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Brown Butter Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 We got home yesterday from a ten day trip with Travel Oregon. We loved every second of our vacation (stay tuned-I will be doing a few posts about our trip), but it is always nice to come home. I have a travel hangover and was tempted to not write this blog post for today, but I made these Brown Butter Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting before we left on vacation and have been dying to share them with you....

Cheese Ball Recipe By Maria Lichty Published on December 12, 2024 Quick Summary Easy Cheese Ball -this simple and delicious cheese ball recipe is a favorite appetizer during the holiday season. It is easy to make, can be made in advance, and is great served with crackers or cut up vegetables. Customize Your Cheese Ball How to Make a Cheese Ball What to Serve with a Cheese Ball How to Make Ahead, Store, & Freeze More Appetizer Recipes Cheese Ball Recipe Recipe This homemade Cheese Ball recipe is our family’s favorite!...

Cinnamon Raisin French Toast By Maria Lichty Updated June 22, 2023 Quick Summary Cinnamon Raisin French Toast-you will love this delicious twist on the classic French toast recipe! The cinnamon raisin bread makes this French toast extra special! Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Our family LOVES French toast , we make it almost every weekend. A morning that starts with French toast is always a good morning, trust me! Well, we recently made French toast with Raisin’ the Roof!...

Coconut Granola By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Do you ever have those days where you are super busy, but feel like you get nothing done? That has been happening to me a lot lately. The days go by so quickly because I am so busy, but by the end of the day, I still don’t feel like I’ve accomplished anything. Last week, I was running around like crazy trying to cross things off of my “to do” list, but Caleb didn’t want mama to work....

Corn Fritters By Maria Lichty Published on June 23, 2025 Quick Summary Golden, crispy Corn Fritters bursting with sweet corn, sharp cheddar, fresh green onions, and perfectly spiced with smoky and savory flavors. Easy to make and incredibly versatile, they’re ideal as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal. Pair them with your favorite dip for a satisfying bite that’s sure to become a favorite! Pin this now to find it later...

Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on December 06, 2024 Quick Summary Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies- soft and chewy oatmeal cookies with tart dried cranberries, a hint of fresh orange, and creamy white chocolate. A delightful and delicious cookie for the holiday season! Pin this now to find it later Ingredient Notes How to Make Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies How to Store & Freeze Cookies More Cookie Recipes Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe I bake a lot of cookies, especially during the holidays....

Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup – we love this simple and delicious tortellini soup! A classic tomato soup turned up a notch by adding delicious cheese tortellini and served with crusty bread. Tortellini Soup, A Family Favorite Tomato soup has always been my favorite, you can’t go wrong with a classic. And now I have a new favorite tomato soup because this Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup is SO good!...

Crispy Chocolate Chip Crunch Oatmeal Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Crispy Chocolate Chip Crunch Oatmeal Cookies-crispy oatmeal cookies with chunks of Crunch candy bars and chocolate chips! These cookies are a real treat! Happy Halloween! I hope your day is filled with lots of treats and only a few tricks:) Today, I am sharing a cookie recipe that will help you use up some of that leftover Halloween candy....

Crispy Roasted Chickpeas By Maria Lichty Updated June 01, 2020 You only need 4-ingredients to make these Crispy Roasted Chickpeas. Roasted Chickpeas are the perfect healthy snack or you can add them to salads and bowls. Pin this now to find it later If you are a regular reader of our blog, you know I LOVE chickpeas. They are one of my favorite ingredients to use in recipes. I always keep our pantry stocked with cans of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) because I use them all of the time for hummus , salads , tacos , and soups ....

Dining at Deer Valley Resort By Maria Lichty Published on February 24, 2013 Deer Valley Resort not only offers first-class skiing , lodging , and amenities, but they also feature award-winning cuisine. Deer Valley provides casual, family-friendly cafés and grills and elegantly rustic restaurants. If you want a quick lunch on the slopes or a lavish dinner in the evening, you will find it at Deer Valley. Deer Valley uses quality ingredients with an emphasis on locally sourced products....

Easy Chickpea Vegetable Stir Fry By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Easy Chickpea Vegetable Stir Fry-this easy and healthy stir fry recipe is loaded with veggies! Serve with quinoa or brown rice and you have a delicious and nutritious meal! It is a new year and that means many of us are making resolutions. This year, I made some goals in the following areas: business/blog, personal, and family. I like setting goals because they keep me focused and motivated....

Easy White Chicken Chili By Maria Lichty Updated November 26, 2022 Quick Summary This comforting and easy White Chicken Chili is quick to make with hearty white beans, zesty seasonings, and rotisserie chicken. You’ll be warmed up with a bowl of cozy and creamy white chicken chili in no time! Pin this now to find it later During the fall and winter months, we’re all about easy and comforting dinner recipes....

Greek Cucumber Noodles By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Greek Cucumber Noodles-this gluten-free noodle dish is one of our favorite summer meals! It is fresh, healthy, and simple to make! Are you feeling HOT, HOT, HOT? Summer is in full swing and it is sweltering outside. That means most of us are avoiding the stove and oven. Who wants to cook when it is roasting outside? Not me! Well, today we are sharing our favorite no-cook summer meal, Greek Cucumber Noodles....

Greek Salad Bruschetta By Maria Lichty Updated May 21, 2019 We’ve been attending and hosting a lot of BBQ’s this summer. I am not complaining, I love eating outside with friends, family, and good food. Josh and I usually eat outside on our patio, even when we don’t have company. It’s hard to stay inside when the weather is so nice. Utah is hot, but luckily it cools down in the evenings:) One of my favorite appetizers to make for summer parties is this Greek Salad Bruschetta....

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 A few weeks ago, I went out to lunch with some friends. I told my guys they had to fend for themselves. Our fridge was stocked, so I wasn’t worried. I knew they could find something to eat. When I got home, my boys were finishing up their lunch. No, they didn’t order pizza…although, Josh has done that a few times:) They were eating homemade Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup....

Lemon Raspberry Bars By Maria Lichty Updated May 29, 2020 This easy recipe for lemon raspberry bars is a family favorite. These bars are the perfect dessert for summer parties and potlucks! Pin this now to find it later Favorite Summer Dessert We are less than one week away from the 4th of July. If you are looking for a summer dessert to impress your family and friends, look no further....

Mini S’mores Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Why is everything in miniature form so cute? I love mini everything, especially desserts. My mini chocolate chip cookies are one of my favorite cookies. Everyone loves them because they are tasty, but I think they are so popular because they are so stinkin’ cute! My newest favorite mini dessert are these Mini S’mores Cookies. They are too cute for words and boy are they delicious!...

Our Favorite Recipes from 2023 By Maria Lichty Published on December 27, 2023 Quick Summary Our Favorite Recipes from 2023- our personal favorite recipes from the recipes we shared in 2023! It was a delicious year and hard to narrow it down, but we LOVE these recipes! They are the VERY best! Pin this now to find it later I shared the Top 10 Recipes of 2023 (it’s GOOD list) and now we are sharing our personal favorite recipes from the year....

Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Bites By Maria Lichty Updated March 29, 2025 Quick Summary Homemade soft pretzel bites filled with creamy peanut butter and finished with sea salt. Dip in chocolate for an extra special treat! Our homemade soft pretzel bites are one of the most popular recipes on our site. We love them and so does everyone else. I love Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels. Every time I open the bag they disappear....

Puff Pastry Apple Tart By Maria Lichty Published on September 27, 2024 Quick Summary This beautiful Puff Pastry Apple Tart is made with store-bought frozen puff pastry, fresh apples, cinnamon, and sugar. The tart is buttery, flaky, delicate, and perfectly sweet. It is an EASY dessert that looks impressive and tastes amazing! Pin this now to find it later Ingredient Notes How to Make Puff Pastry Apple Tart Serving Suggestions How to Store More Apple Desserts Puff Pastry Apple Tart Recipe Apple pie is a classic dessert....