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Shrimp Tacos with Grilled Poblano Salsa By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Shrimp Tacos with Grilled Poblano Salsa – the secret to these shrimp tacos is in the salsa! Fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, and poblano pepper are grilled, then tossed with creamy diced avocado, cilantro and lime juice for unforgettable shrimp tacos! All-Time Favorite Shrimp Tacos Shrimp tacos are always a favorite, but especially during the hot summer months. If you are a shrimp taco fan, you are going to love these shrimp tacos with grilled poblano salsa ....

Shrimp Tostadas By Maria Lichty Published on August 25, 2025 Quick Summary These Shrimp Tostadas are packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining! Crispy baked tortillas are piled high with creamy avocado, juicy chili-lime shrimp, crunchy cabbage, pickled red onions , and a drizzle of jalapeño ranch . Fresh, easy, and ready in 30 minutes! Pin this now to find it later Shrimp Tostadas: An Easy Weeknight Meal We’re big tostada fans at our house, and these Shrimp Tostadas are always a hit!...

Spinach Basil Pesto {Nut-Free} By Maria Lichty Updated June 02, 2020 Spinach Basil Pesto – A great flavor booster, we keep a jar of this Basil Pesto in our fridge at all times. Learn how to make pesto in 5 minutes! Basil Pesto goes well with just about everything – pasta, salads, vegetables, chicken, fish, potatoes, soups, pasta, even sandwiches. Pin this now to find it later Today, we are sharing a super simple recipe for Spinach Basil Pesto....

Stuffed Pepper Soup By Maria Lichty Published on September 25, 2023 Quick Summary Stuffed Pepper Soup- this hearty soup tastes just like stuffed peppers. It is made with basic ingredients like ground beef, rice, and of course bell peppers! You are going to love this one pot meal. Soup season is my favorite season. You can’t be a one pot meal! Creamy chicken noodle , black bean , white bean , and potato leek are a few favorites....

Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad with Pesto By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad with Pesto-this simple salad is made with roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, red onion, basil, feta cheese, and pesto. It is full of flavor and great served as a main dish or side dish. Are you in a summer salad rut? I eat salad just about every day during the hot summer months, but sometimes I start feeling like I’m in the movie Groundhog Day because I tend to make the same salad over and over....

The 4 Best Brownie Pans of 2024 By Maria Lichty Published on April 02, 2024 Brownies are one of my all-time FAVORITE desserts! Nothing beats a fudgy, decadent brownie… except maybe one topped with more delicious treats or served with some ice cream — but I digress. Of course, you want to have one of the BEST brownie pans to perfectly bake these goodies, and I can help with that!...

Top 10 Recipes of 2025 By Maria Lichty Published on December 29, 2025 Quick Summary 2025 was full of delicious moments in the kitchen, and I am rounding up the top 10 recipes of the year ! These are the dishes you made, shared, and loved the most, get ready to add a few new favorites to your recipe rotation. Pin this now to find it later Our Most Popular Recipes of 2025 Every year, one of my favorite things to do is look back and see which recipes you loved the most....

Two-Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream By Maria Lichty Updated May 30, 2020 How to make banana ice cream with only TWO ingredients! This healthy ice cream is a favorite dessert at our house and it is good for you! You will love this “nice” cream! Pin this now to find it later Freeze Those Brown Bananas Brown spotted bananas were sitting on our counter, staring me down. I tried to ignore them, but they kept haunting me....

Ultimate Nachos By Maria Lichty Updated February 03, 2025 Quick Summary Ultimate Nachos- Crunchy, salty tortilla chips covered in melty cheese, savory meat, beans, and lots of fresh toppings. This is the BEST nachos recipe! They are easy to make and can be served as an appetizer, snack, or even dinner. Pin this now to find it later Why You’ll Love These Nachos Key Ingredients How to Make Nachos Nacho Toppings Tips for Making the BEST Nachos More Nachos Recipes Ultimate Nachos Recipe Why You’ll Love These Nachos Nachos are the BEST!...

Weekly Meal Plan {Week 43} By Maria Lichty Published on November 07, 2015 Another week, another meal plan! We hope you make one or all of these recipes! Enjoy! Week 43 Monday (11/9): Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta – Crispy sage leaves and creamy pasta sounds like a winner for Monday dinner! Tuesday (11/10): Chorizo Grilled Cheese with Chipotle Mayo – Cheesy, spicy and loaded with flavor! Josh loves this grilled cheese!...

Wild Rice Stuffing By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Wild Rice Stuffing with butternut squash, mushrooms, dried cranberries, herbs, and pecans is a delicious gluten-free stuffing that is perfect for thanksgiving, Christmas, or any day! Healthy Stuffing for the Holidays If you are looking for a stuffing recipe that is healthy AND delicious for Thanksgiving and Christmas, you have to try my Wild Rice Stuffing this year. This easy stuffing recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian…and it is a crowd pleaser!...

Apple Cinnamon Rolls By Maria Lichty Published on October 09, 2020 Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting-These light and fluffy cinnamon rolls will remind you of apple pie, but in cinnamon roll form! They are the perfect breakfast treat for fall! Pin this now to find it later Perfect Fall Cinnamon Rolls I created a new cinnamon roll recipe for fall (with my dad) and you are going to LOVE them!...

Apple Hand Pies By Maria Lichty Updated October 13, 2019 Apple Hand Pies-these mini apple pies are the perfect fall treat. They are fun to make and fun to eat! It is pie season and today we are sharing a recipe for Apple Hand Pies . They are almost too cute to eat. The key word there is almost. They never last long at our house! We have a hard time keeping our hands off of them…but I guess that is the point....

Asparagus, Spinach, & Feta Quiche By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Confession-I’ve never made a quiche before. Yes, I am posting an Asparagus, Spinach, and Feta Quiche recipe today, but Josh made it all by himself. I told Josh that I was in the mood for a spring quiche and he volunteered to make one, so I let him. He made the pie crust from scratch and used my favorite spring vegetable, asparagus, to create a glorious vegetarian quiche....

Baked Peach Almond Oatmeal By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 Looking for a healthy breakfast recipe? Make Baked Peach Almond Oatmeal! You can make it in advance and reheat it in the morning! Why do Mondays always sneak up on us so quickly? I am never ready for them! The weekends are so much better. Sorry, Monday, but you aren’t my favorite day. I was a little extra excited to get up this morning because I knew what I was going to eat for breakfast-Baked Peach Almond Oatmeal....

Beef and Broccoli By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Quick Summary This classic Beef and Broccoli recipe is easy to make at home-it only takes 30 minutes, and tastes even better than takeout! It’s a great quick and easy weeknight meal that the entire family will love. Pin this now to find it later Beef and Broccoli is a classic Chinese dish that my boys LOVE! We used to order it in from a local restaurant, but now we just make it at home!...

Beef Stroganoff By Maria Lichty Published on April 01, 2024 Quick Summary This classic Beef Stroganoff recipe is made with tender strips of beef, mushrooms, and a rich and creamy sauce. Serve over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. This 30-minute meal is a dinner favorite! Pin this now to find it later Beef stroganoff is a savory dish made with juicy, tender beef and hearty mushrooms that are coated in a creamy sauce that is made with sour cream....

Breakfast Sandwich By Maria Lichty Published on September 06, 2023 Quick Summary Breakfast Sandwich- toasted English muffin with eggs, bacon, cheese, and avocado. This breakfast sandwich recipe is freezer friendly, easy to customize, and can be enjoyed anytime of the day! Pin this now to find it later Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I love mixing it up so I can enjoy all of my favorite recipes: pancakes , smoothies , French toast , breakfast burrito , overnight oats , baked oatmeal , and MORE!...

Chocolate Caramel Cookies with Sea Salt By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Happy Birthday to ME! Today is my 28th birthday and I am ready to party:) I have the day off and I plan on enjoying every minute of my special day. I love birthdays! My handsome hubs is taking me out to a nice sushi dinner tonight. I can’t wait. We will be celebrating all weekend long too-friends are coming over tomorrow and we are hosting a Super Bowl party on Sunday....

Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes-these light and hearty pancakes are a favorite at our breakfast table! The batter can be made in advance and they freeze well too! Healthy Pancakes Maxwell turned one last week and he is already Mr. Motor Mouth. He can already say 15 or so words. Caleb started talking at nine months, so he is taking after his brother....