2-Ingredient Banana Nutella Ice Cream By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Banana Nutella Ice Cream-you only need two ingredients to make this ice cream! It’s amazing! It’s hot outside and all I want to do is float around in the pool and eat ice cream. The heat makes me lazy and it makes me crave ice cream like crazy. I’ve been making my 2-Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream nonstop....

Apple Galette By Maria Lichty Published on November 19, 2021 Quick Summary This rustic, free-form Apple Galette is easy to make and tastes similar to apple pie. Serve with a drizzle of salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert! Pin this now to find it later I am not a huge pie person, but I LOVE a good galette and this Apple Galette recipe is a family favorite....

Apple Smoothie By Maria Lichty Published on September 12, 2025 Quick Summary This Apple Smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet, protein-packed, and perfect for a quick and nourishing breakfast or snack. Made with fresh Honeycrisp apple, Greek yogurt, oats, and a touch of cinnamon, it tastes just like apple pie in a glass. Pin this now to find it later A Cozy Apple Smoothie to Start Your Day Smoothies are a staple in our kitchen, and this apple version is one of my all-time favorites, especially when I want something simple, sweet, and satisfying....

Avocado Strawberry Caprese Salad By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 Avocado Strawberry Caprese Salad – the addition of avocado and strawberries make this simple Caprese salad extra special! It is a great salad for spring! A Twist on the Traditional Caprese Salad Caprese salad is hands down one of my favorite salads. Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil....

Baked Mozzarella Sticks By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Baked Mozzarella Sticks-a fun and easy snack that kids and adults love! Are you ready for some football? We are! We are gearing up for a fun football weekend and that means lots and lots of good food! My favorite part of the game:) If you are having a party and need a football friendly snack that the kiddos and adults will love, you need to make our Baked Mozzarella Sticks....

Banana Cake with Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Streusel By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Banana Cake with Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Streusel-simple banana cake with a swirl of chocolate hazelnut butter and sweet chocolate chip hazelnut streusel topping! This cake is perfect for brunch or dessert! It was a long week at our house. Caleb got sick and that put a damper on everything. I hate being sick, but I really hate it when my kiddos are sick....

Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Muffin Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I have a hard time sleeping and this weekend was no different. I was up every morning by 5:00. I am a morning person and like to get things done, but sometimes on weekends I wish I could sleep in a little. Oh well, being up at the crack of dawn resulted in a glorious batch of blueberry cream cheese muffins....

Blueberry Smoothie By Maria Lichty Published on June 30, 2023 Quick Summary Blueberry Smoothie- you only need 5 minutes to make this creamy and refreshing blueberry smoothie recipe. Enjoy for breakfast or as a simple and healthy snack! Pin this now to find it later I love starting my day with a refreshing smoothie that is packed with good for you ingredients. A few of my favorites include my strawberry banana smoothie , peanut butter banana smoothie , and detox smoothie ....

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dates, Parmesan Cheese, Pistachios & Creamy Lemon Dressing By Maria Lichty Published on April 14, 2025 Quick Summary This vibrant Brussels Sprouts Salad is anything but ordinary. Shaved Brussels sprouts are tossed with sweet dates, salty Parmesan, crunchy pistachios, and a creamy lemon dressing for a fresh, flavorful dish that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining. It’s one of my favorite salads and I think you will love it too!...

Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce By Maria Lichty Published on August 23, 2021 Quick Summary Bust Cherry Tomato Sauce-a simple, fresh tomato sauce made with cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and basil. Enjoy with pasta, spaghetti squash, zoodles, or crusty bread! Pin this now to find it later I love my homemade easy marinara sauce and my slow cooker marinara sauce , but when we have a lot of cherry tomatoes in our garden, this Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce is my GO TO!...

Chicken Piccata By Maria Lichty Updated March 31, 2024 Quick Summary This classic Chicken Piccata recipe only takes 30 minutes to make! The crispy pan-fried chicken with a flavorful lemon butter caper sauce is dinner perfection. Serve with pasta or crusty bread. Pin this now to find it later Chicken Piccata is a classic chicken dish that seems fancy, but I promise it’s easy to make. You only need 30 minutes to make this delicious chicken dinner!...

Chili Lime Grilled Chicken By Maria Lichty Updated July 03, 2019 Chili Lime Grilled Chicken-this juicy and moist grilled chicken recipe is perfect for summertime! It is easy to make and everyone loves it! Father’s Day is on Sunday, how are you celebrating dad this year? The boys want to go on a hike with Josh and make him a chocolate cake . Josh doesn’t really like chocolate cake, but the boys do:) It’s the thought that counts:)...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola By Maria Lichty Published on April 30, 2021 Quick Summary Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola- If you like chocolate and peanut butter, you will LOVE this healthy homemade granola recipe. It will remind you of the classic No Bake Cookies , which is a VERY good thing! Pin this now to find it later No Bake Cookies are one of my all-time favorite cookies. If you’ve had one, you know they are super delicious....

Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oatmeal By Maria Lichty Published on August 08, 2022 Quick Summary Chocolate Zucchini Baked Oatmeal- easy baked oatmeal that tastes just like my famous Chocolate Zucchini Bread! Make a pan and reheat all week. Enjoy for breakfast or dessert! If you’ve made my Chocolate Zucchini Bread , you know it is the VERY best. It is one of the most popular recipes on our blog, especially during zucchini season....

Christmas Brunch Recipes By Maria Lichty Published on December 22, 2023 Quick Summary Christmas Brunch Recipes-The best recipes for Christmas breakfast and brunch! Sweet, savory, healthy, and decadent, there is something for everyone! The perfect way to start the holiday! Christmas morning is always filled with excitement and joy! There is no better way to start the holiday than with a celebratory spread of sweet and savory dishes that everyone will enjoy!...

Double Chocolate Loaf Cake By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 We hope you all enjoyed your holiday weekend. We woke up to snow in our yard on Memorial Day so we didn’t get to enjoy the outdoors. Instead, we watched movies and I did some baking. For dessert, I made a Double Chocolate Loaf Cake. We served it with whipped cream and strawberries to create chocolate strawberry shortcake. It was heavenly!...

Easy Butternut Squash Soup By Maria Lichty Published on November 09, 2022 Quick Summary This Easy Butternut Squash Soup is perfect for a simple, healthy, and delicious fall meal! It is great for lunch, dinner, or serve as a starter to your Thanksgiving feast. Comfort food is a must during the chilly fall and winter months. Our family loves making chicken pot pie , lasagna , chicken and dumplings , creamy chicken noodle soup , and spaghetti and meatballs ....

Easy Chickpea Curry By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Quick Summary For a quick, easy, and affordable weeknight meal, you can’t beat this Easy Chickpea Curry ! It’s a filling plant based dish packed with protein and made mostly from pantry ingredients that I always have on hand. Serve it with rice and naan bread, it tastes even better than takeout! Pin this now to find it later If you are looking for an easy and healthy dinner idea, let me introduce you to one of my favorites, Easy Chickpea Curry ....

Easy Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Easy Whole Wheat Pizza Dough-this is our favorite whole wheat pizza dough recipe! It is easy to make and makes a perfect pizza every time! The other day my friend asked me if we had a good pizza dough recipe and I told her of course we do:) We love pizza! I sent her this pizza dough recipe ....

Egg Salad By Maria Lichty Published on March 29, 2024 Quick Summary This is the BEST Egg Salad Recipe! It’s made with hard boiled eggs, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, crisp celery, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, green onions, and fresh chives. It’s the perfect recipe for using up hard boiled eggs and a favorite at Easter time. This classic egg salad recipe is made with hard boiled eggs and a few simple ingredients....