Sweet Potato and Black Bean Mexican Salad By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Sweet Potato and Black Bean Mexican Salad-this fresh and healthy salad is a favorite at our house! It is easy to make and beautiful to serve! I didn’t want to let you guys down, so we made the salad again and I took photos for the blog! So today I am sharing our Sweet Potato and Black Bean Mexican Salad!...
Tahini Dressing By Maria Lichty Published on March 06, 2022 Quick Summary Tahini Dressing- you only need a few ingredients and 5 minutes to make this creamy and delicious tahini dressing! Drizzle it over your favorite salad, roasted vegetables , or enjoy as a dip! Pin this now to find it later Homemade salad dressings are easy to make and much better than store bought dressings, I promise. A few of my favorites include my basil vinaigrette , balsamic vinaigrette , creamy cilantro lime dressing , and this Tahini Dressing ....
20 Homemade Holiday Gifts By Maria Lichty Published on December 07, 2014 20 Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas that your friends and family are sure to love! Earlier, we shared our Holiday Gift Guide for 2014 . Well, we have a few more ideas up our sleeves. This time, we are sharing 20 Homemade Holiday Gifts! I love giving homemade gifts to family, friends, and neighbors. Sometimes the best gifts can’t be bought in a store, but created in your own kitchen:)...
Applesauce Spice Bars By Maria Lichty Updated November 10, 2017 I love fall, I really do, but for some reason I am having a hard time admitting it is here. I had a great summer and I am sad to see it go. On Friday we went up to Park City for a church party and we noticed the leaves are already changing colors and it was quite chilly up there!...
Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salad By Maria Lichty Published on November 13, 2023 Quick Summary Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salad- salad with roasted and shaved brussels sprouts, bacon, farro, grapes, candied pecans, and Parmesan cheese. This salad is loaded with flavor and perfect for Thanksgiving or along side any meal. Pin this now to find it later Whenever I want to impress my friends and family with a salad, I make this Bacon Brussels Sprouts Salad ....
Best Guacamole By Maria Lichty Published on February 10, 2023 Quick Summary This is the Best Guacamole recipe! It’s fresh, full of flavor, and SO easy to make. Serve with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, and more! This will be your GO-TO Guacamole! Guacamole is one of my all-time favorite foods. I’d say it’s in my top 10 foods of all time! I LOVE guacamole and we make it ALL of the time, probably at least once a week....
Blackberry Lime Smoothie By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 Blackberry Lime Smoothie-this refreshing blackberry smoothie has a kick of lime! It is great for breakfast, snack time, or dessert! We have been enjoying warm, sunny days at the park. Yay for spring! After playing hard at the park, the boys are ready for a snack and I love making them Blackberry Lime Smoothies. The smoothies are a great refreshing and healthy treat for spring....
Blueberry Coconut Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Blueberry Coconut Muffins with triple the coconut-coconut oil, coconut milk, and shredded coconut! A great back to school or any day breakfast treat! We’ve had a busy week in the kitchen. We are working on a photography project for a client and have been cooking up a storm! Josh and I have a good system down. We make the recipes together, I take pictures while Josh cleans up and preps for the next recipe....
Breakfast Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on January 16, 2025 Quick Summary Breakfast Cookies- you only need one bowl to make these healthy breakfast cookies. They are gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and made without butter or oil. They are SO delicious and perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. Why You’ll Love These Breakfast Cookies Key Ingredients Ways to Customize the Cookies How to Make Breakfast Cookies Storing & Freezing Tips More Oatmeal Cookie Recipes Breakfast Cookies Recipe Why You’ll Love These Breakfast Cookies Breakfast Cookies , too good to be true?...
Brown Butter Salted Caramel Snickerdoodle Blondies By Maria Lichty Published on December 06, 2023 Quick Summary Snickerdoodle Blondies- brown butter snickerdoodle blondies with a salted caramel center, a sweet cinnamon sugar topping, and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt. The blondies are soft, chewy, gooey, and SO delicious! Pin this now to find it later If you like my brown butter salted caramel snickerdoodles , the best cookies on the planet, you will LOVE these blondies!...
Butternut Squash Black Bean Tostadas By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Halloween is on Wednesday and we are ready. We have our pumpkins, candy, and Caleb’s costume is laid out and ready to go. Josh and I are boring parents and not dressing up. Ok, I am the boring parent. Josh keeps begging me to dress up with him, but I think my daily costume of yoga pants and no make-up is scary enough:)...
Butternut Squash Enchiladas By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Butternut Squash Enchiladas are filled with butternut squash, perfectly spiced black beans, cheese, and enchilada sauce. The perfect vegetarian meal for fall and they freeze well too! Pin this now to find it later One of my favorite veggies to make during the fall is butternut squash. It has the most delicious, slightly-sweet flavor that makes any dish feel instantly comforting!...
Cherry Almond Cake By Maria Lichty Updated October 06, 2020 Last week we had our friends over for dinner. Josh made Grilled Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin and I was in charge of dessert. I love being in charge, especially when dessert is involved:) I was tempted to bake cookies because you can never go wrong with cookies, but I decided to mix things up. We bought a big bag of cherries from the market so I made a Cherry Almond Cake....
Cherry Oatmeal Bars By Maria Lichty Updated June 23, 2020 Cherry Oatmeal Bars-tart cherries are spread between buttery oatmeal layers to create a delicious dessert. If you like cherry pie, you will LOVE these easy bars. Pin this now to find it later I am sharing a dessert from my childhood, Cherry Oatmeal Bars , also known as Cherry Dessert. Our good friends, who we consider family, made these easy cherry bars every February to celebrate George Washington’s birthday and I was always happy to help them eat them....
Chicken Salad with Peaches, Avocado & Fresh Raspberry Dressing By Maria Lichty Published on July 28, 2025 Quick Summary This fresh and vibrant summer chicken salad is loaded with juicy peaches, creamy avocado, hearty farro, feta, almonds, and a tangy homemade raspberry dressing. It’s easy to throw together, full of texture and flavor, and perfect for lunches, light dinners, or taking to potlucks and parties! Pin this now to find it later...
Chimichurri Roasted Potatoes By Maria Lichty Published on June 01, 2022 Quick Summary Chimichurri Roasted Potatoes- crispy roasted potatoes tossed in herbaceous chimichurri sauce . This easy potato recipe is a great side dish to any meal. Pin this now to find it later My current obsession is chimichurri sauce . We have been putting it on tacos , vegetables , salads , grilled meats, quesadillas , and even potatoes. These Chimichurri Roasted Potatoes are simple, but SO good....
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bark By Maria Lichty Published on December 17, 2025 Quick Summary Chocolate Chip Cookie Bark is a fun twist on classic cookies. The dough is pressed into one big pan, baked until golden, then topped with melted chocolate and flaky sea salt. Once set, it’s broken into crispy cookie pieces! Easy, shareable, and perfect for parties, gifting, or casual snacking. Pin this now to find it later...
Crunchy Quinoa Granola By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 On Saturday morning Josh woke up early to play basketball with some of his neighborhood buddies. Caleb was sound asleep so I hopped on our elliptical downstairs. Caleb was still sleeping when I finished my workout, so I took advantage of the quiet house. I made a cup of tea and was going to enjoy a yogurt with granola, but our granola jar was empty....
Easy Chocolate Mousse By Maria Lichty Updated June 15, 2020 This chocolate mousse recipe is easy to make and delicious. Rich, silky, and smooth, this chocolate mousse is pretty to serve, and a treat to eat. Easy Chocolate Mousse Chocolate Mousse! Mousse au chocolaté! However you want to say it, it’s divine. I used to be afraid to make it. I don’t know why it scared me, it just seemed like a dessert you only should eat in Paris or at fine parties, not a dessert you make at home....
English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas-a quick and easy breakfast recipe that is perfect for back to school time! Josh would eat pizza every day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert if I let him. It is his favorite food and he has already passed his love for pizza on to Caleb. I am sure our baby will be asking for pizza instead of milk soon:)...
