Pumpkin Energy Balls By Maria Lichty Updated October 04, 2019 If you like all things pumpkin chocolate chip, you will love these easy, no-bake Pumpkin Energy Balls. They only take a few minutes to make and are the perfect healthy treat for fall! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip I love pumpkin season because I get to bake up two of my all-time favorite pumpkin treats, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin chocolate chip bread ....
Pumpkin Truffle Bundt Cake with Chocolate Ganache By Maria Lichty Updated October 13, 2019 Pumpkin Truffle Bundt Cake with Chocolate Ganache-moist pumpkin bundt cake with a tunnel of pumpkin spice truffles and a simple chocolate ganache glaze. The big debate…is it pumpkin season? Some people are ready for pumpkin the day after Labor Day, some people want to wait until October…and I am sure there are people who never want to see pumpkin in ALL the things, but I can’t be friends with those people because pumpkin is my FAVORITE....
Quinoa Salad with Mango, Currants, Almonds, & Mint By Maria Lichty Updated June 01, 2019 Simple and healthy Quinoa Salad with Mango, Currants, Almonds, and Mint. On Monday, we shared 20 of our favorite summer salad recipes . Well, we need to add one more to that list because this Quinoa Salad with Mango, Currants, Almonds, and Mint is definitely a favorite! We are going to be adding it into our summer salad rotation on a regular basis....
Recipe for French Baguettes By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 When we were in Illinois for Christmas we helped my dad make Peter Reinhart’s French Baguettes. My dad makes bread all the time so I am glad he was in charge of this one…making the bread was quite the process, but so worth it in the end. You have to start the pre-frermentee the night before. And make sure you allow plenty of time for raising, baking, etc....
Rosemary Roasted Almonds By Maria Lichty Updated November 01, 2019 We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. Santa brought our gift early this year, our new kitchen so we spent most of the day watching movies in our pj’s. It was nice to relax. We did cook up a nice dinner and were able to talk to our friend’s and family. It was a great day. If you are all sugared out from eating too many Christmas cookies, I have a healthy recipe for you to enjoy today-rosemary roasted almonds....
Salted Caramel Toffee Pie By Maria Lichty Published on November 18, 2024 Quick Summary This no-bake Salted Caramel Toffee Pie is a decadent dessert that combines the rich flavors of salted caramel, chocolate, and toffee with a buttery graham cracker crust. Pin this now to find it later This no-bake Salted Caramel Toffee Pie is a delightful dessert that offers a combination of sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy in every bite....
Spaghetti Squash with Pesto, Mozzarella & Roasted Tomatoes By Maria Lichty Published on September 08, 2021 Quick Summary Baked Spaghetti Squash with Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella, and Roasted Tomatoes is an easy and delicious vegetarian meal that is perfect for summer, fall, or anytime! Pin this now to find it later I think spaghetti squash is a very underrated vegetable. It is one of my favorites and I think everyone needs to love it too, ha!...
Strawberry Sweethearts Cocoa By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 We have a fun Valentine’s Day treat for you today! We are sharing a recipe for Strawberry Sweethearts Cocoa, which is a combination of hot cocoa and a strawberry milkshake. You have to make this sweet drink for your loved ones. It is creamy, dreamy, and the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. This easy drink is fun to share with your significant other or your kiddos!...
Top 10 Recipes of 2020 By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Quick Summary The top 10 recipes from our blog in 2020! You are going to want to make them all, it was a very delicious year! 2020 was quite the year! It was filled with lots of sadness, stress, turmoil, heartache, and questions, but it did have lots of happy moments too. Our family learned a lot, cried a lot, and loved a lot....
Tuna Salad By Maria Lichty Published on September 24, 2025 Quick Summary This easy and delicious Tuna Salad recipe is lightened up with Greek yogurt, packed with flavor from crunchy veggies and dill pickles, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or snacking with crackers. It comes together in minutes and is a classic lunch staple you’ll come back to again and again! Pin this now to find it later The Only Tuna Salad Recipe You Need Do you really need another tuna salad recipe?...
Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Pistachio Flatbread By Maria Lichty Updated March 05, 2020 Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Pistachio Flatbread-this easy and healthy flatbread is perfect for spring! I am so in love with spring right now, especially the fruits and veggies. Going grocery shopping and seeing all of the fresh produce makes me giddy. Yes, I am nerdy like that. I am currently obsessed with asparagus. I think I’ve made it for dinner every night…for a week....
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Cookies, cookies, cookies. They are everywhere. We have cookie dough in our fridge, cookies on the counter, cookies in the oven, and cookies in our freezer. I also have more than my fair share of cookies in my belly:) Tis the season for cookies! Oh, how I love this time of year. I love making my favorite holiday cookies, but I also enjoy trying new cookie recipes every year....
Cherry Vanilla White Chocolate Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I still remember the first Valentine’s Day we celebrated together-we were dating and Josh made me a delicious Italian meal with chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Of course, he won bonus points for the cookies:) I think cookies should be a part of every Valentine’s Day. There is no better way to show someone you love them than by baking them a batch of homemade cookies....
Chimichurri Sauce By Maria Lichty Published on April 26, 2022 Quick Summary Chimichurri Sauce- this simple green herb sauce is made with finely-chopped herbs, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. It is packed with flavor and traditionally served with meats, but can brighten up almost any dish. The best part? It only takes 10-minutes to make! Pin this now to find it later I love using condiments, sauces, and dressings that really bring recipes to life....
Chocolate Monster Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on October 20, 2023 Quick Summary Chocolate Monster Cookies- chocolate peanut butter cookies with oats, chocolate chips, and colorful M&M’s. These fun and delicious cookies are perfect for Halloween or anytime! Pin this now to find it later Monster Cookies are one of my all-time favorite cookies (I also love monster cookie bars and monster cookie energy balls ). The classic monster cookies are packed with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and M&M’s....
Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 03, 2020 Crisp and buttery Chocolate Shortbread Heart Cookies that get dipped in chocolate! Now that the big game is over we can focus on Valentine’s Day. It is time to bust out the chocolate and get ready for the day of looooove! To be honest, Valentine’s Day isn’t my favorite holiday, but I will celebrate any holiday that gives me an excuse to eat chocolate....
Chocolate Yogurt Cake By Maria Lichty Published on February 09, 2026 Quick Summary This Chocolate Yogurt Cake is a simple yet impressive chocolate cake made with Greek yogurt for extra moisture and richness. The yogurt keeps the crumb incredibly tender, while the chocolate yogurt frosting is silky smooth and easy to spread. Perfect for weeknights, celebrations, or anytime you’re craving a chocolate dessert. Pin this now to find it later...
Chorizo Corn Pizza By Maria Lichty Published on August 16, 2021 Quick Summary Chorizo Corn Pizza- pizza with chorizo, fresh sweet corn, garlic, Monterey Jack cheese, green onion, candied jalapeños, cilantro. The flavors are incredible! This pizza is a summer favorite! Pin this now to find it later We love making homemade pizza and during the summer months, this Chorizo Corn Pizza is a favorite. I know it might sound strange at first, but everyone who tries it falls in love after one bite....
Cilantro Lime Rice By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Cilantro Lime Rice is easy to make at home and is the perfect Mexican side dish! This easy rice recipe is a family favorite, we make it almost every week for dinner! Yummy Mexican Side Dish We got invited to our friend’s birthday party and were asked to bring a Mexican side dish. Josh made Cilantro Lime Rice to take to the party....
Coconut Lime Loaf Cake By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Coconut Lime Loaf Cake-this simple loaf cake is moist, tender, and will transport you to a tropical paradise! The coconut and lime flavors are a match made in heaven! Today is Josh’s birthday and we are celebrating with balloons, party hats, and Coconut Lime Loaf Cake ! Josh loves all things lime. He usually asks for Key Lime Pie or a Key Lime Tart for his birthday dessert, but this year we are celebrating with cake....
