Tag Archives: Quick and Easy

Mushroom Kale Miso Soup

Mushroom Kale Miso Soup by Alison's AllspiceIs everyone ready for the holidays?!  This will be my last post before Christmas, so have a Merry Christmas everyone!  Today’s recipe is a light soup, mushroom kale miso soup.

Miso soup is traditionally an appetizer because it is mainly composed of flavorful broth. I loaded my version up with a few more veggies to make it a light meal. Continue reading

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls by Alison's AllspiceOne food type that I think people tend to overlook when it comes to breakfast is whole grains!  Cereals boast that they are made from whole grains, but how often do you cook your own for breakfast?  I think these apple cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowls will have you cooking grains for breakfast all the time! Continue reading

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup by Alison's AllspiceToday I am sharing a recipe for roasted red pepper and tomato soup that is stupid easy to make, and loaded with rich flavors.

My husband doesn’t really like peppers, but he enjoyed a bowl of roasted red pepper soup at a wedding we attended recently.  I knew I had to recreate the dish because we had found a way we could both enjoy red peppers! Continue reading

Vegetarian Taco Lunch Wraps

Vegetarian Taco Lunch Wraps by Alison's AllspiceThis months recipe redux theme is Kids that Cook.  The thing I remember cooking most as a child was tortillas.  Mom would make a fresh batch every time we had tacos, and it was my job to flip them in the skillet. These vegetarian taco lunch wraps remind me of those tacos nights as a kid!

I didn’t like to have much in my tacos as a kid.  Plain tacos was always my request.  We always had homemade refried beans to go with our homemade tortillas, and I created this taco lunch wrap based on those 2 ingredients. Continue reading

Broccoli and Olive Orzo Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Broccoli and Olive Orzo Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette by Alison's AllspiceIs everyone ready for the new school year?!  One of the simplest things you can do to prepare is to round up some easy lunch recipes.  This broccoli and olive orzo salad with red wine vinaigrette recipe makes a great packed lunch!

I make all kinds of simple salads like this one for my work lunches.  The best ones should be able to keep in the fridge during the week so you can make batches over the weekend. Continue reading

7 Layer Dip Bean Tostadas

7 Layer Dip Bean Tostadas by Alison's AllspiceI have a question for you today.  What are the 7 layers you use in your 7 layer dip?  On these 7 layer dip bean tostadas I used refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, salsa, cheese, jalapenos, and tomatoes!

I feel like the base, from beans to cheese, is pretty standard.  However, the additional toppings are something that everyone might do a little differently. Continue reading

Tex Mex Black Bean Wedge Salad

Tex Mex Black Bean Wedge Salad by Alison's AllspiceThis tex mex black bean wedge salad is loaded with veggies including corn, tomatoes, and black beans for protein.  The dressing is made from yogurt and hot sauce and is creamy, tangy, and spicy!

I love salads on a hot summer day because you don’t have to cook, and heat up the kitchen.  Salads can also be a great light meal if you take it easy on the toppings, which I tend to over do.  That’s what work outs are for, right?! Continue reading

Red White and Blue Nachos

Red White and Blue Nachos by Alison's AllspiceIs everyone ready for their Independence day celebrations?  I have got a fun recipe to share with you today, perfect for any patriotic holiday such as the fourth of July, memorial day, or even veterans day! Check out these red white and blue nachos!

I have been scheming up this recipe for about a year.  I saw many awesome patriotic dishes last year, but I was surprised at how few savory dishes get the red white and blue theme! Continue reading

Zucchini Tomato Fritatta for One

Zucchini Tomato Fritatta for One by Alison's AllspiceI am a huge fan of eggs, but my husband is not.  Therefore, having eggs has become a treat I enjoy when I’m only cooking for myself.  This zucchini tomato fritatta for one is a perfect light summer lunch, just for me!

This spring I fell in love with this kale and potato fritatta, but it was a little too much to eat all by myself.  Summertime zucchini and tomato fill the fritatta up, but keep it light. Continue reading

Mushroom Lentil Vegetarian Taco Crumbles

Mushroom Lentil Vegetarian Taco Crumbles by Alison's AllspiceWhen I started my healthy eating journey, cutting out processed foods was the first major step I took, and undoubtedly one of the hardest.  My husbands favorite food is tacos, so creating this mushroom lentil vegetarian taco crumbles recipe was a must!

If you are accustomed to using “meat crumbles” in your tacos, you definitely need to try this recipe.  It is made with 4 simple ingredients, and tastes way better than the store bought variety! Continue reading