Coconut Chocolate Blondies By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 Today is our one year anniversary! It was a very busy year. We bought a house a month after we got married. We did a lot of traveling too. We went to California, Alaska, Illinois, Colorado, and Florida. We’ve also been busy with work, house projects, family, and friends. We are enjoying married life. Everything is so much better when you are with the one you love....
Enchilada Stuffed Sweet Potatoes By Maria Lichty Published on October 02, 2023 Quick Summary Stuffed Sweet Potatoes- baked sweet potatoes filled with black beans, veggies, enchilada sauce, and lots of delicious toppings! This easy vegetarian meal is a satisfying and a family favorite! Pin this now to find it later Sweet potatoes are one of my all-time favorite foods. I love sweet potato fries , sweet potato soup , sweet potato salads , grilled sweet potatoes , sweet potato hash , and more!...
Framed By Maria Lichty Published on October 02, 2015 Our house is framed and we are soooooo excited! We’ve spent many, many months looking at our house plans on paper, but the plans never seemed real to me. I am a visual person and the plans just looked like a bunch of lines. I had a hard time visualizing what our house was going to look like. Josh had to keep reassuring me that it was going to look good:) He was right, because I LOVE our house!...
Goat Cheese & Roasted Pepper Crostini By Maria Lichty Published on September 21, 2012 Football season is in full swing and that makes our home a happy home. We love watching football. Of course, you can’t watch football without good food to munch on. I picked up a bunch of peppers from the farmers market and decided to make Goat Cheese & Roasted Pepper Crostini for game night. Josh asked for Queso Dip or Hot Wings , but I told him too bad!...
Green Chile and Roasted Tomato Guacamole By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Green Chile and Roasted Tomato Guacamole-an easy appetizer or side dish that goes great with any Mexican meal! When I went to Austin last month, I ate a lot of Mexican food. I was in heaven. One of the best things I ate in Austin was the Green Chile and Roasted Tomato Guacamole recipe Jenny and I created during our little cooking challenge....
Grilled Italian Sausage and Peppers By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Grilled Italian Sausage and Peppers served in a bun and topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil. The perfect easy summer dinner! Summer Grilling We grill out almost every night during the hot summer months. One of Josh’s favorite quick and easy summer meals are these Grilled Sausage and Peppers . He loves Italian sausage, especially on the grill....
Grilled Pear, Brie, and Honey Crostini Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Back in April, Salt Lake Magazine asked me if I would contribute a few honey recipes for the Best of the Beehive issue. Of course I said yes, I was thrilled when I received the invitation. The issue is “hot off the press” and on newsstands in Utah right now. I know not everyone lives in Utah, so I am sharing a “behind the scenes” post today....
Italian Chopped Salad By Maria Lichty Published on June 18, 2025 Quick Summary This colorful Italian Chopped Salad combines crisp lettuce, savory salami, fresh mozzarella, tangy pepperoncini, and a zesty homemade Italian dressing for a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Easy to make and fully customizable, this hearty salad is ideal as a light lunch, side dish, or meal prep favorite. Pin this now to find it later Italian Chopped Salad Recipe (Better Than the Restaurant!...
Kitchen Gift Guide By Maria Lichty Published on November 08, 2025 Quick Summary Kitchen Gift Guide- If you love spending time in the kitchen or know someone who does, this guide is for you! I’ve rounded up my favorite kitchen tools, gadgets, and cookware, bakeware, and MORE! Whether you’re shopping for a seasoned home cook, a baking enthusiast, or just looking to treat yourself, these kitchen gifts are practical, beautiful, and sure to inspire delicious moments....
Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Cups By Maria Lichty Published on May 08, 2024 Quick Summary These baked oatmeal cups are bursting with lemon flavor and juicy blueberries. They are naturally sweetened and the perfect grab and go breakfast or snack. Keep in the fridge and reheat all week or store in the freezer. Pin this now to find it later Baked oatmeal is one of my all-time favorite breakfasts. It is so hearty and comforting....
Lemon Spaghetti By Maria Lichty Published on April 25, 2022 Quick Summary Lemon Spaghetti with Garlic Toasted Breadcrumbs is the perfect pasta dish and only takes 20 minutes to make! The lemon sauce is light, refreshing, and so delicious! Top the spaghetti with garlic toasted breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil for a simple, but gourmet meal! Pin this now to find it later You know a recipe is good when you tell your family how amazing it is after every single bite, ha!...
Let’s Eat Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated June 26, 2025 Pin this now to find it later Let’s Eat Cookies: A Collection of the Best Cookie Recipes was created in response to a consistent and overwhelming request from blog readers to have physical recipes in hand while baking and is the result of many happy hours spent testing, tasting, baking, and sharing cookies. There is at least one photo for every recipe, the photos are SO gorgeous and will make you crave cookies instantly!...
Pasta Puttanesca By Maria Lichty Published on April 03, 2024 Quick Summary Pasta Puttanesca- this simple pasta dish is made with pantry staples like olive oil, tomatoes, anchovies, olives, garlic, and capers. Serve with spaghetti or bucatini for the perfect 30 minute meal. Pin this now to find it later Pasta nights are always the best nights. A few favorite pasta dishes include: spaghetti , baked ziti , spaghetti carbonara , and pasta primavera ....
Peanut Butter Snickers Brownies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Happy Halloween! Is everyone ready for the Halloween sugar rush? If you end up having leftover Halloween candy or want to raid your children’s stash, pick out all of the Snickers candy bars you can find to make these Peanut Butter Snickers Brownies. This recipe is perfect for using up the leftover or stolen Halloween candy:) These decadent brownies are a dream for peanut butter and chocolate lovers....
Pesto Meatballs By Maria Lichty Updated February 03, 2024 Quick Summary Pesto Meatballs- these juicy meatballs are easy to make and full of flavor thanks to the fresh basil pesto. They can be made in advance and are freezer friendly. Serve the meatballs with pasta, spaghetti squash, rice, or in a meatball sub! Pin this now to find it later Meatballs are a favorite meal at our house. They are easy to make and also perfect for meal prepping....
Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on October 10, 2022 Quick Summary Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies- hearty and wholesome breakfast cookies made with pumpkin, oats, spices, chocolate chips, and dried cranberries. The perfect healthy cookie for fall! Pin this now to find it later My Breakfast Cookie recipe is VERY popular so I decided to make a fall version. If you like the classic breakfast cookies or my pumpkin energy balls , I know you will love these Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies ....
Quick Pickled Red Onions By Maria Lichty Published on April 24, 2022 Quick Summary Pickled Red Onions are tangy, sweet, and add flavor to salads, tacos, sandwiches, bowls, and more. They are easy to make at home, you only need 5 ingredients! We ALWAYS have a jar in the refrigerator! Pin this now to find it later Do you want to know my secret to making almost any savory recipe better?...
Recipe for Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes By Maria Lichty Updated May 17, 2011 1 cup buckwheat flour
Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos By Maria Lichty Published on October 24, 2022 Quick Summary These roasted cauliflower and chickpea tacos are bursting with flavor. With a vegetarian base, the strong flavors of fresh jalapeño and a spice blend, and the creaminess of avocado and lime crema, these tacos have it all. Pin this now to find it later There’s never a bad time for tacos, and these Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos are my all-time favorite....
Sausage, Cheese, and Potato Egg Casserole By Maria Lichty Updated August 12, 2025 Quick Summary Sausage, Cheese, and Potato Egg Casserole-this easy breakfast casserole feeds a crowd and can be made in advance. It is perfect for holidays and get togethers. We have family coming in town for the holidays and we are so excited. My dad is coming and Josh’s brother and his family are coming. There will be six boys, all five and under....
