a BIG yes!...

Chicken Fajita Soup By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Warm up with a bowl of Chicken Fajita Soup loaded with your favorite toppings. All of your favorite fajita flavors are combined in an easy and comforting soup that’s perfect for weeknights or easy entertaining. Pin this now to find it later Some chilly days just demand a bowl of soup! Luckily, one of my family’s favorite soup recipes is also one of the quickest to pull together....

Chorizo Bacon Breakfast Burrito By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Chorizo Bacon Breakfast Burrito – this breakfast burrito is filled with chorizo, bacon, eggs, potatoes, and cheese! A great way to start the day and they freeze beautifully too! Bacon Chorizo Breakfast Burrito Bacon Chorizo Breakfast Burritos. Yep, this recipe has Josh’s name written all over it! Josh loves a breakfast burrito and this combo is his all-time favorite. This breakfast burrito is loaded with chorizo, bacon, eggs, potatoes, and cheese....

Cinnamon Baked Apples By Maria Lichty Updated September 19, 2020 Baked Apples with brown butter cinnamon streusel topping are a favorite fall dessert. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce ! Pin this now to find it later Baked Apples In Fall 👍 I am feeling the fall vibes and that means it’s time to start baking! Fall baking is my favorite. I love pumpkin ( pumpkin chocolate chip cookies , pumpkin chocolate chip bread , pumpkin muffins , etc....

Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Cake By Maria Lichty Published on October 02, 2024 Quick Summary Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Cake- this moist and tender pumpkin cake has a sweet cinnamon swirl that runs throughout the cake and a rich cream cheese glaze that makes the cake extra special. It is the BEST pumpkin cake recipe and the perfect dessert for fall! Pin this now to find it later Ingredient Notes How to Make Pumpkin Cake Storing Tips More Pumpkin Dessert Recipes Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Cake Recipe I love pumpkin everything and make A LOT of pumpkin recipes, but I think this Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Cake is the BEST pumpkin recipe I’ve ever made....

Cranberry Orange Roasted Brussels Sprouts By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Cranberry Orange Roasted Brussels Sprouts-a great side dish to any holiday meal. Most people have strong opinions about brussels sprouts. They either love them or hate them. I am a lover. Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables. I love them roasted , in salads , and in pasta . I am currently loving Cranberry Orange Roasted Brussels Sprouts....

Crispy Prosciutto Salad By Maria Lichty Published on January 06, 2023 Quick Summary Crispy Prosciutto Salad- arugula topped with crispy prosciutto, juicy pears, creamy burrata cheese, red onion, pecans, and tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Pin this now to find it later I love making salads that have lots of different textures and flavors. I don’t do boring salads. A few of my favorites include: Berry Kale Salad , Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad , Beet Salad , and Strawberry Spinach Salad ....

Easter Brunch Recipes By Maria Lichty Updated August 05, 2011 Every year I look forward to Easter brunch. Breakfast and brunch foods are my favorite and we always include dessert at our brunch table:) If you are still trying to decide on your Easter brunch menu, hopefully this post will help you out. We are sharing our favorite Easter brunch recipes. Pancakes German Pancake with Berries Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce Lemon Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Strawberries...

Easy Cucumber Salad By Maria Lichty Published on June 27, 2023 Quick Summary You only need five ingredients to make this simple and refreshing Cucumber Salad. It is the perfect side dish to any summer meal. Cucumber Salad has always been one of my favorite summer side dishes. The ingredients are simple, but the salad is SO good. It is a salad I crave and want to eat with every single meal during the summertime....

Ground Turkey Bowls with Fall Veggies & Maple Dijon Sauce By Maria Lichty Published on October 13, 2025 Quick Summary This Ground Turkey Bowl is a hearty, healthy twist on the viral hot honey beef bowl made with fall veggies like sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, spiced ground turkey, creamy cottage cheese, avocado, and a tangy maple Dijon drizzle. It’s cozy comfort food that’s still good-for-you and great any time of year....

Homemade Fruit Leather By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Last week, I tweeted that I was making homemade fruit leather. Well, I guess lots of people want to know how to make homemade fruit leather because I received several tweets and emails asking for the recipe. So today, I am sharing a simple recipe on how to make homemade fruit leather or fruit roll-ups. It is the same recipe-the only difference is if you roll up the final product up or cut into squares:)...

Ice Cream French Toast By Maria Lichty Updated April 29, 2019 Ice Cream French Toast-ice cream is the secret ingredient to making the BEST French toast. Trust me, you HAVE to try this recipe! I am a sucker for French toast . I order it almost every time we go out to breakfast. When I was in Seaside, Florida I had the French toast at Pickle’s and it was SO good....

Melon Arugula Salad with Honey Lime Dressing By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Melon Arugula Salad with Honey Lime Dressing-this refreshing summer salad is great for lunch or dinner! I am not pregnant anymore, but my melon craving hasn’t calmed down. I am still obsessed! I love eating it plain, but I also love it in this Melon Arugula Salad with Honey Lime Dressing. I don’t mess around either, I use three kinds of melon: watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe....

Mexican Layer Dip By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 Mexican Layer Dip-this easy 7 Layer Mexican dip is perfect for game day, parties, or every day snacking! My family has always been way into sports. Like yell at the TV, get a stomach ache when your team is losing, occasionally throw things in the room, and party like it’s 1999 when your team wins into sports. Yeah, we are kind of crazy like that....

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie By Maria Lichty Updated June 17, 2021 Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie-this creamy and dreamy smoothie is easy to make and perfect for any time of the day! The peanut butter and banana combo is perfection! Pin this now to find it later Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie I don’t think you can go wrong when it comes to peanut butter, but combining it with bananas? Out of this world!...

Pesto Chicken Salad By Maria Lichty Published on June 06, 2022 Quick Summary You only need 5-ingredients and 10 minutes to make this Pesto Chicken Salad. It’s the perfect easy lunch, dinner, or snack. Serve it over a bed of greens, as a sandwich or wrap, or enjoy with crackers. Pin this now to find it later I love simple salads that I can make for a quick lunch or weeknight dinner....

Pretzel Rolls By Maria Lichty Published on May 17, 2021 Quick Summary Pretzel Rolls- soft and chewy homemade pretzel rolls topped with crunchy coarse sea salt. If you love soft pretzels, you are going to love these big, buttery pretzel rolls! Pin this now to find it later Our soft pretzel bites are one of the most popular recipes on our blog. They have been for years, everyone loves soft pretzels....

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Cranberries & Chocolate Chips By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 It’s been awhile since I have posted a pumpkin recipe . I thought I would give you all a break from my pumpkin madness. I went kind of crazy with the pumpkin this year:) I made these Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Cranberries & Chocolate Chips a few weeks ago and have been waiting impatiently to share the recipe....