Green Beans Almondine By Maria Lichty Published on November 10, 2023 Quick Summary Green Beans Almondine- fresh green beans with shallot, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and toasted sliced almonds. This simple vegetable side dish is a favorite at holiday meals, but can be served year-round along side any meal. Pin this now to find it later Green beans almondine (amandine) is a classic French dish. It may sound fancy, but it is basically green beans with a garnish of almonds....

Grilled Steak Tacos By Maria Lichty Updated May 04, 2023 Quick Summary Grilled Steak Tacos with with red onion, avocado, cilantro, and queso fresco are great for Taco Tuesday or any day! Serve with Chimichurri Sauce for an extra boost of flavor! Tomorrow is Taco Tuesday, our favorite day of the week. We want to make sure you are ready to celebrate Taco Tuesday, so today we are sharing this awesome recipe for Grilled Steak Tacos....

Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Butternut Squash, Pomegranate, and Candied Pecans By Maria Lichty Updated October 13, 2019 Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Butternut Squash, Pomegranate, and Candied Pecans-this beautiful and healthy salad is perfect for all of your holiday meals! Do you have your Thanksgiving menu planned yet? We are not sure what we are doing this year. We don’t have any family coming into town and our friends all have plans, so it is just us!...

Lemon Pistachio Cupcakes By Maria Lichty Published on May 09, 2025 Quick Summary These Lemon Pistachio Cupcakes are the perfect combination of bright citrus and nutty goodness. With ground pistachios in the batter and a creamy lemon buttercream on top, they’re a delicious treat for any occasion. Optional honey drizzle and crushed pistachios make them even more irresistible. Pin this now to find it later Lemon Pistachio Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting Maria’s Tips for Cupcake Success Lemon Pistachio Cupcakes Recipe Frequently Asked Questions More Cupcake Recipes Lemon Pistachio Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting There’s something undeniably cheerful about the combination of lemon and pistachio....

Lofthouse Style Soft Sugar Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 Lofthouse Sugar Cookies are super soft and the perfect sugar cookies for any occasion. Decorate with frosting and sprinkles just like the famous Lofthouse sugar cookie recipe! Homemade Lofthouse Sugar Cookies I have gotten a few questions from friends and readers about the absence of cookies on our blog. I haven’t posted a cookie recipe since December-gasp! I think that is a record....

Magic Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on May 20, 2022 Quick Summary Magic Cookies- if you like magic cookie bars (7 layer bars) you are going to love these cookies! They are filled with graham crackers, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, and pecans. Pin this now to find it later Magic Cookie Bars (7 Layer Bars) are a classic dessert. We make them all of the time for potlucks and parties....

Marinated Artichoke, Roasted Red Pepper & White Bean Salad By Maria Lichty Published on June 09, 2025 Quick Summary This Mediterranean-inspired white bean salad features marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, olives, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. It’s a no-cook, vegetarian-friendly recipe that’s perfect for easy lunches, meal prep, or a quick side dish. Ready in minutes and packed with bold flavor! Pin this now to find it later...

Meet Our New Little Pea By Maria Lichty Published on August 07, 2014 We want to introduce the newest member of our pea pod today! Maxwell Forrest Lichty was born on Tuesday, August 5th at 11:20 p.m. He was 6 pounds 13 ounces and 19.5 inches long, which was exactly what Caleb was when he was born. Crazy, huh? We are loving every second with our little guy and are so excited he is part of our family!...

Mexican Street Corn Salad By Maria Lichty Published on June 16, 2025 Quick Summary This easy Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites) is a bold, flavorful side dish made with charred corn, creamy dressing, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, and spices. It’s the perfect summer salad for BBQs, potlucks, taco nights, or as a zesty dip with chips—ready in just 20 minutes! Pin this now to find it later Easy Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe That Everyone Will Love I love making all kinds of salads , but this Mexican Street Corn Salad is an absolute winner....

Mud Hen Bars By Maria Lichty Updated June 02, 2020 These sweet Mud Hen dessert bars are perfect for potlucks and parties! Everyone loves them! Pin this now to find it later I was looking for a bar treat to make for a party and stumbled across a recipe for Mud Hen Bars. The bars have a cookie crust and are topped with marshmallows and chocolate chips. Wait, there is more!...

No Bake Peanut Butter S’mores Bars By Maria Lichty Published on August 09, 2024 Quick Summary These No-Bake Peanut Butter S’mores Bars are an easy and delicious treat that combines the classic flavors of s’mores with the creamy richness of peanut butter. The perfect dessert for summertime or anytime! Pin this now to find it later S’mores are a MUST when there is a campfire, but I also love making s’mores treats in my kitchen....

Peanut Butter Fudge By Maria Lichty Published on December 11, 2022 Quick Summary Peanut Butter Fudge- you only need 4 ingredients to make this easy peanut butter fudge recipe! The fudge is creamy, rich, and loaded with peanut butter flavor! The perfect easy treat for the holidays or any time! I love making homemade fudge , especially during the holidays. Fudge is the perfect little treat for holiday parties and also makes a great gift for friends and family....

Potato Chip Chocolate Chip Blondies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Potato Chip Chocolate Chip Blondies-buttery brown sugar blondies loaded with salty potato chips and chocolate chips. The sweet and salty combo is amazing! I love sweet and salty treats. A few of my favorites include: Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies Sweet and Salty Marshmallow Popcorn Oh, and we can’t forget our epic Sweet and Salty Snack Board ....

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Brown Butter Gingersnap Crust By Maria Lichty Updated September 11, 2019 Pumpkin Cheesecake with Brown Butter Gingersnap Crust-this creamy and rich pumpkin cheesecake is perfect for fall and holiday celebrations. The brown butter gingersnap crust is perfection! It’s November and that means it is time to start planning your Thanksgiving menu. I know most people like to stick to the traditional menu, but if you are looking to branch out and try something new this year, I have the dessert for you....

Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting By Maria Lichty Updated September 25, 2025 Quick Summary This Pumpkin Sheet Cake is soft, moist, and perfectly spiced with a dreamy brown butter cream cheese frosting. It’s easy to make, feeds a crowd, and is the ultimate fall dessert for parties, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. A must-bake pumpkin recipe for autumn! Pin this now to find it later The Pumpkin Sheet Cake I Make Every Fall (And You Should Too!...

Skillet Creamy Lemon Rosemary Chicken By Maria Lichty Updated June 15, 2020 Skillet Creamy Lemon Rosemary Chicken-this quick and easy one-skillet chicken dish is great for busy weeknights or easy entertaining. Josh and I spend a lot of time in the kitchen together. We love cooking, baking, and even cleaning together. It is rare to find one of us in the kitchen alone. Sometimes, I have kick Josh out of the kitchen when I am baking cookies because he eats too much dough, but we usually make a good team:)...

Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Slow Cooker Marinara Sauce-this rich and hearty marinara sauce has the BEST flavor because it is made in the slow cooker. You will love this simple sauce! It is officially fall and the cooler temperatures have hit. I love opening the windows to feel the cool, crisp fall air. Of course, I am bundled up under the covers, but I still love that fresh breath of fall....

Staycation in Park City, Utah By Maria Lichty Published on July 24, 2015 Last weekend, we drove up to Park City, Utah for a little staycation with Visit Park City . Park City is only 20 minutes from our house, but every time we go up there we feel like we are worlds away from home. We love visiting Park City during the winter, it is the ultimate ski destination, but the summer months are just as fun....

Stuffed Shells with Ricotta, Spinach, and Portobello Mushrooms By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I never get sick of Italian food. Sometimes I think I am Italian, my name is Maria, I have dark hair, I could pass, right? 🙂 I love pasta, pizza, gelato, panini, etc. Italian food always hits the spot for me. I recently made stuffed shells for dinner. I started with the classic ricotta spinach mixture....

Sun-Dried Tomato, White Bean, & Artichoke Pesto Pasta Salad By Maria Lichty Updated October 09, 2019 Sun-dried tomatoes, white beans, and artichokes come together in a pesto pasta salad that’s great for potlucks, leftovers, and snacking all summer long! Pin this now to find it later Pesto Pasta Salad Mmm, pesto pasta salad. It’s fun to say and fun to eat! I love my super easy pesto pasta salad , but this one is jazzed up with lots of flavorful ingredients....