Banana Bundt Cake By Maria Lichty Published on March 09, 2022 Quick Summary This simple Banana Bundt Cake is moist, buttery, full of banana flavor, and SO easy to make! And to top it all off, the cake is drizzled with cream cheese icing. This classic cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Pin this now to find it later What do you do when you have a bunch of brown bananas?...

Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting By Maria Lichty Updated July 05, 2019 Today is an exciting day! Amy Atlas’s book, Sweet Designs , hits the book shelves. I got my book last week and I am in love! Amy’s book is filled with over 175 recipes and dessert displays that are easy to create at home. There are so many fun and creative ideas in Sweet Designs, I want to have a party every day!...

Brown Butter Sugar Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on November 27, 2023 Quick Summary Brown Butter Sugar Cookies- the brown butter makes these easy sugar cookies extra special! The cookies are soft, chewy, and SO delicious! Pin this now to find it later I love making all kinds of cookies . That is why I wrote a cookie cookbook . I enjoy chocolate chip , peanut butter , oatmeal , snickerdoodles , and molasses just to name a few....

Cheddar Cheese Biscuits with Cilantro By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I didn’t have time to go grocery shopping over the weekend since we were in Idaho visiting my grandpa . We had some odds and ends in the fridge, but not enough food to create a tasty meal. Luckily, we had a container of soup hiding in the freezer. I heated up black bean and sweet potato soup for dinner and Josh made cheddar cheese biscuits to go with....

Chipotle Chickpea Corn Salad By Maria Lichty Published on July 15, 2022 Quick Summary Chipotle Chickpea Corn Salad- simple salad made with chickpeas, sweet corn, avocado, cilantro, cotija cheese, and a creamy, smoky chipotle dressing. Serve as a side salad or enjoy with tortilla chips! This salad is a summertime favorite! Pin this now to find it later It’s no secret that I love a GOOD salad. I am constantly creating new salad recipes because I never want to be bored with what is on my plate....

Chopped Greek Salad By Maria Lichty Published on May 13, 2019 Chopped Greek Salad made with romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red pepper, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, red onion, feta cheese, and a simple Greek dressing. Serve as a main dish salad or side salad, the flavors are incredible! Pin this now to find it later Favorite Greek Salad When the weather starts to warm up, I am all about salads for lunch and dinner....

Corn and Zucchini Enchiladas By Maria Lichty Published on August 02, 2023 Quick Summary Corn and Zucchini Enchiladas with black beans, green chiles, spices, salsa verde, and cheese are the perfect weeknight dinner! You are going to love these hearty vegetarian enchiladas! Are you trying to figure out what to do with the all of the garden zucchini and summer sweet corn? I am here to help. You HAVE to make these Corn and Zucchini Enchiladas !...

Creamy Zucchini Corn Pasta By Maria Lichty Published on July 29, 2024 Quick Summary Creamy Zucchini Corn Pasta- this summery pasta dish takes less than 30 minutes to make! The pasta is made with zucchini, sweet corn, shallot, garlic, and a creamy Parmesan sauce. Top with fresh basil and you have the perfect summer meal. Pin this now to find it later During the summer, whenever I have a lot of zucchini to use up, I love making zucchini bread , chocolate zucchini cake , zucchini brownies , and even zucchini cookies ....

Grilled Vegetable Farro Salad By Maria Lichty Published on July 08, 2024 Quick Summary Grilled Vegetable Farro Salad- farro salad with grilled vegetables, tomatoes, spinach, artichokes, feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a simple lemon shallot dressing. This is the perfect summer side dish! Pin this now to find it later Summer is all about sunshine, salads , and grilling! This Grilled Vegetable Farro Salad is the perfect summer salad! The base of the salad is farro, which is an ancient grain that is nutty, chewy, and hearty....

Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie By Maria Lichty Published on October 03, 2025 Quick Summary If you love pumpkin pie, you’re going to love this creamy Pumpkin Smoothie ! It’s made with real pumpkin, banana, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and warm spices for a cozy, nourishing drink that’s perfect for fall. Enjoy it as a quick breakfast, snack, or post-workout treat. Pin this now to find it later The Pumpkin Smoothie I’m Making on Repeat This Fall You know we’re obsessed with all things pumpkin: pumpkin bread , pumpkin muffins , pumpkin cookies … and now this dreamy Pumpkin Smoothie has earned a top spot in our fall lineup....

Holiday Gift Guide for Men By Maria Lichty Published on November 08, 2025 Quick Summary Finding the perfect gift for him just got easier! Our Men’s Holiday Gift Guide is packed with thoughtful, practical, and stylish ideas, from tech gadgets and cozy essentials to unique picks he’ll actually use and love. Pin this now to find it later The holidays are the perfect time to show the men in your life you care, and finding the right gift doesn’t have to be a challenge....

Homemade Croutons By Maria Lichty Published on March 24, 2023 Quick Summary Croutons- Learn how to make homemade croutons that are crunchy on the outside, slightly chewy on the inside, and SO much better than store bought croutons. Use in salads, soups, stuffing, and more! I love a good salad , especially when croutons are involved, but not any old croutons will do. I don’t care for store bought croutons, but I LOVE homemade croutons ....

Homemade Flour Tortillas By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Homemade Flour Tortillas are very easy to make at home and taste so much better than store-bought tortillas! Serve with any Mexican meal or make them as a snack; you can’t go wrong with homemade tortillas! Fresh, Homemade Flour Tortillas Is there anything better than fresh, homemade tortillas? Well, maybe freshly baked cookies, but homemade tortillas are a close second:) I love homemade tortillas!...

My Favorite Labor Day Deals on All Things Home, Cooking, Beauty and More By Maria Lichty Published on August 27, 2024 Believe it or not, but summer is slowly crawling to an end — but before we welcome pumpkin-flavored everything and ghoulish treats , Labor Day is our LAST opportunity to say goodby to toasty temps and evenings by the grill! The holiday just so happens to be a huge shopping event, too, with major deals up for grabs on everything from organizational essentials to kitchen appliances and luggage sets....

Oreo Cheesecake Cookie Dough Bars By Maria Lichty Updated June 02, 2020 Oreo Cheesecake Cookie Dough Bars-Oreos, cheesecake, and cookie dough? Talk about a dream dessert! Pin this now to find it later Are you ready for the dessert of all desserts? I sure hope so because we aren’t messing around today. We are sharing a recipe for Oreo Cheesecake Cookie Dough Bars. That’s right Oreo cookies, cheesecake, and cookie dough in one bar treat!...

Peppermint Bark Brownies By Maria Lichty Published on December 23, 2024 Quick Summary Peppermint Bark Brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies loaded with peppermint bark and topped with a drizzle of white chocolate and crushed candy canes. The brownies are a festive, indulgent holiday dessert that are easy to make and impressive to serve! Pin this now to find it later Peppermint Bark Brownies, the Perfect Holiday Dessert! Peppermint Bark Brownie Ingredients How to Make Peppermint Bark Brownies Storing & Freezing Tips More Brownie Recipes Peppermint Bark Brownies Recipe Peppermint Bark Brownies, the Perfect Holiday Dessert!...

Pesto Guacamole By Maria Lichty Updated May 21, 2019 Serve this simple Pesto Guacamole with tortilla chips, crackers bread, veggies, or use as a sandwich spread! It’s guac-a-licious! What do you do when your basil plants take over your garden box? You make pesto . In fact, you make lots of pesto. Our freezer is stocked with pesto. I’ve also made a few batches of Easy Marinara Sauce to tackle our basil....

Pumpkin Pancakes By Maria Lichty Published on September 30, 2022 Quick Summary These fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes are sweet, satisfying, and easy to make. Enjoy a stack with butter and pure maple syrup for the perfect fall breakfast! Perfect Fall Breakfast We love making pancakes , waffles , and French toast for breakfast every weekend. It is one of our favorite family traditions. During the fall months, I like to switch things up and make our favorite Pumpkin Pancakes ....

Pumpkin Pizza with Crispy Sage By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 When we were at my dad’s house in Illinois, we made homemade pizza for dinner one night. Josh and my dad made a Chicago Deep Dish Pizza and I made Pumpkin Pizza with Crispy Sage. My dad and Josh are similar in many ways, including the way they like their pizza. They prefer pizza with lots of meat and lots of cheese....

Recipe for Orange Rolls By Maria Lichty Updated November 13, 2011 1 package of Rhodes frozen roll dough