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Mexican Quinoa Skillet

February 15, 2015 ·

Mexican Quinoa Skillet is an easy, one-pot meal using common pantry ingredients, made in less than 30 minutes. {vegan, gluten free} Thank you to CansGetYouCooking.com through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network for sponsoring this post.

Move over frozen pizza, pasta and take-out! We have a new easy weeknight dinner solution that is delicious, quick to make and healthy too. This Mexican Quinoa Skillet has become my new go-to dinner for busy nights,…or lunches or any time really, because it’s just so good and my kids love it!…

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, corn, dinner, easy, Mexican, quick, quinoa, tomatoes

Garlic Cheddar Cornbread Muffins

February 14, 2015 ·

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

Garlic Cheddar Cornbread Muffins are a lighter buttermilk cornbread muffin made delicious with the additions of cheddar cheese and garlic.

When in doubt, add cheese. This so true when it comes to many recipes, like baked chicken, quinoa bites, even scrambled eggs. We always keep of plenty of cheese on hand. No matter the variety, cheese just makes everything extra delicious! So when my family was craving cornbread (Rosemary Cornbread to be specific) and our rosemary plant happens to be currently buried under snow outside on the deck,…it was time to come up with something new. After using the Rosemary Cornbread recipe as a starting point, and of course adding cheese and other tasty goodness, I present to you an easy recipe for Garlic Cheddar Cornbread Muffins!…

Filed Under: bread, giveaway, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #CrystalFarmsCheese, buttermilk, cheese, cornbread, easy, garlic, muffins, quick

Pineapple Oatmeal Muffins

February 5, 2015 ·

An easy recipe for Pineapple Oatmeal Muffins made with buttermilk, brown sugar, cinnamon and crushed pineapple.

Mornings just got more tasty thanks to these Pineapple Oatmeal Muffins! This is a simple muffin recipe featuring oats and buttermilk, which are always sure to make baked goods delicious. Made with real chunks of pineapple and pineapple juice, these muffins have a wonderful, light pineapple flavor. Combine pineapple with brown sugar and cinnamon, and the result is a wonderful breakfast treat. Even better, these muffins take about 10 minutes to mix together and then bake to tasty breakfast perfection!

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Filed Under: bread, breakfast, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #butterimprovement, brown sugar, brunch, buttermilk, easy, light, muffins, oatmeal, pineapple, quick, snack

Spinach Pesto Pasta #WeekdaySupper

January 23, 2015 ·

Spinach Pesto Pasta is an easy vegetable and cheese pesto pasta recipe made lighter using Greek yogurt. {nut free, can be gluten free}

This Spinach Pesto Pasta recipe was inspired by two of our favorite dinners – this Roasted Red Pepper Pasta and Broccoli Pea Pesto Pasta. I make one of these recipes at least once a week, at the request of my kids. They are all quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight. Besides, with all of the vegetables and Greek yogurt, who am I to say no when they ask for such an easy, healthy dinner! …

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #weekdaysupper, easy, Greek yogurt, low fat, pasta, quick, spinach

Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake | alidaskitchen.com

Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake #SundaySupper

January 18, 2015 ·

This easy recipe for Lemon Buttermilk Bundt Cake makes a delicious lemony cake that can be enjoyed for breakfast or served with ice cream for a light dessert.

The theme for Sunday Supper this week is Hometown Foods, hosted by Coleen of The Redhead Baker. As I was coming up with my hometown recipe, I had visions of recipes for Juicy Lucys, wild rice or a healthier tater tot casserole dancing in my head. But as I was doing this recipe during my morning commute, I drove past a large sign that inspired me……

Filed Under: dessert, kid-friendly, Recipes Tagged With: bundt, buttermilk, cake, easy, lemon, light, quick, sundaysupper

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….