Easy Sugar Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated May 24, 2022 Quick Summary Easy Sugar Cookies- this is the BEST sugar cookie recipe. The cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet. They are made with basic ingredients but taste incredible! They are the perfect cookies for any occasion. Pin this now to find it later Are you ready for the BEST sugar cookie recipe? I sure hope so because these Easy Sugar Cookies are absolute perfection!...
Greek Tacos By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Greek Tacos-mix up taco night and make these simple, fresh, and healthy Greek tacos! Every week, I do a weekly meal plan for us and for all of you. I try to stick to them, but sometimes I get lazy or forget to go to the store. Last week, I was going to make Greek Tortellini Salad for dinner, but I didn’t have any tortellini....
Grilled Peaches with Burrata, Honey, & Pistachios By Maria Lichty Updated September 11, 2019 Grilled peaches, burrata, honey, and pistachios are served along side crusty grilled bread to make the ultimate summer appetizer! Pin this now to find it later Perfect Summer Appetizer Just look at this GORGEOUSNESS! Can you even handle it? Grilled Peaches with Burrata, Honey, and Pistachios served with grilled crusty bread makes the BEST summer appetizer or snack....
Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake with Berries By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 This Lemon Ricotta Cake is moist, with a tender crumb, and has hints of lemon in every bite. A perfect Spring treat! Lemon and Ricotta: A Delicious Pairing I opened up our refrigerator on Saturday and found an opened container of ricotta cheese. I used half of it to make lemon ricotta pancakes and forgot about the rest....
Melon and Prosciutto Salad By Maria Lichty Published on July 24, 2024 Quick Summary Melon and Prosciutto Salad- arugula topped with honeydew, cantaloupe, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic. This fresh and simple salad is pretty to serve and delicious to eat! Pin this now to find it later I love a good summer salad. A few favorites include: Watermelon Feta Salad , Easy Cucumber Salad , Tomato Peach Burrata Salad , and a classic Caprese Salad....
Mudroom and Laundry Room By Maria Lichty Published on March 19, 2017 Pillows from World Market, Bag from fashionABLE, Scarf from fashionABLE Today, we are sharing a look into our mudroom and laundry room. I told Josh our new house HAD to have a mudroom. It was on the 100% MUST list. The mudroom is right off of our garage. Everyone has their own locker. I told the boys I don’t care how messy their lockers are, but all of their STUFF has to go in their locker....
No-Bake Almond Granola Bars By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 No-Bake Almond Granola Bars-these easy granola bars are made with almond butter and almonds! They are a great lunch box or on the go snack! I have two growing boys in the house and they are always saying, “Mommy, I’m hungry!” I am a little nervous what they are going to eat when they are teenagers. Yikes. I do hope that they still call me mommy when they are teenagers....
Peanut Butter, Banana, and Honey Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated May 27, 2020 Pin this now to find it later It is officially fall and we are ready for comfort foods. My favorite comfort food of all time is a peanut butter, banana, and honey sandwich on whole wheat bread . I recently created a peanut butter, banana, and honey cookie, inspired by my favorite comfort food. If you like peanut butter, banana, and honey sandwiches, you will adore these cookies....
Peppermint Bark Chocolate Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated December 02, 2025 Quick Summary These Peppermint Bark Chocolate Chip Cookies take classic chocolate chip cookies to the next level with chunks of peppermint bark, extra chocolate chips, and a hint of flaky sea salt, perfect for holiday baking! Pin this now to find it later Peppermint Bark Cookies: A Holiday Favorite It isn’t officially the holiday season until I open up a tin of Williams Sonoma Peppermint Bark ....
Potato and Green Bean Salad By Maria Lichty Published on April 28, 2025 Quick Summary This Potato and Green Bean Salad is a light, flavorful side dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or easy weeknight dinners. Tender baby potatoes and crisp green beans are tossed in a zesty Dijon vinaigrette, with fresh herbs for an extra pop of flavor. It’s simple to make, naturally gluten-free, and delicious served at room temperature or chilled....
Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on September 27, 2023 Quick Summary Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies- soft and chewy oatmeal cookies with lots of pumpkin flavor, spices, and chocolate chips! The perfect fall cookie! Pin this now to find it later I love a good oatmeal cookie. Classic oatmeal cookies , oatmeal chocolate chip cookies , peanut butter oatmeal cookies , oatmeal raisin cookies , just to name a few....
Puppy Chow Recipe By Maria Lichty Published on December 05, 2024 Quick Summary Puppy chow, also known as muddy buddies, is a popular no-bake snack mix made primarily with crispy rice or corn cereal (like Chex), coated in a mixture of melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, and then dusted with powdered sugar. Pin this now to find it later Puppy Chow Ingredients & Substitutions How to Make Puppy Chow How to Store Puppy Chow Tasty Variations Puppy Chow vs....
Recipe for Roasted Vegetables with Creamy Polenta By Maria Lichty Updated May 16, 2011 I love quick and easy meals, especially during the weekdays. I also love to create a good meal out of what I have in the pantry or refrigerator. I hate it when things go to waste. So this meal was inspired by the need to use up my vegetables before it was too late. 1 eggplant...
Slow Roasted Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup By Maria Lichty Updated October 17, 2011 I don’t like the cold, but I do like warming up with a steaming bowl of homemade soup. A few of my favorites are butternut squash , black bean , and tortellini vegetable . I recently created a new favorite though, Slow Roasted Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup. It is the perfect “warm you up” recipe....
Soy Ginger Meatballs By Maria Lichty Published on September 04, 2024 Quick Summary Soy Ginger Meatballs- these juicy, flavorful Asian-inspired meatballs are easy to make and are perfect for meal prep. Enjoy over rice, make a noodle bowl with colorful vegetables, or serve as an appetizer. Pin this now to find it later These Soy Ginger Meatballs are a delicious twist on traditional meatballs . The Asian-inspired meatballs are a flavorful and aromatic dish with a delicious balance of savory soy sauce, zesty ginger, garlic, and lime....
Spinach Mushroom Cannelloni By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Spinach Mushroom Cannelloni – stuffed cannelloni with a spinach mushroom ricotta filling and topped with an easy homemade marinara sauce. This cannelloni recipe is my all-time favorite. Cannelloni – My Favorite Pasta Dish I love Italian food- pizza , pasta , gelato -they all make me happy. One of my favorite pasta dishes is cannelloni. For starters, I like saying the word, isn’t it a cool word?...
Spring Minestrone Soup By Maria Lichty Published on March 19, 2025 Quick Summary This Spring Minestrone Soup is filled with fresh seasonal vegetables like asparagus, peas, and spinach, that are all simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth. The addition of small pasta, white beans, basil pesto, parmesan cheese, and a hint of lemon brings a satisfying and refreshing twist. It’s the perfect one pot meal for springtime! Pin this now to find it later...
Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 On Sunday we had a dear friend over for dinner. It was a beautiful day so Josh grilled out on our patio. He took care of the dinner and I made the dessert-Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcake. Strawberry shortcake has always been one of my favorite desserts. This time I added chopped rhubarb to the shortcake biscuits for a little twist on the classic dessert....
Taco Salad By Maria Lichty Updated October 03, 2023 Quick Summary This simple Taco Salad is a classic and always a dinner favorite. Fresh lettuce is topped with perfectly seasoned ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, crunchy tortilla chips, and MORE! Make a big beautiful taco salad or let everyone assemble their own! We LOVE taco nigh t at our house, but sometimes we mix it up and make Taco Salad ....
The Vintage Round Top By Maria Lichty Published on September 29, 2017 Last weekend, I traveled to Round Top, Texas to speak at a workshop at The Vintage Round Top . You probably have heard about Round Top, Texas because it is the home of one of the best antique shows in the world. The show was going on while I was there and WHOA! Talk about antique heaven. The show happens every spring and fall and if you ever get the chance to go, GO!...
