Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Today we have a special guest post from Jessica, who blogs at How Sweet It Is . If you don’t follow Jessica’s blog, you better go take a look. She is always cooking and baking something delicious. She also writes over at the Tasty Kitchen blog with me. Today Jessica is sharing one of her favorite recipes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Bars....
Chorizo Grilled Cheese with Chipotle Mayo By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Chorizo Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Chipotle Mayo-grilled cheese sandwich with chorizo, cheddar cheese, jalapeño, and chipotle mayo. April is National Grilled Cheese Month and we have been celebrating all month long. I already shared my latest and greatest grilled cheese sandwich recipe, Blueberry, Brie, and Lemon Curd Grilled Cheese . I hope you have tried it. If not, there is still time:) It is a must make!...
Cucumber, Chickpea, and Pita Salad By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Cucumber, Chickpea, and Pita Salad-this fresh and simple salad is made with cucumber, chickpeas, pita chips, feta cheese, dill, and a light lemon dressing. I usually don’t make a recipe more than once or twice because I am always creating new recipes for the blog and I like to try new things. This drives Josh crazy sometimes because he doesn’t mind eating the same thing over and over....
Double Chocolate Skillet Cookie By Maria Lichty Published on February 11, 2026 Quick Summary This Double Chocolate Skillet Cookie is rich, fudgy, and irresistibly gooey with deep chocolate flavor in every bite. Made in one skillet and served warm with ice cream, this giant chocolate cookie is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, dinner parties, or anytime you need an easy, impressive dessert. Pin this now to find it later...
Easy Chickpea Salad By Maria Lichty Published on March 28, 2022 Quick Summary Easy Chickpea Salad- this chickpea salad is a vegetarian version of a classic chicken salad, some refer to it as “chickpea chicken salad.” It’s made with basic ingredients, loaded with flavor, and only takes 10 minutes to make! It’s perfect for picnics, work lunches, or a simple, healthy lunch at home. Pin this now to find it later...
Easy Recipes Using Pantry, Fridge & Freezer Staples By Maria Lichty Updated April 30, 2020 Easy recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that are made with pantry, fridge, and freezer staples. You will love these simple and delicious recipes! Pin this now to find it later Today, I am sharing EASY recipes (over 60 to choose from) that can be made with ingredients you most likely have in your pantry, fridge, and freezer ....
Garlic Bread By Maria Lichty Published on February 18, 2019 How to make the BEST Garlic Bread! Homemade Garlic Bread is easy to make and a great side dish to almost any meal. Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe Garlic bread is pretty simple. It is bread, topped with butter, garlic, salt, a little parsley, and Parmesan cheese (if you want to go that route) and then baked in the oven until toasted around the edges and soft and buttery in the inside....
Garlic Mashed Potatoes By Maria Lichty Updated October 07, 2024 Quick Summary Roasted garlic is the secret ingredient that makes these Mashed Potatoes a dinnertime favorite for everyone who tries it! The perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any meal! Mashed potatoes are not only a Thanksgiving staple but a year-round favorite! They have a nostalgic quality that turns any meal into something delicious and special. My version of the perfect mashed potatoes recipe: roasted garlic, half and half, plenty of butter, and a sprinkling of chives....
Greek Turkey Meatballs By Maria Lichty Published on March 02, 2020 Greek Turkey Meatballs-these easy baked meatballs are full of great flavor and make a delicious healthy dinner! Serve the meatballs gyro style, over rice, or on top of a salad! Pin this now to find it later Greek Turkey Meatballs My boys LOVE classic Italian meatballs , they are a very popular dinner at our house. They also love these Greek Turkey Meatballs....
Grilled Halloumi Tacos with Mango Salsa By Maria Lichty Updated May 29, 2023 Quick Summary Rich and cheesy Grilled Halloumi Tacos are brightened with fresh Mango Salsa for a delicious twist on everyone’s favorite main dish! The perfect meal for Taco Tuesday or any day! Is there anything that’s more universally adored than a good Taco Tuesday? Taco Tuesday is a favorite weeknight at our house, but you can enjoy tacos any day!...
Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” Cake with Chocolate Frosting By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I love my husband for numerous reasons, but I really admire his love for people and his generous heart. This week our neighborhood had a cake auction to raise money for charity and Josh made and decorated a cake all by himself. He didn’t use a box mix, he made Hershey’s “Perfectly Chocolate” cake from scratch....
Kale, Strawberry & Avocado Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Easter is on Sunday and I am very hoppy about that. I know, hardy har har:) My sister, niece, and nephew are coming over tomorrow to dye eggs. We are also going to do a little egg hunt. Caleb thinks eggs are balls so he should dominate the egg hunt:) He is getting raisins and pretzels in his eggs, no candy yet!...
Lemon Rosemary Shortbread By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Lemon Rosemary Shortbread Cookies-crisp, buttery cookies that are perfect for tea time or any time! Last summer Josh built a raised herb garden in our backyard. We planted a variety of herbs and flowers. The beds were covered with snow for most of the winter. Our snow finally melted so I went outside to get some fresh air. I noticed that our rosemary was still alive and going strong....
Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars-soft and chewy lemon sugar cookie bars topped with lemon cream cheese frosting! Perfect bars for parties and entertaining! I don’t know about you, but our summers are always filled with BBQ’s, picnics, and pool parties! Most of these events are potluck style and our friends and family usually ask me to bring a dessert. I think the word has gotten out that I like to bake:) One of my favorite desserts to take to summer potlucks are Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting ....
Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos-perfect snack for game day or any day! I have been on a major sweet potato kick. I have been making Baked Sweet Potato Fries almost every single day for lunch. I eat them hot off the pan. Who needs a plate? Over the weekend, we were watching football and Josh suggested we make nachos. Nachos sounded good, but not the chip part....
Mediterranean Zucchini Pasta Salad By Maria Lichty Updated June 28, 2019 This easy Zucchini Pasta Salad is loaded with Mediterranean flavors and the perfect salad for BBQ parties, potlucks, picnics, or a light lunch or dinner. This healthy salad is vegetarian and gluten-free. Oodles of Zoodles I am finally home after traveling for three weeks in a row. It feels so good to be home with my boys and back in my routine....
Mexican Rice Bowl By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 We have been eating a lot of Mexican food lately. Pregnancy has thrown off my tastes and food desires, but Mexican food has been a staple. It always sounds good to me. Josh has been making me a lot of quesadillas, burritos, and enchiladas. When he made Cilantro Lime Rice to take to a party, I asked if he could make a large batch for us to have at home....
Orange Cranberry Bread By Maria Lichty Updated November 04, 2025 Quick Summary This Orange Cranberry Bread is bursting with bright citrus flavor and tart cranberries! The loaf is ultra-moist, perfectly sweet, and finished with a fresh orange glaze. A delicious holiday quick bread that’s easy to make and perfect for gifting, brunch, or enjoying with a cozy cup of coffee. Pin this now to find it later Why This Cranberry Orange Bread Is My Go-To Holiday Quick Bread There’s something so cozy about baking with cranberries and oranges this time of year....
Orange Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pancakes By Maria Lichty Updated July 03, 2019 Orange Ricotta Chocolate Chip Pancakes-light and fluffy pancakes with a hint of orange and dotted with chocolate chips! Tuesday was National Pancake Day, but I didn’t realize it until after we had eaten breakfast. I didn’t have any ideas for dinner so pancakes came to my rescue! We didn’t miss out on the special day because we made pancakes for dinner....
Our Favorite Recipes from 2021 By Maria Lichty Published on December 29, 2021 Quick Summary Our Favorite Recipes from 2021- our personal favorite recipes from 2021! It was a delicious year! Pin this now to find it later I shared the Top 10 Recipes of 2021 (it’s GOOD list) and now we are sharing our personal favorite recipes from the year. It was really hard to pick because we shared so many delicious recipes this year, but we narrowed it down and I am hungry just thinking about all of these recipes....
