Category Archives: Asian

Sweet Potato Coconut Curry

Sweet Potato Coconut Curry by Alison's AllspiceA few months ago, I posted this recipe for butternut squash chickpea curry.  One week when I was cleaning out the fridge, I used the recipe but made alterations based on what I had.  My family loved this sweet potato coconut curry even more than we loved the butternut squash version, so I just had to share it with you all!

So, what alterations did I make?  Two major swaps and one omission is all that you will find.  I swaped sweet potato for the butternut, and tofu for the chickpeas. Continue reading

Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry

Butternut Squash Chickpea Curry by Alison's AllspiceCurry is a great dish to make in advance for busy nights because the flavors only get better as it sits.  This butternut squash chickpea curry is loaded with vegetables as well as flavor!

I like to prep all the ingredients for this recipe in advance to make it an easy and pleasant cooking experience.  Chopping the butternut squash can be time consuming, and sometimes difficult, so you don’t want to rush for safety’s sake. Continue reading

Tandoori Grilled Tofu and Vegetables

Tandoori Grilled Tofu and Vegetables by Alison's AllspiceTandoori grilled tofu and vegetables is a recipe that I wanted to try for a long time before I finally did.  I love anything grilled and the spice mix used in the sauce is gold, literally.

What is tandoori?  It is a dish that originated in India that uses a yogurt based sauce and a tandoor oven, which is heated with wood or charcoal.  I grilled mine to acheive the smokey flavor of a traditional tandoor dish. Continue reading

Ginger Miso Dressing

Ginger Miso Dressing by Alison's AllspiceHave you hopped on board of the miso train yet?  Miso is such a flavorful condiment that can be used in so many ways.  I use it in sauces and dressing for the most part, like this ginger miso dressing.

What is Miso?  It is a fermented soy bean paste that is salty and a little bit tangy.  It ads huge amounts of umami flavor to any dish you add it to.  It comes in many varieties like white miso, yellow miso, and red miso.  Continue reading

Spicy Honey Cashew Tofu with Rainbow Vegetables

Spicy Honey Cashew Tofu with Rainbow Vegetables by Alison's AllspiceI first tried this spicy honey cashew tofu with rainbow vegetables for dinner because I found a forgoten bag of cashews in the back of the fridge. My husband actually used the word bliss to describe this meal!  Winner, winner, tofu dinner.

The sauce is the key component to nailing this stir fry, and honey is the secret ingredient!  I’m usually a person that would cut back on the sugar for a savory meal, but you don’t want to skimp on the honey! It makes the flavors so much more complex. Continue reading

Easy Shrimp Noodles with Cilantro

Easy Shrimp Noodles with Cilantro by Alison's AllspiceSometimes when I see special ingredients, I get super exicted about finding a fun new way to use them.  I found these forbidden rice noodles, and knew that they would be perfect for these easy shrimp noodles with cilantro!

You can certainly make this recipe with any kind of noodle.  The flavor won’t be that different, but I do like the contrast that it adds to the dish.  The pink shrimp look so inviting on the black noodles! Continue reading

Kimchi and Fried Egg Sandwich

Kimchi and Fried Egg Sandwich by Alison's AllspiceThis kimchi and fried egg sandwich has been on my to-do list for a long time now.  And with good reason, it is Delicious (with a capital-D!), and soooo easy to make.

I have made it known that I love the combination of tangy kimchi with a runny egg yolk, like in this kimchi fried rice recipe.  I just can’t get enough! Continue reading

Vegan Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

Vegan Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai by Alison's AllspiceMung bean sprouts are a traditional veggie to find in pad thai.  However, the store was out of mung bean sprouts.  I thought this represented a perfect opportunity to demonstrate substitution of ingredients on the blog in this vegan spaghetti squash pad thai.  It happens in real life, so why not here?

Instead of mung bean sprouts, I decided to swap in shredded carrots. Maybe not as traditional, but just as delicious, and represents what every home cook needs to learn to truly master your craft.  Deal with the unexpected and find a solution.  A good life lesson as well. Continue reading

Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice with Edamame

Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice with Edamame by Alison's AllspiceI started experimenting with kimchi as an ingredient long ago.  So far, my favorite way to eat it is in fried rice.  This vegan kimchi fried rice with edamame is a colorful dish that is super easy to make!

I previously posted a kimchi fried rice recipe that had a sunny side up egg on top.  This vegan version is just as good, and is a bit more colorful thanks to the red cabbage. Continue reading

Korean BBQ Jackfruit Nachos with Kimchi

Korean BBQ Jackfruit Nachos with Kimchi by Alison's AllspiceKimchi is one of those things that you either love, or hate, and I love it!  Ever since I discovered my love of kimchi, I have been looking for new ways to use it.  These Korean BBQ jackfruit nachos with kimchi are a fun way to mix it up!

As I start to think about nachos, I am realizing that I have never posted my favorite traditonal nacho recipe.  I have a greek nachos recipe, and a 4th of July themed nachos, so traditional nachos are on the way 😉 Continue reading