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Mandarin Orange Salad By Maria Lichty Published on March 12, 2025 Quick Summary This Mandarin Orange Salad with delicate butter lettuce, sweet candied pistachios, creamy avocado, feta cheese, green onion, fresh mint, and a simple citrus poppy seed dressing is refreshing, delicious, and beautiful to serve. Pin this now to find it later Fresh, Bright, & Full of Flavor! I love a GOOD salad with lots of flavors and textures and this Mandarin Orange Salad checks all of the boxes and then some!...

Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes By Maria Lichty Updated April 26, 2012

Nourishing Recipes to Start the New Year By Maria Lichty Published on January 02, 2026 Quick Summary Kick off the year with flavorful, nourishing recipes that are easy to prep and full of fresh ingredients. From cozy breakfasts and simple lunches to comforting dinners and wholesome snacks, these recipes are easy to prep, packed with goodness, and absolutely delicious . Pin this now to find it later Flavorful Recipes to Start the Year Right I’m kicking off the new year with 40 of my favorite nourishing recipes , full of flavor, fresh ingredients, and meals that are as good for you as they are delicious....

Overnight Blueberry Almond Oats By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Did you know July is National Blueberry Month? I love blueberries so I think we need to celebrate. Get out your party hats and confetti, today is all about blueberries! I am sharing a recipe for Overnight Blueberry Almond Oats and 25 amazing blueberry recipes from our blog and around the web. Happy National Blueberry Month! First, let’s talk about the Overnight Blueberry Almond Oats....

Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I love being a mom. It is the best job in the world. Sure, it has it’s ups and downs, but the ups make you forget about the downs. Caleb rolled over for the first time this week and we acted like he just won the gold medal. Yes, we are first time parents:) It was so exciting!...

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated October 03, 2023 Quick Summary Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies- soft and chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, coconut, and finished with flaky sea salt. If you like peanut butter, you will LOVE these cookies! I recently shared a photo of these cookies on Instagram and I’ve never gotten so many messages. So many people were begging for the recipe....

Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on April 23, 2025 Quick Summary Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet and salty, with soft peanut butter dough packed full of crunchy Oreo pieces and chocolate chips. Easy to make and even easier to love, these cookies are a delicious twist on two classic favorites. Pin this now to find it later Peanut Butter + Oreos = Cookie Perfection Maria’s Cookie Tips Peanut Butter Oreo Cookies Recipe Frequently Asked Questions for This Recipe More Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes Peanut Butter + Oreos = Cookie Perfection I love creating, baking, and eating cookies ....

Pesto Pasta Salad By Maria Lichty Published on June 08, 2021 Quick Summary You only need 5 ingredients to make this easy Pesto Pasta Salad! It is the perfect pasta salad for summertime! It is great for any easy lunch, dinner, or side dish! Pin this now to find it later Summer Pasta Salad Who is ready for summer? Both of my hands are raised. Our boys are currently working on our summer bucket list and they have come up with some fun ideas....

Pink Grapefruit Yogurt Cake Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Last week we had our good friend over to celebrate his birthday. Josh cooked the creamy lemon chicken dinner by himself, so I offered to make dessert. I baked a cake to keep things traditional. We love citrus fruits-especially when they come in dessert form:) We usually do lemon or lime cakes, but we had an abundance of pink grapefruit in the refrigerator (it was on sale 8 for $1-score) so this time I created a pink grapefruit cake....

Plum Nectarine Buttermilk Cake By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 1 cup all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt½ stick unsalted butter, softened2/3 cup plus 1 ½ tablespoons sugar, divided½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 large egg½ cup well-shaken buttermilkPlums and nectarines, chopped (I used a mix of the 2 fruits-to equal 1 ¼ cups)Turbinado sugar (I added this)Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle. Butter and flour a 9-inch round cake pan....

Quinoa Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Yep, you read the title right. I really put quinoa in my cookies. Before you turn up your nose, hear me out. The other day I made a quinoa salad for dinner. While we were eating, I told Josh I was in the mood to bake cookies. What’s new, right? 🙂 He requested Toasted Coconut, Toffee, & Chocolate Chip Cookies , but I said what about a quinoa cookie?...

Raspberry Almond Ricotta Cake By Maria Lichty Published on April 01, 2022 Quick Summary Raspberry Almond Ricotta Cake- tender, moist ricotta cake dotted with fresh raspberries and topped with sliced almonds and confectioner’s sugar. This elegant cake is easy to make and can be served for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Pin this now to find it later So let me tell you why this cake is so amazing. It’s: super simple to make (you don’t even need a mixer) tender and moist (thank you ricotta cheese) dotted with juicy red raspberries flavor is perfection !...

Raspberry Baked Oatmeal By Maria Lichty Published on February 13, 2026 Quick Summary This Raspberry Baked Oatmeal is a cozy, make-ahead breakfast made with rolled oats, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and juicy raspberries. Finished with sliced almonds, it’s lightly sweet, wholesome, and perfect for busy mornings, brunch, or meal prep. Pin this now to find it later Raspberry Baked Oatmeal for Any Morning Ingredients (with Helpful Notes) Tips for Making Baked Oatmeal How to Store & Reheat Raspberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe More Delicious Baked Oatmeal Recipes Raspberry Baked Oatmeal for Any Morning I love classic baked oatmeal , but I also like mixing it up!...

Recipe for Apricot Sorbet By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 We had a great weekend. Josh’s mom came to visit and so did our friends from Colorado. They have five kids so it was quite the party! We went hiking, stopped by the farmer’s market, went swimming at the Dewey’s, and did a lot of cooking, baking, and grilling. We love having guests, it was nice having extra mouths to feed....

Sesame Ginger Rice Salad By Maria Lichty Published on March 20, 2023 Quick Summary Sesame Ginger Rice Salad- hearty rice salad made with chicken, broccoli, asparagus, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, green onion, and a simple sesame ginger dressing. This salad is easy to make and the flavors are incredible. Enjoy for lunch or dinner! Pin this now to find it later It’s no secret that I love making salads that are full of flavor and tasty ingredients....

Spaghetti Carbonara By Maria Lichty Updated September 13, 2023 Quick Summary Spaghetti Carbonara- a classic pasta dish made with spaghetti, eggs, freshly-grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and bacon. You only need 6-ingredients and 20 minutes to make this rich and silky spaghetti! It is a dinner favorite! Pin this now to find it later Spaghetti Carbonara is a classic Roman pasta dish that is easy to make and 100% indulgent. You only need 6-ingredients and 20 minutes, making it the perfect recipe for busy weeknights or easy entertaining....

Spinach Artichoke Sun-Dried Tomato Breakfast Casserole By Maria Lichty Published on December 19, 2025 Quick Summary This Spinach Artichoke Sun-Dried Tomato Breakfast Casserole is a savory, protein-packed breakfast bake made with eggs, spinach, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and feta cheese. It’s easy to prep, perfect for feeding a crowd, and ideal for holiday breakfasts, Christmas brunch, or make-ahead mornings. Pin this now to find it later A Savory Breakfast Casserole That’s Perfect for Christmas Morning or Anytime If you’re anything like me, breakfast casseroles are the unsung heroes of busy mornings and holiday gatherings....

Spring Vegetable Zucchini Noodle Soup By Maria Lichty Updated March 05, 2020 Spring Vegetable Zucchini Noodle Soup-this simple and healthy zucchini noodle soup is filled with spring vegetables. Spring has been playing tricks on me. We will have a few warm, sunny days and then it will be windy, cold, and rainy. And last week, we even got the dreaded S word…snow!! I want to pack up all of my winter clothes because I am ready for sunshine all day, every day, but spring is dragging it’s feet....

Stovetop Pumpkin Mac and Cheese By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Stovetop Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with brown butter panko Parmesan sage topping is the perfect mac and cheese recipe for fall! It is easy to make and super comforting! Enjoy as a main dish or side dish! Pin this now to find it later Mac and cheese is a favorite meal at our house. Our boys ask for either stovetop mac and cheese or baked mac and cheese once a week....

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on July 02, 2025 Quick Summary These Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor—thanks to a rich cream cheese dough, crunchy graham cracker pieces, sweet white chocolate chips, and bursts of real strawberry from freeze-dried fruit. They taste just like a slice of strawberry cheesecake in cookie form and are perfect for spring, summer, or anytime you’re craving something sweet and a little nostalgic....