Tag Archives: Yogurt

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

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

Fried Chickpea Gyro Salad

Fried Chickpea Gyro Salad by Alison's AllspiceWhen I first stared to eat more plant-based meals, I can across a recipe (now long lost) that marindaded and fried chickpeas.  It is such a simple process that completely transforms the humble chickpea.  Here I use a gyro inspired marinade to make fried chickpea gyro salad.

I have posted a very similar recipe before, my fried chickpea gyro bowls, made with a base of rice, chopped vegetables, and tzatziki sauce.  While I love grain bowls, I was craving a salad this time, so I adapted the recipe. Continue reading

Red Lentil Dal Spinach Bowls

Red Lentil Dal Spinach Bowls by Alison's AllspiceRed lentil dal is a popular Indian dish where red lentils are stewed in aromatics and spices until super flavorful.  It is fast, inexpensive and easy so it’s no wonder why it is popular.  Today, I want to share my twist on this class, red lentil dal spinach bowls!

To get started, lets discuss red lentils.  Red lentils are the fastest cooking lentil, have a sweeter and milder flavor, and tend to get kind-of mushy when cooked.  Kinda. Continue reading

Lentil Kale Fritters

Lentil Kale Fritters by Alison's AllspiceI came up with the idea for these lentil kale fritters when I was trying to find a new way to use up my copious garden kale.  Two packed cups of chopped kale is a lot of kale, but it cooks down so that it folds in with the lentils in a perfect 1:1 ratio.

These fritters don’t feel like you are eating tons of greens either thanks to the texture of the lentils.  The flavor it also bright and not too earthy thanks to the tomato paste, Dijon, parmesan and basil.  Continue reading

Grilled Tofu and Summer Vegetable Tacos

Grilled Tofu and Summer Vegetable Tacos by Alison's AllspiceMexican food is hands down my favorite type of food, so it should not be a surprise that we eat tacos all the time.  Luckily, there are so many delicious taco fillings (like these grilled tofu and summer vegetable tacos) that tacos never get old.

Summer is the perfect time to be outside enjoying time around the grill. I hear a lot of vegetarians and vegans struggle to come up with ideas for meals to put on the grill.  Don’t worry I am hear to help! Continue reading

Roasted Asparagus with Creamy Dill Sauce

Roasted Asparagus with Creamy Dill Sauce by Alison's AllspiceFriends, can you beleive that this is the first time I have tried roasting asparagus?!? Me either.  Grilling it is usually my go-to method.  One night when it was raining, I decided against grilling so I tried this roasted asparagus with creamy dill sauce.

If you are an asparagus fan like me, you will come back to this recipe time and time again.  I have made it three times already this season and cannot get enough! Continue reading

Turmeric Rice with Cumin Toasted Chickpeas

Turmeric Rice with Cumin Toasted Chickpeas by Alison's AllspiceI seem to see a lot of “rice and chickpeas” style dishes out there on the web and I decided that I had to see what they are all about.  Honestly, I was surprised at how simple yet flavorful the idea is.  Check out my turmeric rice with cumin toasted chickpeas recipe to see what I mean.

When I look at a bowl full of rice and chicpeas, I think there is nothing to it.  It’s gonna be bland.  Well, that just doesn’t have to be the case; not when you’re in the Allspice kitchen! Continue reading

Ginger Red Lentil Pumpkin Soup

Ginger Red Lentil Pumpkin Soup by Alison's AllspiceSoup season is in full swing here in the allspice world and I have been playing with lots of recipes; old and new recipes alike. This ginger red lentil pumpkin soup recipe comes from an old favorite that needed a re-do.

Are you a blended soup fan?  I adore blended soups, hence why this recipe is a favorite.  Blended soups turn vegetables into a creamy oblivion that is swoon worthy.  This recipe is no exception.  It also lets me star one of my favorite ingredients: Lentils. Continue reading

Tzatziki Pasta Salad with Chickpeas

Tzatziki Pasta Salad with Chickpeas by Alison's AllspiceIf you are like me, you still have some summer garden produce lingering that needs to be used.  Even though it is October, I still have garden cucumbers and tomatoes that are delicious in this tzatziki pasta salad with chickpeas.

Has anyone else had a busy fall?  I feel like I am so far behind on all my projects, including blog posts.  I had extra time at the end of summer to photograph some delicious recipes, and now they are finally making it onto the blog when the produce is almost out of season.  Better late than never I suppose. Continue reading