Author name: Maria Lichty

Hostess Gift Guide

If you are attending a holiday party, dinner party, or staying with friends or family this holiday season, don’t show up empty handed! Bring your host a thoughtful gift! I rounded up my favorite hostess gifts that are perfect to take to anyone! P…

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…

Apple Cake with Toffee Sauce

Pumpkin desserts (pumpkin cake, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies) get a lot of attention during the fall months, but let’s not forget about apple desserts. Apple pie, apple crisp, apple cobbler, and this Apple Cake with Toffee Sauce are all DELICIOUS…

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole is a classic and comforting dish that is often served as a side at holiday meals. It is especially popular at Thanksgiving. Honestly, I have never been a huge fan, until I made this sweet potato casserole recipe. It is SO good, d…

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread

Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread is a delicious and flavorful twist on traditional cornbread. It’s easy to make and SO much better than boxed Jiffy cornbread. It has a golden crust, with a slightly crisp exterior, while the inside is soft and tend…

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…

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos

Crispy Chicken Tacos are one of the most popular weeknight meals on our blog (and at our house) so I decided to create a new version! These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos are a fun twist on the classic and the flavors are incredible. The tacos combine th…

Butternut Squash Lasagna

Butternut squash lasagna is a comforting and hearty dish that is made up of layers of tender lasagna noodles, creamy roasted butternut squash puree, flavorful spinach ricotta mixture, a rich bechamel sauce, and lots of melty cheese! The butternut squas…

Flourless Peanut Butter Blondies

Whenever I need to make a gluten-free dessert, I love making flourless desserts because you don’t need any special flours and they are easy to make. I love my flourless chocolate cake, my flourless brownies, and these Flourless Peanut Butter Blon…

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…

Butternut Squash Orzo

I love making Creamy Orzo, it’s a simple and delicious dish. I decided to make a fall version and came up with this comforting Butternut Squash Orzo. This dish combines tender orzo pasta with roasted butternut squash. The squash adds a natural sw…

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…

Tikka Masala Meatballs

This dish beautifully combines the comforting familiarity of meatballs with the aromatic and spicy flavors of Chicken Tikka Masala. It is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is even better than takeout! The meatballs are perfectly spiced and baked unt…

Apple Pie

There’s a reason apple pie is an American classic—it’s comforting, beautiful, and so delicious. With an easy-to-make filling and a no-fail pie crust, this recipe brings the best of buttery crusts and warmly spiced apples into the perf…

Waldorf Salad

Waldorf salad is a classic dish that originated from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City in the late 19th century. It is a popular side dish for parties and potlucks, especially during the holidays. The salad is simple to make and has a delightf…

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…

Pumpkin Roll Recipe

A pumpkin roll is a classic fall dessert! Not only is it a fun cake to make, but it’s impressive to serve and delicious to eat! The cake itself is moist, soft, and slightly spiced, with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, typical of fall …

My Favorite Prime Big Deals Day Deals

Fall is officially HERE and that means that it’s time for another Amazon sale! The Prime Big Deals Days event is a great time to score huge savings on some of my favorite kitchen appliances and must-have home goods. It goes from today October 8 t…

Pumpkin Banana Muffins

I love making banana muffins (and banana bread) and pumpkin muffins (and pumpkin bread) so I decided to combine the two and make Pumpkin Banana Muffins. The combination is perfect, the best of both worlds. Pumpkin banana muffins have a delightful blend…

Homemade Granola

I love making granola. It is easy to make, tastes so much better than store-bought, and it smells amazing while baking. Homemade granola allows for greater quality, customization, and satisfaction compared to many store-bought options. Plus, you can ch…

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…

Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Cake

I love pumpkin everything and make A LOT of pumpkin recipes, but I think this Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Cake is the BEST pumpkin recipe I’ve ever made. The pumpkin cake is moist and tender, with a warm, spiced flavor profile thanks to the pumpkin pi…

Buffalo Chicken Chili

Buffalo chicken chili is the perfect meal for game day or any day! It is easy to make (it only takes 30 minutes), satisfying, and the flavors are incredible. If you like white chicken chili, I think you will love this chili recipe too. The chili is mad…

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