This and That By Maria Lichty Published on January 09, 2025 Pin this now to find it later His Winter break is officially over, the boys are back at school. We had so much fun, but it’s nice to be back to a routine and my legs needed a break from skiing. These are awesome. A must for winter time. The boys started a learn to play hockey program. They had their first practice this week....
Turkey Panini By Maria Lichty Updated November 10, 2017 Looking for a quick and easy meal idea? Try a panini! They are perfect for lunch or dinner. We love making them because they are fast, healthy, and we can “build our own.” Josh always puts turkey on his, but I stick to all veggies. We just use what we have on hand, but some of my favorites are: zucchini, eggplant, yellow squash, mushrooms, roasted peppers, onions, tomatoes, and artichokes....
Vegetarian Dinner Recipes By Maria Lichty Updated January 04, 2025 Quick Summary Vegetarian Dinner Recipes- over 50 of the best vegetarian dinner recipes that are satisfying and delicious. The entire family will love these easy meatless meals! I often get asked for more vegetarian recipes; so I am sharing over 50 Vegetarian Dinner Recipes that you are going to LOVE! I love creating vegetarian recipes that are satisfying, made with everyday ingredients, and most importantly DELICIOUS!...
Watermelon Mango Salsa By Maria Lichty Published on August 22, 2025 Quick Summary This refreshing Watermelon Mango Salsa is sweet, vibrant, and has just a hint of heat. Made with juicy watermelon, ripe mango, crisp cucumber, and fresh herbs, it’s the perfect salsa for chips, tacos, grilled meats, or straight from the spoon. A colorful, easy recipe you’ll want to make all summer long! Pin this now to find it later...
Yogurt Coffee Cake By Maria Lichty Updated June 15, 2020 Mother’s Day is on Sunday. This is my first Mother’s Day being a mother, so I don’t really know what to expect, but I hope some pampering is involved:) Being a mother is the best job, but it is a hard job. All of the mom’s out there definitely deserve a special day and that special day should involve this Yogurt Coffee Cake....
19 Must-Have Cookie Baking Essentials That I Swear By By Maria Lichty Published on November 24, 2023 You guys all know that I am the BIGGEST Cookie Monster! I LOVE cookies ! I love creating cookie recipes, baking cookies, eating cookies, and sharing cookies! Cookies make the world a better place. FACT! I love them so much that I wrote a cookie cookbook !! Pin this now to find it later...
Banana Granola By Maria Lichty Updated August 13, 2019 Banana Granola-this easy granola recipe will remind you of banana bread! Enjoy it with yogurt, milk, or by the handful! And if you want to indulge a little, add in some chocolate chips! When life gives you brown bananas, make banana bread , muffins , pancakes , cake , ice cream , and cookies . And if you still have bananas to use up, promise me you will make this Banana Granola ....
Banana Pancakes By Maria Lichty Published on April 23, 2021 Quick Summary Easy Banana Pancakes – light and fluffy pancakes made with bananas are the perfect way to start any day! Make a big stack because these pancakes go quickly! And if you happen to have leftovers, put them in the freezer! They freeze beautifully! Pin this now to find it later Bananas are one of the foods that we ALWAYS have in our kitchen....
BBQ Chicken Pita Pizzas By Maria Lichty Published on August 01, 2022 Quick Summary BBQ Chicken Pita Pizzas- pita bread topped with barbecue sauce, shredded chicken, mozzarella cheese, red onion, and cilantro. A fun and delicious meal that only takes 20 minutes to make! Who needs a 20-minute meal that you can whip out when life is busy? We all do, right? These BBQ Chicken Pita Pizzas are a dinner lifesaver....
Brown Butter Dutch Baby By Maria Lichty Published on October 11, 2023 Quick Summary Brown Butter Dutch Baby with cinnamon apples is the perfect breakfast or brunch for fall. Serve with maple syrup, a dusting of confectioner’s sugar, and whipped cream. Pin this now to find it later We make pancakes almost every single weekend. A few favorites include: buttermilk , blueberry , chocolate chip , lemon ricotta , and pumpkin ....
Brown Butter Toffee Milkshake By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Brown Butter Toffee Milkshake-the brown butter takes this toffee milkshake to a whole new level! It’s the last week of National Ice Cream Month and we are going out with a bang! We made Brown Butter Toffee Milkshakes and you need to make them too! Yes, we added BUTTER to a milkshake. Not just any butter, but brown butter. I am telling you, it takes this toffee milkshake to good to the best milkshake that has ever touched my lip s!...
Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated November 13, 2011 1 cup + 2½ Tbs unbleached all-purpose flour ¼ cup Dutch- processed cocoa ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt FILLING: ¾ cup chopped chocolate chips 3 Tbs unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces ¼ tsp pure peppermint extract Sift flour and cocoa together into a medium bowl....
Coconut Raspberry Bread By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Coconut Raspberry Bread-this easy coconut quick bread is dotted with fresh raspberries and drizzled with a sweet glaze! Serve for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! It’s been a busy summer and I have been neglecting our local farmers market. Sad, I know. I used to go every Saturday, but this summer has been difficult with the boys. We are usually busy with other things on the weekends and getting the boys ready and loaded in the van is an event....
Cranberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on December 22, 2025 Quick Summary These cranberry white chocolate macadamia nut cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with festive flavor. Sweet white chocolate, buttery macadamia nuts, and tart dried cranberries create the perfect holiday twist on a classic cookie. They’re easy to make, beautiful for cookie platters, and perfect for Christmas baking, gifting, and entertaining. Pin this now to find it later...
Edamame Guacamole Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 When we go out to eat, sometimes I order an appetizer as my main meal. They are usually the perfect portion size. Occasionally, we will order an appetizer to share and an entree, if we can agree on the same thing:) We also like to make appetizers at home for parties, snacks, and even meals. A few of my favorites are hummus, vegetable spring rolls , and baked zucchini fries....
Everything Bagel Seasoning By Maria Lichty Updated June 01, 2020 Everything Bagel Seasoning- How to make your own Everything Bagel Seasoning at home! It only takes 5 spices and 5 minutes to make! Pin this now to find it later If you are a fan of Everything bagels and love Trader Joe’s famous Everything Bagel Seasoning, you are going to love today’s easy recipe! I am going to teach you how to make Everything Bagel Seasoning at HOME!...
Fresh Cranberry Orange Sauce By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Cranberry sauce is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It is great with turkey, stuffing, plain, or on leftover turkey sandwiches. Every Thanksgiving I make fresh cranberry orange sauce. I love the flavor the orange juice and zest adds to the tart cranberries. Every year on our Thanksgiving table we have my fresh cranberry orange sauce and a blob of jellied cranberry sauce from a jar....
Grated Egg Avocado Asparagus Salad By Maria Lichty Published on March 30, 2022 Quick Summary Roasted asparagus salad with grated hard-boiled eggs, avocado, pistachios, and a simple lemon dressing. This simple spring salad goes great with any meal and is a must for Easter! Pin this now to find it later Have you tried the grated egg avocado toast trend? I have and I think it is worth the hype. In fact, I loved it so much I created a salad inspired by the famous avocado toast....
Homemade Yogurt Recipe By Maria Lichty Updated May 27, 2017 I love yogurt. I usually eat a six ounce serving every day. It is a great source of protein, calcium, and contains good bacteria for my tummy issues. We used to buy store bought Greek yogurt, but it started to get expensive, so we started making our own. I consulted my Twitter friends before getting started. Of course they were very helpful....
Hot Honey Chicken Bowls By Maria Lichty Published on September 22, 2025 Quick Summary These Hot Honey Chicken Bowls are loaded with bold flavor and wholesome ingredients like roasted sweet potatoes, juicy spiced chicken, crisp veggies, and creamy cottage cheese. Drizzled with sweet heat from hot honey and topped with jalapeño ranch , these bowls are customizable, easy to prep, and perfect for busy weeknights or healthy meal prep! Pin this now to find it later...
