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Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad

May 11, 2015 ·

An easy recipe for Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad made in minutes using lean boneless, skinless chicken breast and your favorite vegetables! Perfect for a weeknight, or any time you want a delicious, flavorful meal made simple!

During the week, dinnertime is a busy time. Once Adam gets home from school, we all want to play outside on the playground, go to a park, do Legos, in other words, pretty much do anything except stand in the kitchen to make a elaborate dinner. There will be plenty of time for elaborate dinners in later years… I want to spend time with my kids now! So when it comes to quick and easy meal ideas that require very little preparation, I am all over it! This Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad recipe can be made in about 15 minutes (or less) using ingredients I have on hand at all times. No muss, no fuss, no running to the store. Just a simple, delicious dinner is served!

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Filed Under: giveaway, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, salad Tagged With: chicken, dinner, easy, grilled, spinach, teriyaki, vegetable

Spinach Mushroom Skillet Lasagna

May 7, 2015 ·

Spinach Mushroom Skillet Lasagna is a deliciously cheesy, vegetarian lasagna made quick and easy for a weeknight…or any time! {vegetarian}

Pasta night is always a hit in our household, and the cheesier the better. Lasagna is one of my favorite cheesy pasta meals, but for a weeknight (or really any night with two little ones under foot), lasagna is just not happening. Or so I thought. Enter >this Weeknight Skillet Lasagna recipe which has all the tasty goodness of lasagna, only it is quick and easy made right in a skillet! Lasagna made in under 30 minutes is definitely doable!

Using that original recipe as a base, I transformed it into a vegetarian version ~ Spinach Mushroom Skillet Lasagna!…

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #Saucesome, cheese, dinner, easy, mushrooms, pasta, quick, spinach

Pizza Grilled Cheese | alidaskitchen.com

Pizza Grilled Cheese #SundaySupper

April 12, 2015 ·

Pizza Grilled Cheese combines two classic favorites into a tasty sandwich, with a side of pizza sauce for dipping!

It just so happens that April is National Grilled Cheese month. An entire month devoted to one of the greatest food inventions ever…the grilled cheese sandwich! Whether it is a classic from your childhood or something a bit more gourmet, grilled cheese sandwiches bring people together in a way like no other food. Well, no other foods except perhaps pizza. People are passionate about their grilled cheeses as well as their pizzas. So it is only natural to put the two together and make a Pizza Grilled Cheese sandwich!…

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: cheese, easy, grilled cheese, pepperoni, pizza, quick, sandwich, sundaysupper, vegetables

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

March 30, 2015 ·

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a delicious and healthy dip (or spread) that is so easy to make at home. {vegan, gluten free} Thank you to CansGetYouCooking.com through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network for sponsoring this post.

This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe can be made in minutes using common pantry ingredients. Not only does it taste fresh and delicious, but it is also a great recipe to get the kids involved. My kids love to pour in the ingredients and (of course) power the food processor. (Mama, can I pulse it just one more time pleeeeeeease?)…

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, sides, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: #cansgetyoucooking, chickpeas, dip, easy, garlic, hummus, light, low fat, quick, roasted red peppers, snack

Blueberry Vanilla Pancakes

March 27, 2015 ·

An easy recipe for Blueberry Vanilla Pancakes made with whole wheat flour, vanilla soymilk and studded with fresh blueberries throughout.

I always have Vanilla Silk® Soymilk on hand for my favorite smoothies or oatmeal…my usual breakfast foods. The vanilla flavor from soymilk makes them taste extra special, and I love that the Silk Soymilk is a good source of protein, low in saturated fat and has no cholesterol. Because Vanilla Silk Soymilk has been such a delicious swap in my other favorite breakfast foods, I decided to treat my family by using it in place of the usual dairy milk in a new pancake recipes – Blueberry Vanilla Pancakes!…

Filed Under: breakfast, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #ILoveSilkSoy, blueberries, easy, lactose free, low fat, pancakes, quick, silk, Soy Milk, vanilla, whole wheat

Avocado Cream

March 26, 2015 ·

Avocado Cream is an easy recipe made with avocado, Greek yogurt and simple flavorings. Packed with protein and healthy fats, this simple condiment will become your new favorite topping for toast, tacos, burgers and more! {gluten free}

Back in my college days, one of my favorite go-to meals was a Boca Burger. My girlfriends and I would share a box, and we each had our own way of eating them. Some would top them with barbecue sauce, some used cheese. My favorite topping was salsa. Served with a salad, our Boca Burger meals were healthy, easy and super tasty!…

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #bocaessentials, avocado, condiment, easy, Greek yogurt, quick

Broccoli Cheddar Hash Brown Bake

March 19, 2015 ·

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Simply Potatoes for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Broccoli Cheddar Hash Brown Bake is an easy meatless breakfast casserole filled with broccoli, cheddar, eggs and shredded hash brown potatoes! {gluten free, make ahead}

With the many celebratory and holiday brunches on the horizon, quick and easy crowd-pleasing recipes are a must. Overnight casseroles, such as baked French toast or egg bakes, are always popular. This Overnight Blueberry Baked French Toast is one of our favorite brunch recipes! It is easy to make and satisfies the sweet portion of our menu. To satisfy the savory side, I have been experimenting with different varieties of meatless egg bake recipes to come up with a savory breakfast casserole the whole family will love. Broccoli Cheddar Hash Brown Bake has become a favorite that will be featured regularly throughout this busy brunch season and beyond.

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Filed Under: breakfast, giveaway, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, casserole, cheese, easy, eggs, garlic, holiday, make ahead, potatoes

Stovetop Spinach Macaroni and Cheese | alidaskitchen.com

Stove Top Spinach Macaroni and Cheese #WeekdaySupper

March 13, 2015 ·

Stove Top Spinach Macaroni and Cheese is an easy mac ‘n cheese from scratch made on the lighter side with the healthy addition of spinach and without any butter. {can be gluten free)

This Stove Top Spinach Macaroni and Cheese is one of my favorite go-to recipes for quick and easy weeknight meals. The kids love pasta and cheese, I love that it is made on the lighter side (without any butter) and takes less than 20 minutes to make. …

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #weekdaysupper, cheese, easy, pasta, quick, spinach

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

March 3, 2015 ·

For a quick and healthy breakfast, this easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe is thick, creamy and delicious! {gluten free}

This Strawberry Banana Smoothie has been my little taste of sunshine this winter. Bursting with juicy fresh strawberries, bananas and a protein boost from Greek yogurt, it is easy to make and always delicious! The strawberry and banana combination is always a favorite and when whipped into a smoothie, becomes perfect for busy mornings, any time on-the-go or for an afternoon snack pick-me-up!…

Filed Under: breakfast, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: banana, easy, Greek yogurt, low fat, quick, smoothie, strawberries

Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake

February 17, 2015 ·

Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake is an easy Italian-inspired casserole that the whole family will love, featuring Greek yogurt, chicken breast, and lots of cheese!

This Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake was made inspired by the “Chopped at Home” challenge with Sargento® cheese. For the challenge, at-home cooks are asked to get creative in the kitchen with your best dish, that must include the following ingredients: …