Cookies and Cream Cupcakes By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Cookies and Cream Cupcakes-chocolate cupcakes with cookies and cream frosting and an Oreo surprise inside! They are perfect for any celebration! I love you guys so we are starting the week with CUPCAKES! And not just any cupcakes, but Cookies and Cream Cupcakes . These cupcakes are all kinds of amazing because they are chocolate cupcakes with an Oreo cookie hidden inside!...
Cucumber Noodle, Watermelon, and Feta Salad By Maria Lichty Updated October 03, 2023 Cucumber Noodle, Watermelon, and Feta Salad-this cool and refreshing salad is a great summer side dish! Make for your next picnic, BBQ, or pool party! Watermelon is probably my favorite thing about summer. I have to eat watermelon every day. If we run out, Josh knows he is going to the store. I HAVE to have my watermelon....
Dill Pickle Wrap Grilled Cheese By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Dill Pickle Wrap Grilled Cheese-if you love the classic dill pickle wraps, you will LOVE this grilled cheese! Dill pickle wraps, have you had them? Take a dill pickle, spread it with cream cheese, and wrap ham around the outside. Cut into slices and eat! I remember dill pickle wraps being at just about every party when I was growing up....
Farro with Mushrooms & Asparagus By Maria Lichty Published on May 14, 2021 Quick Summary Farro with mushrooms, asparagus, creamy goat cheese, fresh herbs, and a touch of lemon makes a great side dish to any meal. You can also enjoy this hearty vegetarian dish for lunch or dinner. Pin this now to find it later Have you tried farro? It is one of my favorite grains. I love using it in salads , soups , and more!...
Favorite Veggie Pizza By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Quick Summary Fire up your oven and get the toppings ready…it’s pizza night! This Ultimate Veggie Pizza has the tastiest combination of vegetables for the freshest flavor and my favorite pizza EVER. Pin this now to find it later Do you do a weekly pizza night? I feel like every week needs pizza. We always look forward to homemade pizza night....
Grilled Corn Salad By Maria Lichty Updated May 21, 2019 I grew up in Illinois where there is an abundance of corn. Every summer we would eat fresh sweet corn for dinner almost every night. I miss Illinois’s sweet corn, but luckily Utah’s sweet corn is pretty tasty as well. My favorite summer meal is corn on the cob, watermelon, and garden tomatoes. Really, what else do you need in the summer?...
Hunan Chicken with Chow Mein Noodles and Vegetables By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Maria asked me to write this post since it is our blog! So you get to hear from Josh today!! Why I love Hunan Style Chicken There is one thing that I really miss about living in the Bay Area, besides living close to my family…the great Chinese Food . When I lived in Martinez , California , a great little town in the East Bay , there was a fantastic Chinese restaurant....
Mashed Sweet Potatoes By Maria Lichty Updated September 23, 2024 Quick Summary Mashed Sweet Potatoes are an easy, healthy, and delicious side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any meal. You will love this sweet potato mash recipe! I think Mashed Sweet Potatoes are underrated. Regular old mashed potatoes tend to get all of the attention. Sure, I like mashed potatoes, but I think mashed sweet potatoes are much better than the classic side dish....
Our Favorite Recipes of 2010 By Maria Lichty Updated April 28, 2011 Earlier this week I posted the top 10 most viewed recipes of 2010 . It is a great list and I was even surprised by a few. Today I am sharing our favorite recipes of 2010. Josh picked 5 recipes and I picked my top 5. I realized we spend a lot of time in the kitchen and I am glad because we had a very tasty year....
Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Bars By Maria Lichty Published on May 30, 2025 Quick Summary These No-Bake Chocolate Crunch Bars are rich, crispy, and topped with a hint of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-and-salty bite. Made with melted chocolate, peanut butter, and crispy rice cereal, they come together in minutes and are ideal for storing in the fridge or freezer for whenever a chocolate craving strikes. Pin this now to find it later...
Peanut Butter, Banana, and Honey Granola By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 Peanut Butter, Banana, and Honey Granola-this easy homemade granola is great for breakfast or snacking! Peanut butter, banana, and honey…it is a classic combo. It all started with a sandwich, a sandwich I have been in love with since I was a kiddo. I have taken that classic combo and created muffins , cookies , and now granola....
Peanut Butter, Banana, and Honey Muffins By Maria Lichty Updated January 28, 2021 Peanut Butter Banana Muffins with Honey – if you like peanut butter, banana, and honey sandwiches, you will love these simple and healthy peanut butter banana muffins! They are great for breakfast or snack time! Pin this now to find it later Peanut Butter Banana Muffins I make a batch of muffins once a week to stick in the freezer....
Pineapple Mango Sorbet By Maria Lichty Updated July 05, 2019 Pineapple Mango Sorbet-cool down with a scoop of this sweet and refreshing sorbet! I know most of you are in back to school mode, but I am not giving up on summer just yet. I am savoring every second of summer and that means eating lots of Pineapple Mango Sorbet . I can’t get enough of this refreshing sorbet. It is the perfect summertime treat and I am going to keep eating it until fall officially arrives....
Plum Cornmeal Cake By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I love that we have a plum tree. I really do, but every year I have the hardest time keeping up with it. The plums turn ripe all at once and then our kitchen is filled with buckets of plums. It kind of stresses me out because I don’t want good fruit to go to waste. So, I go plum crazy....
Recipe for Lime Meltaway Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated April 15, 2012 Josh’s favorite treats are all lime based. When I saw Martha’s recipe for Lime Meltaways, I knew I had to make them for my hubby! Sometimes Martha’s recipes annoy me because I think she tries on purpose to make things difficult. But not this one, the recipe was eas y breezy! There were few ingredients and they were all basic....
Roasted Broccoli Caesar Salad By Maria Lichty Published on November 03, 2025 Quick Summary This Roasted Broccoli Caesar Salad is a fresh twist on the classic! Crispy roasted broccoli and chickpeas are tossed with a creamy tahini Caesar dressing, crunchy garlic breadcrumbs, and a dusting of Parmesan cheese. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect as a side or light main dish. Pin this now to find it later I love a good classic Caesar salad , but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up, and this Broccoli Caesar Salad takes everything you love about Caesar salad and gives it a fresh, flavorful upgrade....
Roasted Cauliflower Red Pepper Soup By Maria Lichty Updated March 04, 2020 Roasted Cauliflower Red Pepper Soup-this creamy soup is easy to make and perfect for a cold day. Serve with crusty bread or a grilled cheese sandwich. You can’t beat a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter day. Soup has been on our menu every single week for the past month or so. A few favorite heart-warming and belly-warming soups include our Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup and our Easy Chicken and Rice Soup ....
Roasted Chickpea Fajitas By Maria Lichty Updated March 26, 2019 I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions, but healthy eating is always a goal of mine. I figure if I eat healthy most of the time and exercise daily then I can eat as many cookies as I want..ha! Just kidding-sort of:) I did go a little cookie crazy during December, so I am trying to refocus. I am excited to share with you one of my new favorite healthy recipes-Roasted Chickpea Fajitas....
Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Chickpeas with Feta, Pomegranate & Maple Tahini By Maria Lichty Published on November 14, 2025 Quick Summary This Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas with Maple Tahini recipe is a vibrant, flavor-packed side dish made with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, creamy feta, juicy pomegranate, salty pistachios, and a luscious maple tahini drizzle. It’s easy to make, full of texture, and perfect for fall and winter gatherings....
Salted Malted Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies By Maria Lichty Updated April 06, 2021 Quick Summary Salted Malted Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies-buttery, thin, slightly chewy, crispy chocolate chip cookies loaded with chocolate and finished with flaky sea salt. Everything you want in a chocolate chip cookie! Pin this now to find it later I make A LOT of cookies , an obscene amount. Chocolate chip cookies will always be my favorite to bake and eat....
