Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal By Maria Lichty Published on January 13, 2023 Quick Summary Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal- If you like my Chocolate Banana Bread , you will love this easy baked oatmeal too! It tastes just like my famous banana bread. Make a pan and enjoy all week! It’s great for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert! Pin this now to find it later I am on a major baked oatmeal kick....

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 First of all, our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by Sandy. We hope you are all safe. We are thinking about you! Happy Halloween! I hope the ghosts and gobblins haven’t gotten you yet:) Every year we stock up on Halloween candy to pass out to the kiddos. I try to buy candy that I don’t like so I am not tempted to eat it....

Cinnamon Apple Crumble By Maria Lichty Published on November 04, 2022 Quick Summary Cinnamon Apple Crumble-tender, juicy apples are covered with a sweet cinnamon crumb topping, creating the best fall dessert. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream! Fall is in the air and that means all I want to do is BAKE, BAKE, BAKE! Fall baking is my absolute favorite because I love warming up the house and creating something sweet to share with loved ones....

Cranberry Coffee Cake By Maria Lichty Updated December 19, 2019 Christmas is less than a week away. How did that happen? We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of my family. I do have a house to clean and there is always more baking to do, so hopefully the week will go by quickly. I love baking with fresh cranberries during the holiday season. I always make Fresh Cranberry Scones , but this year I also tried a new recipe-Cranberry Coffee Cake....

Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes By Maria Lichty Updated August 08, 2020 Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes-the avocado is the secret ingredient to making this pesto super creamy and delicious! Your family will love this easy pasta dish! Pin this now to find it later Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta Don’t you love comfort foods that are secretly healthy? That’s how this Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta is. It gets a thick, creamy texture from avocado, and the addition of spinach brightens the color and ups the healthiness even more!...

Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing By Maria Lichty Updated May 27, 2020 This Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing only takes a few minutes to make and is so much better than store bought salad dressing! It is great on salads, chicken, fish, steak, vegetables, tacos, and more! Pin this now to find it later Easy Cilantro Lime Dressing Making your own salad dressing at home might sound intimidating, but I promise homemade dressings are SO easy....

Easy Kettle Corn By Maria Lichty Updated October 13, 2019 Easy Kettle Corn – our all-time favorite homemade kettle corn! Learn how to make kettle corn that is great for movie night, game day, or snack time! Homemade Kettle Corn I love watching movies, but I don’t like going to the theater. It’s always cold, the chairs are uncomfortable, and it’s expensive. I would rather watch a movie at home where I can sprawl out on the couch with my cozy blanket and eat a big bowl of homemade Kettle Corn....

Egg, Avocado, and Pesto Bagel Sandwich By Maria Lichty Updated September 10, 2024 Quick Summary This easy Egg, Avocado, and Pesto Bagel Sandwich with Havarti cheese and arugula makes a great breakfast or lunch! How do you get out of a week day slump? You make an Egg, Avocado, and Pesto Bagel Sandwich for breakfast. Trust me, after one bite you will be ready to conquer the day. I made this amazing bagel sandwich for breakfast last week and I am still in a good mood....

Fall Chickpea Salad By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Quick Summary You will love the textures and flavors of this simple and healthy chickpea salad. It’s made with chickpeas, apple, avocado, dried cranberries, pecans, red onion, feta cheese, and tossed in a light apple cider dressing. It’s perfect for an easy fall lunch or dinner. Pin this now to find it later My Chickpea Avocado Feta Salad is one of my all-time favorite salads....

Flourless Chocolate Cake By Maria Lichty Published on February 09, 2021 Quick Summary This easy Flourless Chocolate Cake with a silky chocolate ganache glaze is the BEST chocolate cake recipe. It is rich, decadent, and the perfect dessert for any celebration. The cake is gluten-free and super decadent. Pin this now to find it later Are you guys ready for this Flourless Chocolate Cake ? It is 100% decadent and worth every single bite....

Greek Tortellini Salad By Maria Lichty Updated April 09, 2020 Greek Tortellini salad made with cheese tortellini, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onion, feta cheese, and simple Greek dressing. This easy pasta salad is perfect for summer potlucks and barbecues. Cheese Tortellini + Classic Greek Salad = Yum June is here and that means summer is here. I know summer doesn’t officially start until later in the month, but I am ready!...

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Pesto By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 We’ve been grilling out a lot this week. It’s too hot to turn on the oven and we are enjoying sitting on our patio. We’ve been grilling up all kinds of vegetables. My new favorite vegetable to grill is cauliflower. I made Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Pesto and they are Tasty with a capital T! My kind of steak for sure!...

Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwich By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Josh’s brother is visiting us from California and we are having a great time. Caleb sure loves having his uncle around and I love having another person to feed:) The other day the guys wanted a snack so I whipped up a bowl of guacamole and made homemade baked tortilla chips. The guys were still hungry so I offered to make grilled cheese sandwiches....

Heart Pancakes By Maria Lichty Updated January 25, 2021 Quick Summary Heart Pancakes-these easy, whole wheat heart shaped pancakes are the perfect pancakes for Valentine’s Day or any day! Pin this now to find it later Valentine’s Day means that we will be able to sleep in and enjoy a nice, romantic breakfast in bed! Ha, let’s be realistic, with two crazy boys who love to wake up early, so breakfast in bed probably won’t happen, but we can make a special Valentine’s breakfast as a family!...

Homemade Granola By Maria Lichty Published on October 04, 2024 Quick Summary Homemade Granola- This easy healthy granola recipe is the best! It’s made with oats, nuts, coconut, coconut oil, cinnamon, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Add dried fruit for extra sweetness! Serve with yogurt, milk, or enjoy by the handful! Pin this now to find it later Ingredient Notes How to Make Granola Tips for Getting Granola Clusters What to Eat with Granola Storing Tips More Granola Recipes Granola Recipe I love making granola....

Honey Yogurt Waffles By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I try to eat yogurt every day, but Josh won’t touch the stuff. Wait, I take that back, Josh always makes our homemade yogurt , but he won’t eat it. He hates the smell, texture, and taste. So when I made Honey Yogurt Waffles one morning I decided to keep the yogurt part of the waffles a secret. I am so sneaky:)...

Kitchen Remodel-Part Two By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 We are well into our kitchen remodel . We have gotten a lot done, but it still seems like it is taking forever:) I know the end result will be worth it so I am trying to be patient, but patience has never been my strong point..ha! Luckily, Josh is an extremely hard worker and is doing everything in his power to get the job done....

Lime Ice Cream By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Last night we went to a Dave Matthews Band concert with Dara from Cookin’ Canuck and her husband. We had a great time! It was fun to sit under the stars and listen to some good tunes. We were out past my bed time, so this post will be short and sweet! We are churning up lime ice cream today on Two Peas and Their Pod....

Maple Pecan Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on December 03, 2025 Quick Summary These soft and chewy Maple Pecan Cookies are made with brown sugar, pure maple syrup, warm cinnamon, and finished with a maple glaze, toasted pecans, and flaky sea salt. Cozy, flavorful, and perfect for fall and holiday baking! Pin this now to find it later Soft, Chewy Brown Sugar Maple Pecan Cookies You’ll Fall in Love With I first created these Maple Pecan Cookies while I was writing my cookie cookbook, Let’s Eat Cookies , and they quickly became a favorite in our kitchen....

Mini Hot Cocoa Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 First of all, we would like to take a moment to say that our thoughts and prayers are with the families, community members, and everyone affected by the tragedy in Connecticut. There are no words. Make sure you hug your loved ones extra tight. Are you a hot cocoa fan? Josh loves hot cocoa, but I am indifferent. I like a sip or two, but can’t drink an entire cup....