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Avocado Buffalo Chicken Wraps | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #SundaySupper #WeekdaySupper

Avocado Buffalo Chicken Wraps #WeekdaySupper

April 2, 2014 ·

Avocado Buffalo Chicken Wraps are a spicy buffalo chicken salad packed with lots of vegetables and made with avocado and Greek yogurt instead of mayo. Enjoyed warm or chilled, this wrap is healthy, quick and easy ~ perfect for a weeknight!

Avocado Buffalo Chicken Wraps put a fun and unique twist on your everyday chicken salad. Shredded chicken, drenched in a light, seasoned buffalo sauce, spices things up, while an avocado and Greek yogurt mixture replaces the mayo. For the vegetables, I used shredded carrots and chopped broccoli (I’m not a fan of celery, but if you are, some chopped celery would be a tasty addition as well). A little blue cheese crumble would be an excellent topping as well.

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Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: #weekdaysupper, avocado, buffalo, chicken, easy, quick, sandwich, wrap

Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #glutenfree #EatA2ZRecipeChallenge.

Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites #WeekdaySupper

March 27, 2014 ·

Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites are bite-sized, protein-packed mini mac and cheese muffins made with quinoa, broccoli and cheddar cheese. Easy to make, great for kids! {gluten free}

While my family is generally open to most new recipes I make, as with all things ‘new’ there can be a bit of hesitation. Even though we have quinoa on a semi-regular basis, for whatever reason it is still perceived as “new.” However when combined with a favorite flavor combination (broccoli and cheddar cheese) and made into a shape that is always popular (bite-size mini muffin), all hesitation seems to disappear. Understandably so, these Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites are addictive! They are like little mac and cheese bites, only made healthier with quinoa and broccoli….

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Popular, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #weekdaysupper, broccoli, cheese, easy, quinoa, vegetable

Balsamic Tomato Tortellini

March 22, 2014 ·

Enjoy a healthy, light pasta recipes with this Balsamic Tomato Tortellini, made with fresh tortellini tossed with roasted tomatoes and garlic and drizzled with a light balsamic vinaigrette. Balsamic Tomato Tortellini is so easy to make that it basically cooks itself.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pompeian.

The other night, I was faced with the (sometimes) dreaded question – what’s for dinner? Dreaded only because I did not have any ideas at first. We wanted something quick, easy and healthy…should be simple right? Since we had cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic, tortellini and other pantry staples, a simple yet delicious roasted garlic and tomato tortellini came together naturally. …

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: balsamic, cheese, dinner, easy, garlic, pasta, tomatoes

Burgundy Porcini Risotto

March 20, 2014 ·

Burgundy Porcini Risotto is a rich, cheesy risotto made with porcini mushrooms and red wine. While risotto may seem intimidating, it truly is very easy to make and definitely something worth trying.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Gallo Family Vineyards Hearty Burgundy via the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

One of the key components of risotto is wine. People always say the wine you use to cook should be a wine you enjoy to drink. I typically make risotto with white wine, but generally prefer to drink red wine over white. So I decided to experiment and take one of our favorite risotto recipes and use one of my favorite red wines – Gallo Family Vineyards Hearty Burgundy. The Hearty Burgundy is a bold, flavorful wine that goes beautifully with the Parmesan cheese, mascarpone cheese, and porcini mushrooms in this dish. I decided to leave out the spinach from the original recipe, because I really wanted the red wine to shine through. The result was an amazing, cheesy, earthy risotto with the rich flavors from the Hearty Burgundy harmonizing with each bite….

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, main dishes, Recipes, sides, vegetarian Tagged With: #HBturns50, easy, mascarpone, mushrooms, parmesan, risotto, wine

Chocolate Chickpea Cake

March 18, 2014 ·

Chocolate Chickpea Cake is a fudgy, rich-tasting cake made without any butter or oil. Chickpeas add some protein and fiber, while taking the place of flour. This unique cake is a real treat! {gluten free, depending on baking powder}…

Filed Under: dessert, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes Tagged With: #EatAtoZchallenge, cake, chickpeas, chocolate, easy, quick

Almond Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies

March 14, 2014 ·

Almond Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are a healthy breakfast treat made with simple, wholesome ingredients such as bananas, almond butter, and oatmeal. {vegan}

We are always looking for quick and easy breakfasts – something healthy that can be eaten on-the-go. And when that means eating (healthy) cookies for breakfast, even better! When I stumbled upon these vegan breakfast cookies, I could not get to the kitchen fast enough to whip up a batch. Almond Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are really easy to make, using ingredients commonly found in the pantry. They taste even better the second day (or third, if they last that long). Since they are so moist and chewy, I stored them in the refrigerator. They were really tasty chilled as well! From the bananas to the oatmeal to the almond butter, Almond Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are like a healthy bowl of oatmeal in cookie form….

Filed Under: breakfast, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan Tagged With: #silklove, almond butter, banana, coconutmilk, cookies, oats, silk

Black Bean Spinach Quinoa Burritos | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #meatless #SundaySupper

Black Bean Spinach Quinoa Burritos #SundaySupper

March 9, 2014 ·

Black Bean Spinach Quinoa Burritos are protein-packed with black beans and quinoa, and healthy vegetables. Easy to whip together and then baked to perfection! {great for the freezer}

We eat meatless several times a week, and one of our favorite meatless staples is black beans. Whether they are in tacos, burgers, chili, enchiladas, even brownies, we can’t get enough! While we have several recipes the we love, it is fun to try something new – especially when that something new involves two other favorites – spinach and quinoa. While they may not be your typical addition to a burrito, spinach and quinoa…well, it just works! Combined with black beans, cheese, onion, chili powder, and more, wrapped in a tortilla, Black Bean Spinach Quinoa Burritos are not only delicious, but they are super easy to make too!…

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, burritos, easy, freezer friendly, quick, quinoa, spinach, sundaysupper

Easy Raspberry Cheesecake Crostini

February 24, 2014 ·

Easy Raspberry Cheesecake Crostini is a creamy, fruity snack (or appetizer) that is as tasty as it is simple to make.

Disclosure: I received free product and compensation for this post by Smucker’s® as part of the Mom it Forward Blogger Network. All opinions are my own.

This winter has been one of the snowiest I can remember. As if we didn’t already have enough snow, a few days ago, we were blessed with another 12 inches in less than 12 hours. By now, I am yearning for the abundance of fruits, vegetables and sunshine of summer. While we still have a several months to go, I am turning toward other ways to satisfy those summer cravings. Easy Raspberry Cheesecake Crostini unites traditional ingredients, such as light cream cheese and Smucker’s® Natural Fruit Spread, to create the perfect pairing to spread a little sunshine on top of mini toasts. These are great for a light lunch or an after school snack, yet they are pretty enough to make for company….

Filed Under: appetizers, bread, breakfast, giveaway, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #MakeLifeFruitful

Mushroom Bolognese Kale Lasagna | alidaskitchen.com #SundaySupper

Mushroom Bolognese Kale Lasagna #SundaySupper

February 16, 2014 ·

Mushroom Bolognese Kale Lasagna is filled with layers of three cheeses, kale and a hearty mushroom Bolognese sauce, creating a rustic, earthy pasta dish perfect for a special occasion!

This week the Sunday Supper Movement is joining Gallo Family Vineyards to celebrate an incredible milestone. Their Hearty Burgundy wine is celebrating its 50^th birthday this year! Today we are sharing ways to pair, cook and entertain with Hearty Burgundy. For this celebration, I wanted to create something extra special. While the Hearty Burgundy pairs well with chili, Italian meat sauces and grilled sausages, I thought mushrooms would also pair beautifully with this flavorful wine.

The inspiration for Mushroom Bolognese Kale Lasagna started with a mushroom Bolognese sauce. It is a chunky sauce made with dried porcini and baby bella mushrooms, carrots, red peppers, red wine and rounded out with mascarpone cheese. The sauce is wonderful simply served over pasta, but I wanted use it to create something fit for a special celebration. Something special, like Mushroom Bolognese Kale Lasagna! This lasagna is filled with layers of ricotta and Parmesan cheeses mixed with kale, mozzarella and the rustic, earthy mushroom Bolognese. A little extra work goes into making this dish, but it is a labor of love and a delightful way to celebrate the Hearty Burgundy….

Filed Under: healthy, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: cheese, dinner, entertaining, holiday, kale, lasagna, make ahead, mushroom, pasta, sundaysupper

Chipotle Quinoa Chili | alidaskitchen.com

Chipotle Quinoa Chili #WeekdaySupper

February 6, 2014 ·

Chipotle Quinoa Chili is packed with heart-healthy proteins from quinoa and beans, and a smokiness from the chipotle chiles. Made in 30 minutes, perfect for a weekday supper! {vegan, gluten free}

This winter has been exceptionally cold and snowy, with weather extremes everywhere it seems. For me, nothing combats these winter chills quite like a tasty bowl of chili. This Chipotle Quinoa Chili is healthy comfort food that will warm you up from the inside out. There is a little heat from some green chiles, a subtle smokiness from the chipotle chiles and all around goodness from the protein-packed beans and quinoa. I had never had quinoa in chili until this recipe, and it is a delicious addition! Quinoa adds a wonderful texture, adds some protein and fiber, and makes the chili seem especially hearty….