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Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake | alidaskitchen.com

Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake #SundaySupper

January 11, 2015 ·

For a cheesy, healthy casserole that is easy to make, this Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake is sure to become a family favorite! {gluten free, kid friendly}

After making Caprese Chicken Quinoa Bake last summer, I have been looking forward to making more quinoa casserole recipes. While I am excited to share many of them with you soon, this Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake recipe is one of my kids’ favorite meals. They get so excited, you would think I’m serving cookies for dinner! But alas, it’s just a deliciously cheesy, tomato-ey chicken quinoa casserole that is so simple, delicious and healthy too! …

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: casserole, cheese, chicken, dinner, easy, quick, quinoa, sundaysupper

Easy Skillet Granola

January 6, 2015 ·

This recipe for Easy Skillet Granola is a delicious way to start the day…and takes minutes to make! It is also vegan and can be nut free and gluten free.

As much as we love granola, it is not something that we buy very often. It is challenging to find granola made without nuts, and with nut allergies at home…well it just makes sense to find something else. I actually never realized how easy it is to make granola at home until making this Easy Skillet Granola recipe!…

Filed Under: breakfast, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: coconut oil, dairy free, dairy free yogurt, easy, granola, oats, pepitas, quick, silk dairy free yogurt alternative, vegan, vegan recipes, yogurt alternative

Top 14 Recipes of 2014 on Alida’s Kitchen!

December 30, 2014 ·

Top 14 Recipes of 2014: A collection of the 14 most popular recipes of 2014 featured on Alida’s Kitchen!

Today I am sharing my favorite post of the year…reader favorites! I have gone back to calculate the 14 most popular recipes on Alida’s Kitchen from 2014 according to YOU! I learn so much about readers based on reviewing your favorite recipes. As you will notice, what I have learned is that Alida’s Kitchen readers enjoy easy, family friendly recipes with a healthy twist…which is exactly my mission for the blog. So for that, and for another incredible year, I thank you!!! I have exciting plans for 2015 and am so grateful for the opportunity to share the recipes we love with you!

And now…presenting the Top 14 Recipes of 2014:…

Filed Under: breakfast, dessert, Featured, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, round-up, vegan, vegetarian

Black Bean Jalapeno Hummus

December 28, 2014 ·

This easy recipe for Black Bean Jalapeno Hummus using black beans in lieu of garbanzo beans, results in a healthy dip (or spread) the whole family will love! Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post as part of the Pantry Insiders program.

Black Bean Jalapeno Hummus is an easy recipe for a healthy hummus made with black beans and jalapeno peppers. This recipe is part inspired by my Jalapeno Hummus recipe and otherwise inspired by my love of black beans. Even though hummus is traditionally made with garbanzo beans (chickpeas), in this recipe it was fun to mix things up a bit. You can definitely taste the black beans, which goes amazingly well with the spices and jalapeno peppers. The tahini rounds everything out, giving it that hummus flavor that we all know and love….

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: #pantryinsiders, black beans, entertaining, garlic, holiday, hummus, jalapeno, low fat, make ahead, olive oil

Mom's Lasagna | an easy recipe for a classic beef lasagna | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #SundaySupper

Mom’s Lasagna #SundaySupper

December 21, 2014 ·

Mom’s Lasagna is my mom’s prized lasagna recipe! It is a classic lasagna made with three cheeses and a simple sauce made with ground beef. Perfect for a holiday meal, potluck or any time you want an impressive meal made easy!

When it comes to making holiday meals, or any meal for company, lasagna is one of my favorites. Lasagna is one of those reliable dishes to serve at a potluck, or any family dinner, because it makes plenty and everybody loves it! Plus it is easy to make ahead of time, which is a huge timesaver when preparing for special meal or party….

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: beef, cheese, dinner, easy, entertaining, garlic, holiday, lasagna, pasta, potluck, sundaysupper, tomatoes

Skinny Fried Chicken

December 12, 2014 ·

An easy recipe for Skinny Fried Chicken that is baked, not fried. The result is a flavorful, moist and crispy chicken that will have your family running back around the table!

Baked chicken dishes are one of my favorite recipes to make because they are typically quick and easy, healthier and perfect for a weeknight. So when I received a copy of Back Around the Table: An “In the Kitchen with David” Cookbook from QVC’s Resident Foodie David Venable, his recipe for Skinny Fried Chicken recipe was right up my alley. This Skinny Fried Chicken is baked, not fried, is easy to make and tastes incredible!…

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: baked, buttermilk, chicken, cookbook, cornflakes, dinner, easy, quick

Gingerbread Pancakes

December 11, 2014 ·

Enjoy a holiday favorite flavor made healthier with these Gingerbread Pancakes! They are a simple buttermilk pancake recipe with a gingerbread twist. Thank you to Mahdava Sweeteners for sponsoring this post.

Gingerbread is one of quintessential flavors of the holidays. The warmth and spiciness illicit fond memories of gingerbread houses, cut out cookies, cake and more. With the abundance of treats around this time of year, I like to find healthier ways to enjoy my favorite holiday flavors, such as these Gingerbread Pancakes. …

Filed Under: breakfast, giveaway, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: brunch, buttermilk, coconut sugar, entertaining, gingerbread, holiday, low fat, pancakes, whole wheat

Cheese Stuffed Monkey Bread | alidaskitchen.com

Cheese Stuffed Monkey Bread + DOLE Garden Soup

December 3, 2014 ·

Cheese Stuffed Monkey Bread is pizza dough wrapped around a cube of cheese, brushed with garlic butter and baked in a Bundt pan. Fun to serve to a crowd and perfect to enjoy with your favorite soup!

Thank you to DOLE (through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network) for sponsoring this post.

Cheese Stuffed Monkey Bread is small pieces of pizza dough wrapped around a cube of cheese and brushed with melted garlic butter. In other words, made from some of the tastiest foods ever! It is not overly dough-y or overly cheesy, but a nice balance of the two. And the garlic butter really makes it special. The result is a cheese filled garlic mini pizza bread that is made for dipping. Pizza sauce seemed like an obvious dipper, until I realized this Cheese Stuffed Monkey Bread is quite similar to mini grilled cheese. What goes best with grilled cheese, but soup of course!

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Filed Under: appetizers, bread, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, soup, vegetarian Tagged With: bundt, cheese, dinner, DOLE Garden Soup, easy, entertaining, monkey bread, pizza, quick, soup

Black Bean Corn Edamame Salad

November 24, 2014 ·

Black Bean Corn Edamame Salad is a little spicy, packed with vegetables and protein, and tastes delicious! Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post as part of the Pantry Insiders program.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, I like to have healthy, easy recipes on hand for easy lunches and quick weeknight dinners. This Black Bean Corn Edamame Salad is made with simple, wholesome ingredients that are naturally flavorful. This salad is delicious for a light meal yet can be made heartier with the addition of cooked quinoa (I use 2 cups cooked for this recipe) or shredded rotisserie chicken. This salad recipe is very flexible and the ingredients can be adjusted to taste….

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, salad, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: #pantryinsiders, black beans, corn, easy, edamame, quick, red wine vinegar, spicy, tomatoes, vegan, vinaigrette

Oatmeal Cranberry Snack Bars

November 22, 2014 ·

Oatmeal Cranberry Snack Bars are packed with wholesome oats, tangy cranberries and very easy to make! They are perfect for a quick snack, a healthier dessert, or even as a breakfast treat.

Cranberries are a wonderful flavor of the holidays. From cranberry sauce to cranberry white chocolate desserts, the taste of cranberries conjures up memories of Thanksgiving, winter holidays and everything in between. To celebrate the season, I wanted to come up with something using cranberries that is easy to make, on the healthier side and would be as suitable as an after school snack with my best buddy to a quick breakfast on the go for Mike. These Oatmeal Cranberry Snack Bars, made with wholesome oats and studded with tart dried cranberries throughout, fit that bill perfectly!…