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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole | alidaskitchen.com #recipes

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole {No Soup}

November 10, 2014 ·

For a healthier twist on a holiday classic favorite, try this easy recipe for a Cheesy Green Bean Casserole that is creamy, cheesy, made with Greek yogurt and without soup. Thank you to Del Monte (through their partnership with POPSUGAR Select) for sponsoring this post!

Now that it is November, we are eagerly planning our holiday menus. When planning side dishes, one dish that almost always appears at every family holiday gathering is Green Bean Casserole. It is the same, traditional recipe that everybody makes. However, in preparation for this year, I decided to give Green Bean Casserole a healthier, tastier makeover. This result is a Cheesy Green Bean Casserole that is a huge crowd pleaser for the whole family!…

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, sides, vegetarian Tagged With: casserole, cheese, easy, entertaining, Greek yogurt, green beans, holiday, light, low fat

Roasted Garlic Hummus | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #SundaySupper #Halloween #glutenfree

Roasted Garlic Hummus #SundaySupper

October 26, 2014 ·

Roasted Garlic Hummus is a healthy dip (or spread) made with roasted garlic, and other simple ingredients, that takes only minutes to prepare. {vegan, gluten free}

With Halloween just around the corner, there are visions of candy corns and chocolate bars dancing in my head. While sweet recipes are always a favorite of mine to make (and eat!), this year I am feeling the need to balance the sweet with some healthier savory, ghoulish delights, such as this Roasted Garlic Hummus. Roasted Garlic Hummus is a perfect accompaniment for dipping veggies, crackers, or pita chips during your Halloween celebration,…with enough garlic to ward off those vampires!…

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: easy, gallo family vineyards, garlic, halloween, hummus, quick, snack, sundaysupper

Halloween Baked Potato Skin Pizzas | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #SundaySupper

Halloween Baked Potato Skin Pizzas #SundaySupper

September 28, 2014 ·

Make fun, spooky and healthy pizzas with these Halloween Baked Potato Skin Pizzas that use a baked potato skin for the crust and are creatively topped with your favorite pizza toppings. {gluten free}

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. It is fun, carefree and just feels less stressful most other holidays. We are starting to get into the Halloween spirit! This past weekend, we visited a pumpkin patch, decorated the house with Halloween decorations and started to talk about costumes. And then of course there are the Halloween recipes! I love to make pumpkin everything, candy-inspired treats and even decorate my food for Halloween. These Halloween Baked Potato Pizza Skins are always a favorite. They are healthy, fun and the kids love them (adults do too!) …

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: cheese, easy, halloween, olives, pizza, potatoes, sundaysupper

Balsamic Glazed Filet Mignon | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #WeekdaySupper

Balsamic Glazed Filet Mignon #WeekdaySupper

September 16, 2014 ·

Give your weeknight supper an upscale twist with this Balsamic Glazed Filet Mignon cooked to perfection, covered with a simple honey balsamic glaze. Who knew a fancy meal could be so simple, easy and delicious!

I always say a birthday isn’t a birthday unless there is cake. Well, today is my birthday, but I have no cake to share with you. Instead, I have one of my favorite birthday meals to share. Whenever we go out to eat for special occasions, I almost always get a filet. For years I tried to achieve restaurant perfection at home, but my steaks never measured up…until now. After a little persistence and experimentation, this Balsamic Glazed Filet Mignon satisfies all of my steak cravings at a fraction of the cost. It is fancy yet simple and quick to make on this weeknight birthday.

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Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: #weekdaysupper, balsamic, beef, dinner, easy, entertaining, filet mignon, quick, sauce

Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #SundaySupper #tailgating #glutenfree

Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites #SundaySupper

September 14, 2014 ·

Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites are healthy, spicy little mini muffins made with quinoa, cheese, vegetables, and shredded chicken soaked in a lighter, seasoned buffalo sauce. {gluten free}

With tailgating season upon us, bring on the tasty munchies! While I am not necessarily a game watching fan, I am definitely a fun food fan! I especially love coming up with bite-sized finger foods that are a bit healthier yet super tasty (like these Jalapeno Popper Quinoa Bites) With this in mind, I wanted to come up with a fun recipe combining another tailgating favorite, buffalo chicken. As always, it was a natural transition to come up with Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites.

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Filed Under: appetizers, Featured, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: broccoli, buffalo, cheese, easy, gallo family vineyards, muffins, quick, quinoa, snack, sundaysupper

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Creamy Avocado Turkey Wrap

September 12, 2014 ·

For a healthy, protein-packed lunch for back to school, try this Creamy Avocado Turkey Wrap featuring an avocado and Greek yogurt spread, your favorite vegetables, cheese and slow roasted turkey breast. Thank you to Hillshire Farms (through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network) for sponsoring this post! #HillshireNaturals

As we are getting into the swing the new school year, we are developing many favorites throughout the day. While playing in the sandbox at recess or nature walks for science time would seem to be obvious choices, it was fun to learn that my preschooler’s favorite thing about school is LUNCH! This Creamy Avocado Turkey Wrap has become a recent lunch time favorite. It is easy to make, packed with protein, and just plain delicious! …

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: #HillshireNaturals, avocado, back to school, easy, Greek yogurt, lunch, quick, tortilla, turkey, wrap

Vanilla Mixed Berry Smoothie

September 4, 2014 ·

Vanilla Mixed Berry Smoothie is an easy recipe for a delicious smoothie that tastes like a berries and cream dessert. This is one of my favorite smoothies! {vegan, gluten free}

With school in full swing, to say that mornings are hectic is an understatement. I wake up before the crack of dawn to get in a quick workout before the kids are awake. Then I get home, hop in the shower, get the kids fed, dressed and we’re out the door. Sitting down for a leisurely breakfast is definitely not in my future for the next…15+ years? Healthy, easy breakfast recipes are key, like this Vanilla Mixed Berry Smoothie!

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Filed Under: breakfast, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan Tagged With: #silkproteinpower, berries, easy, healthy living, no cholesterol, plant protein, quick, silk, smoothie, soy, wellness

Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip | alidaskitchen.com

Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

August 29, 2014 ·

Transform a classic dip into a bold and zesty party favorite with this easy to make Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip! Thank you to MIRACLE WHIP (through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network) for sponsoring this post.

Many, many years ago, I was asked to bring appetizers to a Labor Day party. I chopped some veggies, concocted a couple dips on the fly and was good to go. The dips were a ranch dill and a spinach artichoke. They were both creamy, easy to make, and used the same secret ingredient. …

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: artichoke, chipotle, dips, easy, entertaining, make ahead, quick, snack, spinach

Baked Garlic Cheddar Chicken

August 27, 2014 ·

Baked Garlic Cheddar Chicken is an easy recipe to transform those plain chicken breasts into a healthier garlic cheddar cheesy family favorite made in less than 30 minutes!

When it comes to feeding my family, there are two things guaranteed to be winners at our table – chicken and cheddar cheese. Bonus points if it can also be something healthy, fast and easy. Sound familiar? I know how popular chicken and cheese can be, especially with kids, so I have been on a mission to combine the two into a healthier recipe. Most recipes I found use way too much butter for my liking, so I looked through the some of my healthier baked chicken recipes to come up with a lighter version of Baked Garlic Cheddar Chicken. …

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

Pizza Frittata | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #glutenfree #WeekdaySupper #ChooseDreams

Pizza Frittata #WeekdaySupper #ChooseDreams

August 22, 2014 ·

Pizza Frittata is everything delicious about pizza with a protein-packed, egg-based crust. Made in minutes, this fun twist on pizza is perfect for a quick dinner, last minute meal or any time you want a healthy pizza fix!

When life gets busy, we always default to frozen pizza for dinner. It is easy to have on hand, and what can I say, we love pizza! While frozen pizza can be a simple dinner solution, sometimes I just want the taste of pizza but would rather have something healthier and with more protein. Enter Pizza Frittata….