Baked Vegetable Pasta By Maria Lichty Updated February 20, 2012 Last week I mentioned that pasta is a great “go to” meal for us. Well, last night I threw together a baked pasta dish and it was terrific! Baked pastas are so easy, but can still impress the guests. Luckily, I had some homemade vegetable pasta sauce in our freezer. So I took that out and boiled up some whole wheat penne pasta....

Black Bean Corn Salsa By Maria Lichty Updated May 21, 2019 Every evening Josh asks me what I want for dinner, lately my answer has been watermelon and sweet corn. I can’t get enough! We have a local produce stand by our house so I frequently send Josh down the road to pick up sweet corn for dinner. I’ve made a Grilled Sweet Corn Salad , but we usually eat the ears plain with watermelon....

Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts Pasta with Hazelnuts By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts Pasta with Toasted Hazlenuts and Parmesan Cheese-my new favorite pasta dish and I think you are going to love it too! So I am kind of obsessed with this Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts Pasta with Hazelnuts. It is my new favorite pasta dish! I love everything about it! I made it for lunch and couldn’t get over how good it was!...

Cadbury Egg Brownies By Maria Lichty Published on March 06, 2024 Quick Summary Cadbury Egg Brownies- rich, fudgy brownies dotted with colorful Cadbury mini eggs, everyone’s favorite spring candy! Make a pan and share with family and friends! The perfect dessert for spring and Easter! Pin this now to find it later It’s no secret that I LOVE Cadbury Mini Eggs . Those little pastel eggs are the BEST candy and I look forward to them every spring....

Chewy Chocolate-White Chocolate Chunk Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated November 10, 2017 I n case you haven’t noticed, I love baking cookies! They are the perfect treat for me! So when I came across Brown Eyed Baker’s “Oreo Knockoff” cookie, I knew I had to try them! I’ll be honest, Oreo’s aren’t my favorite…I am kind of a cookie snob, I only like homemade cookies:) But for some reason these cookies jumped out at me!...

Chocolate Kiss Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated September 21, 2022 Quick Summary Chocolate Kiss Cookies-decadent chocolate cookies rolled in sprinkles and topped with a chocolate kiss. A fun cookie for the holidays or any occasion! I love baking cookies , especially during the holidays. I love turning on Christmas music, lighting the tree, and baking all of my favorite Christmas cookies. Every year, I make: soft gingersnaps lime coconut snowballs brown butter salted caramel snickerdoodles chocolate peppermint crunch cookies soft peanut butter cookies chocolate dipped toffee shortbread Mexican wedding cookies peanut butter blossoms Ok, I will stop there....

Creamy White Beans with Spinach By Maria Lichty Published on January 31, 2024 Quick Summary Creamy White Beans with Spinach- this simple white bean skillet is easy to make, satisfying, and so comforting. Serve with crusty bread for a quick and easy meal! Pin this now to find it later Whenever I need a super simple meal, I turn to this Creamy White Bean and Spinach recipe. It only takes 20 minutes to make from start to finish and the flavors are incredible!...

Edamame Avocado Salad Sandwich By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I love working from home. Some people ask me if I get bored, but there isn’t time to be bored. I am so busy with the blog, freelance work, and of course our adorable baby . It is hard to find time during the day to take a break, but I try to treat myself to a lunch break every day....

Fresh Cranberry Scones By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I love Christmas morning. When I was little I used to stay up all night anxiously awaiting for Santa to come down our chimney. I was too excited to sleep. I had to drag my family members out of bed every year to see what surprises were left under the tree. I still get butterflies every Christmas morning, there is something magical about the holiday....

Homemade Fish Sticks By Maria Lichty Published on February 24, 2023 Quick Summary These homemade fish sticks are healthy, easy to make, and taste much better than store bought! Serve with a simple tartar sauce, kids and adults love them! Did you know that it is easy to make Fish Sticks at home? YEP! And I promise they taste way better than frozen fish sticks you buy at the store. Plus, they are healthier because they are made with fresh and simple ingredients and they are baked and not fried....

House Update By Maria Lichty Published on May 06, 2016 Happy Friday! Today, we are sharing a quick house update. We are getting SO close. We hope to move in in about a month. Eeek!! We can’t wait. Things are looking good! Let’s go on a little tour! First of all, look at our gorgeous interior doors. Our builder , Tom, suggested black interior doors for our home and at first I thought he was crazy, but we thought about it and decided to go for it....

Kitchen Sink Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on April 22, 2022 Quick Summary Kitchen Sink Cookies- a sweet and salty cookie loaded with pretzels, potato chips, chocolate chips, and M&M’s … everything but the kitchen sink! These cookies are customizable, use your favorite mix-ins to create your perfect cookie! Pin this now to find it later It’s no secret that I am the ultimate Cookie Monster. Cookies are my favorite thing to bake and to eat....

Lemon Blueberry Bars By Maria Lichty Published on June 28, 2021 Quick Summary These easy lemon blueberry bars are easy to make and a summer favorite! You will love the graham cracker crust, tart creamy lemon filling, and juicy blueberries! Pin this now to find it later It is a hot week in Utah. I try to not turn on the oven, but I always cave in. My love for baking is far more important than the heat....

Lentil Salad By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Quick Summary This healthy Lentil Salad is made with green lentils, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, onion, herbs, and a simple lemon dressing. It’s packed with flavor and a favorite for lunch or dinner . Pin this now to find it later Okay, I know a Lentil Salad doesn’t sound all that exciting, BUT hear me out. Lentils are GOOD…if you’ve tried our Lentil Soup , you know of their goodness:)...

Mango & Cilantro Guacamole By Maria Lichty Updated September 10, 2024 It’s Friday and we are celebrating with Mango Guacamole. I love my classic guacamole recipe, it is the BEST, but sometimes it’s fun to mix it up! This recipe is from Gaby’s cookbook, Absolutely Avocados. I am obsessed with cookies and Gaby is obsessed with avocados. I wrote a book all about cookies and Gaby wrote a book all about avocados....

Mashed Cauliflower By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Mashed Cauliflower-a delicious low-carb side dish that is flavored with garlic, herbs, and butter. This easy cauliflower mash will remind you of mashed potatoes! Serve along side your holiday meal or any meal! Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Cauliflower is one of my all-time favorite vegetables. I love it roasted , in salads, in grilled cheese , in chowder , in tacos , and the list goes on....

Orecchiette with Slow Roasted Tomatoes & Artichokes By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 It’s been a dreary week in Utah. It’s been raining every day and we even got some snow. Yesterday I was in need of some major comfort food so I made Orecchiette with Slow Roasted Tomatoes and Artichokes. Pasta always hits the spot, especially on a cold, rainy day. First, I slow roasted a pan of grape tomatoes....

Our Favorite Quesadillas By Maria Lichty Updated April 30, 2020 Our Favorite Quesadillas – These quesadillas are loaded with beans, avocado, fresh veggies, and of course…CHEESE! This easy quesadilla recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, and is always a hit with the entire family! Pin this now to find it later Favorite Quesadilla Recipe This is an easy and classic quesadilla recipe with a special family twist (keep reading for our secret)!...

Pineapple Mango Green Smoothie By Maria Lichty Updated October 03, 2023 Have you tried a green smoothie yet? I shared one of my favorite green smoothie recipes a few weeks ago, so I hope you all tried it:) I make a green smoothie almost every day. I am kind of addicted. I keep playing around with the ingredients and I have come up with some winning green smoothie recipes. I really love this Pineapple Mango Green Smoothie....

Pumpkin, Chocolate, and Brie Grilled Cheese By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Pumpkin, Chocolate, and Brie Grilled Cheese-this sandwich is pure decadence! I have one word for this grilled cheese sandwich, WOW! Yes, all of the letters need to be capitalized. This Pumpkin, Chocolate, and Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich is out of this world. I can’t even begin to tell you how decadent and divine it is. When I dreamt up the combination in my head I had a feeling it would be good, but good is a major understatement....