Creamy Avocado Pasta By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 We had a few ripe avocados leftover after making our Guacamole Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and I didn’t want them to go to waste, so I made one of our favorite pasta dishes-Creamy Avocado Pasta. It may not be the prettiest pasta dish, but it might be the tastiest. Trust me on this one. If you are an avocado lover, you will go crazy for this pasta....
Easy Pizza Dough By Maria Lichty Published on March 12, 2021 Quick Summary This pizza dough recipe is easy to make at home, you only need 5 ingredients! The pizza crust is soft, chewy, crisp with a delicious flavor. This easy pizza dough delivers perfect pizza every single time and is so good with our Easy Pizza Sauce ! Pin this now to find it later Homemade Pizza Dough We make homemade pizza every week, usually on Friday night or Sunday evening....
Eggplant Parmesan, Lightened Up! By Maria Lichty Updated November 10, 2017 We had an abundance of eggplants to use so I decided to try Eggplant Parmesan. I love it, but not all the calories and fat that come with it. So I played around and tried to make a tasty, lighter version. First of all, I made my own bread crumbs. I went to the store but they were all pricey and contained hydrogenated oils!...
Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce By Maria Lichty Published on May 24, 2021 Quick Summary Grilled Flank Steak with a simple chimichurri sauce that is loaded with flavor! This tender and juicy steak is easy to make and is great for entertaining or a quick weeknight dinner. Pin this now to find it later Josh and my boys LOVE a good, juicy steak. One of their favorite cuts is flank steak and they especially love grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce because it is loaded with flavor....
French Toast By Maria Lichty Updated April 17, 2025 Quick Summary Learn how to make the best French toast with this easy, classic recipe using buttery brioche bread. Crispy on the outside, soft and custardy on the inside, this French toast is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you want something a little extra special. Ready in under 20 minutes with simple ingredients! The Best French Toast (Easy Recipe!) Tips for Perfect French Toast Classic French Toast Recipe Frequently Asked Questions for This Recipe Toppings Serving Suggestions More French Toast Recipes The Best French Toast (Easy Recipe!...
Fruit Salsa By Maria Lichty Published on June 21, 2024 Quick Summary Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips- The perfect summer appetizer, snack, or even dessert! Everyone at the table loves this colorful and sweet version of chips and salsa . What is Fruit Salsa? Fruit salsa is very similar to fruit salad , except everything is cut up smaller and served alongside cinnamon sugar tortilla chips! It’s a delicious and sweet summertime take on traditional chips and salsa....
Grilled Zucchini Chickpea Tacos By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Grilled Zucchini Chickpea Tacos-these easy vegetarian and gluten-free tacos can be on the dinner table in under 30 minutes and make a great summer meal. We eat tacos for dinner almost every week. We switch things up so we don’t get bored. We make Grilled Steak Tacos , Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos , Honey Lime Salmon Tacos , and Three Bean Tacos ....
Honey Lime Salmon Tacos By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Honey Lime Salmon Tacos – the slightly sweet honey lime glaze makes these salmon tacos extra delicious. They take less than 30 minutes to make and are great for Taco Tuesday or any day! Salmon for Tacos Caleb is obsessed with salmon right now. He puts it on his little meal chart every week and makes sure we remember to buy it at the store....
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice By Maria Lichty Updated March 25, 2019 Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice is easy to make and a great side dish for any Mexican meal. Josh loves the Instant Pot . He uses it all of the time to make hard boiled eggs, quinoa, rice, and his favorite 4-Ingredient Instant Pot Chicken Chile Verde . I still haven’t touched it yet because Josh is having so much fun with it....
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated May 04, 2020 Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies with a sweet lemon glaze are the perfect dessert for any occasion. Everyone loves these soft lemon cookies! Josh’s 40th birthday was yesterday and today I am taking him on a surprise vacation! It was SO hard to keep it a secret, but I did it! We are packing our bags this morning and flying out this afternoon for a few days of fun and relaxation....
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad By Maria Lichty Published on May 21, 2025 Quick Summary This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a fresh, flavor-packed dish made with chickpeas, crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, and a creamy smashed feta dressing. It’s easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and endlessly versatile — enjoy it on its own, in a pita, or over greens for a healthy, satisfying meal. Pin this now to find it later...
Our 10 Favorite Recipes from 2011 By Maria Lichty Published on December 30, 2011 Yesterday we shared the Top 10 Recipes from our site in 2011 and today we are sharing our personal 10 favorite recipes. We really enjoyed looking back at all of the deliciousness that went on in our kitchen over the past year. It was a busy, but fun year. It was SO hard to pick out our favorites, but we finally narrowed it down....
Our Favorite Recipes from 2024 By Maria Lichty Published on December 31, 2024 Quick Summary Our Favorite Recipes from 2024- We picked our favorite recipes from 2024! We LOVE all of these delicious recipes and I think you will too! Pin this now to find it later I posted the Top 10 Recipes of 2024 ! Make sure you check out the list, you will want to make them all....
Pico de Gallo By Maria Lichty Updated May 04, 2023 Quick Summary Pico de Gallo is a classic fresh salsa that is great with tortilla chips or any Mexican meal. You only need six ingredients to make the BEST Pico de Gallo recipe! Chips and salsa (and guacamole )are one of my all-time favorite appetizers and snacks. If I open a bag a chips and start dipping, you can count on that bag of chips being gone by the end of the hour....
Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich-this healthy and delicious sandwich is layered with colorful veggies! What is your favorite color? I always have a hard time picking because I have too many favorites. Growing up, I loved purple, I wore purple everything and even convinced my dad to paint my room a dark purple color. Green is a given because of the peas, it is our signature color....
Rhubarb Berry Crisp By Maria Lichty Updated April 30, 2020 Rhubarb Berry Crisp-tart rhubarb paired with blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and topped with a sweet oat topping. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special dessert! Josh and I got home from Hawaii yesterday. We had an amazing vacation, but there is no place like home. We missed our sweet Caleb like mad. It was hard being away from him, but we knew he was in good hands....
Roasted Delicata Squash Salad By Maria Lichty Published on November 17, 2023 Quick Summary This beautiful Roasted Delicata Squash Salad is the perfect fall salad. It is made with greens, maple roasted delicata squash , dried cranberries, avocado, feta cheese, candied pecans , and a simple balsamic dressing. It’s a great salad for Thanksgiving or any fall meal. I am always creating new salad recipes so I don’t get bored. This Roasted Delicata Squash Salad is one of my favorite fall salads....
Smashed Chickpea, Avocado, and Pesto Salad Sandwich By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Smashed Chickpea, Avocado, and Pesto Salad Sandwich-this healthy and delicious sandwich only takes minutes to make! You can also use the salad as a dip for veggies, crackers, or chips! Last week, I made Crispy Gnocchi with Pesto for dinner. Caleb loved it and wanted to eat the leftovers for breakfast. I am happy he loved what I made for dinner, but since he ate the leftovers in the morning, I didn’t have anything for us to eat for lunch....
Spinach Quinoa Salad with Roasted Grapes, Pears, & Almonds By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Caleb has decided he doesn’t need to nap anymore. Ok, I will give him a little credit, he usually falls asleep for 20-30 minutes, but then he is wide awake and ready to play. I admire his energy, but it makes it difficult for mama to get things done. My work and personal time are very limited these days…and that includes my lunch time....
The 5 Best Muffin Tins of 2024 By Maria Lichty Updated April 12, 2024 You guys already know how much I LOVE baking muffins! I make everything from healthy banana muffins to decadent double chocolate muffins , and even savory egg muffins . My whole family loves them for a quick breakfast side or snack, and I rely on one of the best muffin tins for all of them. Pin this now to find it later...
