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Blueberry Pancake Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Blueberry Pancake Muffins-blueberry muffins with a sweet maple glaze that taste just like blueberry pancakes. They are perfect for breakfast or brunch! Pancakes and muffins are two of our favorite breakfast treats. I always have a hard time deciding which to make. Well, today I didn’t have to pick a favorite because I made Blueberry Pancake Muffins from Joy the Baker’s new cookbook, Homemade Decadence ....

Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie-you only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this healthy smoothie! It’s a new year and that means many of us are focusing on healthy eating. Today I am sharing one of my favorite healthy smoothie recipes. This Blueberry Pomegranate Smoothie is easy to make and easy to drink! I promise you won’t be able to taste the greens and you can’t see them either....

Chocolate Nutella & Sea Salt Fudge By Maria Lichty Published on December 21, 2011 The clock is ticking. Do you have your Christmas shopping and baking done yet? If you are running short on time and still need to make treats for family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers, we have an easy fudge recipe for you today. This is not any old fudge recipe either, this is Chocolate Nutella & Sea Salt Fudge....

Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes By Maria Lichty Updated November 13, 2011 Do you wake up early on Christmas morning and sprint to the tree or do you slowly mozy down the stairs to see what Santa brought? When I was a kid, I was always the first one up-if I even went to sleep at all. I would always wake my brother and sister up at the crack of dawn....

Cinnamon Raisin Scones By Maria Lichty Published on February 17, 2023 Quick Summary Cinnamon Raisin Scones- soft and tender bakery-style scones with cinnamon, raisins, and a sweet vanilla glaze. If you like cinnamon raisin bread, you will love these scones! They are a great treat for breakfast or brunch. Pin this now to find it later I love baking and eating scones: strawberry , blueberry , chocolate chip , pumpkin …I could go on and on....

Cinnamon Streusel Baked French Toast Sticks By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Cinnamon Streusel Baked French Toast Sticks – French Toast Sticks with a special cinnamon streusel topping. Learn how to make these delicious French toast sticks and you’ll be making them time and time again! French Toast Sticks – a Childhood Favorite Our Cinnamon Streusel Pancakes are one of our all-time favorite breakfast treats. They are soooo good! I am normally a French toast kind of gal though....

Cucumber Noodles with Peanut Sauce By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Cucumber Noodles with Peanut Sauce-this gluten-free noodle dish is light, fresh, and healthy! I kind of over indulged when we went to Disneyland . That tends to happen when we travel. I try to eat healthy when I can, but I also like to try new foods and splurge a little. Vacation isn’t vacation without a few treats here and there....

Grilled Watermelon By Maria Lichty Published on July 04, 2022 Quick Summary Grilled Watermelon- smoky, sweet, and juicy watermelon garnished with lime, mint, and a drizzle of honey! This simple summer side dish is a cookout favorite! Pin this now to find it later When it’s hot outside, all I want to eat is watermelon because it is so refreshing. I eat it almost every single day in the summertime. I can’t get enough....

Kale Salad with Citrus, Avocado, and Feta By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 Kale Salad with Citrus, Avocado, and Feta-the perfect salad for citrus season! I am so relieved that I don’t have to hide anything anymore. I can share what is really going on. Right now, I really don’t like vegetables. I know that is a horrible thing to say, especially for a vegetarian, but I can’t stomach them....

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins By Maria Lichty Published on March 13, 2024 Quick Summary These bakery-style Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are easy to make at home! The muffins are light, tender, dotted with poppy seeds, and bursting with lemon flavor! Enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or anytime of the day! Pin this now to find it later I love making muffins because they are easy to make, easy to share, freeze well, and are SO delicious!...

Mediterranean Couscous Salad By Maria Lichty Updated May 21, 2019 This easy Mediterranean Couscous Salad with tomatoes, olives, artichokes, and fresh basil is a summer salad favorite! It is a great side dish to any meal and a great salad to take to potlucks! Hearty Mediterranean Salad On Monday, we shared the dessert we served at our Summer Outdoor Dinner Party , Deep Dish Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies . Today, we are sharing the Mediterranean Couscous Salad recipe from our party menu....

Pie Plate Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 On the 4th of July, our neighbors invited us on their family hike to Willow Lake. Every year they go on the same hike to celebrate the 4th. We were thrilled when they invited us to join them. It isn’t a long hike, but a beautiful one. They told us we didn’t need to bring anything, but I baked pie plate chocolate chip toffee cookies to share with the group....

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars By Maria Lichty Published on October 10, 2025 Quick Summary These soft, chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, almond butter, maple syrup, and oats. Studded with melty chocolate chips and warm fall spices, they’re perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a cozy dessert. Easy to make in one bowl and naturally gluten-free! Pin this now to find it later...

Pumpkin Gingersnap Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on October 31, 2022 Quick Summary Pumpkin Gingersnaps- two of the best cookies in ONE! If you like pumpkin cookies and gingersnaps, you will LOVE this cookie recipe. The cookies are soft, perfectly spiced, and make a great fall treat! I love making pumpkin cookies , gingersnaps , and molasses cookies . They are all classics. Well, I decided to take my love of all of these cookies and make ONE delicious cookie....

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Dates & Salted Maple Pecans By Maria Lichty Published on January 29, 2025 Quick Summary This Roasted Cauliflower Salad with dates, salted maple pecans, goat cheese, red onion, and an irresistible orange maple vinaigrette is both hearty and refreshing. Packed with texture and flavor, this salad is the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and tangy. It’s great served as a side dish or enjoy for a light lunch....

Smoky Tomato Soup By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2023 Quick Summary Smoky Tomato Soup-the combination of fire roasted tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and smoked paprika kick the classic tomato soup up a notch. Serve with a grilled cheese sandwich for the perfect comforting meal! Homemade Tomato Soup You guys, I have a new favorite tomato soup recipe, Smoky Tomato Soup , and it’s SO easy to make at home. This easy tomato soup has been on regular rotation at our house this winter because it is made with simple ingredients and it’s a hit with the entire family, especially when served with a grilled cheese sandwich ....

Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 This easy Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad is always the most popular side dish at parties and potlucks! We had a barbecue over the weekend and I was going to make spinach artichoke dip, but I didn’t want to turn on the oven because it was hot outside and I didn’t want to heat up our house even more. So instead, I made Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad ....

Spinach Salad with Fruit, Almonds, and Feta Cheese By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Josh is out of town this week, he went on a hiking trip with the guys. I miss him like mad, but I am enjoying the silence. We put the kitchen remodel on hold for a week. I wasn’t about to work all by myself while Josh is on vacation…ha! Last night I made a spinach salad with fruit, almonds, and feta cheese for dinner and enjoyed the peace and quiet....

Summer Tortellini Salad By Maria Lichty Updated June 01, 2020 Summer Tortellini Salad-this easy tortellini pasta salad has all of your favorite summer ingredients: tomatoes, Red Pepper, corn, cucumbers, and the BEST basil vinaigrette. It is the perfect salad for summer potlucks. Pin this now to find it later Our garden is out of control and I am pleasantly surprised. I have never really had a green thumb, but this year I feel like all of my fingers are green....

Sweet Potato Kale Pizza with Rosemary & Red Onion By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I have good intentions when it comes to making dinner, but lately I am too tired to follow through. I am really productive in the morning, but when 3:00 in the afternoon hits, I am done. All of my motivation goes out the front door. This week I planned a few dinners, but never got around to making them....