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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

Pretzel Oreo Cookie Balls

December 11, 2013 ·

Pretzel Oreo Cookie Balls are a delicious yet simple chocolate truffle made with only 4 ingredients. These are one of the easiest desserts you will ever make and also one of the tastiest!

This recipe starts with the classic Oreo Cookie Ball with a pretzel twist. The pretzels add a subtle salty component to the truffle, giving it the salty-sweet combination that is always so popular. This recipe makes plenty, which is good because they will disappear quickly. Pretzel Oreo Cookie Balls will make a wonderful addition to any Holiday treat platter, or for any occasion….

Filed Under: dessert, kid-friendly, Recipes Tagged With: 12 weeks of Christmas Treats, chocolate, cream cheese, easy, entertaining, holiday, make ahead, oreo, pretzels, quick, snack

Easy Ice Cream Pie

December 10, 2013 ·

Easy Ice Cream Pie is a delicious, creamy pie that can be made in minutes and chilled to perfection. With this dessert, some family size meals and more, you have an instant dinner party in your freezer!

In preparation for holiday celebrations and entertaining, it’s that time of year when you’re making your lists and checking them twice. If you’re like me, you have it all planned out…or so you think. Then your kids take a short 20 minute nap, have extra activities for the holidays, they need you to play trains, need help put on socks, or just neeeeeeeed something! Sound familiar? (please say yes!) Life happens, right? That’s why I have found some tricks to help make meals and entertaining easier during this busy holiday season….

Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: #PlanAhead, christmas, dinner, easy, entertaining, holiday, ice cream, pie

M&M Chocolate Cookie Cups

December 6, 2013 ·

M&M Chocolate Cookie Cups are a chewy, chocolate cookie studded with chocolate chips that is baked into a cookie cup and then topped with your favorite M&M candies. These are always very popular!

‘Tis the season to be busy in the kitchen! We have been busy baking cookies, baking with chocolate, baking something new almost every day it seems. While it is easy to get caught up in making the latest cookie stuffed in a cookie or some otherwise intricate dessert, I always like to have some easy, tasty recipes that are sure to be a hit at any party.

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Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: candy, chocolate, cookies, easy, entertaining, holiday, m&m, quick, snack

Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars | alidaskitchen.com

Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars #SundaySupper

December 1, 2013 ·

Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars are a decadent dessert made on the lighter side that is simple to make. If you’re intimidated by making a full cheesecake, or just looking for a quick and easy recipe for a cheesecake fix, then these bars are you for you! In 30 minutes you make the crust, the cheesecake filling, and even a fresh raspberry sauce….

Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: bars, cheesecake, chocolate, cream cheese, easy, entertaining, holiday, quick, raspberry

Chocolate Pretzel Cookies

November 27, 2013 ·

If you love that salty-sweet combination, then you will love these Chocolate Pretzel Cookies. Studded with chopped pretzels and chocolate chips throughout, these cookies are sure to delight folks of all ages. Chocolate Pretzel Cookies cookies take minutes to prepare, so they can easily be whipped together any time. Plus the whole pretzel garnish on top of the cookie is just so cute!…

Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: 12 weeks of Christmas Treats, chocolate, cookies, easy, entertaining, holiday, pretzels, quick

Over 30 Perfect Party Dips and Desserts | alidaskitchen.com

30+ Perfect Party Dips and Desserts #HolidayHelper

November 23, 2013 ·

Over 30 recipes for Perfect Party Dips and Desserts made using cream cheese, yogurt or sour cream that are easy to make and great for a crowd. For all of these recipes and more, be sure to visit my Perfect Party Dips and Dessert board on Pinterest!

Lately I have been receiving many requests for party menu ideas, as people begin planning their Holiday festivities. I thought it would be fun to share some recipes from my favorite bloggers. I gathered the most amazing appetizer and dessert recipes ~ think savory dips and spreads, as well as dessert dips and simple cheesecakes. They are all easy to make, many require no cooking or baking, which is all very welcome when it comes to planning a party!

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Filed Under: appetizers, dessert, Featured, Recipes, round-up Tagged With: cheese, cream cheese, dips, easy, entertaining, holiday, snack, sour cream, yogurt

Pumpkin Pie Alpha-Bits Treats | alidaskitchen.com

Pumpkin Pie Alpha-Bits Treats #alphabits

November 1, 2013 ·

Pumpkin Pie Alpha-Bits Treats put a delicious pumpkin twist on classic marshmallow cereal treats made fun for kids using Alpha-Bits cereal.

Now that Halloween is over, Thanksgiving planning is in full force. My favorite part of Thanksgiving planning is dessert! While I absolutely love this crustless pumpkin pie recipe, it can be nice to mix things up a bit and make something new. Marshmallow cereal treats are always a favorite, especially with kids. I decided to combine my favorite Thanksgiving dessert (pumpkin pie) with a treat that kids love (marshmallow cereal treats) to create a fun Thanksgiving treat ~ these Pumpkin Pie Alpha-Bits Treats!…

Filed Under: Admin, dessert, kid-friendly, Recipes Tagged With: bars, cereal, easy, entertaining, holiday, marshmallow, no bake, pumpkin, quick, snack

Frosted Pumpkin Cake

October 23, 2013 ·

Frosted Pumpkin Cake is a classic pumpkin sheet cake topped with cream cheese frosting. Delicious and made on the lighter side!

In case you haven’t noticed by now, I love baking with pumpkin! While it is always fun to get creative, there is something to be said about the classics. This Frosted Pumpkin Cake is absolutely a classic. The moist cake is filled with pumpkin and warm spices of cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice ~ the epitome of Fall pumpkin baking. Topped with a cream cheese frosting, Frosted Pumpkin Cake is a favorite classic combination…and it is made on the lighter side! …

Filed Under: dessert, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: 12 weeks of Christmas Treats, cake, christmas, cinnamon, easy, entertaining, holiday, light, pumpkin, quick, whole wheat

Three Bean Vegetarian Chili from Alida's Kitchen

Three Bean Vegetarian Chili #WeekdaySupper

October 21, 2013 ·

Three Bean Vegetarian Chili is so good, carnivores will not miss the meat! This healthy chili takes only 30 minutes to make, and leftovers reheat well. {vegan, gluten free}

Three Bean Vegetarian Chili, also known as “Veg Head” Chili, is one of our favorite recipes to make during the cooler months. This chili is hearty enough to satisfy meat eaters and vegetarians (and vegans!) alike…due to the addition of the third bean ~ refried beans! The refried beans are an unexpected addition that thickens the chili perfectly and gives it a the nice hearty texture. Combined with the other beans and all of the vegetables and spices, this chili has quickly become a family favorite….