Cilantro Pesto By Maria Lichty Published on June 07, 2022 Quick Summary Easy homemade cilantro pesto made with fresh cilantro, pepitas, olive oil, lime juice, and garlic. Serve with grilled meats, tacos, vegetables, eggs, pasta, salads, and more! Pin this now to find it later We make homemade basil pesto all of the time. It is a staple at our house. I always have a jar in the fridge or pesto ice cubes in the freezer....
Corn Salsa By Maria Lichty Published on August 31, 2021 Quick Summary Corn Salsa- this easy corn salsa recipe is a summertime favorite! It is made with fresh sweet corn, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice! Enjoy with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or any Mexican dish Pin this now to find it later Summer and sweet corn are a match made in heaven! I grew up in Illinois, where the corn is plentiful, and we always ate A LOT of sweet corn during the hot summer months....
Creamy Goat Cheese and Arugula Farro Salad By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 This creamy goat cheese farro salad is made with arugula, tomatoes, corn, and basil, making it the perfect summer salad. Serve as a side salad or enjoy as your main meal. Pin this now to find it later Easy Farro Salad Creamy Goat Cheese & Arugula Farro Salad is wonderful for summer. Adding goat cheese in right after cooking the farro, while it’s still warm, makes for a creamy and delicious dish that’s great as a side to your favorite dinner....
Crepes with Grilled Peaches & Cream By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Crepes with Grilled Peaches & Cream make a great summer dessert or sweet breakfast treat! We’ve been avoiding our oven this summer. Our oven didn’t do anything wrong, he’s not in trouble, it’s just too hot to heat up the house. We hope he will forgive us. I will put him to work as soon as the temperatures cool down....
Cucumber Edamame Salad By Maria Lichty Published on July 26, 2024 Quick Summary Cucumber Edamame Salad- this simple and refreshing salad is made with crisp, crunchy cucumbers, protein-packed edamame, green onion, fresh herbs, sesame seeds, and tossed in a soy ginger dressing that is bursting with flavor. Pin this now to find it later Cucumber salads are so refreshing. I love a classic cucumber salad , a white bean cucumber salad , and this Cucumber Edamame Salad ....
Dark Chocolate Chili Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Dark Chocolate Chili Cookies-rich chocolate cookies with a hint of cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and chunks of dark chocolate chili chocolate! Have a glass of milk nearby because these cookies have a kick! I am dusting off my sombrero because tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! I am ready to PARTY! And when I say party, that means a festive dinner at home with my boys....
Dill Pickle Dip By Maria Lichty Published on January 31, 2025 Quick Summary This easy Dill Pickle Dip is creamy, tangy, and full of flavor. It’s made with minimal ingredients and can be made in advance. Whether you’re hosting a game day party, a backyard BBQ, or just want something tasty to snack on with friends, this dip is the perfect addition to any spread and always a crowd pleaser!...
Dinner Rolls By Maria Lichty Published on November 08, 2023 Quick Summary This buttermilk dinner roll recipe is easy to make and the rolls turn out perfectly every single time. The rolls are soft, fluffy, buttery, and SO delicious. Serve along side any meal, they are always a crowd pleaser. Pin this now to find it later What is usually the best part of any meal? The ROLLS ! A warm, buttery, soft roll always makes a meal special....
Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui By Maria Lichty Published on February 03, 2013 While we were in Maui, we also stayed at the Fairmont Kea Lani Resort . When we checked in we were greeted with freshly squeezed juice and leis. I immediately fell in love with the view! And that’s just the lobby:) Our suite was huge! We had a master bedroom, living room, a kitchen area, and spacious bathroom with a tub and shower....
Fall Minestrone Soup By Maria Lichty Published on November 12, 2025 Quick Summary This cozy Fall Minestrone Soup is packed with seasonal vegetables like butternut squash, kale, and carrots, hearty beans, pasta, and a rich tomato broth infused with herbs and Parmesan. It’s the ultimate one-pot meal; comforting, nourishing, and perfect for the whole family. Pin this now to find it later The Coziest Fall Minestrone Soup Fall is soup season in our house, and this hearty Fall Minestrone Soup is one I make again and again....
Ginger Molasses Rolo Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on December 20, 2023 Quick Summary Ginger Molasses Rolo Cookies- a soft ginger molasses cookie with a gooey chocolate caramel Rolo candy in the center. A fun and delicious cookie that is perfect for the holidays or anytime! Pin this now to find it later I love Rolo candies. If you haven’t had Rolos, let me introduce you. They are rich chocolate caramel candies wrapped in a shiny foil wrapper....
Green Goddess Salad By Maria Lichty Published on March 17, 2025 Quick Summary Green Goddess Salad is a fresh, vibrant salad made with crunchy cabbage, cucumber, avocado, green onions, and salty pepitas. It’s tossed in a creamy, herbaceous Green Goddess dressing . Packed with texture and flavor, it’s a healthy, refreshing salad that’s perfect for meal prep, spring, summer, or anytime. Pin this now to find it later My Twist on the Viral Green Goddess Salad One of my favorite salads is a version of the Green Goddess Salad that went viral on TikTok and Instagram....
Halloween Snack Board By Maria Lichty Updated October 18, 2023 This festive Halloween Snack Board is filled with tasty snacks, treats, and even a few tricks! It’s the perfect spread for parties or a fun night in. Your friends and family will love these fun Halloween snacks . Our boys LOVE Halloween, it is one of their favorite holidays. It isn’t my personal favorite, but I am happy to celebrate with my boys, even if that means dressing up....
Lemon Cream Cheese Scones By Maria Lichty Updated March 25, 2019 Lemon Cream Cheese Scones – This easy scone recipe is made with butter and cream cheese, making soft, tender scones. Finish them off with the sweet lemon glaze, and you have perfectly delicious lemon scones for breakfast or brunch. Scone Recipe Perfect for Brunch I wish a plate of Lemon Cream Cheese Scones would magically appear in front of me right now....
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I created and baked A LOT of cookies for the cookbook. I made 40 different cookie recipes in 2 weeks. Our kitchen was overflowing with cookies. Everywhere I turned there was a cookie. Talk about temptation. Luckily, I couldn’t eat them all because Heidi had to take pictures of them:) After the photo shoots were finished, we shared the cookies with friends and neighbors....
Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes-one of our favorite pasta dishes to share with family and friends! We are taking a break from cookies and sweets to share a savory recipe, Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Josh makes this recipe all year long, but it’s extra special during the holiday months. We love serving this pasta dish to family and friends when they visit for the holidays because it’s festive and easy to make!...
Pumpkin Cake By Maria Lichty Updated October 08, 2021 I hope everyone is getting out to vote today!! Luckily, Utah has early voting so we voted a couple weeks ago, but we will be following the results today. What an exciting time!! Now, onto another recipe from our early Thanksgiving feast. I am not a big fan of pumpkin pie…gasp! I know, terrible, huh? I know it is a tradition, but we didn’t have it this time around....
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 I hope you are not sick o f pumpkin recipes, because I have another one for you today:) I love pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. They are a MUST bake every fall. This year I did some playing around and came up with a fabulous Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie. Halloween is the kick off to the holiday eating season....
Pumpkin Maple Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Pumpkin Maple Cookies-chewy, soft pumpkin oatmeal cookies with a sweet maple glaze. These cookies are a real fall treat! Oooooh, Monday. I did not want to see you this morning. I spent most of my weekend at Deer Valley for the Better Blog Retreat (I will share a recap soon). I had an amazing time, but I didn’t get anything on my to do list done and I didn’t get to spend enough time with my boys....
Recipe for Lemon Buttermilk Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated February 18, 2021 Pin this now to find it later We go through a lotof milk at our house. Josh loves skim milk. He can really down it! We always keep a couple of gallons in our extra refrigerator. Luckily, it has been on sale lately:) I also like to keep buttermilk on hand for baking. I don’t go through it as fast though....
