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Brown Butter Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on August 26, 2022 Quick Summary Brown Butter Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies- soft and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies made with brown butter, zucchini, and lots of chocolate! The best way to use up the garden zucchini. If you are wondering what you should make with the giant zucchini sitting on your counter, I have the answer, Brown Butter Zucchini Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies !...

Chewy Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on June 25, 2025 Quick Summary These soft and chewy Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies are bursting with bright citrus flavor, a hint of almond, and a touch of crunch from poppy seeds. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, they’re easy to make with no chilling required—perfect for spring and summer gatherings, or anytime you’re craving a fresh, bakery-style cookie at home....

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated September 19, 2023 Quick Summary These soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are a family-favorite! This classic cookie recipe is easy to make and goes great with a glass of milk. Seriously one of the best oatmeal raisin cookie recipes you’ll ever make. Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies I am always in the mood for a classic cookie: chocolate chip , peanut butter, snickerdoodle , or a good sugar cookie ....

Chocolate Fudge Zucchini Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 We don’t have a garden this year, but that doesn’t mean our kitchen counters are not covered with zucchini. Luckily, we have neighbors and friends who happily share. I love zucchini and always welcome it with open arms. Over the weekend, I put the zucchini to good use by baking cookies. Don’t act surprised, you had to see that one coming....

Chocolate Mint Icebox Cupcakes By Maria Lichty Updated March 05, 2020 I have been obsessed with Icebox Cupcakes ever since I made them for Caleb’s first birthday. I loved the chocolate cupcakes so much that I made a gingerbread version for Christmas. I’m back with more icebox cupcakes for St. Patrick’s Day, Chocolate Mint Icebox Cupcakes. Yay for green week! And yay for chocolate mint-always a winning combo! I love making these cupcakes because everyone oohs and aahs over them....

Coconut Chocolate Chunk Scones By Maria Lichty Updated September 21, 2022 Quick Summary Coconut Chocolate Chunk Scones are made with coconut milk, coconut, toasted coconut, chocolate chunks, and a sweet coconut glaze! Coconut lovers will LOVE this scone recipe. The scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or with a cup of tea or coffee. I love a good scone and when I say good I mean NOT dry! There is nothing worse than getting a hard, dry, flavorless scone....

Coconut Macaroons By Maria Lichty Published on March 31, 2023 Quick Summary Coconut Macaroons-chewy on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside, this macaroon recipe is perfection! The cookies are bursting with coconut flavor and SO good dipped in chocolate. Bonus, they are gluten-free too! If you like coconut, you are in for a real treat! These Coconut Macaroons are the ultimate coconut dessert, a true classic! We love making these coconut cookies for Passover, Easter, Christmas…really anytime of the year....

Corn Chowder By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Corn Chowder – This amazing corn chowder soup is loaded with vegetables – onion, celery, carrot, red pepper, Yukon Gold potatoes, poblano pepper, and of course sweet corn. First of all, thanks to everyone for your well wishes on our new baby! If you missed the announcement, you can catch up on our little pea here . We are all doing well and are smitten by our little baby boy....

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta By Maria Lichty Updated October 13, 2019 Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta with crispy sage leaves-a comforting pasta recipe for fall! Butternut squash always makes me think of the song, ‘Build Me Up Buttercup.’ I always start singing the classic song, but change the lyrics to “build me up butterNUT.” I recently made Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta and this time we turned on the song and had a dance party in our kitchen....

Creamy Coleslaw By Maria Lichty Published on June 11, 2025 Quick Summary This Creamy Coleslaw is the perfect balance of crunchy cabbage, sweet carrots, and a tangy homemade dressing. It comes together in minutes with simple ingredients and pairs perfectly with BBQ, sandwiches, or tacos. Whether you’re hosting a cookout or just need a quick side dish, this easy slaw is always a hit. Pin this now to find it later...

Dark Chocolate Cranberry Cookie Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I have today off, but Josh had to work…so I am having a “me” day. I am going to the gym, doing a little shopping, cleaning, and baking. I also hope to start a new book and relax for a little bit. After the holidays, I took a baking break. I tend to overdo it during December , I just can’t stop baking....

Easy Summer Pasta Salad By Maria Lichty Updated May 30, 2023 Quick Summary Easy Summer Pasta Salad-a simple pasta salad recipe that is perfect for all of your summer BBQ’s and potlucks! I make this Easy Summer Pasta Salad every year for neighborhood and family parties. It is always the first salad to go and I always get lots of requests for the recipe. I am so glad we have a blog so I can share it here!...

Glazed Lemon Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on April 28, 2023 Quick Summary Lemon Cookies- soft, buttery lemon cookies with a simple lemon glaze. These sweet and tart cookies are light, refreshing , and the perfect treat for any occasion. I love lemon everything: lemon cake , lemon bars , lemon bread , and of course lemon cookies! If you are a lemon lover like me, get ready to jump for joy because these Glazed Lemon Cookies are DREAMY!...

Grilled Chicken and Zucchini Kebabs By Maria Lichty Published on July 05, 2021 Quick Summary Grilled Chicken and Zucchini Kebabs-easy grilled chicken and zucchini kebabs with a simple lemon herb marinade. These kebabs make the perfect summer meal! Pin this now to find it later During the hot summer months, we love dining al fresco. Eating outside is so fun, especially when entertaining. We love using our grill to make dinner because we don’t have heat up the house and we get to spend more time outside....

Grilled Kale Salad with Berries & Nectarines By Maria Lichty Updated June 01, 2019 This simple Grilled Kale Salad with Berries and Nectarines is not only gorgeous, but healthy and delicious too! Josh and I both work from home which means we see a lot of each other. We often get asked if we get sick of each other, but luckily we enjoy spending time together. I’m not going to lie, sometimes I go downstairs to get some space, but only for an hour or so:) We really do love working together....

Lemon Sugar Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on June 14, 2021 Quick Summary Lemon Sugar Cookies-soft and chewy sugar cookies bursting with lemon flavor. If you like lemon, you are going to love this sugar cookie recipe! Pin this now to find it later I love all kinds of cookies , but traditional sugar cookies with frosting have never been my favorite. I am just not a frosting gal. (If you put a frosted sugar cookie in front of me, I would eat it, but they just aren’t my absolute favorite....

Mango Salad By Maria Lichty Published on July 24, 2023 Quick Summary Mango Salad- ripe juicy mangoes with jicama, cucumber, red pepper, mint, cilantro, fresh lime juice, and a sprinkle of Tajin. This refreshing simple salad is perfect for summertime or anytime! Pin this now to find it later If you are looking for a simple salad recipe, you have come to the right place. This Mango Salad only takes 10 minutes to make, is colorful, refreshing, and SO delicious....

Peanut Butter Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on December 14, 2022 Quick Summary Peanut Butter Cookies – this is the BEST peanut butter cookie recipe! The cookies are super soft, chewy, and have lots of peanut butter flavor. If you like peanut butter, you will LOVE these cookies! Pin this now to find it later I bake a lot of cookies . And when I say a lot, I mean A LOT!...

Pistachio Crusted Baked Salmon By Maria Lichty Published on April 09, 2021 Quick Summary Baked Salmon with a simple pistachio parmesan crust can be on the dinner table in under 30 minutes. This salmon recipe is easy enough for a quick weeknight dinner or impressive enough to serve at a dinner party. Pin this now to find it later If you are looking for a healthy and delicious dinner that can be on the dinner table in under 30 minutes, you have to make this Pistachio Crusted Baked Salmon ....

Recipe for Lemon Drop Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I had a bunch of lemons I needed to use so I came up with a new cookie recipe. I am calling these lemon drop cookies! Do they still make lemon drop candy??? I haven’t had one in years! Anyways, these cookies remind me of lemon drops!! They are similar to my lime coconut snowballs, but obviously there is no lime or coconut…so maybe they aren’t that similar:)...