Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies? drizzled with a sweet cream cheese glaze! If you like carrot cake, you will love these cookies! Last week, I shared my favorite Carrot Cake recipe . I love that cake, you can’t go wrong with a classic carrot cake, but we all know my heart belongs to cookies ! So I decided to create a carrot cake cookie!...
Chocolate Overnight Oats By Maria Lichty Published on January 16, 2026 Quick Summary These Chocolate Overnight Oats are rich, creamy, and taste like dessert while still being a nourishing breakfast. Made with cocoa powder, oats, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt, they’re easy to prep ahead and perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or a healthy snack. Naturally sweetened and endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings. Pin this now to find it later...
Chocolate Zucchini Cake By Maria Lichty Published on July 16, 2024 Quick Summary This moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake with chocolate frosting is easy to make and a family favorite dessert! You will never know there is zucchini in this chocolate cake because it is SO good! Pin this now to find it later I LOVE baking with zucchini, especially during the summertime when I have lots of garden zucchini to use up....
Cinnamon Streusel French Toast By Maria Lichty Updated May 27, 2020 Cinnamon Streusel French Toast-this is the most decadent and delicious French Toast recipe. The sweet cinnamon streusel topping takes it over the top! The perfect French Toast for special occasions! Pin this now to find it later Cinnamon Streusel French Toast French Toast is my favorite “treat” breakfast and this Cinnamon Streusel French Toast is the most indulgent, decadent, French Toast ever…and the most delicious!...
Cucumber, Avocado, & Crispy Chickpea Salad with Creamy Yogurt Feta Spread By Maria Lichty Published on June 26, 2024 Quick Summary Cucumber, Avocado, & Crispy Chickpea Salad- smashed cucumbers, creamy avocado, crispy roasted chickpeas, and fresh herbs are piled on top of a creamy yogurt feta spread to create the most amazing salad! Serve plain or enjoy as a dip with pita bread or pita chips as a dip! The flavors and textures are incredible!...
Easy Pizza Sauce By Maria Lichty Published on March 14, 2021 Quick Summary This easy homemade pizza sauce is made with pantry staples and tastes SO much better than store bought. Plus, it freezes well so you can always have pizza sauce ready for pizza night! Pin this now to find it later Homemade Pizza Sauce We love making homemade pizza. Sure, it takes a little effort to make pizza dough from scratch, but it is well worth it....
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....
Goat Cheese Lemon Pasta with Kale By Maria Lichty Updated April 30, 2020 Goat Cheese Lemon Pasta with Kale-this fresh and flavorful pasta dish takes less than 30 minutes to make! Add it to your menu today! Everyone at our house has come down with spring fever. This is the only fever that I don’t want to take medicine for. I am fine having spring fever all season long. We have been spending our days going on walks, shooting hoops, eating lunch on our patio, and playing at the park....
Hot Cocoa Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated November 28, 2025 Quick Summary These Hot Cocoa Cookies are soft, chewy chocolate cookies topped with melty marshmallows and finished with chocolate shavings. They taste just like a cozy cup of hot cocoa and are perfect for winter baking, holiday parties, and cookie exchanges. Pin this now to find it later Cozy Up with My Favorite Hot Cocoa Cookies There’s something so nostalgic about wrapping your hands around a warm cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter day....
Jam Almond Crumb Bars By Maria Lichty Updated June 02, 2020 Jam Almond Crumb Bars-use your favorite jam to make these sweet crumbly almond bars! They are perfect for brown bag lunches, picnics, or every day dessert! Pin this now to find it later Remember that time when I made homemade Blackberry Chia Seed Jam ? Yeah, I am totally domestic. I can’t sew on a button, but I can make a killer batch of jam:) And you can too, because it is super easy!...
Kale Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Crispy Lentils By Maria Lichty Published on November 22, 2024 Quick Summary Kale Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Crispy Lentils- hearty kale, roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, crispy lentils, dried cranberries, feta cheese, sliced almonds, and red onion are tossed in a maple balsamic dressing! The perfect salad for fall, winter, and Thanksgiving! Pin this now to find it later Ingredient Notes How to Make the Kale Salad How to Store More Salad Recipes Kale Salad with Roasted Vegetables & Crispy Lentils Recipe I love my simple kale salad , but when I want a super satisfying salad, I love making this Kale Salad with Roasted Vegetables and Crispy Lentils ....
Leftover Turkey Cranberry Melts By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Leftover Turkey Cranberry Melts-use your leftover turkey to make these easy, cheesy, and delicious turkey melts! Did you guys have a good Thanksgiving? Are you still full or did you already eat pie for breakfast? 🙂 We had a nice and quiet holiday at home. Well, I guess I shouldn’t say quiet, when you have two boys, it is never quiet:) It was a good day filled with lots of good eats and good times....
No-Bake Cookies By Maria Lichty Published on December 06, 2024 Quick Summary These classic No-Bake Cookies are jam-packed with chocolate, peanut butter, and oatmeal, and are surprisingly easy to make. You don’t even have to turn on the oven! They are a family favorite! Pin this now to find it later What You Need to Make No-Bake Cookies How to Make No-Bake Cookies Key Tips for Perfect No-Bake Cookies Every Time How to Customize No-Bake Cookies How to Store & Freeze No-Bake Cookies More No-Bake Recipes No-Bake Cookie (VIDEO) Recipe I love cookies ....
Peach Ricotta Cake with Brown Butter Streusel By Maria Lichty Published on August 15, 2025 Quick Summary This Peach Ricotta Cake is soft, moist, and packed with juicy peaches. Topped with a nutty brown butter streusel and a sweet honey glaze, it’s the ultimate summer treat! Serve it for brunch, dessert, or a cozy coffee break. Pin this now to find it later When peach season hits, I go a little peach crazy....
Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread-pumpkin bread with a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl! This easy pumpkin bread is a fall favorite. I know it isn’t officially fall yet, we have a few days, but I couldn’t wait any longer to bust out the pumpkin . Over the weekend, I made the most delicious Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread . Our house smelled amazing while it was baking and the loaf didn’t even last a day....
Pumpkin Scones By Maria Lichty Published on October 13, 2021 Quick Summary Pumpkin Scones with a sweet cream cheese icing are easy to make at home and better than Starbucks! Enjoy for breakfast, brunch, or a snack! They are the perfect fall treat! Pin this now to find it later I love a GOOD scone. Strawberry , blueberry , chocolate chip , and peach scones are a few of my favorites, they are all so delicious....
Raspberry Dutch Baby By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 Raspberry Dutch Baby-this puffy baked pancake is dotted with fresh raspberries, dusted with powdered sugar, and topped with whipped cream. It is a real breakfast treat! Dutch Baby “Puffy” Pancake Valentine’s Day is less than a week away? Do you know how you are going to celebrate the day of loooooove? We don’t have any big plans, but I am ok with that....
S’mores Date Bark By Maria Lichty Published on August 29, 2025 Quick Summary This S’mores Date Bark is a fun, no-bake twist on the classic campfire treat! Made with medjool dates, peanut butter, melted chocolate, graham crackers, and mini marshmallows, it’s naturally sweet, perfectly nostalgic, and comes together in minutes. A healthier summer treat that still brings all the cozy, gooey s’mores vibes—no fire needed! Pin this now to find it later...
Smoky Cauliflower Tacos By Maria Lichty Updated June 15, 2020 Smoky Cauliflower Tacos- Roasted cauliflower tacos with a simple, smoky chipotle sauce. These easy vegetarian tacos are full of flavor and a great way to mix up taco night! Pin this now to find it later Smoky Cauliflower Tacos Roasted cauliflower is one of my very favorite vegetables. I love eating a pan of roasted cauliflower with any meal, but I also love turning my favorite vegetable into the main meal....
Spinach Artichoke Chicken By Maria Lichty Published on March 25, 2024 Quick Summary Spinach Artichoke Chicken- juicy chicken breasts with a rich and creamy spinach artichoke sauce. This easy 30 minute chicken dinner is perfect for busy weeknights! Serve with crusty bread, pasta, or a salad. Pin this now to find it later Spinach artichoke dip is a classic appetizer that is popular at parties and potlucks. If you are a fan, you will LOVE this Spinach Artichoke Chicken recipe....
