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Roasted Tomatoes with Burrata By Maria Lichty Published on August 17, 2022 Quick Summary Roasted Tomatoes with Burrata- roasted tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, creamy burrata cheese, and a drizzle of basil pesto. This simple roasted tomato recipe can be enjoyed with pasta, grilled bead, spaghetti squash, or even chicken. When our garden is bursting with tomatoes, I make all of the tomato recipes I can because garden tomatoes are the BEST and I want to use them ALL....

Salt Lake City’s Farmers Market By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 Salt Lake City’s Downtown Farmers Market is one of my favorite places. It opens in June and closes in October. I try to go every Saturday, I hate missing a week. There are so many fun finds: fresh produce, herbs, flowers, baked goods, cheese, honey, art, jewelry, etc. Here are some recent photos from my trip to the farmers market....

Slow Cooker Chili By Maria Lichty Updated January 21, 2024 Quick Summary This easy Slow Cooker Chili is loaded with flavor and perfect for dinner and game day! You will love this hearty chili recipe, it is guaranteed to be a family favorite! Easy Slow Cooker Chili You guys are always asking for easy slow cooker recipes and today we have the BEST Slow Cooker Beef Chili recipe for you. It is SO easy, the crockpot basically makes dinner for you....

Soft Gingersnap Cookies with White Chocolate Chunks By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 If you are finished with your holiday baking or think your holiday goodie list is complete, think again. These soft ginger cookies with white chocolate chunks are a MUST make. I have a hard time choosing a favorite holiday cookie, but if I had to choose, these might be my number one. Shhh, don’t tell the other cookies, I don’t want to hurt their feelings:)...

Spinach and Artichoke Quinoa Bake By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 Spinach Artichoke Quinoa Bake-quinoa, spinach, artichokes, lots of cheese, and a Parmesan panko topping! This quinoa bake makes a great meal! I am sharing another winning quinoa bake recipe today so you can mix things up! You are going to love this Spinach and Artichoke Quinoa Bake. I made this quinoa bake on Sunday and it was a huge hit with the entire family....

Spring Sheet Pan Gnocchi By Maria Lichty Published on May 05, 2025 Quick Summary This easy Spring Sheet Pan Gnocchi is the kind of meal you’ll want on repeat—quick to prep, full of fresh seasonal flavor, and all made on one pan. Roasted pesto gnocchi gets crispy on the outside, asparagus stays perfectly tender, and everything is finished with creamy mozzarella, arugula, a little more pesto, and Parmesan. It’s simple enough for a weeknight, but impressive enough for guests!...

Summer Picnic Recipes and Tips By Maria Lichty Updated June 22, 2016 Summer Picnic Recipes and Tips-plan the perfect summer picnic with these tips and recipes! I LOVE going on picnics. Picnicking is one of my favorite summer activities. We like to pack picnics when we go on road trips, hiking, to outdoor concerts, or to the park. Sometimes we have picnics in our yard just because. Our boys love eating outside....

Sweet Potato and Kale Grilled Cheese By Maria Lichty Updated November 17, 2019 Sweet Potato and Kale Grilled Cheese-this grilled cheese sandwich is layered with sweet potatoes, kale, caramelized red onions, rosemary, and lots of cheese! Oh, and it is cooked in brown butter too! It’s amazing! Our Sweet Potato and Kale Pizza is my favorite fall pizza. I insist we make it once a week during the fall months. Well, the other day I was craving my favorite pizza, but we didn’t have time to make pizza dough , so I turned my favorite pizza into a grilled cheese sandwich....

This and That By Maria Lichty Published on August 21, 2025 Pin this now to find it later His It’s still really hot here. Upper 90’s and a few 100 days. I am ready for it to cool down a little. Our limelight hydrangea trees are in full bloom and surviving the heat so far. Great cooler for taking to games, the park, camping, etc. One pot dinner . Good jeans , they’re on sale too....

Vegetable Frittata By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Quick Summary This Vegetable Frittata is made with eggs, a variety of fresh vegetables, and cheese. This frittata recipe is very versatile and makes a great quick and easy meal. Enjoy for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even dinner. Pin this now to find it later Let’s crack a couple eggs…it’s Vegetable Frittata time! I love this protein-packed breakfast. I’ve loaded this easy frittata with veggies and perfectly-melted cheese for a savory breakfast that keeps you full until lunchtime!...

Zucchini Bread with Dried Cranberries By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I have some good news to share; our blog now has its own domain name! We are a .COM! If you type in our old link you will be automatically directed to our blog, but to be safe please update your RSS feeds, bookmarks, links, etc. to: https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com. I also added a printer friendly button below each post. Printing our recipes is a lot easier and much better for the environment now!...

75 Healthy Recipes to Kick Off 2013 By Maria Lichty Published on January 01, 2013 Happy New Year! We are welcoming 2013 with open arms. It is going to be a great year. We can feel it! If you set a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier in 2013, we are here to help you succeed. Today we are sharing 75 Healthy Recipes to Kick Off 2013. Some of our very favorite recipes are healthy recipes....

Baked Potato Soup By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 What do you do when life hands you leftover baked potatoes? You make baked potato soup, of course. This simple potato soup recipe is an easy family favorite. Baked Potato Soup When we were living with our friends, we made baked potatoes to go with our big Sunday dinner. We ended up having too many, so the next day I made this homemade potato soup recipe for everyone to enjoy....

Beef Enchiladas By Maria Lichty Published on February 16, 2022 Quick Summary Beef Enchiladas are made with tortillas, ground beef, beans, plenty of cheese, and smothered in enchilada sauce . This easy enchilada recipe is great for easy weeknight dinners, feeding a crowd, or freezing for later! Pin this now to find it later If you are a regular here, you know our family LOVES enchiladas. Our motto, whenever in doubt, make enchiladas for dinner, everyone will be happy!...

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tostadas By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 This week I made black bean and sweet potato tostadas for dinner and used fresh corn tortillas from Tortilla Land. They taste just like homemade fresh tortillas , without any work. We love making these tostadas because they are so easy and so delicious! Our entire family loves them! Tostadas are one of our favorite week night meals....

Cheese and Chocolate Board By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Cheese and Chocolate Board-this simple cheese and chocolate board is perfect for any party! Happy New Year! I hope you aren’t all partied out because the Golden Globes are on Sunday and that means it is party time! Today, I am sharing an epic Cheese and Chocolate Board that is sure to be the hit of any party. Everyone loves a good cheese board and this one is even better because it includes Lindt Chocolate ....

Chicken Parmesan Baked Pasta By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2023 Quick Summary Chicken Parmesan Baked Pasta-chicken parmesan and cheesy baked pasta are made in one pan! This easy cheese baked pasta is a family favorite dinner! Josh and I have been married for over nine years and have been cooking together since day one. Literally from day one because we made all of the food for our wedding:) Well, some people still don’t believe that Josh knows how to cook…until they come over for dinner and see him in action....

Chocolate Chip Scones By Maria Lichty Published on February 11, 2019 Chocolate Chip Scones-these soft and tender scones are dotted with chocolate chips and will remind you of a chocolate chip cookie! One of our favorite treats to enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! Best Scone Recipe Scones and chocolate chip cookies are two of my favorite things to bake and eat so I decided to make Chocolate Chip Scones. Yes, a scone that tastes like a chocolate chip cookie....

Chocolate Gluten Free and Vegan Banana Bread By Maria Lichty Updated June 01, 2020 Chocolate Vegan Banana Bread – you will never know this chocolate banana bread is Gluten-Free and Vegan. It is SO rich, moist, and delicious! Pin this now to find it later This post is in partnership with Bob’s Red Mill Well, we have gotten a ton of requests for a gluten-free and vegan chocolate banana bread so I put on my baking hat and came up with an EPIC Chocolate Vegan and Gluten Free Banana Bread recipe....

Cucumber Feta Salad By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 We have been keeping our meals light and simple this week. Last night, Josh asked if we could have a cucumber feta salad for dinner. I loved the idea and immediately headed to the kitchen to get started. We are in the middle of a kitchen remodel , but our kitchen is not completely destroyed yet:) I sliced an English cucumber, red onion, and chopped up fresh dill....