Black Bean and Mango Tostadas By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Some of my favorite meals are the simple ones. Black bean and mango tostadas are at the top of our list when it comes to easy dinner recipes. This meatless meal is loaded with fresh flavors and hits the spot every time. We use corn tortillas for the base of our tostadas. I don’t fry the corn tortillas, instead I broil them in the oven....

Black Bottom Coconut Bars By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 I hope everyone is enjoying their Easter Sunday! We are celebrating with the Dewey family today. We will do an egg hunt with the kids and enjoy a tasty dinner later on. So Wicked was AWESOME yesterday. LOVED IT! We sat in the third row, ten feet from the stage. It was perfect. I loved it from start to finish....

Cheesy Bacon Pull-Apart Bread By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Cheesy Bacon Pull-Apart Bread-bread drizzled with garlic butter and stuffed with Gouda, bacon, and green onions. This easy, cheesy bread is perfect for game day, parties, or any day! Today is National Cheese Lover’s Day and you better believe we are celebrating! We love cheese so we have to celebrate. It is a MUST! Make sure you head on over to Arla’s Instagram page because I am sharing lots of cheesy photos today!...

Chicken Cacciatore By Maria Lichty Published on September 12, 2022 Quick Summary Chicken Cacciatore- a rustic Italian chicken dish made with onion, garlic, bell peppers, mushrooms, and simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This easy one pot meal is a family favorite . This classic Chicken Cacciatore recipe, sometimes called Hunter’s chicken, is an easy one pot meal that the entire family will love! The juicy chicken thighs are smothered in a rich tomato sauce with onion, garlic, peppers, carrots, mushrooms, capers, olives, and herbs....

Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bark By Maria Lichty Published on December 07, 2025 Quick Summary This Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bark is the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat, layered with chocolate, caramel, and crunchy pretzels. Easy to make and perfect for holidays, parties, or gifting, this bark is a crowd-pleaser that looks impressive but requires minimal effort. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for the perfect finishing touch! Pin this now to find it later...

Cilantro Lime Chicken Quesidillas By Maria Lichty Updated January 24, 2018 Quesidillas are always a hit at our place. We made them the other night when Josh’s brother and his friend came over. Josh grilled up some chicken with a cilantro lime marinade. I don’t partake of any meat products, but they all loved it! We also had black beans, pepper jack cheese, cilantro, red onions, tomatoes, avocado, and fresh salsa!...

Cinnamon Roasted Almonds By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I am not a huge fan of shopping, especially during the holidays when the stores are packed with people. I do most of my shopping online . The one thing I miss is the smell of the roasted almonds from the little cart in the middle of the mall, you know the one I am talking about, right? I love that smell!...

Coconut Crusted French Toast By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Coconut Crusted French Toast-thick and fluffy French toast coated in sweet coconut! This French toast is a real breakfast treat! We don’t have any big plans for Easter this year. We are not traveling and unfortunately our families aren’t coming to visit. Caleb is still a little too young for Easter candy and egg hunts, so we will probably just go to church and make a special Easter brunch....

Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Roasted Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomatoes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Roasted Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomatoes-this simple and healthy pasta dish is full of flavor and will get picky eaters to love broccoli! Caleb is going through a phase where he claims he doesn’t like vegetables. He would eat almost any vegetable when he was younger, but now he says he doesn’t like them and that vegetables are “mommy” food....

Cucumber, Avocado, and Feta Salad By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Cucumber, Avocado, and Feta Salad-this fresh and simple salad only takes five minutes to make and you only need five ingredients. It is a great salad for summer! I was in Austin this week for a work trip. I love trying new restaurants in new cities, but there is no place like home. Nothing tops a meal from my own kitchen....

Easy Black Bean Dip By Maria Lichty Updated February 14, 2025 Easy Black Bean Dip – anyone can throw this bean dip recipe together – put black beans, onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and spices in a food processor or blender and… boom! You have a tasty bean dip full of flavor and good for you too! Super Bowl Sunday Bean Dip Recipe Are you ready for some football? The Super Bowl is on Sunday and we are gearing up for our annual party....

Easy Mango Salsa By Maria Lichty Published on May 13, 2022 Quick Summary You only need 6 ingredients to make this fresh and delicious Mango Salsa. Serve with tortilla chips as an appetizer or as a condiment for chicken, fish, pork, tacos, salads, and more! Pin this now to find it later I love making homemade salsa because it is easy, fresh, SO delicious. This homemade Mango Salsa is really going to blow your mind....

Flautas By Maria Lichty Updated August 01, 2022 Quick Summary Flautas- these crispy rolled up tortillas are filled with chicken and cheese and easy to make at home! Bake, fry, or pop them in the air-fryer for perfect, crispy flautas every time. What is a Flauta? If you haven’t had a flauta before, it’s time! In Spanish, “Flautas” means flutes. Flautas resemble a flute. They are long, thin, and flute-shaped....

Flourless Peanut Butter Blondies By Maria Lichty Published on October 25, 2024 Quick Summary Flourless Peanut Butter Blondies- these rich and chewy peanut butter blondies are dotted with chocolate chips and finished with flaky sea salt. You will never know they are gluten-free because they are so delicious! Pin this now to find it later Whenever I need to make a gluten-free dessert, I love making flourless desserts because you don’t need any special flours and they are easy to make....

Grilled Chicken Sandwich By Maria Lichty Updated June 21, 2025 Quick Summary This Grilled Chicken Sandwich is packed with bold, irresistible flavor—juicy chicken seasoned with garlic and paprika, layered with provolone cheese, crispy bacon, grilled red onions, fresh peaches, arugula, and finished with a drizzle of hot honey. Served on a toasted bun, it’s the perfect combination of smoky, sweet, savory, and spicy in every bite. This is hands down the best Grilled Chicken Sandwich you’ll ever make or eat....

Grilled Corn Guacamole By Maria Lichty Updated July 06, 2021 Grilled Corn Guacamole-you will love this easy guacamole with grilled sweet corn. It is the perfect summer appetizer or snack. Get out the chips and start dipping! Pin this now to find it later We have been watching the Olympics, all day, every day. I am addicted to every event. It doesn’t even matter what is on, I want to watch....

Israeli Couscous Salad with Roasted Asparagus, Artichokes, & Spinach By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Spring is in the air, I can just taste it. I found a beautiful bunch of asparagus at the market last week and knew I had to make a delicious recipe. I love asparagus and I am so glad it is in season-and on sale. I ended up creating this Israeli Couscous Salad with Roasted Asparagus, Artichokes, & Spinach....

Lemon Cream Bars By Maria Lichty Updated April 10, 2016 When life gives you lemons, make lemon cream bars. When life doesn’t give you lemons, go find some lemons so you can make lemon cream bars. I’ve always been a fan of lemon bars, but these lemon bars are extra special. The creamy lemon filling is surrounded by an oatmeal streusel crust and topping. Double yum! Plus, they are super simple to make....

Lemon Curd Cupcakes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Lemon Curd Cupcakes-lemon cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting and filled with lemon curd. Lemon lovers will go crazy for these delightful cupcakes! On Friday, I shared my favorite recipe for Lemon Curd . It is good eaten right out of the jar, but it is also great for creating desserts, like these Lemon Curd Cupcakes . I put a little lemon curd inside of a lemon cupcake and the combo is lemonicious!...

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes By Maria Lichty Published on March 12, 2024 Quick Summary Lemon Ricotta Pancakes-these light and fluffy ricotta pancakes are bursting with lemon flavor and will melt in your mouth. Top with a simple blueberry sauce or butter and maple syurp. The perfect breakfast for weekends or holidays! Pin this now to find it later Pancakes are always a good idea for breakfast. We love classic buttermilk pancakes , blueberry pancakes , and chocolate chip pancakes ....