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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on December 04, 2020 Quick Summary Chocolate Crinkle Cookies-these soft and chewy, brownie-like cookies covered in confectioners’ sugar are a favorite Christmas cookie! A must for every holiday cookie platter! Pin this now to find it later In my opinion, you can’t fully experience the holidays unless you eat at least one chocolate crinkle cookie . I tend to indulge in more than just one because I love these cookies!...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies-These decadent chocolate cookies are loaded with peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips, and chocolate chips! If you love chocolate and peanut butter, these cookies are for you! Chocolate and Peanut Butter, the Perfect Combo Chocolate and peanut butter, two of my all-time favorite things, especially when combined. But do you know what makes chocolate and peanut butter even better?...

Cinnamon Toffee Oatmeal Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 Last week a grocery store had Hershey’s chocolate chips on sale for 70 cents a bag. Sure, you had to buy ten bags but that was not an issue for me. The more chocolate in the house the better! Plus the holidays are coming up and I know I will be baking a ton. I purchased semi-sweet, milk chocolate, peanut butter, and cinnamon chips....

Cookies ‘n Cream Scones By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Today is a big day. I am starting a new career and it is our two year anniversary. To celebrate, we are sharing Cookies ‘n Cream scones with all of you. These scones are loaded with Oreo cookie chunks and white chocolate. I’ve added Oreos to cheesecake , cookies , brownies , so why not scones? It is a special day and we are going to indulge....

Cookies ‘n Cream Sheet Cake By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I don’t bake cakes very often because I don’t have the patience or talent for decorating. I do enjoy making sheet cakes though. They are easy to make and feed a crowd. My Chocolate Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is one of my favorite desserts. I love the chocolate and peanut butter combo! My blogging buddy, Jenny, is having a baby any day now and to celebrate we are throwing her a virtual shower today....

Dad’s Spicy Chili By Maria Lichty Updated January 19, 2021 Pin this now to find it later I’ve shared a few of my dad’s recipes on our blog before-his Cinnamon Rolls and Frozen Cookies are two of my all-time favorite recipes. My dad can also make a mean pot of chili. When we went to Illinois , my dad taught Josh how to make his famous chili. Josh loves it and so does the rest of my family....

Easy Taco Pizza By Maria Lichty Published on November 03, 2021 Quick Summary Taco Pizza- flatbread topped with beans, taco meat, salsa, cheese, and all of your favorite taco toppings! This easy taco pizza makes a great quick and easy weeknight dinner! Pin this now to find it later If you are looking to shake up your regular taco night or pizza night, make Taco Pizza ! You get the best of both worlds in one EASY recipe!...

Green Smoothie By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Green Smoothie Recipe – If you haven’t tried a Green Smoothie before, don’t be afraid. I promise this green smoothie recipe is tasty. You can’t even taste the spinach – it blends right in with the other flavors, sp you won’t even know it is there! “Green Monster” Green Smoothie Yesterday, I did my usual Body Combat workout and came home and made one of my favorite post-workout snacks – a Green Smoothie....

Homemade BBQ Sauce By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Homemade BBQ Sauce is easy to make at home with ingredients you already have on hand. You will never buy store bought BBQ sauce after you try this sweet, tangy, and delicious BBQ sauce! Did you know you can make BBQ Sauce at home? Yep, and it is SO easy! Josh has been making his own BBQ sauce for years and the other day he asked me why his special homemade BBQ sauce hasn’t made it to the blog....

How to Make Kefir By Maria Lichty Updated March 05, 2020 How to make milk kefir, a probiotic-rich fermented drink that has lots of health benefits! It’s easy to make at home and so much better than store bought kefir. Pin this now to find it later Milk Kefir I have talked about my love for kefir on Instagram stories and every time I get a ton of questions and requests for me to write a blog post about how to make kefir....

Lemon Ricotta Blackberry Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Blackberries have always been my favorite berry. I used to pick gallons and gallons of blackberries every summer when I was in grade school. We were lucky that our property was surrounded by wild blackberries. I miss the days of blackberry picking. We had fun and our kitchen was overflowing with blackberries during the summer months. I still love blackberries, but hate paying an arm and leg for them:) I recently splurged and bought blackberries at the store so I could make Lemon Ricotta Blackberry Muffins....

Living Room Tour By Maria Lichty Updated November 16, 2016 We have gone on a tour of our kitchen and pantry and now it is time to show you our living room. Our living room and kitchen are actually one open space, but they do have their own feel. We love the open concept design and wanted to have a big open space for entertaining. Come on into our living room and we will show you around!...

Mini Rocky Road Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 It’s always hard getting back into a routine after vacation. We spent 10 days in sunny California and it was so nice to relax. We were spoiled with good food, weather, and fun! We are happy to be home, but I wish the vacation schedule could last forever:) I made these Mini Rocky Road Cookies before we left on vacation and I wish I had a big plate of them right now to help me ease my way back into my daily routine....

New Hampshire and Boston By Maria Lichty Published on October 09, 2015 Last week, I traveled to New Hampshire and Boston for an event with Lindt Chocolate . I am a member of the Lindt Blogger Council for 2016 and I am super excited. I have been eating Lindt chocolate since I was a little girl and now I get to work with them. I am so honored and will do my best to eat ALL of the chocolate....

No-Churn Biscoff Ice Cream By Maria Lichty Updated September 02, 2020 A smooth and creamy ice cream with dollops of Biscoff spread is going to become your new favorite summertime treat! No-Churn Biscoff Ice Cream is so easy to make and even easier to love. Pin this now to find it later It’s time for some no-churn ice cream! This is an easy dessert to make, and it’s simple enough that you can get the whole family involved....

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower By Maria Lichty Published on March 01, 2022 Quick Summary Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower- this is the BEST roasted cauliflower recipe. You will love this crispy oven roasted cauliflower with salty Parmesan cheese. It is a great low-carb side dish for any meal. Pin this now to find it later The BEST Roasted Cauliflower If you are a regular reader of our blog you know I love cauliflower. It is one of my all-time favorite vegetables!...

Parmesan Roasted Delicata Squash By Maria Lichty Published on November 25, 2025 Quick Summary Parmesan Roasted Delicata Squash is an easy, flavorful side dish featuring tender roasted squash topped with a crispy, cheesy parmesan-panko coating. This simple recipe highlights delicata squash’s naturally sweet flavor and delivers a golden, garlicky crunch everyone will love. Perfect for weeknights, holidays, or anytime you want a no-fuss seasonal vegetable side! Pin this now to find it later...

Pizza Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups By Maria Lichty Updated June 02, 2020 Pizza Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups-if you like pizza, you will love these easy Pizza Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups. They are a dinnertime favorite! Pin this now to find it later Josh is a pizza fanatic and has passed his love for pizza onto our boys. They would eat pizza for dinner every night if I let them. I like pizza, but I don’t want it every single night:)...

Pomegranate White Chocolate Chunk Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Oatmeal cookies with pomegranate arils and white chocolate chunks! These festive cookies are a favorite Christmas cookie! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I am so excited the holiday season is here. Of course, one of my favorite things about the holidays is baking. My baking list is very long this year so on Saturday I turned on the Christmas tunes and got started....

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies By Maria Lichty Published on September 25, 2024 Quick Summary Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies- soft and chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies filled with a rich brown butter cream cheese filling. These oatmeal cream pies are the ultimate fall dessert! Pin this now to find it later Cookie Ingredients Brown Butter Cream Cheese Filling How to Make Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies Storing Tips More Pumpkin Cookie Recipes Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies Recipe Oatmeal cream pies are nostalgic....