Dorie’s Raisin Swirl Bread By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 I had one request when I went home for the holidays…I told my dad we HAD to make Dorie’s Raisin Swirl Bread. I have been eying this recipe since I opened the book, but have never gotten around to making it. And since my dad is the bread master, I thought it would be fun to make together. Plus, I knew he would be in because the bread included raisins:)...
Free Printable Holiday Gift Tags By Maria Lichty Published on November 29, 2013 We hope you all had a very happy and delicious Thanksgiving. I am still full and probably will be for another month. Don’t worry, I will make room for leftovers today and I see a lot of Christmas cookies in my near future! Speaking of Christmas cookies, today we have a fun FREE holiday printable for you! We know you will all start baking up a storm soon and we hope you will share those goodies with your family and friends!...
Grapefruit, Orange, and Avocado Salad Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 It is going to be a sunshine weekend. Tomorrow we are going to do a lot of yard work. I am looking forward to planting flowers in our widow boxes and flower beds. I think we will wait one more week to plant our garden, just to be safe. Utah weather is tricky, but I am hoping we are done with snow for a long time....
Kale and Wild Rice Salad By Maria Lichty Updated October 03, 2023 Kale and Wild Rice Salad-kale salad with wild rice, apples, avocado, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and almonds. This hearty salad is my absolute favorite! I’ve been posting a lot of salads lately because I have been eating a lot of salads lately. We post what we eat and I am on a major salad kick. I hope you are ok with that, you should be since it is January and all:)...
Key Lime Pie By Maria Lichty Published on July 01, 2020 Key Lime Pie made with fresh lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and an easy graham cracker crust. It’s perfectly tart, creamy, smooth-the BEST key lime pie recipe! Pin this now to find it later Key Lime Pie, a classic pie that has everything going for it. It’s sweet, salty, creamy, buttery, tart and tangy! One piece of pie will send you straight to pie heaven!...
Mushroom Quinoa Soup By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Mushroom Quinoa Soup-this healthy and hearty soup is the perfect meal for a chilly day. We’ve had a seasonably warm fall, which I’ve been loving because I am not ready for snow, but I have been craving that crisp, cool air. Well, it finally cooled off over the weekend so I made a big pot of Mushroom Quinoa Soup to warm us up!...
Our Favorite Freezer Meals and Tips By Maria Lichty Published on January 16, 2015 We are sharing our favorite freezer-friendly meals along with some helpful freezer meal tips! When I was pregnant with Caleb and Maxwell, we stocked our freezer with meals because I knew I wouldn’t have time or want to cook after having our boys. I am SO glad I did because I was right, the last thing I wanted to worry about was dinner....
Pumpkin French Toast By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Pumpkin French Toast-thick slices of bread dipped in a pumpkin spice mixture, cooked in butter, and drizzled with pure maple syrup. My boys requested French toast for breakfast on Sunday morning. I was ok with their request, but I was in the mood for something fall so I made Pumpkin French Toast . I tend to go pumpkin crazy every fall so I was worried they would roll their eyes and object, but they actually loved the idea of Pumpkin French Toast, especially after they tasted it....
Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowl By Maria Lichty Published on April 08, 2024 Quick Summary This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowl with Chipotle Lime Crema is satisfying, full of flavor, and perfect for meal prep. It’s also easy to customize and can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Pin this now to find it later Sweet potatoes and black beans are two of my favorite foods. I love eating them alone, but they are even better together, like in tacos , enchiladas , and nachos ....
Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated January 15, 2021 Quick Summary Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies-chocolate chip cookies with salted caramel, pretzels, and a sprinkling of sea salt. You will love the sweet and salty combo! Pin this now to find it later We bake cookies every Sunday, it is our tradition. I usually do most of the baking and the boys do most of the eating, but we all have a good time in the kitchen....
Sourdough Stuffing with Mushrooms, Apples, & Sage By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We are not traveling this year because of our new bundle of joy. Instead, Josh’s family is coming to us. We will be cooking up a feast in our own kitchen. On Sunday, we tested a few Thanksgiving recipes to make sure they were good enough for the big day. We made a Sourdough Stuffing with Mushrooms, Apples, and Sage that passed with flying colors....
Southwest Pasta Salad By Maria Lichty Published on July 19, 2022 Quick Summary This Southwest Pasta Salad is the perfect cold pasta salad for potlucks, parties, or a quick and easy meal. It can be made in advance and Your friends and family will love this pasta salad recipe! Pin this now to find it later We LOVE making and eating pasta salads during the hot summer months because they don’t require much cooking, you only have to cook the pasta, which only takes about 10 minutes....
Sweet Potato Fries with Spicy Cashew Dipping Sauce By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Sweet Potato Fries with Spicy Cashew Dipping Sauce-dip these baked sweet potato fries into the spicy cashew dipping sauce for a healthy appetizer or snack! We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! We enjoyed celebrating with our boys and my family. We are still laying low and enjoying the holidays. I am trying not to work too much, but I have been whipping up a few tasty recipes for us to enjoy....
Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad-this easy and fresh summer salad only takes 10 minutes to make and goes great with any summer meal. Summer cooking is my favorite because it is basically NO cooking! I am all about making easy summer recipes that require no stove, no oven, and no time. I also love summer recipes because of all the fresh produce....
Trail Mix Energy Balls By Maria Lichty Updated June 16, 2020 Trail Mix Energy Balls-no-bake protein-packed energy bites made with your favorite trail mix! Keep in the refrigerator for a quick and healthy snack, breakfast, or dessert! Pin this now to find it later No-Bake Energy Balls Energy balls (also called energy bites, protein balls, power balls) are one of my all-time favorite snacks and the boys love them too! I love that they are easy to make, I am talking like 10 minutes tops to throw together....
Turkey Wrap By Maria Lichty Published on August 14, 2023 Quick Summary Turkey Wrap- a tortilla filled with slices of turkey, cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato, and lettuce. They only take 10 minutes to make and are the perfect packable lunch or light dinner! Pin this now to find it later Wraps make a fun, easy, healthy, and delicious meal. Our Chicken Caesar Wraps are very popular and so are these Turkey Wraps !...
Vegan Coconut Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream By Maria Lichty Updated July 31, 2020 Vegan Coconut Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream-this easy coconut milk ice cream recipe only has 5 ingredients and it’s dairy-free! Pin this now to find it later July is National Ice Cream Month and we are celebrating with Vegan Coconut Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream . I have been craving ice cream like crazy and I justify a scoop every night because it is ice cream month....
Veggie Hummus By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Veggie Hummus-top your favorite hummus with colorful vegetables for an easy appetizer, snack, or even meal! Our boys tend to get the most fussy during the evening hours, usually right around dinner time. I think it is a combo of being tired and hungry. If we wait too long to eat dinner, things can get ugly. They can go from hungry to HANGRY in a matter of minutes....
5-Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Pasta By Maria Lichty Updated February 07, 2025 5-Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Pasta-you only need 5 ingredients to make this quick and easy pasta dish! Add it to your dinner menu today! 5-Ingredient Pasta Are you stressing about what to make for dinner tonight or maybe you haven’t even thought about dinner yet? Well, if you need a quick and easy dinner recipe, you have to make our 5-Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Pasta....
Best Banana Bread By Maria Lichty Updated February 27, 2023 Quick Summary Easy Banana Bread Recipe- Tips for turning your brown bananas into the best banana bread EVER! The bread is moist, perfectly sweet, and bursting with banana flavor. It is a family favorite! I am super excited because we are talking ALL about Banana Bread . Yes, I get excited about banana bread because it is one of my favorite things to bake and eat....
