giveaway Archives - Page 2 of 2

Low Fat Chocolate Cake

May 28, 2014 ·

This Low Fat Chocolate Cake is fudgy sheet cake is topped with a fudgy frosting and easy to make. It is moist, chocolaty and delicious!

I just looked at the calender and realized that Monday was my 3 year blogiversary. And a celebration isn’t a celebration without cake…and sprinkles! So I am sharing this simple, tasty Low Fat Chocolate Cake in honor of YOU, in honor of the blog, and just because who doesn’t like a delicious cake made on the lighter side!

I’m not always a fan of going low fat just for the sake of low fat. But in an effort to save calories with something that is simple, chocolaty and delicious, I’m all for it. This Low Fat Chocolate Cake is made using coconut oil, both in the cake and frosting. I love using coconut oil in baked goods. This was also my first time using coconut oil in frosting, which turned out great!

Low Fat Chocolate Cake

Author: Alida Fischbach

Yields: 18 servings

Ingredients

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup boiling water
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1½ cups granulated sugar
⅓ cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
Cooking spray

Frosting:

1½ cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk (I used skim)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
Prepare cake: In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water and let cool Meanwhile, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, add sugar, coconut oil and vanilla and beat with a mixer on medium until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in cocoa mixture. Alternate beating in flour and buttermilk to cocoa, ending with flour - beat well after each addition. Pour cake into prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack completely before frosting.
Prepare frosting: In a large bowl, add sugar, cocoa powder, coconut oil and vanilla and beat with a mixer until combined. Add milk until desired consistency is achieved. Spread over cooled cake and decorate as desired.

Filed Under: dessert, giveaway, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: buttermilk, cake, chocolate, easy, low fat, quick

Extra Sweet & Creamy Coffee Pancakes

March 5, 2014 ·

Start your morning off right with whole wheat pancakes infused with coffee and creamer to make Extra Sweet & Creamy Coffee Pancakes!

What is your favorite breakfast? Are you a cereal person? Do you like smoothies? Pancakes? My usual breakfast rotates between a few different options, however one guarantee each morning is a hot cup of coffee. There is nothing better than holding that warm mug in your hands, watching the steam rise, and taking that first sip. Then it occurred to me – why not combine a breakfast staple (coffee) with a breakfast favorite (pancakes) to create Extra Sweet & Creamy Coffee Pancakes, the ultimate breakfast treat!

…

Filed Under: breakfast, giveaway, Recipes Tagged With: #extrasweetcreamycgc, coffee, easy, pancakes, quick, whole wheat

Easy Raspberry Cheesecake Crostini

February 24, 2014 ·

Easy Raspberry Cheesecake Crostini is a creamy, fruity snack (or appetizer) that is as tasty as it is simple to make.

Disclosure: I received free product and compensation for this post by Smucker’s® as part of the Mom it Forward Blogger Network. All opinions are my own.

This winter has been one of the snowiest I can remember. As if we didn’t already have enough snow, a few days ago, we were blessed with another 12 inches in less than 12 hours. By now, I am yearning for the abundance of fruits, vegetables and sunshine of summer. While we still have a several months to go, I am turning toward other ways to satisfy those summer cravings. Easy Raspberry Cheesecake Crostini unites traditional ingredients, such as light cream cheese and Smucker’s® Natural Fruit Spread, to create the perfect pairing to spread a little sunshine on top of mini toasts. These are great for a light lunch or an after school snack, yet they are pretty enough to make for company….

Filed Under: appetizers, bread, breakfast, giveaway, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #MakeLifeFruitful

Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

January 6, 2014 ·

Southwestern Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are filled with corn, black beans, Greek yogurt, tomatoes with chiles and more! Kick off the New Year in a healthy way with these nutritional powerhouses!

After spending most of December in a butter and sugar coma, I always look forward to January. The start of the new year always inspires me to focus back on healthier recipes, including lots of fruits and vegetables. Ever since the summer, I have wanted to make a Corn and Black Bean Salad. What I had in mind was a healthy vegetable-rich salad taking advantage of the bounty of summer garden produce. I never got around to making it, so just slotted it for next summer. Then it occurred to me – why wait until summer when I have the garden essentials I need already in my pantry with Del Monte® vegetables and tomatoes!…

Filed Under: Featured, giveaway, gluten free, healthy, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, corn, dinner, easy, Greek yogurt, southwestern, spicy, sweet potato, tomatoes, vegetable

Sweet Potato Pie without crust and a brown sugar-oat topping | alidaskitchen.com

Crustless Sweet Potato Pie

November 20, 2013 ·

Crustless Sweet Potato Pie is a delicious pie made with sweet potatoes, a brown sugar-oat crumble topping and without a crust.! Since there is no crust, this dessert is a healthier alternative and super easy to make!

Every Thanksgiving, I look forward to making Crustless Pumpkin Pie. It’s always delicious, a bit healthier, and never disappoints. This year I thought it would be fun to mix things up and try a sweet potato version of this favorite pie. I love sweet potatoes just as much as I love pumpkin, so why not try a Crustless Sweet Potato Pie!…

Filed Under: dessert, giveaway, healthy, Recipes Tagged With: 12 weeks of Christmas Treats, brown sugar, easy, holiday, pie, quick, sweet potato, whole wheat

And the winner is…!

January 24, 2013 ·

Using random.org, I have selected the winner of the Williams-Sonoma $50 Gift Card Giveaway!

Out of 101 entrants, lucky number 11 is the winner! Congratulations to Holly Marie who said “I’d use the card towards a Le Creuset crepe pan I’ve been wanting.” Check your email and congrats again Holly!!

There will be a new recipe tomorrow, and it’s a good one. A sweet and spicy roasted chicken dish that is healthy and easy!

Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: blogher, giveaway

{Closed} Giveaway: $50 Williams-Sonoma Gift Card

January 10, 2013 ·

As a token of my appreciation to you all, whether you’re a longtime reader or a first-time visitor, it’s giveaway time! It’s a good one too ~ a $50 gift card to Williams-Sonoma. This is the least I can do to say thank you for making Alida’s Kitchen, and hopefully some tasty recipes, a part of your day.

On a non-food related note, I have some news. In the next few weeks, our little family of three will become four! Adam is very excited to become a big brother and is a great little helper with getting the final details ready for the baby. I will give an update once our little bundle has arrived.

In the meantime, back to the giveaway!

Giveaway Details:

One winner will win a $50 giftcard to Williams-Sonoma

How to Enter:

To enter to win, simply leave a comment on this post. Share how you would plan to use the gift card, give me your best baby advice, or simply say “hi.” Whatever you want to say qualifies as an entry (no spam please), a simple comment will due.

Deadline: Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 11:59pm Central Time.

Limit: One entry per person. Open to US residents only.

Winner: The winner will be chosen at random using Random.org and on this post. If the winner does not respond within 24 hours, another winner will be selected.

Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by Alida’s Kitchen.

Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: giveaway

{Closed} Peanut Butter 4 Breakfast: $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway and more!

March 16, 2012 ·

Yesterday I shared with you one of my new favorite ways to enjoy peanut butter for breakfast. Today, I am excited to share with you an exciting opportunity as part of the National Peanut Board’s ‘Peanut Butter for Breakfast’ campaign. Not only will you be able to help people in need with a click, but you also have the opportunity to win peanut butter samples and a $50 Visa gift card!

While most people agree that breakfast is the most important meal, many of us end up skipping breakfast every day. Reasons for skipping out often include trying to lose weight or not having the time. Yet adding peanut butter can help to make breakfast quick, easy and provide the fuel needed for the rest of the day.

Making time for breakfast and choosing to incorporate nutritious ingredients like peanut butter, which is a source of fiber, protein and good fats, can play a role in maintaining a healthy diet. Peanut butter is a great addition to mornings because it is a natural, plant-based source of eight grams of protein and more than 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients.

To help make mornings easier, the National Peanut Board is equipping peanut butter fans with nutritious breakfast tips and recipes at www.pb4breakfast.com. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite peanut butter breakfast dishes. For every vote, America’s peanut farmers will donate $5, up to $10,000, to help serve a nutritious breakfast to the hungry.

…which brings me to the giveaway.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

The generous folks at the National Peanut Board have provided me with a $50 Visa gift card and peanut butter product samples to award one lucky reader.

Entry details are below. The giveaway is open until 5:00p Central Time on Sunday, April 1st. I will draw one winner using random.org and post the results here as well as e-mail the winner. If I do not hear back from the winner within 2 days, a new winner will be selected.
(Open to US residents only).

***REQUIRED ENTRY***

Vote for your favorite recipe on the PB 4 Breakfast Facebook page. In order to vote, you need to “like” their page on Facebook.
Then after you vote, come back and leave me a comment on this post telling me you voted. I would also love to hear your favorite way to enjoy peanut butter for breakfast!

Remember: With your vote, $5 will be donated by America’s Peanut Farmers to help feed hungry people a nutritious breakfast.

***BONUS ENTRIES***

You have the opportunity for up to 5 additional entries to the giveaway by completing any of the following:

“Share” the giveaway on Facebook.
“Retweet” the giveaway on Twitter “I just entered to win a $50 Visa Gift Card #giveaway @alidaskitchen and helped feed hungry people #PB4breakfast http://bit.ly/zmg8Dy“
“Like” Alida’s Kitchen on Facebook.
“Follow” Alida’s Kitchen on Twitter.
“Follow” Peanut Butter RD onTwitter.

Each action qualifies for one additional entry. In order for each bonus entry to count, please be sure to leave a separate comment on this post for each completed action.

*************************************************************************
WE HAVE A WINNER! [UPDATED 4/2/12]

First, I want to thank each and every one of you who participated in this giveaway. Not only were you entered to win a great prize, but with each entrant, $5 was donated by America’s Peanut Farmers to feed hungry people. Together we raised $210! How awesome are you all!!

Now to the moment we’ve been waiting for…the giveaway. *drumroll* Using random.org, we have #32: Lindsay for sharing the vote on Facebook!

Lindsay, I just sent you an email requesting your address so we can send your $50 Visa Gift Card and peanut butter products. Thank you so much for participating!

*************************************************************************

Logo and pictures were provided by and used with permission from the sponsor.

Disclaimer: The National Peanut Board provided me with a gift card to promote their Peanut Butter for Breakfast campaign, but the opinions shared in this post are my own. The National Peanut Board is providing the product giveaway and gift card.