Tag Archives: Nuts

Small Batch Blueberry Pecan Baked Oatmeal

Most of the time, I am cooking for two. Recipes like this small batch blueberry pecan baked oatmeal allow me to enjoy my favorite things, without dealing with more leftovers than I desire. 

This recipe is written to make only 4 servings and be baked in a small 8×6 inch baking pan, or an 8 inch round cake pan. That being said, there are plenty of reasons to double the recipe!  Continue reading

Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Caramel Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Caramel Bars by Alison's AllspiceThese chocolate peanut butter date caramel bars are a healty no-bake snack or dessert recipe.  Date caramel is made by blending dates and nut butter (peanut butter in my recipe!) until smooth, and it makes the center layer of these bars!

I was recently asked by a reader to post more dessert recipes.  If you read here, then you know that I don’t post many.  It’s not that I don’t post them, I don’t make sweets often.

One main reason is that I’m the only one in the house with a sweet tooth, so all desserts end up being consumed by me.  Giant layer cakes and whole pans of brownies just make way too much for one person. Continue reading

Asian Noodle Stir Fry Salad

Asian Noodle Stir Fry Salad by Alison's AllspiceDuring summer, I don’t like to use the oven or do too much serious cooking that will heat up the house.  I eat a ton of salads during summer, but sometimes you just want something a little more substantial, but still light and refreshing.  This Asian noodle stir fry salad hits all those points. Continue reading

Smoked Tofu Burgers

Smoked Tofu Burgers by Alison's AllspiceThe first time I made this smoked tofu burger, I was surprised at how well the patty held its form.  There are many veggie burgers that crumble and fall apart, even with the egg.  This burger however, does not.

The texture of this burger was much different than a traditional veggie burger, too.  Most burgers made with beans and/or grains have a mushy texture, and we die-hard vegetarians choose to love them for what they are anyway.  This burger, however, has a spongy texture that is broken up by the little pieces of nuts and seeds. Continue reading

Apple Cinnamon Seed Loaf

Apple Cinnamon Seed Loaf by Alison's AllspiceThey say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is also when people seam to be the busiest. We are all trying to get out the door to start our days at school or work, so we need an easy breakfast such as this simple apple cinnamon seed loaf.

I developed this recipe not long ago when I was looking for a new breakfast idea.  It is a great recipe to meal prep and have all week long for breakfast or even snack. It can even be eaten on the go! Continue reading

Sesame Soba Noodles with Asparagus and Tofu

Sesame Soba Noodles with Aspragus and Tofu by Alison's AllspiceThis sesame soba noodles with asparagus and tofu recipe is one that takes me back many years.  I made this recipe often when I was a young person traveling for work every few months.

The ingredients are simple and there are many swaps that can be made with success, even for a novice cook like myself when I was young.  It is also full of flavor making it an easy favorite to have again and again, which I did! Continue reading

Gluten Free Lentil Quinoa Veggie Meatballs

Gluten Free Lentil Quinoa Veggie Meatballs by Alison's AllspiceFriends, one of my most popular recipes on the blog is my vegetarian lentil quinoa meatballs.  I have been asked many times about making it gluten free, so I decided it was time for an upgrade!  Check out these gluten free lentil quinoa veggie meatballs made with oats and pecans!

To upgrade this recipe, I wanted to omit the breadcrumbs, but keep all the flavor.  The oats help to act as a binder, which the breadcrumbs did in the previous version, and the pecans add more flavor! Continue reading

Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad with Peanut Dressing

Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad with Peanut Dressing by Alison's AllspiceI have been harvesting a lot of snow peas and snap peas in the last few weeks.  When I was digging through the fridge trying to come up with ideas for a quick meal, I thought of those thai crunch salads you see all over pinterest.  Well, mine isn’t exactly thai, but it is a delicious crunchy asian chopped salad with peanut dressing! Continue reading

Toffee Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters

Toffee Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters by Alison's AllspiceThere is a local bakeshop that makes the most delicious peanut clusters.  I decided that quarantine was the best time to try and make some myself!  Mine are different, but these toffee dark chocolate almond clusters are amazing!

I try to reduce added sugars in my diet wherever possible.  Therefore, dark chocolate is a better choice for me than milk chocolate.  Especially when I’m combining it with toffee, which is very sweet (and delicious!). Continue reading

Spicy Honey Cashew Tofu with Rainbow Vegetables

Spicy Honey Cashew Tofu with Rainbow Vegetables by Alison's AllspiceI first tried this spicy honey cashew tofu with rainbow vegetables for dinner because I found a forgoten bag of cashews in the back of the fridge. My husband actually used the word bliss to describe this meal!  Winner, winner, tofu dinner.

The sauce is the key component to nailing this stir fry, and honey is the secret ingredient!  I’m usually a person that would cut back on the sugar for a savory meal, but you don’t want to skimp on the honey! It makes the flavors so much more complex. Continue reading