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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

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

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

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

Easy Date Bars

January 10, 2014 ·

Easy Date Bars are a date-filled oatmeal bars inspired by a childhood favorite. They taste similar to my grandma’s recipe, only made a little healthier and are super quick and easy to make!

One of my favorite cookies from childhood is a recipe my grandma used to make, called Trilbies. They are a soft, oatmeal cookie with a date filling. They were SO good. I do have her recipe, but I remember she always complained about how much trouble they were to make. They always end up last on my holiday baking list and never get made. This year, I decided to take my favorite aspects of the recipe – dates and oats – and turn them into simple Easy Date Bars! They taste pretty darn close to the beloved cookie – close enough anyway, because these Easy Date Bars are super easy to make!…

Filed Under: dessert, kid-friendly, Recipes Tagged With: #smartcookies, bars, dates, easy, oatmeal, quick, 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

Cranberry Gingerbread Muffins

December 24, 2013 ·

Cranberry Gingerbread Muffins combine two of the best flavors of the holiday season – cranberry and gingerbread – into a delicious breakfast treat. The tart cranberries complement the sweet and spicy gingerbread beautifully. These muffins would be a wonderful treat for Christmas morning, or any time you’re craving something festive for winter that is easy to make….