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Spring Vegetable Stir Fry with Lemon Ginger Sauce By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Spring Vegetable Stir Fry with Lemon Ginger Sauce-this simple and healthy stir fry is loaded with spring green vegetables. The lemon ginger sauce is light and refreshing! This dish is a must make for spring! I have a travel hangover. I enjoyed my trip to NYC and Florida, but I am exhausted times ten. I am trying to get back into the swing of things, but it has been hard....

Steel Cut Oats By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Steel Cut Oats are a healthy and hearty breakfast and they are easy to cook! You will love this simple steel cut oats recipe! I eat oatmeal every morning for breakfast. Josh is not a big oatmeal fan, he prefers cold cereal, toast, or a frittata in the morning. He doesn’t like the mushy texture of oatmeal. I recently got him to try steel cut oats though and he is hooked....

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms By Maria Lichty Updated May 16, 2011 Thank you to everyone who visited and commented on our blog! We hope to see you again! We really wish everyone could win a book, but thanks for playing:) Now for the big news….the winner is Jennifer Brailsford who said: Who does not love bread? It gets even better because it takes five minutes. I am all for it. Please email us your mailing information and we will get the autographed book to you!...

The 4 Best Cookie Presses of 2024 By Maria Lichty Updated January 02, 2024 I absolutely LOVE making LOTS of cookies every holiday season. Spritz cookies are a classic and always impress my family and friends. Not only are these buttery cookies delicious, but they’re also surprisingly easy to make. With one of the best cookie presses, you can quickly make a batch of these treats in festive shapes like trees, wreaths, ornaments, and more....

Valentine’s Day Recipes By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 The day of LOVE is this weekend. Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Does anyone have big plans? I hate going out to eat on Valentine’s Day. The restaurants are so crowded and usually overpriced. We are looking forward to a relaxing dinner at home this year. If you are cooking in, like us, and still need recipe ideas-today is your lucky day....

12 Perfect Party Appetizers By Maria Lichty Updated October 13, 2019 12 easy appetizer recipes that are perfect for any party! We hope you had a very Merry Christmas! Did Santa bring you anything good? We had a great day celebrating with the boys and my family! Are you gearing up for a fun New Year’s Eve Party? If so, we have 12 Perfect Party Appetizers for you! These recipes are easy and perfect for any party!...

31 Meatless Meals By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2019 31 Meatless Meals – a month of delicious meatless meals! Vegetarians and meat lovers alike will love these amazing meatless recipes! Meatless Meals: 31 Easy Vegetarian Recipes Today we are sharing 31 Meatless Meals that are sure to be a hit at your dinner table. Now, you can easily find a month of meatless meals! We love all of these easy vegetarian recipes and hope you enjoy them too!...

35+ Zucchini Recipes By Maria Lichty Updated August 04, 2022 Wondering what to do with all of that garden zucchini? We are coming to your rescue by sharing our all-time favorite zucchini recipes! You are going to want to make them all this summer! Zucchini Season, My Favorite Time of Year Summer is in full swing and that means it is zucchini season, my favorite time of year. I love cooking and baking with zucchini, it is probably my favorite vegetable....

Baked Mac and Cheese By Maria Lichty Updated September 18, 2024 Quick Summary This homemade Baked Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and finished with a buttery panko cracker Parmesan topping. It is the ultimate comfort food and can be served as a main dish or side dish. Mac and cheese is CLASSIC comfort food! I know the simplicity of the famous blue box can be tempting, but I promise making it from scratch is SO worth the effort....

Banana Split By Maria Lichty Published on July 23, 2021 Quick Summary Banana Split-this classic ice cream dessert starts with a fresh banana, three scoops of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry), pineapple, chocolate syrup, and strawberries. Oh, and don’t forget the whipped cream, nuts, and maraschino cherries. Grab a spoon and dig in! Pin this now to find it later Are you ready for the ULTIMATE ice cream dessert? The king of all ice cream sundaes?...

BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza made with store-bought French bread and topped with BBQ sauce, chicken, bacon, mozzarella cheese, pineapple, jalapeño, and cilantro. This easy pizza is a favorite weeknight meal. Father’s Day is right around the corner and this easy BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza has Father’s Day written all over it. This is one of Josh’s favorite recipes and our boys love it too!...

Best Breakfast Ideas By Maria Lichty Published on August 23, 2022 Quick Summary Best Breakfast Ideas- a collection of the BEST breakfast recipes! Start your day off right with delicious options like pancakes, French toast, quiche, baked oatmeal, and much, much more ! Start the Day with a Good Breakfast Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and if you are looking for the BEST breakfast ideas , you’ve come to the right place....

Biscoff Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 It’s finally Friday! Yay! It’s been a busy week at the Two Peas and Their Pod household. We’ve been playing catch up from our fun California vacation . Catch up is never easy or fun-laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, emails, and doctor’s appointments. Caleb had his one year checkup which meant five shots. Luckily, he is a brave boy and did just fine....

Blueberry Pancakes By Maria Lichty Published on June 17, 2022 Quick Summary Blueberry Pancakes- light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes dotted with juicy blueberries. Serve with butter and pure maple syrup. This is the BEST Blueberry Pancake recipe, I promise! Pin this now to find it later Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, I NEVER skip it. I go to bed thinking about what I am going to eat for breakfast....

Brie, Pesto, and Sweet Pepper Grilled Cheese By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Brie, Pesto, and Sweet Pepper Grilled Cheese-warm, melty brie with basil pesto and sweet red peppers! This simple sandwich is great for lunch or dinner! Today is the last day of National Grilled Cheese Month. I might shed a tear. I am sad to see this month go. I’ve loved having an extra excuse to eat grilled cheese sandwiches....

Brown Butter Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Brown Butter Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn-you only need four ingredients to make this simple and sweet popcorn. Our boys love it when we make popcorn because they love watching the popcorn go POP, POP, POP! They both run around yelling POP for at least 30 minutes. Popcorn is cheap entertainment for our boys AND a fun snack! They love eating it too:)...

Chicken Gyros By Maria Lichty Published on July 31, 2023 Quick Summary Chicken Gyros are easy to make at home! Marinate chicken in a simple marinade made with Greek yogurt, lemon, red wine vinegar, and spices. Grill to perfection and add the juicy chicken to pita bread and top with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce . Pin this now to find it later Chicken Gyros (yee-ros) are a family favorite and surprisingly easy to make at home....

Chicken Meatballs By Maria Lichty Published on February 14, 2022 Quick Summary Chicken Meatballs- you only need one bowl to make these moist, flavorful, and delicious baked chicken meatballs. They reheat and freeze well and can be used to make several different meals. They are the perfect meal prep recipe! Pin this now to find it later We make meatballs all of the time because they are easy and our boys LOVE them....

Chicken Pot Pie By Maria Lichty Published on November 26, 2024 Quick Summary Chicken Pot Pie -this classic homemade chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food! The buttery, flaky, and tender pie crust Is filled with a creamy chicken and vegetable filling. You will love this cozy dinner and it freezes well too! Perfect Pie Crust Filling Ingredients How to Make Chicken Pot Pie Serving Suggestions How to Make in Advance How to Store Leftovers How to Freeze More Chicken Dinner Recipes Chicken Pot Pie Recipe Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food, and this is the VERY best chicken pot pie recipe out there....

Chipotle Peach Guacamole By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Chipotle Peach Guacamole-easy guacamole recipe jazzed up with fresh peaches and chipotle peppers. This fresh and simple guacamole is the perfect summer appetizer or snack. Guacamole is my favorite appetizer, snack, and sometimes even dinner. Healthy fats are involved, so it is a perfectly acceptable dinner. I am just trying to keep my heart happy:) I love classic guacamole, but I LOVE creating new guacamole recipes....