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Bacon Cheddar Pretzel Cheese Ball By Maria Lichty Updated October 13, 2019 Bacon Cheddar Pretzel Cheese Ball-this easy cheese ball is the perfect party appetizer. It can be made in advance and is great served with crackers. Over the holidays, I made my favorite Cheese Ball , but Josh couldn’t have it because he is allergic to nuts and it is covered in pecans. Oops. I was feeling kind of bad that he got left out of the cheese ball situation so I made Josh a special cheese ball with BACON!...

Balsamic Strawberry Ricotta Shortcakes By Maria Lichty Updated July 05, 2019 Mother’s Day is on Sunday and we don’t have any special plans, but I really don’t need special plans. My guys spoil me every day. I am one lucky mama and wife. Ok, maybe I will ask for a day off from changing diapers or folding laundry, but I really don’t need to be showered with gifts. A hug and a smooch from Caleb is the best gift…and I will take a kiss from Josh too:)...

BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes By Maria Lichty Published on May 28, 2025 Quick Summary BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors—all wrapped up in a simple, nutritious meal. Tender roasted sweet potatoes are stuffed with juicy shredded BBQ chicken, melted cheese, and topped with fresh ingredients like corn salsa , avocado, and pickled onions . This recipe is easy to make, customizable, and ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep....

Berry Banana Smoothie Bowl By Maria Lichty Updated June 02, 2020 Berry Banana Smoothie Bowl – if you like smoothies, you will love this simple and healthy smoothie bowl! Eat with a spoon and top with your favorite toppings. Perfect for breakfast! Pin this now to find it later Smoothie Bowl For Breakfast I like smoothies, but they aren’t a meal to me, they are a drink. The smoothies that are packed with fruits, veggies, protein, etc....

Blueberry Cream Cheese Biscuits By Maria Lichty Updated May 10, 2019 Blueberry Cream Cheese Biscuits are soft, tender, and flaky biscuits that are perfect for breakfast or brunch. You will love these easy homemade biscuits, especially when you Serve them with salted vanilla butter! Homemade Biscuits Homemade biscuits are one of our favorite weekend breakfast treats. You can’t beat a warm biscuit right out of the oven, especially when you slather that biscuit with butter and homemade jam ....

Broccoli Mac and Cheese By Maria Lichty Published on March 11, 2024 Quick Summary Broccoli Mac and Cheese- this creamy, cheesy broccoli mac and cheese takes less than 30 minutes to make. Enjoy for lunch, dinner, or serve as a side dish. Kids and adults love it! Pin this now to find it later Mac and cheese is classic comfort food. We love making baked mac and cheese and stovetop mac and cheese , but we also love this easy Broccoli Mac and Cheese ....

Brown Butter Banana Waffles By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 It is National Waffle Day! You know I love food holidays, so of course we are celebrating. And luckily I didn’t have to wake up early to make waffles. We made Brown Butter Banana Waffles last weekend and put some in the freezer. So all I had to do is pop the waffles in the toaster this morning! Happy National Waffle Day to us!...

Butternut Squash Baked Ziti By Maria Lichty Published on November 14, 2022 Quick Summary Butternut Squash Baked Ziti- baked pasta with a creamy butternut squash sauce, lots of cheese, and a crunchy panko topping. Serve with garlic bread and a simple salad for the perfect fall meal. During the fall months, I love butternut squash everything: soup , salad , ravioli , enchiladas , and this Butternut Squash Baked Ziti ....

Chewy Coconut Oatmeal Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I didn’t make any healthy eating resolutions, but since most people do, I have laid off the cookies. I didn’t want to tempt anyone by posting a cookie recipe. Well, it’s the middle of January and I can’t wait any longer. If you are still going strong on your resolution, ignore me. Or maybe listen because these Chewy Coconut Oatmeal Cookies have NO butter....

Chewy Lime and Coconut Sugar Cookie Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated August 02, 2023 Happy Cinco de Mayo! What are your party plans? We hope you are celebrating with good food and fun. If you need a few last minute menu ideas, check out our favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes . Yes, I am posting another lime recipe. My Baking Addiction made me do it. When I saw her post that started out with, “Are you a lime lover?...

Chocolate Banana Bread By Maria Lichty Updated April 09, 2020 This easy Chocolate Banana Bread is moist, tender, and a chocolate lovers dream! It is the BEST banana bread recipe. Pin this now to find it later It has taken me a few weeks to get this recipe absolutely perfect because we keep running out of bananas. Our boys are little monkeys and I can’t keep enough bananas in the house to bake banana bread....

Chocolate Chip Muffins By Maria Lichty Published on February 14, 2024 Quick Summary Chocolate Chip Muffins- soft, tender, bakery-style chocolate chip muffins with crackly, crispy, sugary tops! Enjoy for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack! Pin this now to find it later I LOVE making muffins. They are easy to make and easy to share! You can enjoy muffins for breakfast on the go or add them to a full breakfast or brunch spread....

Cilantro Lime Quinoa By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Cilantro Lime Quinoa – a quinoa recipe for the books. Quick and easy to make, and goes with any Mexican dish! A great alternative to rice! Quinoa Recipe perfect for any Mexican meal! Today, I am sharing an easy quinoa recipe, Cilantro Lime Quinoa . This is one of go to side dishes. I love that it is easy to make and healthy!...

Cinnamon Rolls By Maria Lichty Updated December 24, 2020 These homemade cinnamon rolls are the BEST! Everyone that makes them falls in love! They are great for breakfast, brunch, and holidays. Pin this now to find it later This cinnamon roll recipe is a family favorite. It was my grandmother’s recipe, but my dad has perfected it over the years. We refer to them as “Parry Rolls.” Everyone knows about these rolls and they are the most often requested....

Deep Dish Chocolate Truffle Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Deep Dish Chocolate Truffle Cookies-serve these rich chocolate truffle cookies warm with a scoop of ice cream and you have the perfect holiday dessert! My dad isn’t big on Christmas, but he did have a few traditions that I have started with our family. One, we make his cinnamon rolls every year. These are a must! Second, my dad writes each child a special Christmas letter....

Dorie’s Chocolate Oatmeal Drops By Maria Lichty Updated November 10, 2017 Dorie did it again! I made her Chocolate Oatmeal Drops from Baking From My Home to Yours and they were fabulous! This cookie has cocoa and bittersweet chocolate, so if you are a chocolate lover, this is the cookie for you! They are similar in taste to a brownie but the texture is crisp and chewy, due to the oatmeal and brown sugar....

Easy Peach Butter By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Easy Peach Butter-when life gives you lots of peaches, make this simple peach butter! It is great on toast, pancakes, waffles, or stirred into oatmeal or yogurt! Maxwell is a pretty good sleeper. I usually feed him around 2:00 a.m. and 5:00-6:00 a.m. Once I am done feeding, Josh takes the baby and puts him back to sleep. Josh and Maxwell have no trouble falling back asleep after the 5:00-6:00 feeding, but it is hard for me to go back to sleep....

Fettuccine Alfredo By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Fettuccine Alfredo – you only need four ingredients to make this creamy, buttery, and cheesy pasta dish. Fettuccine Alfredo is a classic everyone (including kids) loves, and it takes less than 30 minutes to make! Pin this now to find it later We love pasta and I usually make my favorite Easy Marinara Sauce or Spinach Basil Pesto to go with noodles, but when I am feeling indulgent, I make Fettuccine Alfredo ....

German Pancakes By Maria Lichty Published on December 27, 2024 Quick Summary German Pancakes – You only need 6 ingredients to make this delicious oven pancake. The giant, buttery pancake puffs up in the oven, creating a fun, light, and fluffy pancake that kids and adults love! Serve hot, right out of the oven with confectioner’s sugar, berries, maple syrup, or your favorite pancake toppings! What are German Pancakes? How to Make German Pancakes Tips for Serving German Pancakes German Pancake Toppings How to Store More Pancake Recipes German Pancakes Recipe What are German Pancakes?...

Gingerbread Oreo Blondies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Today, I am teaming up with my blogging buddy, Jenny from Picky Palate . We are sharing Oreo recipes that are perfect for the holiday season! I made Gingerbread Oreo Blondies and Jenny whipped up Candy Cane Oreo Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Both of these festive Oreo treats need to be added to your holiday baking list. They are fun for the kiddos and kiddos at heart-like myself:)...