Category Archives: Gluten Free Dishes

Smoked Tofu and Jackfruit Jambalaya

Smoked Tofu and Jackfruit Jambalaya by Alison's AllspiceThis smoked tofu and jackfruit jambalaya is the best jambalaya I have ever made.  Back when I used to eat meat, I ate traditional jambalaya at reastaurants but never tried cooking it.  Since, I have made many versions, some veggie, some with shirmp, and this recipe stands out as the clear winner.

I think this vegan version is outstanding no matter if you are a meat eater or not. The smoked tofu adds subtle smokiness that you would get from andouille sausage. The jackfruit replaces chicken, adding a nice chewy texture that also helps the dish stay moist. Continue reading

Smoky Cabbage Soup

Smoky Cabbage Soup by Alison's AllspiceFirst of all, I love green cabbage.  It is sweet and crunchy and goes with everything.  Second, I love a warming bowl of soup during the winter.  Combined, that makes this smoky cabbage soup my new favorite comfort food!

I have read about cabbage soup and kind-of thought it would just be another vegetable soup.  Well, not in my kitchen!  I amped up the flavors in so many ways because I wanted to make this soup a little different. 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

Creamy Cashew Wild Rice Soup with Mushrooms

Creamy Cashew Wild Rice Soup with Mushrooms by Alison's AllspiceWhen I first tried this creamy cashew wild rice soup with mushrooms, I was blown away!  I could not believe that the soup I was eating was dairy free and vegan.

The blended cashews in this soup add more than creaminess, they also add nuttiness that pairs perfectly with wild rice and mushrooms. Continue reading

Vegetable Barley Soup

Vegetable Barley Soup by Alison's AllspiceI am a huge fan of vegetable soups, especially when the weather turns cold.  This winter, I wanted to switch things up from my classic vegetable soup, so I made a vegetable barley soup instead!

Basically, I took my classic vegetable soup recipe and merged it with my mushroom barley stew recipe (old, old recipe!).  I omitted the corn from the veggie soup and let barley more than take its place. Continue reading

Sheet Pan Tofu and Broccoli with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Sheet Pan Tofu and Broccoli with Peanut Dipping Sauce by Alison's Allspice How often do you make sheet pan recipes?  I’ll be honest, I don’t use this fast and easy cooking method as often as I should!  This sheet pan tofu and broccoli recipe comes with peanut dipping sauce, and only requires one sheet pan to make!

Clean up is a breeze when it comes to sheet pan recipes.  I like using parchment paper as well, making clean up even easier. Continue reading

Lemony Brussels Sprouts and Cranberry Slaw

Lemony Brussels Sprouts and Cranberry Slaw by Alison's AllspiceIs everyone ready for thanksgiving yet?  I have my menu planned, but none of the shopping done.  This lemony brussels sprouts and cranberry slaw is definitely worth adding to your menu if you need another good vegetable side dish!

One of the best things about this slaw during the busy holidays is that it really benefits from sitting in the dressing for at least 15 minutes before serving. Continue reading

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup from dried beans

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup by Alison's AllspiceIs everyone else enjoying the fall weather?  I’m still adjusting to the cold this season, and a warm bowl of soup sure does help!  This vegetarian black bean soup is hearty and full of protein, perfect for cold nights.

My favorite thing to do with this soup is to spice it up!  I serve mine with an extra dash of hot sauce and fresh jalapenos. Continue reading

Sweet Potato Kale Quinoa Bowl

Sweet Potato Kale Quinoa Bowl by Alison's Allspice Bowl meals come by many names,  Buddah bowls, power bowls, nourish bowls, grain bowls, etc., and are just about the easiest thing to make.  You just toss everything into a bowl!  The ratio of ingredients is what  I like best about bowl meals, including this sweet potato kale quinoa bowl.

This bowl is not a kale salad, and it is not a quinoa salad either. It is truely a bowl meal that is balanced with grains and proteins, fresh vegetables and cooked vegetables, as well as crunchy and soft textures. Continue reading

Caper Dill Potato Salad with Green Beans

Caper Dill Potato Salad with Green Beans by Alison's AllspiceOne of the things I love most about gardening is that it helps me be get creative in the kitchen.  The green beans in my garden have been growing well this season, and here I add them to an addicting potato salad, caper dill potato salad.

Bountiful produce tends to push you as a home cook.  For me, I love to find new ways to use familiar ingredients; it keeps things interesting at dinner time. Continue reading