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Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #glutenfree #EatA2ZRecipeChallenge.

Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites #WeekdaySupper

March 27, 2014 ·

Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites are bite-sized, protein-packed mini mac and cheese muffins made with quinoa, broccoli and cheddar cheese. Easy to make, great for kids! {gluten free}

While my family is generally open to most new recipes I make, as with all things ‘new’ there can be a bit of hesitation. Even though we have quinoa on a semi-regular basis, for whatever reason it is still perceived as “new.” However when combined with a favorite flavor combination (broccoli and cheddar cheese) and made into a shape that is always popular (bite-size mini muffin), all hesitation seems to disappear. Understandably so, these Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites are addictive! They are like little mac and cheese bites, only made healthier with quinoa and broccoli….

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Popular, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #weekdaysupper, broccoli, cheese, easy, quinoa, vegetable

Overnight Blueberry Baked French Toast | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #SundaySupper #brunch

Overnight Blueberry Baked French Toast #SundaySupper

March 23, 2014 ·

Overnight Blueberry Baked French Toast is made with custard soaked French bread cubes and studded with juicy fresh blueberries and cream cheese throughout. This dish is perfect for brunch, but I love it for breakfast for dinner because it is so easy. It takes minutes to prepare, can be made ahead, and then just bake in the oven until golden and delicious. The result is decadent, yet made on the lighter side using a ‘secret’ ingredient….

Filed Under: breakfast, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: blueberries, brunch, casserole, cream cheese, easy, French toast, holiday, make ahead, sundaysupper

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

Chocolate Chickpea Cake

March 18, 2014 ·

Chocolate Chickpea Cake is a fudgy, rich-tasting cake made without any butter or oil. Chickpeas add some protein and fiber, while taking the place of flour. This unique cake is a real treat! {gluten free, depending on baking powder}…

Filed Under: dessert, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes Tagged With: #EatAtoZchallenge, cake, chickpeas, chocolate, easy, quick

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

Extra Sweet & Creamy Coffee Pancakes

March 5, 2014 ·

Start your morning off right with whole wheat pancakes infused with coffee and creamer to make Extra Sweet & Creamy Coffee Pancakes!

What is your favorite breakfast? Are you a cereal person? Do you like smoothies? Pancakes? My usual breakfast rotates between a few different options, however one guarantee each morning is a hot cup of coffee. There is nothing better than holding that warm mug in your hands, watching the steam rise, and taking that first sip. Then it occurred to me – why not combine a breakfast staple (coffee) with a breakfast favorite (pancakes) to create Extra Sweet & Creamy Coffee Pancakes, the ultimate breakfast treat!

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Filed Under: breakfast, giveaway, Recipes Tagged With: #extrasweetcreamycgc, coffee, easy, pancakes, quick, whole wheat

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes

February 10, 2014 ·

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes are a hearty oatmeal buttermilk pancake studded with chocolate chips!

Every Valentine’s Day, I like to make something special for my family, whether it’s a breakfast treat or a special dessert. These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes combine the two – they taste like a chewy, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie in pancake form. This recipe is adapted from my Oatmeal Raisin Pancake recipe, so they are a bit healthier, with a little decadence from the chocolate chips. For the ultimate indulgence, I used Ghirardelli Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips (60% Cacao). The smooth, rich bites of chocolate studded throughout the oatmeal buttermilk pancakes really made them delicious! In fact, I used these same baking chips in my Chocolate Malt Bread Pudding recipe, and they really add such a deep, wonderful chocolate flavor. …

Filed Under: breakfast, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #BakeWithGhirardelli, brunch, buttermilk, chocolate, easy, ghirardelli, oats, pancakes

Chocolate Malt Bread Pudding for Two | alidaskitchen.com

Chocolate Malt Bread Pudding #SundaySupper

February 9, 2014 ·

Chocolate Malt Bread Pudding is studded with chopped Whoppers candies, chocolate chips, drizzled with chocolate syrup and drenched in a light custard. This fun dessert for two takes minutes to mix together and then bakes for about 30 minutes.

One of Mike’s favorite treats are Triple Chocolate Malted Cookies. He also loves Whoppers candies. Actually, he is pretty much crazy for anything chocolate malt, so I thought it would be fun to make a special dessert with this favorite in mind. I wanted to make a dessert for two, and Chocolate Malt Bread Pudding jumped to the top of the list…for obvious reasons….

Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: candy, chocolate, cream cheese, easy, holiday, make ahead, malt, quick, valentine's

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….