December 2014 - Alida's Kitchen

Top 14 Recipes of 2014 on Alida’s Kitchen!

December 30, 2014 ·

Top 14 Recipes of 2014: A collection of the 14 most popular recipes of 2014 featured on Alida’s Kitchen!

Today I am sharing my favorite post of the year…reader favorites! I have gone back to calculate the 14 most popular recipes on Alida’s Kitchen from 2014 according to YOU! I learn so much about readers based on reviewing your favorite recipes. As you will notice, what I have learned is that Alida’s Kitchen readers enjoy easy, family friendly recipes with a healthy twist…which is exactly my mission for the blog. So for that, and for another incredible year, I thank you!!! I have exciting plans for 2015 and am so grateful for the opportunity to share the recipes we love with you!

And now…presenting the Top 14 Recipes of 2014:…

Filed Under: breakfast, dessert, Featured, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, round-up, vegan, vegetarian

Black Bean Jalapeno Hummus

December 28, 2014 ·

This easy recipe for Black Bean Jalapeno Hummus using black beans in lieu of garbanzo beans, results in a healthy dip (or spread) the whole family will love! Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post as part of the Pantry Insiders program.

Black Bean Jalapeno Hummus is an easy recipe for a healthy hummus made with black beans and jalapeno peppers. This recipe is part inspired by my Jalapeno Hummus recipe and otherwise inspired by my love of black beans. Even though hummus is traditionally made with garbanzo beans (chickpeas), in this recipe it was fun to mix things up a bit. You can definitely taste the black beans, which goes amazingly well with the spices and jalapeno peppers. The tahini rounds everything out, giving it that hummus flavor that we all know and love….

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: #pantryinsiders, black beans, entertaining, garlic, holiday, hummus, jalapeno, low fat, make ahead, olive oil

Mom's Lasagna | an easy recipe for a classic beef lasagna | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #SundaySupper

Mom’s Lasagna #SundaySupper

December 21, 2014 ·

Mom’s Lasagna is my mom’s prized lasagna recipe! It is a classic lasagna made with three cheeses and a simple sauce made with ground beef. Perfect for a holiday meal, potluck or any time you want an impressive meal made easy!

When it comes to making holiday meals, or any meal for company, lasagna is one of my favorites. Lasagna is one of those reliable dishes to serve at a potluck, or any family dinner, because it makes plenty and everybody loves it! Plus it is easy to make ahead of time, which is a huge timesaver when preparing for special meal or party….

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: beef, cheese, dinner, easy, entertaining, garlic, holiday, lasagna, pasta, potluck, sundaysupper, tomatoes

Marshmallow Popcorn Bars

December 17, 2014 ·

Marshmallow Popcorn Bars are a salty, sweet, chocolate and minty combination that are easy to make. They will make a fun addition to your holiday treat platter this year!

When it comes to movie theater snacks, everybody has their favorites. One of my friends favorite snacks is an interesting concoction. She dumps a box of mint-filled chocolate candies into a warm bucket of popcorn and lets it get all melty, gooey good. It seemed like such an unusual combination at the time, but these days flavored popcorn has become so popular! With holiday baking in full force, I was inspired to transform this favorite snack into a treat fit for the holidays. Marshmallow Popcorn Bars are salty, sweet, chocolate, mint and super tasty!…

Filed Under: dessert, gluten free, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: bars, chocolate, easy, holiday, marshmallow, mint, popcorn, snack

Skinny Fried Chicken

December 12, 2014 ·

An easy recipe for Skinny Fried Chicken that is baked, not fried. The result is a flavorful, moist and crispy chicken that will have your family running back around the table!

Baked chicken dishes are one of my favorite recipes to make because they are typically quick and easy, healthier and perfect for a weeknight. So when I received a copy of Back Around the Table: An “In the Kitchen with David” Cookbook from QVC’s Resident Foodie David Venable, his recipe for Skinny Fried Chicken recipe was right up my alley. This Skinny Fried Chicken is baked, not fried, is easy to make and tastes incredible!…

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: baked, buttermilk, chicken, cookbook, cornflakes, dinner, easy, quick

Gingerbread Pancakes

December 11, 2014 ·

Enjoy a holiday favorite flavor made healthier with these Gingerbread Pancakes! They are a simple buttermilk pancake recipe with a gingerbread twist. Thank you to Mahdava Sweeteners for sponsoring this post.

Gingerbread is one of quintessential flavors of the holidays. The warmth and spiciness illicit fond memories of gingerbread houses, cut out cookies, cake and more. With the abundance of treats around this time of year, I like to find healthier ways to enjoy my favorite holiday flavors, such as these Gingerbread Pancakes. …

Filed Under: breakfast, giveaway, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: brunch, buttermilk, coconut sugar, entertaining, gingerbread, holiday, low fat, pancakes, whole wheat

Red Wine Chocolate Cookie Cups | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #SundaySupper

Red Wine Chocolate Cookie Cups #SundaySupper

December 7, 2014 ·

Red Wine Chocolate Cookie Cups are made with a chewy chocolate chocolate chip cookie cup base and filled chocolate frosting with a hint red wine.

Red Wine Chocolate Cookie Cups put a fun twist on traditional holiday cookies. They are perfect for any upcoming holiday festivities, parties, or any time you want an extra special treat! These frosted cookie cups are a delicious bite-sized dessert that look adorable on any dessert platter…plus they are simple to make!…

Filed Under: dessert, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: chocolate, cookie cups, cookies, easy, entertaining, frosting, gallo family vineyards, holiday, quick, red wine, sundaysupper

Cheese Stuffed Monkey Bread | alidaskitchen.com

Cheese Stuffed Monkey Bread + DOLE Garden Soup

December 3, 2014 ·

Cheese Stuffed Monkey Bread is pizza dough wrapped around a cube of cheese, brushed with garlic butter and baked in a Bundt pan. Fun to serve to a crowd and perfect to enjoy with your favorite soup!

Thank you to DOLE (through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network) for sponsoring this post.

Cheese Stuffed Monkey Bread is small pieces of pizza dough wrapped around a cube of cheese and brushed with melted garlic butter. In other words, made from some of the tastiest foods ever! It is not overly dough-y or overly cheesy, but a nice balance of the two. And the garlic butter really makes it special. The result is a cheese filled garlic mini pizza bread that is made for dipping. Pizza sauce seemed like an obvious dipper, until I realized this Cheese Stuffed Monkey Bread is quite similar to mini grilled cheese. What goes best with grilled cheese, but soup of course!

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