Roasted Rainbow Vegetables

Posted on April 13, 2024 | Leave a comment

Roasted Rainbow Vegetables by Alison's AllspiceI pack vegetables into my work day lunches every day.  Having a side serving of veggies at lunch makes it easy to know that I am getting all the vegetables that I want to have in my diet, regardless of what else gets packed.  I have been making these roasted rainbow vegetables all winter long, and they are too pretty not to share!

Honestly, I didn’t even think about sharing this as a recipe at first.  It was my husband that said, you should make this into a blog post.  Why didn’t I think of that?  Continue reading →

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Shrimp Pad Thai

Posted on March 23, 2024 | Leave a comment

Shrimp Pad Thai by Alison's AllspiceLast week I posted my favorite new pad Thai sauce recipe, so this week I am sharing a shrimp pad Thai recipe to go with it!

I eat vegetarian more often than I eat fish and seafood, so I also make this same recipe without the shrimp and love that version just as much.  The tofu adds plenty of protein, and the noodles keep the dish quite filling. Continue reading →

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Pad Thai Sauce

Posted on March 16, 2024 | Leave a comment

Pad Thai Sauce by Alison's AllspiceI used to live about a block away from a Thai restaurant in a loft apartment.  We would frequent the restaurant with family, to celebrate, or to grab an easy dinner.  Luckily, we still live close by, but these days I cook at home more.  This pad Thai sauce recipe allows me to make my restaurant favorite at home.

You only need 4 ingredients, one for each flavor: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy.  The tamarind paste is your sour flavor, and it varies greatly from brand to brand in my experience. You might have to do some trial and error with the specific brand you can get to figure out just how you like it, but it will be worth it! Continue reading →

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Thai Sweet Potato Soup

Posted on March 2, 2024 | Leave a comment

Thai Sweet Potato Soup by Alison's AllspiceI had a huge sweet potato crop in the garden this fall and I have been loving cooking with sweet potatoes all winter long. Soup season is just about over for me, so you should try this Thai sweet potato soup before spring weather sweeps us off our feet!

I almost always pair sweet potato with a spicy flavor.  Sweet and spicy are a perfect match and there are lots of ways to do it with sweet potatoes.  Usually I go with chipotle to add heat, but the red curry paste in this soup did a wonderful job as well. Continue reading →

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Gouda and Smoked Tofu Grilled Cheese

Posted on February 24, 2024 | Leave a comment

Gouda and Smoked Tofu Grilled Cheese by Alison's AllspiceThis post is really more like an idea than a recipe.  Yes, the recipe for gouda and smoked tofu grilled cheese is written out in full below.  However if you know how to make a grilled cheese sandwich, then all you need to do is add some smoked tofu to have a hearty, cozy, and easy to make meal in only a few minutes.

The grilled cheese was one of the first things that I learned to cook.  I was just a kid probably getting in the way in the kitchen.  I imagine I was told to flip the sandwich while another was being made. Continue reading →

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Roasted Poblano and Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Posted on February 17, 2024 | Leave a comment

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 →

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Garlic and Nutritional Yeast Pangrattato Pasta

Posted on February 10, 2024 | Leave a comment

Garlic and Nutritional Yeast Pangrattato Pasta by Alison's AllspiceBefore I knew what Pangrattato was, I used to call it spaghetti with breadcrumbs. Pangrattato is Italian for breadcrumbs.  Most often when I see this title used, it is used as a topping on pasta.  Garlic and nutritional yeast pangrattato pasta is just one in a million ways to make pangrattato.

All you have to do to make pangrattato is to heat oil in a skillet, add breadcrumbs and seasonings and cook until toasted to crunchy perfection.  Use it to top all your favorite pasta dishes, or just put in on plain spaghetti with an extra drizzle of olive oil.  You can use it on casseroles, and many other dishes as well. Continue reading →

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Creamy Roasted Garlic and Parmesan White Bean Soup

Posted on February 3, 2024 | Leave a comment

Creamy Roasted Garlic and Parmesan White Bean Soup by Alison's AllspiceAre you a smooth blended soup person, or a leave it chunky soup person?  For myself, I’m still deciding because this creamy roasted garlic and parmesan white bean soup is delicious both ways.

If I’m being honest, I usually serve this soup only half blended to get the best of both worlds.  The blended white beans become ultra creamy but a few chunks of veggies here and there make give it some texture. Continue reading →

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Smoky Pumpkin Pasta

Posted on January 27, 2024 | Leave a comment

Smoky Pumpkin Pasta by Alison's AllspiceI love pasta, and therefore, it is hard to believe that I have not tried this smoky pumpkin pasta before now.  The creamy sauce clings to the pasta in a way that is reminiscent of mac and cheese, but the flavors are more sophisticated.

The pumpkin really elevates the other savory flavors in the dish without getting lost itself.  Its creamy earthy tones are balanced by the smokiness of the paprika, which also brings the smallest touch of heat. Continue reading →

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Chickpea Harissa Bread Soup

Posted on January 20, 2024 | Leave a comment

Chickpea Harissa Bread Soup by Alison's AllspiceThis chickpea harissa bread soup is a variation of lablabi, a Tunisian chickpea stew.  The traditional stew has a thin broth with chickpeas served over toasted bread. This version is also served over toasted bread, but the broth is thick and creamy.

The Italians also have a version of bread soup, usually made with stale bread and tomatoes.  Italian bread soup has you add the bread to the pot at the end of cooking.  I prefer this version of bread soup where the bread is toasted and added to the bowls. It maintains more texture, kind-of like a crouton. Continue reading →

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