Pizza Pretzel Bites

Pizza Pretzel Bites By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 One of the most popular recipes on our site are our Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites . Josh made a batch the other day, but decided to kick them up a notch. He stuffed the soft pretzel bites with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese to make Pizza Pretzel Bites. Josh’s favorite food is pizza, he could eat it every day and never get tired of it....

February 9, 2026 · 5 min · 1049 words · Edwin Smith

Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Pumpkin Overnight Oats By Maria Lichty Published on September 21, 2022 Quick Summary Pumpkin Overnight Oats- creamy overnight oats that will remind you of pumpkin pie. The oats only take a few minutes to make and will be waiting for you in the fridge in the morning! A great meal prep breakfast that is healthy and delicious. I love making Overnight Oats because they are SO easy and SO delicious. All you have to do is stir the ingredients together in a jar, let sit overnight, and enjoy the next morning!...

February 9, 2026 · 5 min · 971 words · Edward Hill

Raised Herb Garden

Raised Herb Garden By Maria Lichty Updated January 02, 2016 I thought Josh would be finished with projects after he remodeled our kitchen , but he loves having a project. This summer he has been doing a lot of yard work. He planted a huge vegetable garden with our neighbors, built a chicken coop, and last week he made a raised herb garden. I told Josh I wanted an herb garden, but I was thinking a few pots of herbs....

February 9, 2026 · 2 min · 412 words · Ronald Pickering

Recipe For Nutella Brownies

Recipe for Nutella Brownies By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 I adore Nutella. It just make the world a better place. I’m pretty sure it is good on anything, but in an already heavenly chocolate brownie, AMAZING! To be honest, I really wasn’t sure what I was doing when I started this recipe. I was just playing around and hoping for a good outcome. I added in hazelnut extract and Nutella to a pretty basic recipe....

February 9, 2026 · 2 min · 335 words · Rick Backer

S’mores Energy Bites

S’mores Energy Bites By Maria Lichty Updated July 05, 2019 S’mores Energy Bites are an easy no-bake snack that only take 10 minutes to make. Kids and adults love these high protein energy balls! I love summer, but summer is kicking my bootie right now. The boys are GO, GO, GO from sun up until sun down. And sometimes Maxwell is awake before the sun is up, he is our early riser....

February 9, 2026 · 4 min · 652 words · Carol Leal

Sheet Pan Sausage And Veggies With Maple Dijon Sauce

Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies with Maple Dijon Sauce By Maria Lichty Published on September 15, 2025 Quick Summary This easy and flavorful sheet pan sausage and veggies dinner is a weeknight win! Roasted sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, red onion, and chicken sausage are tossed with herbs and finished with a sweet and tangy maple Dijon sauce. Minimal prep, one pan, and maximum flavor! This easy meal is perfect for busy families and cozy nights in....

February 9, 2026 · 6 min · 1249 words · Anna Silverman

Strawberry Mango Jicama Salad Recipe

Strawberry Mango Jicama Salad Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 It snowed in Utah on Monday. My pretty purple lilacs were weighed down with heavy snow. I was not happy, but luckily the snow has melted. The sun is shining again and I hope it is here to stay. I made this strawberry mango jicama salad because is screams summer and I am ready for warm weather. This salad is a perfect side dish to any summer meal....

February 9, 2026 · 2 min · 309 words · Sam Garcia

Toasted Coconut Pancakes

Toasted Coconut Pancakes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Toasted Coconut Pancakes – light and fluffy pancakes with a sweet toasted coconut topping! These pancakes are perfect for breakfast or brunch. Pancakes, Pancakes Pancakes! I craved pancakes when I was pregnant with both of our boys. I wanted pancakes morning, noon, and in the middle of the night. Caleb and Maxwell both LOVE pancakes and I wonder if it has anything to do with my pregnancy cravings....

February 9, 2026 · 4 min · 805 words · Edward Back

Top 10 Recipes Of 2015

Top 10 Recipes of 2015 By Maria Lichty Published on December 30, 2015 First of all, you might have noticed that we have a NEW look! YAY! I will talk more about the new site on Friday, but we hope you like what you see so far! It’s the end of the year and that means it is time to share the Top 10 Recipes of 2015 ! In the past, we’ve shared the top 10 recipes on our site, but this year we wanted to focus on 2015....

February 9, 2026 · 2 min · 238 words · Mark Patton

Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes By Maria Lichty Published on April 06, 2022 Quick Summary Twice Baked Potatoes-Salty and crisp baked potato shells stuffed with light and fluffy mashed potatoes, cheese, and bacon. These cheesy potatoes are a family favorite side dish and go great with any meal! Pin this now to find it later Potatoes are always a home run at our house. Potato soup , potato wedges , mashed potatoes , the list goes on!...

February 9, 2026 · 7 min · 1348 words · Kay Webster

Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook Is Here! {kitchenaid Mixer Giveaway}

Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook is HERE! {KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway} By Maria Lichty Updated September 17, 2019 Pin this now to find it later Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook The Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook is FINALLY here! I still can’t believe it. I am absolutely thrilled with how it turned out. I hope you love it as much as I do! Our family wants to say THANK YOU for all of your support over the years....

February 9, 2026 · 3 min · 579 words · Kathleen Benitez

Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes

Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes By Maria Lichty Updated June 02, 2020 The Ultimate Chocolate Cupcake recipe -make chocolate cupcakes with silky chocolate ganache and the BEST chocolate buttercream frosting. Chocolate lovers, these chocolate cupcakes are for you! Pin this now to find it later If you like chocolate, you are in for a real treat today! I created the Ultimate Chocolate Cupcake Recipe . I’ve sampled a lot of chocolate cupcakes from bakeries around the country and I have to say that these are the very best....

February 9, 2026 · 7 min · 1296 words · Bernice Gustafson

Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookies

Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated November 17, 2019 Peanut butter cookies loaded with oatmeal, peanut butter chips, Reese’s Pieces, and peanut butter cups. These are the ultimate peanut butter cookie! Pin this now to find it later Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookies If you like peanut butter, you are in for a real treat because today I am sharing the Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookie recipe. Think peanut butter oatmeal cookies loaded with peanut butter chips, Reese’s Pieces candies, AND chopped up Reese’s peanut butter cups....

February 9, 2026 · 6 min · 1132 words · Michael Mooney

Yeasted Belgian Waffles

Yeasted Belgian Waffles By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 Yeasted Belgian Waffles-mix the batter up the night before and enjoy beautiful, golden waffles in the morning! These waffles are also great topped with ice cream and hot fudge sauce for dessert! Valentine’s Day is on Saturday and that means sleeping in, breakfast in bed, and eating chocolates all day. Ha! I wish! For us, it means waking up at 5:30 to take care of the boys....

February 9, 2026 · 5 min · 1043 words · Christina Piazza

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2-Ingredient Strawberry Banana Ice Cream By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 2-Ingredient Strawberry Banana Ice Cream-you only need two ingredients to make this healthy ice cream. It is dairy free, vegan, and gluten free. The perfect treat for spring and summer! We have been on a two-ingredient ice cream kick this summer. I have been making Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream and Banana Nutella Ice Cream nonstop. Well, the other day Caleb asked if we could make a fruity version, so we got out our stash of frozen bananas and strawberries and blended up some 2-Ingredient Strawberry Banana Ice Cream ....

February 8, 2026 · 3 min · 635 words · Paul Chapman

24 Lemon Recipes

24 Lemon Recipes By Maria Lichty Updated December 31, 2015 24 of the BEST Lemon Recipes! You will want to try them all! Happy Memorial Day! We hope you all have a wonderful holiday! Do you love lemon? If so, you are in the right place! Today we are sharing 24 of our very favorite lemon recipes! We’ve included sweet and savory recipes so there is something for everyone! These 24 Lemon Recipes are the best and perfect for summertime!...

February 8, 2026 · 2 min · 246 words · Robert Edwards

30 Incredible Cooking Gifts

30 Incredible Cooking Gifts By Maria Lichty Published on November 17, 2023 Every year, I put together a few gift guides to help you with your holiday shopping, and this season, I’ve put together a list of the VERY best cooking gifts featuring things I personally own and LOVE. I hope these gifts will impress all the home cooks, bakers, and foodies in your life with gadgets, tools, and appliances from my favorite brands, including KitchenAid, Le Creuset, and more....

February 8, 2026 · 11 min · 2309 words · Nancy Wilson

Apple, Grape, And Candied Pecan Salad With Maple

Apple, Grape, and Candied Pecan Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2020 Apple, Grape, and Candied Pecan Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing-this simple salad goes great with any meal or is even delicious enough to be a meal! One of my go to salads is this Apple, Grape, and Candied Pecan Salad with Maple-Mustard Dressing . It always hits the spot and goes great with any meal…and sometimes it is my meal!...

February 8, 2026 · 3 min · 629 words · Shelia Rioux

Avocado Ranch Dip

Avocado Ranch Dip By Maria Lichty Updated October 13, 2019 This creamy Avocado Ranch Dip is the perfect appetizer for parties or a great snack for Any Day! Kids and Adults love this easy and Healthy Ranch dip! Chips and Dip Chips and dip, is there anything better in life? Our family loves a good dip, especially our boys. They love dipping anything and everything, especially when Kettle Brand chips are involved....

February 8, 2026 · 5 min · 893 words · Cecelia Bolstad

Avocado Tzatziki

Avocado Tzatziki By Maria Lichty Published on September 04, 2019 Adding avocado into a classic tzatziki recipe gives it extra creaminess, extra color, and extra flavor! This is a versatile Greek dip that everyone will love. Pin this now to find it later Avocado Tzatziki Does anyone else get a little bit overwhelmed by the dips and spreads at Trader Joe’s? There are so many and every one looks better than the last!...

February 8, 2026 · 4 min · 773 words · Raul Childers