Orange, Avocado, and Kale Quinoa Salad By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Orange, Avocado, and Kale Quinoa Salad-kale salad with quinoa, orange, avocado, pistachios, feta cheese, mint, and a simple citrus dressing. You will love this refreshing and healthy salad. Citrus season is my favorite. I have been sending Josh to the grocery store on the regular to buy citrus fruits because I have been eating them like mad and so have our boys....

Parmesan Crusted Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 April is National Grilled Cheese Month which makes it pretty much the best month ever. Well, tomorrow is even more special because it is National Grilled Cheese Day. I love a good traditional grilled cheese sandwich, but I also like fancying them up a bit. My all time favorite is my Guacamole Grilled Cheese , but my latest obsession is this Parmesan Crusted Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwich....

Peanut Butter Apple Bars By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 One of my all time favorite snacks is apple slices dipped in peanut butter. I usually have an apple with peanut butter every afternoon. I never get tired of this classic snack. I decided to transform my favorite snack into a dessert by making Peanut Butter Apple Bars. I think I may have a new favorite snack now, because these bars are delicious!...

Peanut Butter Rolo Blondies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Is the leftover Halloween candy staring you down? It’s time to take control and do something with that candy. May I suggest a pan of Peanut Butter Rolo Blondies? And if you can’t find enough Rolos in your Halloween candy stash, go to the store and buy some. These blondies are worth the extra trip to the store. And if you are embarrassed that you are buying candy so soon after Halloween, wear your Halloween costume....

Peanut Butter Snickers Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Peanut butter cookies with chopped up Snickers candy bars and chocolate chips! Peanut butter lover’s will go crazy for these cookies! When I woke up yesterday morning, I looked out the window and was blinded by the white, glistening snow that was covering our trees and yard. The view was beautiful, but it is March. I would rather wake up to chirping birds and blooming flowers....

Pizza Bagels By Maria Lichty Published on March 04, 2022 Quick Summary Pizza Bagels are fun, easy to make at home, and always a hit with kids and adults! Top a bagel with pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings for a delicious lunch, dinner, or snack! Pin this now to find it later Homemade Pizza Bagels Pizza is LIFE! We love making homemade pizza , but sometimes we don’t have time and that is when we make Pizza Bagels ....

Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash, Dried Cranberries & Pepitas By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Tomorrow is the big day. Are you ready? We are in Thanksgiving prep mode and my stretchy pants are washed and ready to go:) If you are looking over your Thanksgiving menu and have that gut feeling like something is missing, you are right. You are missing this Quinoa Salad with Butternut Squash, Dried Cranberries, and Pepitas....

Raspberry Coconut Crème Brûlée Oatmeal By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Raspberry Coconut Crème Brûlée Oatmeal-this sweet and simple oatmeal is such a breakfast treat! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, except for when Caleb wakes up at 5:00 a.m. begging for breakfast. I am a morning person, but if Maxwell keeps me up in the night, then 5:00 is a little early to be serving breakfast. We’ve tried to encourage Caleb to sleep in, but it hasn’t worked yet....

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 First of all, thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. I had a fabulous birthday weekend. I have an easy and festive Valentine’s Day cookie recipe for you today. I made Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies during Christmas time and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. I decided I needed to create a new red velvet cookie for Valentine’s Day, red velvet is too perfect for this holiday....

Roasted Artichoke Chickpea Orzo Salad By Maria Lichty Updated May 29, 2024 Quick Summary This Roasted Artichoke Chickpea Orzo Salad with arugula, feta cheese, pistachios, dill, and a simple lemon vinaigrette is fresh, satisfying, and delicious. It’s a great salad for spring and summer! Pin this now to find it later Artichokes are one of my favorite vegetables. I love using them to make pizza , salads , chicken , lasagna , and of course the classic spinach artichoke dip ....

Roasted Breakfast Potatoes By Maria Lichty Updated March 20, 2019 Breakfast Potatoes – these easy and crispy breakfast potatoes with red onion and peppers are roasted in the oven and go great with any meal, breakfast or otherwise! Breakfast Potatoes for Brunch I love a good brunch and a good brunch HAS to include breakfast potatoes. They are the perfect side to any breakfast meal. Our favorite way to make breakfast potatoes is in the oven....

Roasted Plums with Greek Yogurt, Honey, and Almonds By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 When we bought our house, one of the selling points was the plum tree along the fence. I knew we would enjoy eating ripe, juicy plums right off the tree every summer. So far, we have, but the tree has gone above and beyond our wildest dreams. It must really like us, because it keeps producing buckets and buckets of plums....

Shakshuka By Maria Lichty Published on April 05, 2024 Quick Summary Shakshuka is a flavorful, warm, savory Middle Eastern dish filled with tomatoes, eggs, and spices. I love serving it with crusty bread for a satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Let me introduce you to one of my all-time favorite meals, Shakshuka ! This spiced egg-and-tomato dish is a wonderful and easy meal to make at home. We love it for an ultra-savory breakfast or a quick and easy dinner....

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup By Maria Lichty Updated April 09, 2020 Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup-this easy slow cooker soup is loaded with vegetables, beans, and pasta. It is great for lunch or dinner! Our slow cooker has been getting a workout this month. We’ve made our Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Vegan Chili twice and now we are on a Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup kick! I love this soup because it is hearty and very filling....

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Slow Cooker Pulled Pork – if you are looking for an easy party food or an easy weeknight meal, try Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches. This is a great recipe to have in your collection because it’s such an easy crowd pleaser! Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches We hosted a Super Bowl party yesterday. It was fun watching the game with good friends and good food....

Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich By Maria Lichty Published on July 14, 2021 Quick Summary Smashed Chickpea Avocado Salad Sandwich is the perfect healthy lunch or dinner! This easy smashed chickpea salad can be eaten as a sandwich or served on greens, rice cakes, toast, or eaten as a dip with crackers or veggies! Pin this now to find it later Are you ready for the best healthy sandwich recipe?...

Tortellini Salad with Roasted Vegetables By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Happy Labor Day! We hope you are all enjoying the long holiday weekend. Today we are going to our friend’s pool to enjoy the sunshine and relax. It should be a great day! Last week when I made the Israeli Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables I still had leftover vegetables. I don’t like good produce to go to waste so I made a Tortellini Salad with Roasted Vegetables....

Waldorf Salad By Maria Lichty Published on October 11, 2024 Quick Summary Waldorf salad is a classic dish that combines diced apples, celery, pecans, and a creamy-tangy dressing, typically served on a bed of lettuce. It features a balance of sweet and crunchy flavors and is easy to customize. Enjoy as a side dish or light lunch. Pin this now to find it later Ingredient Notes How to Make Waldorf Salad Salad Variations What to Serve with Waldorf Salad How to Store More Salad Recipes Waldorf Salad Recipe Waldorf salad is a classic dish that originated from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City in the late 19th century....

Welcome to our New Kitchen By Maria Lichty Published on September 12, 2016 As most of you know, we spent the last year, plus a few months, building a new house . It is finally finished and we are THRILLED to share our new kitchen with you today. We spent years planning our dream kitchen and we can’t believe it is ours. Our kitchen turned out better than we imagined thanks to our builder, Fox Group Construction ....

Zucchini Banana Blueberry Muffins By Maria Lichty Published on August 30, 2022 Quick Summary Zucchini Banana Blueberry Muffins-these delicious and healthy whole wheat muffins are made with zucchini, banana, and blueberries! A great way to get your fruits and veggies! I made Lemon Zucchini Bread , Zucchini Cookies , and Zucchini Fritters and still had extra zucchini to use up. Tis’ the season! I am not complaining because the extra zucchini led to Zucchini Banana Blueberry Muffins for breakfast…and they are GOOD....