Author name: Maria Lichty

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies are a Christmas cookie favorite, but there are SO many different names for these little buttery pecan cookies. What do you call them? I call them Mexican Wedding Cookies because that is what my family calls them. To be honest th…

Toffeedoodle Cookies

Snickerdoodles are one of my all-time favorite cookies, especially during the holidays. I love classic snickerdoodles, but I also love making brown butter salted caramel snickerdoodles, chocolate snickerdoodles, biscoff snickerdoodles, pumpkin snickerd…

Caprese Salad Wreath

If you are looking for an EASY holiday recipe, you have to try this Caprese Salad Wreath. You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make this Christmas salad. On a large platter or board, use arugula to make a wreath shape and decorate with tomatoe…

This and That

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for a NEW This and That. Today, we are sharing what’s new on the blog, some fun finds, and what we’ve been up to! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or you just want to s…

Cranberry Orange Pistachio Shortbread

I love everything cranberry orange, cranberry orange bread, cranberry orange muffins, and cranberry orange scones, just to name a few! The flavors are SO good together, especially during the holiday months. I also love these Cranberry Orange Pistachio …

Peppermint Mocha Marshmallow Cookies

I make a lot of cookies during the holiday season and have several favorites…brown butter salted caramel snickerdoodles, peanut butter blossoms, chocolate crinkle cookies, and chocolate kiss cookies…just to name a few. They are all FANTASTI…

Maple Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

You can’t go wrong with a classic chocolate chip cookie, but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up. The addition of maple and pecan make this chocolate chip cookie extra special. You have to try them. The cookies are soft, chewy, buttery, and…

This and That

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for a NEW This and That. Today, we are sharing what’s new on the blog, some fun finds, and what we’ve been up to! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or you just want to s…

Brown Butter Salted Caramel Snickerdoodle Blondies

If you like my brown butter salted caramel snickerdoodles, the best cookies on the planet, you will LOVE these blondies! I decided it was time to make a bar version of my all-time favorite cookie recipe. And let me tell you, these snickerdoodle blondie…

Cookies and Cream Cookies

You can’t beat a homemade cookie, but I do love Oreos. They are nostalgic. I also love using them to make homemade desserts: Oreo Brownies, Oreo Balls, Oreo Rice Krispie Treats, and homemade Peppermint Oreos. I also LOVE these Cookies and Cream C…

Spritz Cookies

Every holiday season I love making cookie boxes to gift to family, friends, and neighbors. I love including a variety of cookies: Andes Mint Cookies, Snickerdoodles, Peanut Butter Blossoms, Easy Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, and more! I als…

The 4 Best Cookie Presses of 2023

I absolutely LOVE making LOTS of cookies every holiday season. Spritz cookies are a classic and always impress my family and friends. Not only are these buttery cookies delicious, but they’re also surprisingly easy to make. With one of the best c…

This and That

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for a NEW This and That. Today, we are sharing what’s new on the blog, some fun finds, and what we’ve been up to! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or you just want to s…

Homemade Peppermint Oreos

During the holiday months, I bake A LOT of cookies. One of my favorite holiday flavor combinations is chocolate and peppermint. I love making Andes Mint Cookies, Peppermint Bark Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies, and Oreo Whit…

Brown Butter Sugar Cookies

I love making all kinds of cookies. That is why I wrote a cookie cookbook. I enjoy chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal, snickerdoodles, and molasses just to name a few. I also love making classic sugar cookies, my easy sugar cookie recipe is definit…

This and That

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for a NEW This and That. Today, we are sharing what’s new on the blog, some fun finds, and what we’ve been up to! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or you just want to s…

All My Favorite Cyber Monday Kitchen Deals

Black Friday might be over but thankfully there are still plenty of Cyber Monday deals still running! That means you still have time to save on gifts for your family or still get that special something you had in your cart! I’ve already looked at…

Roasted Butternut Squash Pear Ginger Soup

Butternut Squash Soup is one of my all-time favorite soups. I make it all of the time during the fall months. I love my classic recipe, but sometimes it is fun to mix it up. I love making this Roasted Butternut Squash Pear Ginger Soup because the flavo…

The 5 Best Serving Boards of 2023

No party is complete without some kind of board! I’ve been making charcuterie and snack boards for as long as I’ve been creating recipes and hosting gatherings! I LOVE that you can be as creative as you want with building your boa…

30 Incredible Cooking Gifts

Every year, I put together a few gift guides to help you with your holiday shopping, and this season, I’ve put together a list of the VERY best cooking gifts featuring things I personally own and LOVE. I hope these gifts will impress all the…

This and That

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for a NEW This and That. Today, we are sharing what’s new on the blog, some fun finds, and what we’ve been up to! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or you just want to s…

Roasted Acorn Squash

I love squash. Zucchini, delicata, butternut, spaghetti, and yellow squash, just to name a few. I also really enjoy acorn squash. It is the perfect fall vegetable. Acorn squash is sweet, nutty, and satisfying. My favorite way to cook it is in the oven….

Green Beans Almondine

Green beans almondine (amandine) is a classic French dish. It may sound fancy, but it is basically green beans with a garnish of almonds. Sometimes simple recipes are the best and that is definitely true with this recipe. The bright green beans are sau…

This and That

It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for a NEW This and That. Today, we are sharing what’s new on the blog, some fun finds, and what we’ve been up to! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or you just want to s…

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