Tag Archives: Eggplant

Grilled Eggplant and Herb Wrap

Grilled Eggplant and Herb Wrap by Alison's AllspiceHas everyone had a great summer full of grilling? I grill out every Sunday night.  This week, I made a grilled eggplant and herb wrap that is loaded with fresh flavor!

Are you a fan of eggplant?  It can be bitter, and salting the eggplant helps to remove those bitter flavors.  Also, the fresher the eggplant, the less bitter.

Some people are sensitive to eggplants bitterness, and others not.  Therefore, this may be a step you can skip if you don’t notice the bitter flavor of eggplant. Continue reading

Eggplant Basil Pasta Bake with Smoked Mozzarella

Eggplant Basil Pasta Bake with Smoked Mozzarella by Alison's AllspiceI absolutely love veggie pasta recipes.  My husband on the other hand, not so much.  When I made this eggplant basil pasta bake with smoked mozzarella for dinner, I was floored when he said, Wow, this is really good!

I love eggplant Parmesan, but it takes waaaaay too long to make on a weeknight.  I wanted to make a dish that reminded me of it, but was easier and faster to make.   Continue reading

Sheet Pan Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

Sheet Pan Eggplant Parmesan Stacks by Alison's AllspiceThis month’s recipe redux challenge was to create a healthy sheet pan meal. If you read here often, you know I don’t really do the whole main dish and side dish kind of meals associated with a lot of sheet pan recipes.  I tinkered with ideas of sandwich melts and veggie burgers with fries. However, I have been crazy busy this fall and put off this photo shoot until the last minute and did not have those ingredients in the house.  I had planned to make eggplant Parmesan, so I converted it to sheet pan eggplant Parmesan stacks!   Continue reading

Vegan Spicy Eggplant Hummus Taquitos

Vegan Spicy Eggplant Hummus Taquitos by Alison's Allspice“Disclosure: I received free samples of Sabra Hummus mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.”

Happy National Hummus Day friends!  I am back today to bring you more hummus filled goodies because today, May 13th, is National Hummus Day!  Earlier this week I posted my Mediterranean Hummus Stuffed Mushrooms.  Today I’m sharing these Vegan Spicy Eggplant Hummus Taquitos which are made with Sabra’s Supremely Spicy Hummus. These quick appetizers are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and perfect for dipping! Continue reading

Farmers Market Quesadilla

I needed a quick, single serving, lunch today and this quesadilla hit the mark!  I went to the farmers market this morning knowing that I had one tortilla left over in the fridge.  I circled like a vulture checking out all the fresh produce trying to decide what I should fill the tortilla with.

Farmers Market Quesadilla

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