Tag Archives: Vegan

Roasted Poblano and Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Roasted Poblano and Quinoa Vegetable Soup by Alison's AllspiceDuring winter when I’m craving a big warm cozy bowl of soup, I always make a big batch of vegetable soup.  This year I switched it up from my best-ever vegetable soup and made this roasted poblano and quinoa vegetable soup.

The backbone of the two soups is the same, plenty of aromatics, flavorful broth, a sprinkle of seasonings and a balance of different flavored vegetables.  I love the heat of the poblanos balanced with the sweetness of corn and bell pepper in this version. Continue reading

Easy Whole Wheat Flatbread

Easy Whole Wheat Flatbread by Alison's AllspiceThis easy whole wheat flatbread recipe really takes me back to my roots as a recipe developer.  In my early days as a blogger, I was developing a lot of recipes to use whole wheat flour as a part of my journey towards eating whole foods.

My whole foods journey is an ongoing process.  I’m easier on myself now than I once was.  However, I still find that I feel better when I make baked goods with whole wheat vs processed flour. Continue reading

Smoked Tofu Schnitzel

Smoked Tofu Schnitzel by Alison's AllspiceI love my homemade smoked tofu recipe, and I love even more finding delicious ways to use it.  This smoked tofu schnitzel is crunchy, chewy, and flavorful.

When I considered trying a tofu schnitzel recipe, I was worried it would be bland, just like tofu.  You can make tofu delicious by letting it absorb other flavors, but simply breading and frying it didn’t seem like that would do the trick alone.

I decided to go with my smoked tofu instead because it is already prepped with loads of flavor.  All you have to do is slice it, bread it, and fry it!  Oh, and perhaps choose a sauce. Continue reading

Healthy Vegan Chickpea Wraps

Healthy Vegan Chickpea Wraps by Alison's AllspiceFall is always very busy for me because it’s the beginning of a new school year.  I rely on easy recipes like these healthy vegan chickpea wraps to help me eat well when I don’t have much time to cook.

For these wraps, I prefer to make a chunky paste out of my chickpeas because whole chickpeas will roll right out of a wrap and are more likely to make a messy eating experience. Continue reading

Tomato and Fire Roasted Corn Salad

Tomato and Fire Roasted Corn Salad by Alison's AllspiceThis tomato and fire roasted corn salad is bursting with the fresh flavors of summer.  It is a very simple salad of fresh ingredients tossed in a light homemade sauce that brightens its flavors.

The recipe calls for heirloom tomatoes.  I keep this category broad because any fresh and super-flavorful tomato will do. Continue reading

Curried Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce

Curried Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Sauce by Alison's Allspice Are you into fusion cuisine?  Where you take culinary traditions from two different regions or cultures and fuse them together in one recipe?  If you haven’t tried it before, you have to try these curried cauliflower and chickpea tacos with creamy cilantro sauce.

Cilantro is one of my favorite herbs.  It pair perfectly with both curry flavors and tacos.  I use it here to make a creamy cilantro sauce that is my favorite part of these tacos. Continue reading

Smoked Tofu Brown Rice Onigiri with Miso Sauce

Smoked Tofu Brown Rice Onigiri by Alison's AllspiceToday we are taking a short trip around to the word with a Japanese recipe, onigiri.  My take on onigiri includes smoked tofu and brown rice, with a delicious miso sauce for dipping!  What is onigiri exactly?  Well, let me explain!

Onigiri are Japanese rice balls that are traditionally eaten as a snack or taken on-the-go for an easy lunch.  They are filled with various kinds of fillings, usually fish or briny vegetables like pickled plum or kelp. Continue reading

Fried Portabella PoBoy Sandwiches

Fried Portabella PoBoy Sandwiches by Alison's Allspice I have a secret to share.  I was obsessed with these fried portabella poboy sandwiches so much that I got sick of eating them.  They were so good that I just made them over and over and over again.

That was in spring, and now that all the summer produce is starting to wane, some fried comfort food sounds pretty good again. Continue reading

Roasted Red Cabbage with Garlic Vinaigrette

Roasted Red Cabbage with Garlic Vinaigrette by Alison's AllspiceI first started roasting cabbage a long time ago and for some reason I got away from it.  This spring, I have been trying many variations of this recipe and this roasted red cabbage with garlic vinaigrette is by far my favorite.

This recipe can be made with red cabbage, green cabbage, or both.  The red cabbage has better flavor, in my opinion, and its dark color helps to keep the cabbage from looking burnt when it is nicely caramilzed and crispy. Continue reading

Tahini Garlic Sriracha Noodles

Tahini Garlic Sriracha Noodles by Alison's AllspiceEvery cook has a back pocket recipe that they can whip up in no time that is delicious and satisfying.  For me, that has always been peanut noodles, until now.  Now that I have discovered tahini garlic sriracha noodles, I have a new go-to recipe! Continue reading