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Pesto Parmesan Cheese Straws By Maria Lichty Published on December 07, 2021 Quick Summary Pesto Parmesan Cheese Straws- you only need 4 ingredients to make these flaky, delicious puff pastry cheese straws! Serve as an appetizer or with a bowl of soup, salad, or any meal! Pin this now to find it later If you are looking for an EASY appetizer for the holidays, a family potluck, or any special occasion, I have the perfect recipe for you, Pesto Parmesan Cheese Straws ....

Potato Leek Soup By Maria Lichty Updated September 13, 2023 Quick Summary Potato Leek Soup- this creamy potato leek soup is always a favorite and easy to make at home. Serve with crusty bread and a salad for a simple and delicious meal. Pin this now to find it later Potato Leek Soup is a CLASSIC and one of my personal favorite soup recipes . I love this recipe because it’s made with basic ingredients and only takes about 30 minutes to make....

Pumpkin Granola By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I love making homemade granola. Not only does it taste good, but it makes the house smell amazing. I usually stir up a new recipe every time I make granola . I can’t help myself. There are so many flavors to play around with. This time I went with a fall theme and made a batch of pumpkin granola. Pumpkin, applesauce, and maple syrup bind the oats together so there is no need for butter or oil....

Pumpkin Oatmeal Scotchies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 If you like regular oatmeal scotchies , you will love the pumpkin version. I personally think they are much better:) Pumpkin and butterscotch are the perfect combination for this fall cookie. Pumpkin Oatmeal Scotchies are a MUST make for fall. These chewy and soft oatmeal cookies are a fall favorite. Add them to your pumpkin baking list today! I am sure you will bake them over and over....

Recipe for Rhubarb Sorbet By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 I am sorry if you are sick of my rhubarb posts. I promise I will get off my kick soon! I just made rhubarb sorbet though and it is out of this world good! I had no idea it would be so tasty. I am still kind of surprised! I used a recipe I saw on Simply Recipes . It was really easy....

Roasted Pear and Cranberry Brussels Sprouts By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Roasted Pear and Cranberry Brussels Sprouts-crispy Brussels sprouts with sweet roasted pears, dried cranberries, lemon, and honey. This simple side dish goes great with any meal. What are you guys making for Christmas dinner? Do you make ham, lasagna , tamales, turkey or something completely different from the traditional Christmas meal? I need ideas because I am hosting dinner for my family this year....

Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies By Maria Lichty Updated May 21, 2020 Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies are fudgy, gooey brownies with pretzel pieces and a layer of salted caramel sauce. These brownies are the ultimate dessert. Pin this now to find it later Are you looking for a dessert that will knock your socks off? Or maybe I should say knock your flip flops off since it’s almost summertime and you probably aren’t wearing socks:) Anyways, I have the dessert for you, these Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies are insanely delicious....

Sausage and Peppers with Zucchini Noodles By Maria Lichty Updated May 20, 2019 Sausage and Peppers with Zucchini Noodles-sweet and spicy Italian sausage with peppers, onions, and zucchini noodles in a simple garlic tomato sauce. Zucchini season has been giving our Inspiralizer a workout! We have been inspiralizing up a storm! I love using our inspiralizer because it gets our boys to eat their veggies. They love watching veggies turn into magical noodles....

Strawberry Watermelon Cucumber Salad By Maria Lichty Updated June 15, 2020 Strawberry Watermelon Cucumber Salad- This refreshing salad is summer in a bowl! It is SO easy to make and the perfect side dish for summer BBQ’s, picnics, and pool parties! Pin this now to find it later Refreshing Summer Salad I love using fresh summer produce to make simple salads and this Strawberry Watermelon Cucumber Salad is one of my very favorites....

The 5 Best Stock Pots for Soup of 2024 By Maria Lichty Published on January 23, 2024 When it comes to homemade soup, the possibilities are ENDLESS. Cozy soups like my Potato Soup and White Bean Soup are great for chilly days and nights. If you’ve got a bunch of veggies on hand, Homemade Vegetable Soup , Ribollita , or Lentil Soup will make good use of all that extra produce — and everyone in your family is guaranteed to get their daily dose of fruit and veg....

This and That By Maria Lichty Published on August 08, 2024 Pin this now to find it later His Maxwell is 10! We had a fun day celebrating him. He picked pancakes for breakfast, chicken tikka masala for dinner, and a skillet cookie for dessert. This is awesome . Mustard in scrambled eggs , hmmm. Have you tried it? A good pair of affordable shorts . Hers On the blog this week, an easy summer appetizer , a simple summer dinner , and a flavorful salad ....

All the Best Memorial Day Deals and Sales on Things I Love By Maria Lichty Published on May 23, 2024 Credit: Brooklinen, Wayfair Pin this now to find it later Memorial Day is just a hop, skip, and jump away, but the holiday sales have already begun! This year, it feels like my inbox has been FILLED with promotions, but that’s why I decided to compile a list of my absolute FAVORITE Memorial Day deals and sales to shop!...

Almond Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on March 22, 2024 Quick Summary Almond Cookies- soft, buttery almond cookies with a sweet almond glaze and sliced almonds. These elegant and delicious cookies are the perfect dessert for any occasion. Pin this now to find it later I love making all kinds of cookies ; peanut butter , sugar cookies , oatmea l, chocolate , chocolate chip , etc. I also love making these Almond Cookies ....

Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting – this easy apple cake makes a great fall dessert! Apple cake is my dad’s specialty, and a favorite family tradition. I hope you like it. Dad’s Apple Cake My dad and stepmom came to visit a few weeks ago to meet Maxwell and to play with Caleb. We loved having them in our home....

Apple Cheddar Biscuits By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Apple Cheddar Biscuits- tender buttermilk biscuits filled with cheddar cheese and sweet, tart apples. These easy drop biscuits are perfect for fall or anytime! Pin this now to find it later One of the most underrated flavor combinations, in my opinion, apple and cheddar. We just don’t see enough of it! Apple and cheddar belong together, like in this salad and in these incredible fall biscuits....

Apple Cinnamon Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated September 01, 2024 Quick Summary Apple cinnamon muffins with a sweet and buttery cinnamon crumb topping. These muffins are easy to make and are great for breakfast or snack time . Muffins are one of my favorite things to bake, blueberry , banana , pumpkin , strawberry , zucchini , and the list goes on! I love that they double as a breakfast and snack and they’re so good for days when you’re on the go....

Biscoff Oatmeal Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Biscoff Oatmeal Cookies are soft and chewy oatmeal cookies made with Biscoff cookie spread. They are the BEST oatmeal cookies you will ever eat. What is the best part of a Delta flight? The Biscoff cookies, right? Are you with me? I love those crisp, caramel cookies. I always look forward to snack time on a Delta flight. The cookies make the flight so much better....

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 On Saturday, Josh went snowboarding with his friend. I wasn’t invited, not that I wanted to go, I hate the snow, cold, and scary, steep mountains:) I have tried skiing twice, but I am not a fan. I prefer to stay inside where it is warm. So I spent the day cooking and baking-that is my idea of a good time....

Black Bean Burger By Maria Lichty Published on January 20, 2025 Quick Summary Black Bean Burgers are not only a great meatless alternative, but they’re also versatile, easy to make, and full of flavor. With basic pantry ingredients, you can create a satisfying and delicious meal. Top the burgers with your favorite toppings! Pin this now to find it later Why You’ll Love These Black Bean Burgers Key Ingredients How to Make Black Bean Burgers Cooking Methods Serving Suggestions Tips to Prevent Black Bean Burgers From Falling Apart Storing & Freezing Tips More Black Bean Recipes Best Black Bean Burger Recipe Why You’ll Love These Black Bean Burgers I love a good veggie burger, especially a good black bean burger ....

Blueberry Lemon Loaf Cake By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 Josh claims he doesn’t like sweets, but he does. Chocolate isn’t his favorite, but that doesn’t stop him from devouring my cookies:) He also loves anything lime or lemon. We both aren’t the biggest cake fans, but it was his birthday and you have to have cake, right? I decided to make a blueberry lemon cake for his birthday BBQ....