Steak Pasta Salad By Maria Lichty Published on August 26, 2024 Quick Summary Steak Pasta Salad made with juicy grilled steak, charred corn, red pepper, tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, salty cotija cheese, and a zesty cilantro lime vinaigrette . Serve as a main dish or take as a side dish to any party or potluck! This pasta salad is always a crowd pleaser! Pin this now to find it later I love making pasta salads, especially during the summer months....
Sweet Potato Refried Bean Tostadas By Maria Lichty Published on November 26, 2021 Quick Summary Sweet Potato Refried Bean Tostadas- crispy tostadas with mashed sweet potatoes, refried beans , fresh kale slaw, avocado, and creamy cilantro lime dressing ! This meatless meal is full of flavor and perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Pin this now to find it later When we need an easy meal that the entire family loves, we make tostadas!...
The 4 Best Cooling Racks of 2024 By Maria Lichty Published on March 26, 2024 As many of you know, I am a TOTAL cookie monster! Aside from having the best cookie sheets and cookie scoops , there’s one extra crucial step I make sure to follow with all of my baked goods, whether it be cookies, cakes, or breads. I ALWAYS make sure to transfer them to one of the best cooling racks straight from the oven....
The 6 Best Pantry Storage Containers of 2024 By Maria Lichty Published on January 05, 2024 Is one of your goals to get organized for the new year? A GREAT place to start is in your pantry. I find that having an organized pantry helps me speed through cooking and baking and helps me save money because I can see what I already have on hand. I have a ton of pantry storage ideas from when we remodeled our pantry to help you organize your own kitchen, including the best pantry storage containers....
Tomatillo Salsa By Maria Lichty Published on August 21, 2020 Tomatillo Salsa-you only need 6 ingredients to make this easy blender salsa. It is a perfect match for tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and more! Pin this now to find it later Tomatillo Salsa, sometimes called salsa verde, is one of our favorite salsas to make during the summertime, along with pineapple , peach , and mango salsa ! We love making salsa!...
Zucchini Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated July 05, 2019 Zucchini Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies-a healthy cookie you can enjoy for dessert, snack time, or even breakfast! I have become a little obsessed with zucchini cookies. Our freezer is stocked with Zucchini Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies and Chocolate Fudge Zucchini Cookies . I can’t help myself. I don’t want to waste our zucchini so I just keep baking cookies. There is no better use for zucchini and since the cookies freeze well, I have been baking zucchini cookies like crazy....
15 Must-Try Fall Baking Recipes to Warm Your Kitchen By Maria Lichty Published on October 17, 2025 Quick Summary Warm up your kitchen this fall with these 15 must-try fall baking recipes . From pumpkin muffins and hearty breads to delicious cookies and bars, this collection offers cozy, seasonal treats perfect for any occasion. Pin this now to find it later When the leaves start to change and there’s a crisp chill in the air, I love turning on the oven and filling my kitchen with the comforting scents of fall....
30 Avocado Recipes By Maria Lichty Updated December 29, 2015 30 of the BEST avocado recipes! You will want to make them all! Avocados are my favorite! I loooooooove them! I kind of have an obsession. I like to put avocados in just about everything. I can’t help it! They are just so good! Today, I am sharing 30 of my favorite avocado recipes. They are all winners. You are going to have a hard time deciding which one to make first....
Apple Slab Pie with Crumb Topping By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Apple Slab Pie with Crumb Topping-this easy apple pie is made in a jelly roll pan and is perfect for feeding a crowd. It is our family’s favorite dessert. When it comes to dessert, I am normally not a pie person. I would choose a cookie or brownie over pie any day…but not if Apple Slab Pie with Crumb Topping was an option....
Apple Slaw By Maria Lichty Published on November 02, 2022 Quick Summary Apple Slaw- a simple slaw made with cabbage, apples, chickpeas, celery, pepitas, dried cranberries, and a creamy tahini dressing . The slaw is crispy, crunchy, sweet and a great side dish to any meal. I am normally not a huge lover of coleslaw, but this Apple Slaw is my absolute FAVORITE. It is light, fresh, and the flavors and textures are SO good....
Babymoon at Four Seasons Resort Hualālai By Maria Lichty Published on June 01, 2014 Last week Josh and I went on a babymoon to Hawaii. We stayed at the Four Seasons Resort Hualālai , which is located on the Kona-Kohala Coast on the Big Island. This was our first time going on vacation without Caleb, so we were a little nervous and sad, but we knew he would have a good time with Papa....
Best Homemade Lasagna By Maria Lichty Published on March 06, 2023 Quick Summary Lasagna Recipe- this classic homemade lasagna is made with a rich meaty sauce, noodles, and lots of cheese! The recipe makes a big pan which is great for feeding a crowd or freezing for later! Don’t forget the garlic bread ! Lasagna nights are always GOOD nights! We love making vegetable lasagna , skillet lasagna , polenta lasagna , 4-ingredient ravioli lasagna , and even lasagna soup ....
Broccoli Cheddar Fritters By Maria Lichty Updated June 15, 2020 Broccoli Cheddar Fritters- Easy fritters made with quinoa, broccoli, and cheddar cheese. This easy and healthy fritter recipe can be served as a snack or appetizer. Pin this now to find it later Broccoli Cheddar Fritters In our cookbook , there is a recipe for Cauliflower Quinoa Fritters with Romesco Sauce that I LOVE! The other day I was going to make them, but I didn’t have cauliflower, I only had broccoli in the fridge....
Broccoli Salad By Maria Lichty Published on May 06, 2024 Quick Summary This classic Broccoli Salad recipe is made with fresh broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese, almonds, dried cranberries, onion, and a creamy homemade dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for cookouts, parties, and potlucks! Pin this now to find it later Broccoli salad is a classic salad and a popular side dish for parties, potlucks, and cookouts. I mean, is it even a party if no one brings broccoli salad?...
Brown Butter Chex Mix By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Brown Butter Chex Mix-browned butter makes this Chex Mix even better than the traditional snack mix! Over the weekend we snuggled in and watched our favorite Christmas movies. One with the kiddos and one after they went to bed. You can’t watch a movie without some good snackage, so we made popcorn AND Brown Butter Chex Mix. That’s right, my brown butter obsession continues!...
Butterscotch Pudding Triple Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I am on a pudding cookie kick. I recently made Banana Pudding Cookies and fell in love. I was tempted to make them again, but you know I always love creating new cookie recipes. So instead, I made Butterscotch Pudding Triple Chip Cookies. I am usually not the hugest butterscotch fan. I like the flavor, but it isn’t my favorite....
Carrot Cake By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting-this is the BEST carrot cake recipe and it’s easy to make too! You guys, I made a cake…like a real, layered cake! Are you surprised? I rarely bake layered cakes because they scare me. I am fine when it comes to coffee cakes , bundt cakes , sheet cakes , etc. but layered cakes make me nervous....
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 When we went to Illinois for Christmas Josh fell in love with deep dish pizza. We helped my dad make it for dinner one night and Josh has been talking about it ever since. Utah has some good pizza places, but we haven’t found a good deep dish place, so Josh decided to try it on his own. There is no way we could eat a huge deep dish pizza on our own, so we cooked dinner for the Dewey family....
Chicken Pasta Salad By Maria Lichty Updated July 25, 2023 Quick Summary Chicken Pasta Salad- the BEST pasta salad for potlucks, parties, and picnics! This simple pasta salad has chicken, bacon, tomatoes, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and a light lemon dressing. Pasta salads are on repeat at our house during the summertime. They are easy and always so good! My boys all-time favorite pasta salad recipe is this Chicken Pasta Salad ....
Chimichurri Cauliflower Tacos By Maria Lichty Published on April 27, 2022 Quick Summary Chimichurri Cauliflower Tacos- tacos with spiced roasted cauliflower, beans, and a zesty chimichurri sauce ! Top with avocado, cabbage, and pickled red onions for the most flavorful vegetarian tacos ever! Pin this now to find it later Tacos are on our dinner menu every single week because they are always so good. If we miss Taco Tuesday, then we do Taco Thursday or Taco Saturday....
