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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

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

Jalapeno Hummus

January 27, 2014 ·

Jalapeno Hummus is a healthy dip (or spread) with a little jalapeno kick. Luckily it takes only 10 minutes to make, because this popular hummus disappears quickly!

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With the Big Game just around the corner, I have been putting the finishing touches on my menu planning and coming up with some fun recipes. In fact, it’s almost like planning for the holidays – mass quantities of lots of tasty foods to share with family and friends!

After making Sweet Potato Hummus, I have been looking forward to making more varieties of homemade hummus. This time I thought something a little spicy was in order ~ something like Jalapeno Hummus! With just a few simple ingredients and a food processor (or blender), you are 10 minutes away from one of the best hummus recipes ever! Jalapeno Hummus is flavorful without being too spicy. All of the flavors blend very nicely, with a little jalapeno kick at the end. The recipe can easily be doubled (or tripled!), making Jalapeno Hummus ideal for game day entertaining.

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Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: chickpeas, dip, easy, entertaining, hummus, jalapeno, quick, snack, spicy, 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

S'mores Snack Cake |alidaskitchen.com #SundaySupper

S’mores Snack Cake #SundaySupper

January 12, 2014 ·

S’mores Snack Cake is a simple chocolate cake topped with graham crackers, chocolate chips and marshmallows. A super easy and tasty twist on a campfire favorite!

Today we are celebrating two years of the Sunday Supper Movement by throwing a virtual birthday party! Everybody is sharing a favorite Sunday Supper moment and recipe. Honestly, each week that I participate becomes a new favorite – from the creative themes, to the wide variety of delicious recipes to the most important of all – each and every one of the amazing bloggers! The Sunday Supper group is smart, supportive, creative, fun and truly feels like a family. So I decided that my favorite Sunday Supper moment has to be the very first time I joined the virtual Sunday Supper family table – last September 1st (theme: Labor Day). The recipe I shared was S’mores Brownies. …

Filed Under: dessert, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: cake, chocolate, easy, graham cracker, marshmallow, quick, s'mores, snack

Almond Butter Waffles

January 8, 2014 ·

Almond Butter Waffles are a light, buttery, buttermilk waffle made with almond butter for a delicious and healthy breakfast!

We recently discovered the wonders of almond butter (or rather, got the OK from the doctor to try it). As a mom, I am so happy to cross almonds off the list of potential allergens. As a food blogger, I am so excited – a new ingredient to play with in the kitchen! My list of recipes to make got long, but at the top of the list was Adam’s favorite – either waffles or pancakes. I decided to experiment with my Sunbutter Waffle recipe, which is a solid buttermilk waffle recipe that we enjoy often. However, this time, not only did I swap out the sunbutter for almond butter, but I also decided to use melted I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter ® D eliciously Simple ™ spread in place of the oil.

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Filed Under: breakfast, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: almond butter, brunch, buttermilk, easy, quick, waffles, whole wheat

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!…

Filed Under: Featured, giveaway, gluten free, healthy, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, corn, dinner, easy, Greek yogurt, southwestern, spicy, sweet potato, tomatoes, vegetable

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta | alidaskitchen.com

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta #WeekdaySupper

December 27, 2013 ·

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a creamy pasta dish made lighter by using Greek yogurt. This is a delicious way to eat your veggies plus it’s quick and easy for a weeknight! {can be gluten free depending on pasta choice}

After making Broccoli Pea Pesto Pasta, I was inspired to create more creamy vegetable-based pasta sauces with Greek yogurt. Since we had some roasted red peppers in the pantry, and the rest of the ingredients on hand, Roasted Red Pepper Pasta was first on the list. The smokey sweetness of the roasted red peppers combined with cheese, garlic and made creamy with Greek yogurt is so tasty. The fact that it takes 15 minutes or less to make is even better!…

Filed Under: Featured, healthy, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: easy, light, pasta, peppers, quick, vegetable

Garlic and Herb Pizza Puffs | alidaskitchen.com

Garlic and Herb Pizza Puffs #SundaySupper #GGHoliday2013

December 8, 2013 ·

Garlic and Herb Pizza Puffs are tasty little pizza bites filled with cheese, garlic and herbs. They make a great appetizer, snack or light meal and are perfect for dipping in your favorite pizza sauce!

This week, Sunday Supper partnered with Gourmet Garden to share easy Holiday entertaining recipes. We were provided with a wide variety of Gourmet Garden products, including various herbs, garlic, ginger and more. These products are used like fresh herbs in a one-to-one ratio, but can be used in place of dried, typically at a two-to-one ratio. So, two tablespoons Gourmet Garden ginger equals one tablespoon dried ginger….

Filed Under: appetizers, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: cheese, herbs, muffins, pizza

broccoli pea pesto pasta from Alida's Kitchen

Broccoli Pea Pesto Pasta #WeekdaySupper

November 19, 2013 ·

Broccoli Pea Pesto Pasta is a creamy pasta dish made healthier with broccoli, peas and Greek yogurt. The peas add a freshness to the sauce and crushed red pepper gives it a little kick. This is a delicious way to eat your veggies and quick to make for a weeknight! {can be gluten free based on pasta choice}

On my quest to perfecting this Broccoli Pea Pesto Pasta recipe, I made several batches of broccoli pesto pasta (no peas). Then I tweaked the broccoli, the yogurt, the cheese, used onions, didn’t use onions, used raw garlic, sauteed the garlic. Finally I had it – the perfect broccoli pesto pasta recipe. The only problem was when I went to make this ‘perfect recipe,’ we had only half a stalk of broccoli. I couldn’t go to the store because Greta was napping, yet I promised Adam broccoli pasta for dinner (and we all know how easy it can be to explain such things to a 3 year old). Clearly I had to come up with something. So I tried to get into a 3 year old frame of mind – we have peas, Adam loves peas, peas are green – this should work, right? I measured out the amount of broccoli I had and then made up the rest with peas to equal one pound. I finished the recipe according to my plan and crossed fingers that Adam a) wouldn’t notice it’s different and b) would like it. Obviously since I am telling you this story, you know the outcome – he loved it!…