March 2015 - Alida's Kitchen

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

March 30, 2015 ·

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a delicious and healthy dip (or spread) that is so easy to make at home. {vegan, gluten free} Thank you to CansGetYouCooking.com through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network for sponsoring this post.

This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe can be made in minutes using common pantry ingredients. Not only does it taste fresh and delicious, but it is also a great recipe to get the kids involved. My kids love to pour in the ingredients and (of course) power the food processor. (Mama, can I pulse it just one more time pleeeeeeease?)…

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, sides, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: #cansgetyoucooking, chickpeas, dip, easy, garlic, hummus, light, low fat, quick, roasted red peppers, snack

Blueberry Vanilla Pancakes

March 27, 2015 ·

An easy recipe for Blueberry Vanilla Pancakes made with whole wheat flour, vanilla soymilk and studded with fresh blueberries throughout.

I always have Vanilla Silk® Soymilk on hand for my favorite smoothies or oatmeal…my usual breakfast foods. The vanilla flavor from soymilk makes them taste extra special, and I love that the Silk Soymilk is a good source of protein, low in saturated fat and has no cholesterol. Because Vanilla Silk Soymilk has been such a delicious swap in my other favorite breakfast foods, I decided to treat my family by using it in place of the usual dairy milk in a new pancake recipes – Blueberry Vanilla Pancakes!…

Filed Under: breakfast, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #ILoveSilkSoy, blueberries, easy, lactose free, low fat, pancakes, quick, silk, Soy Milk, vanilla, whole wheat

Avocado Cream

March 26, 2015 ·

Avocado Cream is an easy recipe made with avocado, Greek yogurt and simple flavorings. Packed with protein and healthy fats, this simple condiment will become your new favorite topping for toast, tacos, burgers and more! {gluten free}

Back in my college days, one of my favorite go-to meals was a Boca Burger. My girlfriends and I would share a box, and we each had our own way of eating them. Some would top them with barbecue sauce, some used cheese. My favorite topping was salsa. Served with a salad, our Boca Burger meals were healthy, easy and super tasty!…

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #bocaessentials, avocado, condiment, easy, Greek yogurt, quick

Broccoli Cheddar Hash Brown Bake

March 19, 2015 ·

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Simply Potatoes for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Broccoli Cheddar Hash Brown Bake is an easy meatless breakfast casserole filled with broccoli, cheddar, eggs and shredded hash brown potatoes! {gluten free, make ahead}

With the many celebratory and holiday brunches on the horizon, quick and easy crowd-pleasing recipes are a must. Overnight casseroles, such as baked French toast or egg bakes, are always popular. This Overnight Blueberry Baked French Toast is one of our favorite brunch recipes! It is easy to make and satisfies the sweet portion of our menu. To satisfy the savory side, I have been experimenting with different varieties of meatless egg bake recipes to come up with a savory breakfast casserole the whole family will love. Broccoli Cheddar Hash Brown Bake has become a favorite that will be featured regularly throughout this busy brunch season and beyond.

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Filed Under: breakfast, giveaway, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, casserole, cheese, easy, eggs, garlic, holiday, make ahead, potatoes

Grandma's Lemon Bars | alidaskitchen.com

Grandma’s Lemon Bars #SundaySupper

March 15, 2015 ·

This is my Grandma’s Lemon Bars recipe – a classic made simple, delicious and melt-in-your mouth good!

As a child, whenever we went to visit my grandparents, my grandma always had a spread of several dozens of different varieties of homemade goodies. If it were for a special holiday, like Christmas, there were even more varieties. Her treat platters were impressive to say the least! Each item was unique, a labor of love, and absolutely delicious….

Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: bars, easy, holiday, lemon, quick, sundaysupper

Stovetop Spinach Macaroni and Cheese | alidaskitchen.com

Stove Top Spinach Macaroni and Cheese #WeekdaySupper

March 13, 2015 ·

Stove Top Spinach Macaroni and Cheese is an easy mac ‘n cheese from scratch made on the lighter side with the healthy addition of spinach and without any butter. {can be gluten free)

This Stove Top Spinach Macaroni and Cheese is one of my favorite go-to recipes for quick and easy weeknight meals. The kids love pasta and cheese, I love that it is made on the lighter side (without any butter) and takes less than 20 minutes to make. …

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #weekdaysupper, cheese, easy, pasta, quick, spinach

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

March 3, 2015 ·

For a quick and healthy breakfast, this easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie recipe is thick, creamy and delicious! {gluten free}

This Strawberry Banana Smoothie has been my little taste of sunshine this winter. Bursting with juicy fresh strawberries, bananas and a protein boost from Greek yogurt, it is easy to make and always delicious! The strawberry and banana combination is always a favorite and when whipped into a smoothie, becomes perfect for busy mornings, any time on-the-go or for an afternoon snack pick-me-up!…