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Oatmeal Cranberry Snack Bars

November 22, 2014 ·

Oatmeal Cranberry Snack Bars are packed with wholesome oats, tangy cranberries and very easy to make! They are perfect for a quick snack, a healthier dessert, or even as a breakfast treat.

Cranberries are a wonderful flavor of the holidays. From cranberry sauce to cranberry white chocolate desserts, the taste of cranberries conjures up memories of Thanksgiving, winter holidays and everything in between. To celebrate the season, I wanted to come up with something using cranberries that is easy to make, on the healthier side and would be as suitable as an after school snack with my best buddy to a quick breakfast on the go for Mike. These Oatmeal Cranberry Snack Bars, made with wholesome oats and studded with tart dried cranberries throughout, fit that bill perfectly!…

Filed Under: dessert, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: cranberry, easy, holiday, light, low fat, oatmeal, quick, snack

Chocolate Coconut Brownies

November 13, 2014 ·

‘Tis the season for holiday treats! Chocolate Coconut Brownies are a wonderfully fudgy brownie with flaked coconut throughout. This recipe combine two delicious flavors – chocolate and coconut – into an easy to make brownie. There is a double dose of coconut with sweetened flaked coconut and coconut oil (though you could use regular butter if you do not have coconut oil). Plus Chocolate Coconut Brownies are always especially cute for the holidays because the coconut reminds me of a tasty dusting of snow over the chocolate brownies. …

Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: brownies, chocolate, coconut, coconut oil, easy, holiday, quick, whole wheat

Heavenly Chocolate Cake

November 3, 2014 ·

Transform your every day chocolate cake into something special with this Heavenly Chocolate Cake. Thank you to MIRACLE WHIP (through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network) for sponsoring this post.

We are already starting to think of holiday eats and treats (and gifts, if you talk to Adam). And of course the holiday season is not complete without delicious desserts. As much as I love to bake, after busy days of being mommy taxi, taking care of the kids, exercising and working, I find myself with little extra time (and energy) to devote to making our favorite desserts. That is where quick and easy desserts, like this Heavenly Chocolate Cake, come to the rescue. With just a few simple ingredients, this delicious cake can be made in minutes!

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Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: #proudofit, cake, chocolate, easy, entertaining, frosting, holiday, MIRACLE WHIP, quick

Roasted Garlic Hummus | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #SundaySupper #Halloween #glutenfree

Roasted Garlic Hummus #SundaySupper

October 26, 2014 ·

Roasted Garlic Hummus is a healthy dip (or spread) made with roasted garlic, and other simple ingredients, that takes only minutes to prepare. {vegan, gluten free}

With Halloween just around the corner, there are visions of candy corns and chocolate bars dancing in my head. While sweet recipes are always a favorite of mine to make (and eat!), this year I am feeling the need to balance the sweet with some healthier savory, ghoulish delights, such as this Roasted Garlic Hummus. Roasted Garlic Hummus is a perfect accompaniment for dipping veggies, crackers, or pita chips during your Halloween celebration,…with enough garlic to ward off those vampires!…

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: easy, gallo family vineyards, garlic, halloween, hummus, quick, snack, sundaysupper

Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

September 17, 2014 ·

Oatmeal Raisin Muffins are a wholesome snack, or breakfast on-the-go, made delicious with raisins, oats, buttermilk and brown sugar.

The other day after school, while Greta was napping, Adam presented me with a cookbook. A cookbook that was all about muffins. That’s my kind of cookbook! He proceeded to point out several recipes that we should make…now! I was inspired by an Oatmeal Breakfast Muffin, but needed to switch up the ingredients to use up what we had on hand (no way am I waking the baby to go to the store!) After a quick peek in the pantry, I found oatmeal, brown sugar, buttermilk and California Raisins. Sounds like the makings of a tasty Oatmeal Raisin Muffin!…

Filed Under: bread, breakfast, Recipes Tagged With: brown sugar, buttermilk, easy, light, make ahead, muffins, oatmeal, quick, raisins, snack, whole wheat

Balsamic Glazed Filet Mignon | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #WeekdaySupper

Balsamic Glazed Filet Mignon #WeekdaySupper

September 16, 2014 ·

Give your weeknight supper an upscale twist with this Balsamic Glazed Filet Mignon cooked to perfection, covered with a simple honey balsamic glaze. Who knew a fancy meal could be so simple, easy and delicious!

I always say a birthday isn’t a birthday unless there is cake. Well, today is my birthday, but I have no cake to share with you. Instead, I have one of my favorite birthday meals to share. Whenever we go out to eat for special occasions, I almost always get a filet. For years I tried to achieve restaurant perfection at home, but my steaks never measured up…until now. After a little persistence and experimentation, this Balsamic Glazed Filet Mignon satisfies all of my steak cravings at a fraction of the cost. It is fancy yet simple and quick to make on this weeknight birthday.

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Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: #weekdaysupper, balsamic, beef, dinner, easy, entertaining, filet mignon, quick, sauce

Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #SundaySupper #tailgating #glutenfree

Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites #SundaySupper

September 14, 2014 ·

Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites are healthy, spicy little mini muffins made with quinoa, cheese, vegetables, and shredded chicken soaked in a lighter, seasoned buffalo sauce. {gluten free}

With tailgating season upon us, bring on the tasty munchies! While I am not necessarily a game watching fan, I am definitely a fun food fan! I especially love coming up with bite-sized finger foods that are a bit healthier yet super tasty (like these Jalapeno Popper Quinoa Bites) With this in mind, I wanted to come up with a fun recipe combining another tailgating favorite, buffalo chicken. As always, it was a natural transition to come up with Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites.

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Filed Under: appetizers, Featured, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: broccoli, buffalo, cheese, easy, gallo family vineyards, muffins, quick, quinoa, snack, sundaysupper

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Creamy Avocado Turkey Wrap

September 12, 2014 ·

For a healthy, protein-packed lunch for back to school, try this Creamy Avocado Turkey Wrap featuring an avocado and Greek yogurt spread, your favorite vegetables, cheese and slow roasted turkey breast. Thank you to Hillshire Farms (through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network) for sponsoring this post! #HillshireNaturals

As we are getting into the swing the new school year, we are developing many favorites throughout the day. While playing in the sandbox at recess or nature walks for science time would seem to be obvious choices, it was fun to learn that my preschooler’s favorite thing about school is LUNCH! This Creamy Avocado Turkey Wrap has become a recent lunch time favorite. It is easy to make, packed with protein, and just plain delicious! …

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: #HillshireNaturals, avocado, back to school, easy, Greek yogurt, lunch, quick, tortilla, turkey, wrap

Vanilla Mixed Berry Smoothie

September 4, 2014 ·

Vanilla Mixed Berry Smoothie is an easy recipe for a delicious smoothie that tastes like a berries and cream dessert. This is one of my favorite smoothies! {vegan, gluten free}

With school in full swing, to say that mornings are hectic is an understatement. I wake up before the crack of dawn to get in a quick workout before the kids are awake. Then I get home, hop in the shower, get the kids fed, dressed and we’re out the door. Sitting down for a leisurely breakfast is definitely not in my future for the next…15+ years? Healthy, easy breakfast recipes are key, like this Vanilla Mixed Berry Smoothie!

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Filed Under: breakfast, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan Tagged With: #silkproteinpower, berries, easy, healthy living, no cholesterol, plant protein, quick, silk, smoothie, soy, wellness

Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip | alidaskitchen.com

Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip

August 29, 2014 ·

Transform a classic dip into a bold and zesty party favorite with this easy to make Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip! Thank you to MIRACLE WHIP (through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network) for sponsoring this post.

Many, many years ago, I was asked to bring appetizers to a Labor Day party. I chopped some veggies, concocted a couple dips on the fly and was good to go. The dips were a ranch dill and a spinach artichoke. They were both creamy, easy to make, and used the same secret ingredient. …