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Oven-Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and White Beans By Maria Lichty Published on January 19, 2026 Quick Summary Oven-roasted chicken with potatoes, white beans, and artichokes is a simple one-pan meal full of flavor. Crispy chicken, tender vegetables, and hearty beans make this easy dinner perfect for weeknights or cozy weekend meals. Pin this now to find it later A Cozy One-Pan Oven-Roasted Chicken Dinner Ingredients with Helpful Notes Tips for Perfect Roasted Chicken Serving Suggestions How to Store Oven Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and White Beans Recipe Love This Chicken Recipe?...

Peach Muffins By Maria Lichty Published on August 08, 2025 Quick Summary These Peach Muffins are soft, fluffy, and packed with juicy fresh peaches and warm cinnamon flavor. Topped with a sparkly cinnamon sugar crunch, they’re the perfect summer muffin! Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. A must-bake when peaches are in season! Pin this now to find it later Hello, Peach Season! Peach season is one of my absolute favorites....

Plum Cinnamon and Plum Raspberry Jam By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 I haven’t made jam in years. Our plum tree went wild this year so I was pressured into making Plum Cinnamon and Plum Raspberry Jam. The plums made me do it! We made freezer jam and it was really easy. We started with the Plum Cinnamon Jam. Pitting the plums was the hardest part, but Josh helped, so it didn’t take long....

Power Salad with Lemon Chia Seed Dressing By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Power Salad with Lemon Chia Seed Dressing-this salad is vegan, gluten-free, and packed with healthy ingredients! It is great for lunch or dinner! If I am lucky, I can get both boys down for a nap during lunch time. I usually have two hours to get things done. These are my power hours…and I am not talking about a power nap....

Roasted Mushroom and Gruyere Toasts By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Roasted Mushroom and Gruyere Toasts-crusty bread topped with garlic, roasted mushrooms, thyme and melted Gruyere cheese! I am almost 17 weeks pregnant and my carb cravings are still going strong. The good news? I am finally eating and enjoying vegetables again. Of course, it helps if the veggies are served with carbs…like my new favorite pasta dish . I am making baby steps:)...

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on December 21, 2022 Quick Summary Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies- chewy chocolate chip cookies with soft caramel inside and a sprinkling of flaky sea salt. You will love this chocolate chip cookie recipe! Chocolate chip cookies are a classic. I love this classic recipe , but I also love brown butter chocolate chip cookies , salted malted chocolate chip cookies , pudding chocolate chip cookies , and these Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies ....

Salted Caramel Toffee Coconut Macaroons By Maria Lichty Published on April 12, 2019 You are going to love this coconut macaroon recipe! The addition of salted caramel, toffee, and chocolate make these the BEST coconut macaroons ever! Coconut Macaroons I love a classic coconut macaroon, but these Salted Caramel Toffee Coconut Macaroons are my all-time favorite. I know that is kind of a mouthful of a title, but I promise, you will want a mouthful of these decadent macaroons in your mouth....

Sheet Pan Lemon Thyme Chicken with Smoked Paprika Potatoes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Sheet Pan Lemon Thyme Chicken with Smoked Paprika Potatoes-this easy and delicious chicken dinner is made on ONE pan! It is a great weeknight meal. One pot , one skillet , and sheet pan meals are all the rage right now. I understand why because they are all easy peasy. And when it comes to dinner time, easy is important, especially during the week....

Snacky Clusters (Trader Joe’s Copycat) By Maria Lichty Published on July 18, 2025 Quick Summary These no-bake Snacky Clusters are the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat! Made with melted chocolate, pretzels, corn chips, sea salt potato chips, and a sprinkle of flaky salt, they’re crunchy, craveable, and come together in minutes. Perfect for snacking, sharing, or stashing in the fridge for when that chocolate craving hits. Pin this now to find it later...

Spinach Artichoke Chicken Salad By Maria Lichty Published on September 03, 2025 Quick Summary This Spinach Artichoke Chicken Salad combines all the flavors you love from classic spinach artichoke dip with lean, protein-packed chicken for a fresh and satisfying meal. It’s creamy, tangy, herby, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or scooping with crackers or veggies. Pin this now to find it later A Chicken Salad That Tastes Like Your Favorite Dip (But Healthier!...

Stuffed French Toast with Brie and Berries Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 This rich, sweet, Stuffed French Toast is stuffed with raspberry jam and creamy brie cheese for a decadent breakfast dish. A touch of saltiness from the cheese and the sweet from the raspberries make this Stuffed French Toast special. The Best Food-Spiration: Travel My family loves to travel. We’ve been on some fun family vacations together....

Weekend in San Francisco By Maria Lichty Published on June 05, 2015 Last week, we went to San Francisco with Alaska Airlines for the Weekend Wanderer campaign. San Francisco is one of my favorite cities so I was super excited for our weekend adventure. We made sure we got to the airport early so Caleb could watch the airplanes land and take off. He loves flying. He had his Alaska Airline plane and bear with him the entire time....

Baked Feta with Honey and Pistachios By Maria Lichty Published on November 24, 2025 Quick Summary This Baked Feta is a quick and elegant appetizer made with warm, softened feta, sweet honey, fresh thyme, and crunchy pistachios. It comes together in minutes and is perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or any time you need a crowd-pleasing starter. Pin this now to find it later Baked Feta: My Favorite Easy Appetizer If you know me, you know I’m always looking for simple appetizers that feel special without requiring a lot of fuss....

BBQ Chicken Deluxe Pan Pizza By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Josh loves pizza and is excited to share his all-time favorite pizza recipe with you today. When he first started making this BBQ Chicken Deluxe Pan Pizza I thought he was weird. The pizza has BBQ sauce and is topped with BBQ chicken, bacon, pineapple, and jalapeño slices. Sounded kind of odd to me, but it is always a hit....

Blackberry Rhubarb Buttermilk Cake Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated July 22, 2024 It was a chilly weekend. We wanted to work in the yard, but it was too wet and cold. I was forced to stay inside and bake. On Saturday morning, I made a blackberry rhubarb buttermilk cake. I am trying to make a dent in our rhubarb-we have four plants and they are ripe and ready to be used....

Brown Butter Pear Crisp By Maria Lichty Updated November 17, 2019 The brown butter makes this pear crisp extra special. Serve with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate fall dessert! I’ve been on a brown butter kick lately. Brown Butter Buttermilk Syrup , Brown Butter Pumpkin Waffles , and I just made my favorite fall cupcakes- Brown Butter Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting . I guess it’s not really a kick, it’s more of an obsession....

Caprese Salad Wreath By Maria Lichty Published on December 15, 2023 Quick Summary Caprese Salad Wreath- you only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make this beautiful Christmas salad. It is the perfect recipe for holiday parties, so festive and fun! Pin this now to find it later If you are looking for an EASY holiday recipe, you have to try this Caprese Salad Wreath . You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make this Christmas salad....

Chicken Gnocchi Soup By Maria Lichty Updated October 13, 2019 Chicken Gnocchi Soup-if you like chicken noodle soup, you will love this twist on the classic. It is easy to make and the gnocchi is delicious and comforting! If you are in the mood for an easy and comforting meal, you have come to the right place. This Chicken Gnocchi Soup will warm you right up. It is great for a chilly day or when you are feeling under the weather....

Chocolate Chip Cookie Granola Clusters By Maria Lichty Published on March 01, 2023 Quick Summary Chocolate Chip Cookie Granola Clusters- big, crunchy granola clusters that taste like chocolate chip cookies! Enjoy with yogurt, milk, ice cream, or eat by the handful for a delightfully sweet snack! Pin this now to find it later I always have a jar of homemade granola in the pantry. I love almond butter granola , chocolate granola , lemon blueberry granola , and peanut butter granola ....

Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake By Maria Lichty Published on August 30, 2023 Quick Summary Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake- you will never know this simple chocolate snack cake is made with healthy ingredients because it’s SO delicious! Pin this now to find it later When life gives you lots of zucchini, you make zucchini bread , chocolate zucchini bread , lemon zucchini bread , zucchini muffins , zucchini coffee cake , and zucchini brownies ....