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Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese

December 15, 2017 ·

Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese transforms a simple stove top mac and cheese recipe into healthier comfort food with the addition of sauteed garlic and broccoli. Bonus, it takes less than 20 minutes to make! Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post for what’s #TrendingInTheKitchen

During the holiday season, when life inevitably gets busy, having a variety of easy-to-make comfort food recipes on hand are so helpful. And if those recipe are made healthier, even better! In fact, comfort foods made healthier is one of the food trends identified by Pompeian for 2017….

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, cheese, dinner, easy, entertaining, holiday, light, low fat, pasta, vegetable

Honey Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes

November 22, 2017 ·

Honey Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes is a delicious whole wheat pancake recipe made with buttermilk, oats and honey. An easy make ahead recipe for quick and easy weekday breakfasts! Thank you to Bee Harmony Honey for sponsoring this post! #Beesponsible #BeeHarmonyHoney

Every week I prepare quick and easy breakfast foods to help simplify busy weekday mornings. Pancakes are usually at the top of the list, with creative variations of apple, carrot cake and strawberry banana on a steady rotation. My little lady, on the other hand, is a creature of habit. Greta loves Honey Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes! Topped with sunflower seed butter and served with a side of fruit, this is a hearty, healthy breakfast staple that she enjoys every single morning! …

Filed Under: breakfast, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: buttermilk, cinnamon, easy, holiday, honey, make ahead, pancakes, raisins, whole wheat

Broccoli Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

April 10, 2017 ·

An easy recipe for cheesy, delicious Broccoli Cheddar Mashed Potatoes made in minutes with Idahoan^® Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes. Thanks to Idahoan^® Foods for sponsoring this post.

For Easter this year, my kids have their hearts set on going to the zoo, playing outside and hunting for Easter eggs (of course) – all as a family. With fun family time a priority, I was looking to make changes to simplify our Easter menu with delicious results made easy. Fortunately, I discovered mashed potatoes made in minutes with a tasty twist with this Broccoli Cheddar Mashed Potatoes recipe. …

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, sides, vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, cheese, easy, entertaining, holiday, mashed potatoes, potatoes, quick, vegetable

Individual Dark Chocolate Pudding Cakes

February 27, 2017 ·

Individual Dark Chocolate Pudding Cakes are an easy recipe for warm, gooey chocolate cakes made in a ramekin that take only minutes to prepare. Thank you to Idahoan^®for sponsoring this post.

One of my favorite steakhouse meals consists of a bowl of creamy potato soup, a perfectly cooked filet mignon and ends with a wonderfully decadent chocolate dessert. Fortunately we have discovered an a delicious, easy way to re-create this tasty meal at home. I will start with how I like to start most of my meals…with dessert first! This recipe for Individual Dark Chocolate Pudding Cakes results in a seemingly decadent yet simple chocolate dessert that is the perfect ending to any meal. …

Filed Under: dessert, gluten free, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #IdahoanSteakhouseSoups, cake, chocolate, easy, entertaining, holiday, quick

Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake

December 20, 2016 ·

Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake is a simple vanilla buttermilk-based cake studded with cranberries and fresh orange zest throughout. Perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or any time! Thank you to Lipton for sponsoring this post.

It is no secret that I love a good bundt cake recipe, especially for entertaining during the holiday season. They are easy to make (usually prepared in minutes!), look pretty right out of the pan, and can get away with a simple dusting of powdered sugar over the top. …

Filed Under: dessert, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #BrightBites, brunch, bundt, cake, christmas, cranberries, cream cheese, easy, entertaining, holiday, orange

Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins

December 1, 2016 ·

An easy recipe for warm, cinnamon, oatmeal, raisin studded Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins that take only minutes to make. Thank you to DairyPure Milk for sponsoring this post.

Breakfast time just got a whole lot tastier, thanks to this easy recipe for Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins. The muffins are soft with a slightly chewy bite from the oatmeal. There are wonderful, warm cinnamon flavors and bursting sweet raisins throughout. They are topped with a cinnamon sugar crumble that makes them extra special….

Filed Under: bread, breakfast, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: cinnamon, easy, entertaining, holiday, low fat, muffins, quick, raisins, whole wheat

Patriotic M&M Cookie Bars | alidaskitchen.com

Patriotic M&M Cookie Bars #SundaySupper

July 3, 2016 ·

Patriotic M&M Cookie Bars are a chewy, brown sugar cookie bar studded with red, white and blue M&M candies that takes minutes to make. Perfect quick and easy dessert for the 4th of July or any patriotic celebration (or any time!)

Looking for a special dessert that is quick and easy to make for summer parties? Look no further than these Patriotic M&M Cookie Bars! This is one of my favorite recipes to make for a crowd (or a small family to enjoy all week long) 🙂 …

Filed Under: dessert, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: bars, brown sugar, chocolate, cookies, easy, entertaining, holiday, make ahead, quick, sundaysupper

Carrot Cake Waffles #SundaySupper

March 6, 2016 ·

An easy recipe for Carrot Cake Waffles studded with fresh carrots, warm cinnamon and raisins throughout and topped with a lighter cream cheese drizzle. Waffles with a carrot cake twist are an instant family favorite!

Carrot Cake Waffles are everything wonderful about carrot cake made into a delicious (and socially acceptable) breakfast. Don’t get me wrong – I have been known to have cake for breakfast (shh…don’t tell my kids!!) But we have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not start with something super tasty made a little healthier, like these Carrot Cake Waffles….

Filed Under: breakfast, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: brunch, buttermilk, cake, carrot, easter, easy, holiday, quick, raisins, sundaysupper, waffles, whole wheat

Apple Cranberry Baked French Toast

December 15, 2015 ·

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of DairyPure Milk. All opinions are 100% mine.

Apple Cranberry Baked French Toast is an easy overnight breakfast casserole made with caramelized brown sugar apples, dried cranberries and cinnamon bread baked in an applesauce custard. Quick to make ahead, perfect for a holiday breakfast!

On the night before Christmas and all through my kitchen, I will be sauteing and stirring a quick and easy breakfast casserole to bake for eager mouths the next morning. Even with how busy this time of year can be, an easy recipe like this Apple Cranberry Baked French Toast is perfect. It is effortless, made in about 15 minutes and then chills overnight,…all ready to bake into deliciousness the next morning! …

Filed Under: breakfast, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: apple, applesauce, brown sugar, brunch, casserole, christmas, cranberry, easy, entertaining, French toast, holiday, quick

Black Bean Quinoa Chili

December 8, 2015 ·

Black Bean Quinoa Chili combines black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetables and quinoa into a delicious, easy to make chili! Perfect for the busy holiday season, a weeknight or anytime! {gluten free, vegan} Thank you to Hunt’s Tomatoes for sponsoring this post.

During the busy holiday season (or any weeknight for that matter), easy recipes like this Black Bean Quinoa Chili are a lifesaver. With a little advance prep work, i.e. chopping vegetables, and key pantry staples, this delicious, healthy chili can be whipped together in minutes!…