My 17 Favorite Back to School Essentials at Walmart By Maria Lichty Published on July 30, 2024 Can you believe summer is almost OVER? As a mom of 2, I totally get how crazy-busy back-to-school season can be. Between prepping my favorite meals and making sure everyone’s ready for their new grade, finding cute and affordable school supplies is a must. That’s why I like shopping at Walmart for back-to-school essentials !...
Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate and Dried Cranberries By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 During the holidays I have to make my oatmeal cookies with white chocolate and dried cranberries. It is a must! They are the perfect cookie for this time of year! The dried cranberries are nice and sweet and go perfectly with the white chocolate chunks. And of course the oatmeal background is fabulous! I included these cookies in my goodie bags....
Pumpkin Cinnamon Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated September 21, 2014 I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween weekend. We passed out candy to the neighborhood kids and watched the Utah football game. It was nice and relaxing. I also made Pumpkin Cinnamon Muffins for our neighbors that helped Josh with the basement. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a muffin pan with cooking spray or line with paper liners....
Recipe for Salmon Tacos By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 We grilled up some salmon on our indoor grill pan. Thanks All-Clad! It was too cold to go outside:) Josh made a basic rub with cumin, chili powder, and black pepper. We spiced up the tacos with fresh pico, lime crema, chopped cabbage, fresh cilantro, and lime. The perfect pairings for fish tacos! We also made our favorite cilantro lime rice and some black beans to go with....
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowls By Maria Lichty Updated February 13, 2021 Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowls with Lemon Tahini Dressing-an easy meal prep idea for lunch or dinner. Prepare these healthy bowls and eat during the week with no fuss! Pin this now to find it later I am really excited about the healthy recipe we have for you today, Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowls . Roasted vegetables are my FAVORITE! I make them every single week....
S’mores Pie By Maria Lichty Updated September 11, 2019 I am not a camper. I’ve only been twice in my life and one night was enough both times. I quickly discovered that I love and need a bed, bathroom, and kitchen. I do like the whole “sit around the campfire and eat S’mores idea”, but not enough to go camping. But guess what, I don’t have to sleep on the hard ground and pee in the woods to enjoy S’mores....
Skillet Cinnamon Apples By Maria Lichty Published on September 22, 2023 Quick Summary Skillet Cinnamon Apples- sautéed apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon are a real fall treat and they take less than 10 minutes to make. Serve as a side dish, breakfast topping, or dessert! As soon as there’s a slight crisp in the air I start dreaming of Skillet Cinnamon Apples . They remind me of my childhood....
Spinach Salad with Tortellini, Dried Cranberries, Apples, Almonds, and Feta By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 I love browsing Foodgawker and TasteSpotting for cooking and baking inspiration. The only problem is I usually end up hungry:) Last week I saw Picky Cook’s tortellini salad and immediately bookmarked it. On Sunday I was feeling lazy, but still wanted a tasty meal. This salad popped into my mind. I didn’t have the exact ingredients, but that didn’t stop me....
Stacked Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas By Maria Lichty Updated November 02, 2020 Stacked Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas-this easy enchilada casserole is layered with sweet potatoes, black beans, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Pin this now to find it later My days have been extra busy lately. I am having a hard time keeping up with work and life. There aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done....
Strawberry Ricotta Scones By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Josh does most of the grocery shopping now that we have Caleb. It is easier for him to stop at the store on his way home from work than for me to take Caleb during the day. I always give Josh a list of what we need for the week. He does a pretty good job at sticking to list, but sometimes he comes home with “surprise” items like toffee bars, Golden Puffs, or donuts....
Sweet and Salty Puppy Chow By Maria Lichty Published on August 30, 2024 Quick Summary Sweet & Salty Puppy Chow- Chex cereal, pretzels, mini peanut butter sandwich crackers are coated in a mixture of melted chocolate and peanut butter and covered in powdered sugar. This sweet and salty snack mix is perfect for parties, game day, or any day! If you like classic puppy chow , you will love this sweet and salty version!...
Sweet Potato Chickpea Chili By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Sweet Potato Chickpea Chili-this healthy and hearty vegan chili is full of flavor! It makes a great easy weeknight meal. The holidays are over and that is always a bit of a bummer, but I am excited for 2017. Over the break, I did a little organizing, planning, and set a few goals for the new year. I have a feeling 2017 is going to be a GREAT year....
Top 10 Recipes of 2022 By Maria Lichty Published on December 26, 2022 Quick Summary Top 10 Recipes of 2022-the most popular recipes we shared on our blog in 2022! You are going to want to make all of these easy and delicious recipes! Pin this now to find it later It’s the end of 2022, how did that happen? The year went by so fast! We can’t thank you enough for making and sharing our recipes....
Vegetable Chickpea Fritters By Maria Lichty Published on August 27, 2025 Quick Summary These crispy Vegetable Chickpea Fritters are loaded with zucchini, carrots, fresh herbs, and protein-packed chickpeas. They’re golden, flavorful, and perfect for dipping in a tangy lemon herb yogurt sauce. Serve them as a healthy lunch, light dinner, or party appetizer. Your new favorite fritter recipe is here! Pin this now to find it later Chickpea Fritters You’ll Want on Repeat I’m always looking for ways to use up summer vegetables, and these chickpea fritters have quickly become one of my favorite go-to recipes....
Zucchini Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Dried Cranberries By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Is your garden producing obscene amounts of zucchini right now? We didn’t plant any zucchini this year, but I knew we wouldn’t go without. Our good friend is kindly sharing his never ending supply. I decided to make good use of the zucchini and bake a batch of zucchini cookies with chocolate chips and dried cranberries....
Banana Pudding Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I’ve always been a fan of banana pudding. Creamy pudding, vanilla wafers, bananas, and whipped cream, Mmmm! Such a comforting classic dessert! I decided to take banana pudding and turn it into a cookie. I am always dreaming up new cookie recipes:) I wasn’t sure if my idea would work, but these Banana Pudding cookies taste just like Banana Pudding. If you put on a blind fold and took a bite, I bet you would think you were eating banana pudding....
Best Blueberry Muffins By Maria Lichty Published on June 22, 2021 Quick Summary Easy homemade Blueberry Muffins that are light, tender, packed with juicy blueberries and finished with a sweet streusel topping. This is the BEST Blueberry Muffin Recipe! Pin this now to find it later Blueberry muffins have always been my favorite. When I was little, I used to bake muffins from a box and thought they were amazing, even though the blueberries came out of a little can....
Blueberry Banana Bread By Maria Lichty Published on July 08, 2022 Quick Summary Blueberry Banana Bread-moist, sweet banana bread dotted with juicy blueberries! Enjoy a slice for breakfast, as a snack, or even dessert! This banana bread recipe is a summer favorite when blueberries are in season! Pin this now to find it later You guys, I am obsessed with baking and eating banana bread . I blame it on the brown bananas....
Brown Butter Caramel Oatmeal Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on December 04, 2024 Quick Summary Brown Butter Caramel Oatmeal Cookies are a decadent and irresistible twist on the classic oatmeal cookie. The combination of nutty brown butter, chewy oats, and rich caramel creates a cookie that’s both comforting and indulgent. You will love the gooey caramel center! Pin this now to find it later Why I Love This Recipe Brown Butter : Brown butter makes everything better!...
Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Scotchies By Maria Lichty Published on October 12, 2021 Quick Summary Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Scotchies-brown butter pumpkin oatmeal cookies dotted with sweet butterscotch chips. The ultimate fall cookie! Add these to your fall baking list ASAP! Pin this now to find it later Do you love butterscotch? I am a BIG fan. My Oatmeal Scotchies are one of my all-time favorite cookies. They are so good!...
