Recipe for Tofu Vegetable Stir Fry By Maria Lichty Updated May 16, 2011 We love making stir fry. It is so easy and it is a great way to sneak in lots and lots of veggies!! This time we added in tofu for protein…a nd we like the stuff! Josh volunteered to make the sauce, so I chopped up the veggies. This time we used snow peas, zucchini, green and yel low peppers, mushrooms, bean sprouts, and eggplant....
Roasted Cauliflower with Chickpeas and Pomegranate By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Roasted Cauliflower with Chickpeas and Pomegranate-this easy, healthy side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is easy to make, pretty to serve, and delicious to eat! I am all about indulging during the holidays, but sometimes you just need a break from all of the heavy holiday foods. But don’t worry, healthy can be delicious too, especially when Roasted Cauliflower with Chickpeas and Pomegranate is on the menu....
Shrimp Bowls with Coconut Cilantro Lime Rice & Pineapple Salsa By Maria Lichty Published on August 21, 2023 Quick Summary Shrimp Bowls with Coconut Cilantro Lime Rice and Pineapple Salsa can be on the dinner table in 30 minutes! This refreshing and simple meal is a summer favorite! In the summertime, we tend to keep our meals super easy, but don’t let super easy scare you away. Super easy doesn’t have to be boring....
Simple Kale Salad By Maria Lichty Published on January 19, 2022 Quick Summary Simple Kale Salad- this is the BEST kale salad recipe! It is made with fresh, hearty kale, Parmesan cheese, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, and a fresh lemon balsamic dressing. Enjoy for lunch or serve along side any meal. Pin this now to find it later Kale salad . Those two words may not be that exciting to you, but please give this kale salad a chance....
Spinach Artichoke Egg Casserole By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 Spinach Artichoke Egg Casserole-this easy egg casserole with spinach, artichokes, and cheese is great for breakfast, brunch, or dinner! Easy Egg Casserole I use eggs all of the time for baking, but they have never been one of my favorite foods to just eat. I’ve never craved eggs…until recently. I don’t know what it is, but I am loving eggs!...
Spinach Quiche By Maria Lichty Published on March 17, 2023 Quick Summary This classic Spinach Quiche has a buttery, flaky crust, a generous amount of spinach, onion, garlic, rich custard egg filling, and lots of melty Gruyère cheese. It is easy to make and the perfect quiche to serve for breakfast or brunch. This Spinach Quiche recipe is one of my favorite things to make when I am having friends and family over for breakfast or brunch....
Spinach Salad with Oranges, Pomegranate, and Almonds By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Tomorrow is the big day! Is everyone ready? I sure hope so. We are still without plans, but don’t worry about us, we are excited to have a relaxing day. I am sure we will cook up something tasty, it just won’t be the traditional feast. If you need a last minute salad idea, I have a great one to share....
Strawberry Nutella Milkshake By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 It’s hot and all I want to do is eat ice cream . Ok, I won’t eat ice cream for every meal. I know I need a better balanced diet than that. I will mix it up and drink a Strawberry Nutella Milkshake. Strawberries and milk are involved so it can’t be that bad for me:) Hey, don’t judge, after you taste this Strawberry Nutella Milkshake you will want to be sipping away with me....
Strawberry Rhubarb Baked French Toast By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Our four rhubarb plants are ripe and ready. I can’t keep up. I have this problem every year. I’ve already made Apple Rhubarb Bread and Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler , two of my favorite rhubarb recipes. I also made Strawberry Rhubarb Baked French Toast for breakfast and it was magically delicious. I love making baked French toast because you can prepare it the night before and just pop it in the oven in the morning....
Strawberry Spinach Salad By Maria Lichty Published on April 21, 2023 Quick Summary Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing – spinach salad with fresh strawberries, avocado, candied pecans , red onion, feta cheese, and a simple strawberry dressing. The perfect salad for spring and summer! Strawberry season is my favorite season. I love red, juicy, sweet strawberries. They are one of my very favorite fruits. During strawberry season, I make as many strawberry recipes as I can: strawberry shortcake , strawberry scones , strawberry smoothies , and this Strawberry Spinach Salad ....
Taco Chicken Salad By Maria Lichty Published on February 10, 2025 Quick Summary This easy-to-make Taco Chicken Salad recipe takes the traditional chicken salad and gives it a zesty twist with taco seasoning, Greek yogurt, crunchy vegetables, lime, and fresh cilantro. It’s packed with protein and perfect for meal prep, a quick lunch, or a satisfying dinner. Pin this now to find it later Why You’ll Love This Taco Chicken Salad Key Ingredients How to Make Taco Chicken Salad Serving Suggestions How to Store More Easy Salad Recipes Easy Taco Chicken Salad Recipe Why You’ll Love This Taco Chicken Salad Easy to Make : This flavorful chicken salad only takes 15 minutes to make!...
The 4 Best Popcorn Makers of 2024 By Maria Lichty Published on February 06, 2024 Everyone knows that popcorn is the best movie snack! In my house, we love popcorn and make it all of the time for movies, game days, or just an every day snack. We love using a popcorn maker, it’s way better than microwave popcorn. It’s easy to make and so delicious, especially with melted butter and a little salt....
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Ever-Alice’s Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Yesterday I did a Live cooking segment for a local television station. I made my Black Bean, Avocado, and Mango Salad. I had a lot of fun. Thanks everyone for your kind words and support. You guys are the best! I will try to get a link to post on the blog. Most of you know I am cookie obsessed, just check my recipe index for proof....
Watermelon Feta Guacamole By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Watermelon Feta Guacamole-this refreshing and flavorful guacamole recipe is perfect for summertime! I have been craving watermelon like mad. It is all I want to eat. Josh is constantly telling me I can’t live on watermelon alone. I know he is right, so I try to eat other foods to make him and the baby happy. I am not giving up my watermelon though....
Whole Wheat Pancakes with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 On Sunday, I made a special breakfast for Josh’s birthday. I asked him what he wanted and he said key lime pie. I made him his pie , but it was for dessert , not breakfast:) Instead, I whipped up a batch of whole wheat pancakes with strawberry rhubarb compote. When we got married in June of 2008, we decided we weren’t ready to be home owners, so we moved into a rental house....
5-Ingredient Skillet Gnocchi By Maria Lichty Updated February 10, 2019 5-Ingredient Skillet Gnocchi-you only need 5 ingredients to make this easy and cheesy gnocchi recipe. It is the perfect dinner recipe for busy weeknights! Easy Gnocchi Recipe What do you make for dinner when you have zero time, but still want a delicious home cooked meal? I will tell you what we make, we make this 5-Ingredient Skillet Gnocchi recipe because it is beyond easy and the entire family loves it....
Banana Cinnamon Chip Bread with Cinnamon Sugar Topping By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Now onto the bread. I’ve always enjoyed baking banana bread . It makes me feel domestic. I think it is the combination of using up brown bananas so nothing goes to waste and the inviting aroma the bread produces as it bakes. Banana bread is also the perfect gift to share with family, friends, and neighbors....
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with mashed banana, making the cookies sweet and moist without adding a lot of butter. Kids and adults love these soft and chewy banana oatmeal cookies! Healthy and Sweet If you are like me, you probably have brown bananas on your counter that are begging to be turned into a delicious treat....
Basil Butter Garlic Bread By Maria Lichty Updated January 21, 2016 We recently had a pizza party for some of the kids in our neighborhood. Josh made six regular pizzas and two Chicago Deep Dish pizzas . The kids loved them. I helped out by making homemade pizza sauce and Basil Butter Garlic Bread. The Basil Butter Garlic Bread was the perfect appetizer to go with the pizza and it helped me use up some of our fresh basil-our plants are still growing like weeds....
Biscoff Pretzel Bites with White Chocolate By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Biscoff is back, back again! This time I used Biscoff Spread to create a fun and easy treat! These Biscoff Pretzel Bites with White Chocolate are too cool for school! I make these pretzel bites all of the time with peanut butter and milk chocolate, but I decided it would be fun to switch things up by using Biscoff Spread and white chocolate....
