Tag Archives: Marinara

No Peel Slow Cooker Marinara

No Peel Slow Cooker Marinara by Alison's AllspiceI always have an abundance of tomatoes at the end of gardening season.  I stay very busy at the end of gardening season as well with back to school and fall events so I appreciate this no peel slow cooker marinara recipe that allows me to use my tomatoes with minimal effort!

This recipe cooks for a total of 8 hours on high in the slow cooker (with one required stir).  Most recipes in the slow cooker don’t cook on high for that long, but it is necessary with the marinara. Continue reading

Broken Lasagna Noodle and Mushroom Skillet

Broken Lasagna Noodle and Mushroom Skillet by Alison's AllspiceHave you dreamed about a lasagna that took only one dish to make, and could be finished in 30 minutes or less?  What if it also used up those leftover noodles, especially the broken ones?  I think you have been dreaming about this broken lasagna noodle and mushroom skillet recipe.

When I was developing this recipe, I was using up a box of lasagna noodles with only three left.  Not enough for lasagna, or lasagna roll-ups honestly. Continue reading

Grilled Portabella and Lentil Spaghetti

Grilled Portabella and Lentil Spaghetti by Alison's AllspiceThat time of the year where life starts to get crazy busy is here again.  It’s back to school time, and for me that means meal prep!  One of my favorite ways to meal prep is to grill some extra veggies to use in other meals, like this grilled portabella and lentil spaghetti recipe.

Do you practice meal prep?  I highly recommend it as it is a time saver in the long run.  I like to meal prep all sorts of things, like grilling vegetables for this recipe, or cooking a big batch of grains or making work lunches for the week. Continue reading

Easy Italian Polenta Pie

Easy Italian Polenta Pie by Alison's AllspiceThis fast and easy Italian polenta pie is a cassarole-like dish that uses pantry staples like lentils, marinara, and a tube of prepared polenta.

Mr. Allspice (who is not usually a cassarole fan) said it was “surprisingly good,” so perhaps you can surprise your family with this easy dish as well. 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

Lentil Marinara Spaghetti Squash Boats

Lentil Marinara Spaghetti Squash Boats by Alison's AllspiceSpaghetti squash did really well in my garden this summer, therefore, this fall I have been enjoying lots of it.  This lentil marinara spaghetti squash boats recipe has been my favorite way to prepare it.

This is a pretty basic recipe that could easily be bland.  There are a few key ingredients that keep it full of flavor with minimal effort.  First is the basil.  The bright flavor of fresh basil takes this recipe from boring to wow. Continue reading

Lasagna Stuffed Mushrooms

Lasagna Stuffed Mushrooms by Alison's AllspiceI love lasagna, but I don’t make it often because it takes so long to make.  Well, these lasagna stuffed mushrooms have many positive qualities of lasagna, while taking much less time to make!

During summer, I like to cook these mushrooms on the grill instead of heating up the oven.  When the temperature starts to drop, like now, I enjoy having the heat of the oven in the house.  In short, either cooking method works. Continue reading

Vegetarian Quinoa Pizza Burgers

Vegetarian Quinoa Pizza Burgers by Alison's AllspiceFor me, veggie burgers don’t necessarily need to taste like a burger.  Instead, they can be a delivery system for fun flavors. Like these Jamacian Jerk Plantain Burgers, or these Moroccan Carrot Veggie Burgers, or today’s recipe for vegetarian quinoa pizza burgers.

I think one of the best ways to get great flavor in something like a veggie burger is to load it up with different seasonings.  Make it complicated for your taste buds to figure everything out, and you will likely enjoy the flavors more. 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

Mushroom Lentil Vegetarian Lasagna

Mushroom Lentil Vegetarian Lasagna by Alison's AllspiceMy husband rolls his eyes every time I say we’re having lasagna…  He says it’s a food all women love, and maybe he’s right.  But, what’s not to love?  Mushroom lentil vegetarian lasagna is what’s for dinner!

I usually think of vegetarian lasagna being layered with shredded and chopped veggies.  I have a favorite version that is loaded with carrots, zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, and onion.  You can find the small batch version of it here. Continue reading