Tag Archives: Zucchini

Tofu Mushroom and Zucchini Kabobs with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

Tofu Mushroom and Zucchini Kabobs with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce by Alison's AllspiceThe end of summer is upon us and it is very hot here.  That means grilling season is here as well! I love to grill when it is hot so that I don’t heat up the house cooking.  These tofu mushroom and zucchini kabobs with creamy chimichurri sauce make a great light meal for the hot weather too.

I loved the brightness of red wine vinegar and fresh herbs that are used in chimichurri.  It is traditionally paired with grilled meats, but is quite delicious with grilled vegetables and tofu. Continue reading

Grilled Veggie and Halloumi Pitas

Grilled Veggie and Halloumi Pitas by Alison's AllspiceThese grilled veggie and halloumi pitas are a summertime favorite when it is too hot to cook in the house.  The halloumi cheese has a delightful squeaky chew and I adore its caramalized flavor off the grill.

My biggest concern when I started experimenting with grilled halloumi was that it would stick to the grill, and it does not!  In my experience, if the cheese isn’t wanting to loosen from the grate, it is not sufficiently browned yet.  It should remove easily when it’s ready to flip. Continue reading

Homemade Canned Zucchini Relish

Homemade Canned Zucchini Relish by Alison's AllspiceWhen your garden is producing way more zucchini than you can get used, you start searching pinterest for ideas for long term storage.  Or, at least I did.  This homemade canned zucchini relish is a great way to save your homegrown zucchinis for long term use!

At the beginning of summer I posted this recipe collection for 15 ways to use zucchini, and this recipe would be an excellent addition to that post. 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

15 Ways to Use Up Zucchini

During summer, zucchini is a staple!  It is such a healthy and versatile vegetable that is also easy to grow in our summer gardens.  Sometimes, I end up with waaaaayyyyyy too many zucchini, and these are all the recipes that I have used over the years to use up zucchini!

All of the following recipes are vegetarian as that is how I eat most of the time.  Feel free to make the recipes your own by substituting your favorite proteins, or making vegan and dairy free swaps! Continue reading

Gluten Free Zucchini Tots

Gluten Free Zucchini Tots by Alison's AllspiceHappy New Year everyone!  Today I am having a flash back to the summer months when I had so many zucchini that I didn’t know what to do with them all.  These gluten free zucchini tots were a staple during summer, and area a great way to start the new year!

I am not a new year resolutions person.  It just doesn’t suit me.  I perfer the moto “moderation in everything.”  To me means that you don’t need to feel guilty for life’s small pleasures. Continue reading

Zucchini Feta Rye Berry Cakes with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Zucchini Feta Rye Berry Cakes with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes by Alison's AllspiceThese zucchini feta rye berry cakes with roasted cherry tomatoes is by far my favorite way to make a zucchini “fritter”.  It’s really more of a cake or patty because the rye berries add so much dense chewy texture.

The cakes are delicious on their own, but the cherry tomatoes and yogurt make this something special.  The sweetness and slight acidity of the tomatoes balances the earthy, tangy notes of the rye berries while the yogurt adds a creamy luscious texture. Continue reading

Ravioli and Zucchini with Parmesan Black Pepper Sauce

Ravioli and Zucchini with Parmesan Black Pepper Sauce by Alison's AllspiceAre you tired of zucchini yet?  I hope not, because I had soooo many zucchini in my garden this summer that I had to find lots of fun ways to eat them, and therefore created a lot of new recipes, like this ravioli and zucchini with parmesan black pepper sauce.

Even if you are tired of zucchini, you have to try this sauce.  It would be good with any pasta/veggie dish.  It’s so simple to make and loaded with flavor! Continue reading

Soft Zucchini Taco Shells

Soft Zucchini Taco Shells by Alison's AllspiceMy husband has said hands down, this soft zucchini taco shells recipe is his favorite way to enjoy the gluttony of zucchini that has come out of our garden this summer.  It might be a good way to sneak some veggies in for picky eaters too!

What make this recipe a taco shell and not just a tortilla?  Masa harina is the flour used to make corn tortillas, the base for most authentic tacos.  I use it here to give these tortillas the flavor of a corn tortilla, and help bind the zucchini together. Continue reading

Whole Wheat Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Whole Wheat Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Bread by Alison's AllspiceFriends, I may have gone over the top on this recipe!  My summer supply of zucchini only seems to be growing and I was in the mood for chocolate.  This whole wheat fudgy chocolate zucchini bread could easily pass for zucchini brownies instead of bread!

When I was making this bread, I wanted to use up as much zucchini as possible.  I knew that was going to make a really heavy and dense bread loaf, not your typical fluffy “banana bread” style quick bread. Continue reading