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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….

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, main dishes, Recipes, soup, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, chili, dinner, easy, quick, quinoa, spicy, vegan, vegetable

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Cups | alidaskitchen.com

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Cups #SundaySupper

February 2, 2014 ·

After making the Spinach Lasagna Cups recipe for last Sunday, I had another tasty idea pop into my head that I had to make right away – Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Cups. I don’t typically like to share similar recipes back-to-back, but these were so good, they simply could not wait.

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Cups are made with layers of cheese, veggies, spicy, buffalo-sauce soaked shredded chicken and more cheese. In other words, they combine some of the most delicious game day foods (or any day foods, duh!) into a wonderful, bite-sized lasagna. The concept is the same as the Spinach Lasagna Cups, with lasagna-style layering, using wonton wrappers in place of noodles. They are quick and easy to make, and bake up in a snap!…

Filed Under: appetizers, Featured, healthy, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: buffalo, chicken, easy, entertaining, lasagna, low fat, quick, spicy, sundaysupper, wonton cups

Lentil Tacos | alidaskitchen.com #WeekdaySupper

Lentil Tacos #WeekdaySupper

January 31, 2014 ·

Lentil Tacos are a hearty, vegan dish made a little spicy and a lot delicious. Even meat lovers will enjoy these high-protein, fiber-rich, vegetable-packed meatless tacos!

Lentils are one of my favorite ingredients to use in healthy, meatless recipes. They are high in protein, fiber and are so versatile. Lentils are quick cooking, which makes them excellent for weeknight meals. We enjoy them in salads, pasta sauce, and here as Lentil Tacos.

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Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: dinner, easy, lentils, light, low fat, quick, tacos, vegan

Jalapeno Hummus

January 27, 2014 ·

Jalapeno Hummus is a healthy dip (or spread) with a little jalapeno kick. Luckily it takes only 10 minutes to make, because this popular hummus disappears quickly!

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With the Big Game just around the corner, I have been putting the finishing touches on my menu planning and coming up with some fun recipes. In fact, it’s almost like planning for the holidays – mass quantities of lots of tasty foods to share with family and friends!

After making Sweet Potato Hummus, I have been looking forward to making more varieties of homemade hummus. This time I thought something a little spicy was in order ~ something like Jalapeno Hummus! With just a few simple ingredients and a food processor (or blender), you are 10 minutes away from one of the best hummus recipes ever! Jalapeno Hummus is flavorful without being too spicy. All of the flavors blend very nicely, with a little jalapeno kick at the end. The recipe can easily be doubled (or tripled!), making Jalapeno Hummus ideal for game day entertaining.

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Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: chickpeas, dip, easy, entertaining, hummus, jalapeno, quick, snack, spicy, vegan

Spinach Lasagna Cups - www.alidaskitchen.com #recipes #SundaySupper

Spinach Lasagna Cups #SundaySupper

January 26, 2014 ·

Spinach Lasagna Cups are tasty, little bite-sized lasagnas filled with three cheeses, spinach and a tomato-basil sauce. Baked in a muffin tin, these mini lasagnas are a fun appetizer, great for parties, or even just a light meal.

This week Sunday Supper partnered with Gallo Family Vineyards to share recipes and wine pairings for Game Day Entertaining. Today everybody is sharing a game day recipe and pairing it with one of Gallo Family Vineyards wines. …

Filed Under: appetizers, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian

Baked Garlic Pretzel Chicken #WeekdaySupper

January 15, 2014 ·

Baked Garlic Pretzel Chicken is a healthy baked chicken breast encrusted with a garlicky Parmesan pretzel coating. It takes minutes to prepare, bakes in about 20 minutes, and is a dish the whole family will enjoy!

One of our healthy meal staples is boneless, skinless chicken breast. It is a great source of protein that is low in fat and so versatile. While we have several healthy chicken recipes that we enjoy often, it is fun to come up with delicious new ideas for cooking with chicken. The inspiration for Baked Garlic Pretzel Chicken was actually from two of our favorite quick and easy recipes – Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken and Lighter Pretzel Crusted Chicken….

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: #weekdaysupper, baked, cheese, chicken, dinner, easy, low fat, pretzels, quick

Almond Butter Waffles

January 8, 2014 ·

Almond Butter Waffles are a light, buttery, buttermilk waffle made with almond butter for a delicious and healthy breakfast!

We recently discovered the wonders of almond butter (or rather, got the OK from the doctor to try it). As a mom, I am so happy to cross almonds off the list of potential allergens. As a food blogger, I am so excited – a new ingredient to play with in the kitchen! My list of recipes to make got long, but at the top of the list was Adam’s favorite – either waffles or pancakes. I decided to experiment with my Sunbutter Waffle recipe, which is a solid buttermilk waffle recipe that we enjoy often. However, this time, not only did I swap out the sunbutter for almond butter, but I also decided to use melted I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter ® D eliciously Simple ™ spread in place of the oil.

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Filed Under: breakfast, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: almond butter, brunch, buttermilk, easy, quick, waffles, whole wheat

Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

January 6, 2014 ·

Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are filled with corn, black beans, Greek yogurt, tomatoes with chiles and more! Kick off the New Year in a healthy way with these nutritional powerhouses!

After spending most of December in a butter and sugar coma, I always look forward to January. The start of the new year always inspires me to focus back on healthier recipes, including lots of fruits and vegetables. Ever since the summer, I have wanted to make a Corn and Black Bean Salad. What I had in mind was a healthy vegetable-rich salad taking advantage of the bounty of summer garden produce. I never got around to making it, so just slotted it for next summer. Then it occurred to me – why wait until summer when I have the garden essentials I need already in my pantry with Del Monte® vegetables and tomatoes!…

Filed Under: Featured, giveaway, gluten free, healthy, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, corn, dinner, easy, Greek yogurt, southwestern, spicy, sweet potato, tomatoes, vegetable

Avocado Green Smoothie - a healthy, #vegan smoothie made in minutes | www.alidaskitchen.com

Avocado Green Smoothie {health key™ system}

January 6, 2014 ·

Avocado Green Smoothie is a nutritious, vegan smoothie made in minutes. Combining fresh fruits and vegetables, this healthy pick me up is a delicious way to get your little ones to eat their veggies!

The other day I went to my local Rainbow Foods to pick up some produce. Their cored, fresh pineapple is a favorite, and a welcome addition to our diets as we make an effort to increase our fruit and vegetable intake after the New Year. As I continued shopping the produce section, I noticed little tags that said ‘organic,’ ‘gluten free,’ and ‘vegan.’ I learned this was part of their health key™ system, which is a wellness program designed to simplify your shopping experience and make it easier to select healthier foods….