Tag Archives: Herbs

Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch

Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch by Alison's AllspiceThis healthy Greek yogurt ranch is better than bottled ranch for a wide variety of reasons. First of all, it tastes better! The yogurt and fresh lemon juice add tang that you would expect from a traditional buttermilk ranch and the fresh herbs have a distinctly bright flavor that you will never get in a bottle. 

Beyond the amazing flavor, this recipe is very easy to make. Simply mix together all the ingredients! I almost always have a tub of Greek yogurt in the fridge, so if you are the same then all you need are the herbs.  Continue reading

Whole Wheat Deep Dish Pizza Dough

Whole Wheat Deep Dish Pizza Dough by Alison's AllspiceI hope you guys are ready for a break from holiday recipes and ready to dive into some pizza!  If you are enjoying time with family this year, pizza is sure to be a hit, and I recommend this whole wheat deep dish pizza dough recipe.

I prefer to have a whole wheat crust on pizza.  Let me explain why.  When you are trying to make a recipe healthier, it is hard to remove tasty ingredients and end up with something you love just as much. Continue reading

Seafood and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Seafood and Ricotta Stuffed Shells by Alison's AllspiceWhat comes to mind when you think of seafood?  For me, it means special occasions.  This week I am celebrating the end of the semester, and looking forward to summer!  Celebrate with me by trying these seafood and ricotta stuffed shells! Continue reading

Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms by Alison's AllspiceOne of my favorite foods to grill is stuffed mushrooms!  This sun-dried tomato and goat cheese stuffed mushrooms recipe originally resulted from using up leftovers from the fridge.  It was so good, it became a new favorite recipe!

Stuffed mushrooms are one of those meals that have endless possibilities.  You could put almost anything into a mushroom and it would be delicious.  This also means that they are great for clearing out the fridge! Continue reading

Lemon Caper Spaghetti with Chickpeas

Lemon Caper Spaghetti with Chickpeas by Alison's AllspiceOn most Saturdays, I find myself at home alone for lunch.  I usually try to go through the fridge and use up leftover ingredients.  Sometimes I do something I might never have tried otherwise, and end up loving it!  That was the case for this lemon caper spaghetti with chickpeas recipe.

This meal used up leftovers from my shrimp pistachio gremolata pasta dish.  I wanted to make a vegan and nut free version, but the dish was lacking protein.  Hence, chickpeas.  I gave them a quick pan fry like I do in this gyro bowl recipe, and viola!  Lunch is served. Continue reading

Sicilian Roasted Root Vegetables

Sicilian Roasted Root Vegetables by Alison's AllspiceDo you have a favorite food that you can’t get enough of?  Right now, mine is capers!  I want to put them on everything, including these Sicilian roasted root vegetables.

I love to read cooking magazines.  To be honest, I spend enough time in front of a computer that reading the physical format is enjoyable.  I keep a pen ready to write all over the pages, and mark all my favorite recipes with tags.  It’s addicting. Continue reading

Goat Cheese Baked Artichoke Hearts

Goat Cheese Baked Artichoke Hearts by Alison's AllspiceThis spring, I am trying to clean out the freezer and the pantry.  At some point when frozen artichoke hearts were on sale, I bought a bunch!  What can I say, I love a bargain.  These goat cheese baked artichoke hearts have been a delicious way to use them up!

I have been on a bit of a dill craze, recently, using it in recipes such as this creamy lemon dill orzo soup, or this Norwegian cod grain bowl. It is a flavor that I usually associate with summer, so I guess I’m craving some warm weather! Continue reading

Norwegian Cod Grain Bowl with Lingonberry

Norwegian Cod Grain Bowl with Lingonberry by Alison's AllspiceI was introduced to lingonberry when I married into a Norwegian family.  It is a tangy fruit, much like cranberries or currents.  I made this Norwegian cod grain bowl with lingonberry and dill to explore some classic Norwegian flavor combinations.

I made this recipe with cod, because it is a traditional Norwegian fish.  However, I recommend shopping for pacific cod, because Atlantic cod is not a sustainable choice, as their populations have been over fished.
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Creamy Chickpea Lentil Soup with Kale

Creamy Chickpea Lentil Soup with Kale by Alison's AllspiceRecently, I have been lamenting spring.  However, spring goes as quickly as it comes, so I’m trying to live in the moment and enjoy the cool weather before summer’s heat sets in.  This creamy chickpea lentil soup is the perfect way to enjoy the last of winter’s cool weather.

Do you ever find yourself wishing you were somewhere else?  Enjoying the moment is an important life skill, and I find sometimes it takes practice.  I totally connect to life through food, so I stay in the moment by making seasonal dishes. Continue reading

Creamy Lemon Dill Orzo Soup

Creamy Lemon Dill Orzo Soup by Alison's AllspiceThis creamy lemon dill orzo soup recipe has a surprising ingredient.  When I see creamy soup recipes, I expect to see that some form of dairy makes it creamy.  Milk, sour cream, cheese, or all of the above, for example.

Instead, this recipe uses eggs to achieve its velvety, creamy texture.  For a long time I shied away from recipes that cook eggs by tempering them in hot liquid.  It sounds scary if you’ve never done it. Continue reading