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Mixed Berry Mini Galettes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I have been living off of blackberries, strawberries, and blueberries. My berry obsession continues, this time in dessert form. Josh and I made Mixed Berry Mini Galettes for dessert. Ok, Josh did most of the work, but I helped arrange the berries on the galette dough. I also had a healthy portion of dessert:) These mini berry galettes are beautiful and look like they take a lot of time and skill to make, but they really are easy....

No Bean Chili By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 No Bean Chili-this chili recipe has no beans, but don’t worry, it’s super satisfying and full of flavor. It’s made with beef, sausage, tomatoes, and traditional chili spices. It’s perfect for game day, potlucks, or any meal. It also freezes well! Pin this now to find it later A chili with no beans? Is that even possible? Yep! This is a meat lovers chili and perfect for people who don’t like beans or can’t eat them for dietary reasons....

Orange Ricotta Cookies with Dark Chocolate By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I got hit with a nasty flu bug on Saturday. I spent most of the weekend in bed. My diet consisted of ice chips and Gatorade, not fun. I am feeling a little better today, but will probably lay low and try to get my strength back. I had to get up early to write this blog post, I didn’t want you all to miss out on these orange ricotta cookies with dark chocolate....

Oreo Cheesecake Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated June 22, 2016 I am always looking for new cookie recipes to try. Yes, I am well aware that I have a cookie obsession and I am 100% ok with that. I recently stumbled upon a recipe for Oreo Cheesecake Cookies on Tasty Kitchen and knew I had to try them. This recipe comes from Heather of multiplydelicious . The cookies are insanely delicious....

Oreo White Chocolate Pudding Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Cookies are always on my brain. I think about new cookie creations during the day and dream about cookies at night. It is an obsession, an obsession I love. Cookies make me happy and I love sharing my cookie recipes with the world. I hope you are not tired of my cookie recipes because I just created another new cookie recipe that needs to be shared....

Peanut Butter Apple Oatmeal Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Peanut Butter Apple Oatmeal Cookie Recipe-soft and chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookies with chunks of fresh apples inside! The perfect cookie for fall! I eat an apple every day. I also eat a cookie every day. True story! If I don’t have my apple or cookie, you better watch out. Josh has learned the hard way…ha! Apples and cookies make me happy and I figure the apple balances out the cookie:)...

Pear Brie Flatbread By Maria Lichty Published on November 12, 2021 Quick Summary Pear Brie Flatbread-flatbread with melty brie, juicy pear slices, a drizzle of honey, and fresh rosemary! Easy to make and the flavors are incredible! Pin this now to find it later FYI, our cookbook has 100 recipes that aren’t on the blog and 15 favorites from the blog. If you don’t have a copy, you need one, order here !...

Pesto Havarti Mac and Cheese By Maria Lichty Updated February 10, 2020 Pesto Havarti Mac and Cheese-this stovetop mac and cheese is super creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor! It is easy to make but tastes gourmet! Pin this now to find it later Pesto Mac and Cheese My boys LOVE mac and cheese. Our baked mac and cheese recipe is one of their very favorite meals. You can’t go wrong with a classic, but sometimes I like to mix things up and create twists on classic recipes....

Pretzel M&M Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Have you tried Pretzel M&M’s? We splurged and bought a bag this weekend. They are the latest addition to the M&M family and they are scrumptious. The M&M’s have a colorful candy shell, like all M&M’s, but inside the milk chocolate there is a crunchy pretzel. Genius! I had to hide the bag from Josh. I wasn’t trying to hog them, I just wanted to save them to bake pretzel M&M cookies....

Pumpkin Pasta By Maria Lichty Published on November 03, 2023 Quick Summary Pumpkin Pasta- creamy pumpkin pasta with Parmesan cheese and crispy garlic breadcrumbs. This easy pasta recipe is the perfect fall meal, so cozy and comforting! Pin this now to find it later I love making pumpkin recipes during the fall months. I usually go sweet instead of savory because I have so many favorites like pumpkin chocolate chip bread , pumpkin cookies , and pumpkin bundt cake ....

Raspberry Coconut Granola Pancakes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Well, hello November. Lovely to see you! I am happy the holiday months are here! Bring on the cooking, baking, parties, and good times with friends and family. We spend a lot of time in the kitchen together all year round, but during November and December we get extra cozy in the kitchen. Some days we don’t leave our kitchen and I’m ok with that…as long as my guys are by my side....

Raspberry White Chocolate Loaf Cake By Maria Lichty Updated July 05, 2019 This Raspberry White Chocolate Loaf Cake is dotted with fresh raspberries, white chocolate chunks, and finished with a sweet white chocolate glaze. Raspberries are sooooo good right now. We have been eating them nonstop. Our boys love to put them on all of their fingers and eat them one by one. They race to see who can finish all of the raspberries first....

Recipe for Vegetarian Tortilla Soup By Maria Lichty Updated May 16, 2011 We love Mexican cuisine! It is spicy and full of flavor! I am also big on soups this winter, I am sure you have noticed:) I hope you are up for one more! I recently made this Vegetarian Tortilla Soup and it was fantastic. Josh said it was his favorite one yet. I told him he says that all of the time, but he said everything is always really good, but this one is REALLY, REALLY good....

Roasted Vegetable Pita Sandwich By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Roasted Vegetable Pita Sandwiches with Tzatziki Sauce-a quick and easy healthy lunch or dinner! Our garden is still going strong which means our meals are veggie strong! Well, our meals are always veggie strong, but the veggies taste better when they are hand picked from our garden. Caleb loves running out to the garden to pick vegetables. We try to help him pick the ripe vegetables, but sometimes he gets a little too excited and picks green tomatoes or tiny peppers....

Sausage Stuffing By Maria Lichty Published on November 20, 2020 Quick Summary Sausage Stuffing is a delicious homemade addition to all of your holiday meals! Make it from scratch and never go back to the boxed stuffing. Pin this now to find it later Sausage Stuffing Recipe Stuffing is the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish. It is a CLASSIC! People wait all year for Thanksgiving so they can get their stuffing fix....

Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Hazelnuts By Maria Lichty Published on November 21, 2022 Quick Summary Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan Cheese and Hazelnuts- this easy vegetable side dish only takes 15 minutes to make and can be served along side any meal. Brussels Sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables and I love serving them up in a variety of ways. Roasted , in salads , in a casserole , in tacos …the options are endless!...

The 4 Best Waffle Makers of 2024 By Maria Lichty Published on February 27, 2024 What could be better than fresh, homemade waffles for breakfast?! They’re SUPER easy to make, and kids eat them up like dessert. We make Belgian Waffles almost every weekend at our house, and it’s one of our favorite and tastiest traditions. The only thing you need to make them at home is batter and one of the best waffle makers!...

Top 10 Recipes from 2013 By Maria Lichty Published on December 27, 2013 The Top 10 Recipes on Two Peas and Their Pod in 2013! We love them all! It’s the end of the year and that means it’s time for us to share the Top 10 Recipes from 2013 . These are the most viewed recipes on our site from the past year. I am always surprised by the Top 10....

Watermelon Feta Salad By Maria Lichty Published on June 12, 2020 Watermelon Salad – an unexpected concoction of watermelon, mint, feta cheese, and red onion. This watermelon salad is surprisingly perfect in every way, blending sweet and savory in one delicious bite! Pin this now to find it later Watermelon is probably my favorite thing about summer. I eat it every day without fail. I think I have an obsession. I love eating it plain, in slices, cut up in cubes, or in a salad....

White Chicken Enchiladas By Maria Lichty Published on April 15, 2024 Quick Summary White Chicken Enchiladas made with flour tortillas, shredded chicken, green chiles, cheese, and a creamy white sauce! This enchilada recipe is easy to make and a family favorite! Pin this now to find it later Chicken enchiladas with homemade red enchilada sauce are a classic Mexican dinner. We make them all of the time, but sometimes we like to mix things up and make White Chicken Enchiladas....