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Balsamic Tomato Tortellini

March 22, 2014 ·

Enjoy a healthy, light pasta recipes with this Balsamic Tomato Tortellini, made with fresh tortellini tossed with roasted tomatoes and garlic and drizzled with a light balsamic vinaigrette. Balsamic Tomato Tortellini is so easy to make that it basically cooks itself.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pompeian.

The other night, I was faced with the (sometimes) dreaded question – what’s for dinner? Dreaded only because I did not have any ideas at first. We wanted something quick, easy and healthy…should be simple right? Since we had cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic, tortellini and other pantry staples, a simple yet delicious roasted garlic and tomato tortellini came together naturally. …

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: balsamic, cheese, dinner, easy, garlic, pasta, tomatoes

Burgundy Porcini Risotto

March 20, 2014 ·

Burgundy Porcini Risotto is a rich, cheesy risotto made with porcini mushrooms and red wine. While risotto may seem intimidating, it truly is very easy to make and definitely something worth trying.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post by Gallo Family Vineyards Hearty Burgundy via the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

One of the key components of risotto is wine. People always say the wine you use to cook should be a wine you enjoy to drink. I typically make risotto with white wine, but generally prefer to drink red wine over white. So I decided to experiment and take one of our favorite risotto recipes and use one of my favorite red wines – Gallo Family Vineyards Hearty Burgundy. The Hearty Burgundy is a bold, flavorful wine that goes beautifully with the Parmesan cheese, mascarpone cheese, and porcini mushrooms in this dish. I decided to leave out the spinach from the original recipe, because I really wanted the red wine to shine through. The result was an amazing, cheesy, earthy risotto with the rich flavors from the Hearty Burgundy harmonizing with each bite….

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, main dishes, Recipes, sides, vegetarian Tagged With: #HBturns50, easy, mascarpone, mushrooms, parmesan, risotto, wine

Black Bean Spinach Quinoa Burritos | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #meatless #SundaySupper

Black Bean Spinach Quinoa Burritos #SundaySupper

March 9, 2014 ·

Black Bean Spinach Quinoa Burritos are protein-packed with black beans and quinoa, and healthy vegetables. Easy to whip together and then baked to perfection! {great for the freezer}

We eat meatless several times a week, and one of our favorite meatless staples is black beans. Whether they are in tacos, burgers, chili, enchiladas, even brownies, we can’t get enough! While we have several recipes the we love, it is fun to try something new – especially when that something new involves two other favorites – spinach and quinoa. While they may not be your typical addition to a burrito, spinach and quinoa…well, it just works! Combined with black beans, cheese, onion, chili powder, and more, wrapped in a tortilla, Black Bean Spinach Quinoa Burritos are not only delicious, but they are super easy to make too!…

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, burritos, easy, freezer friendly, quick, quinoa, spinach, sundaysupper

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

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

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!…