Category Archives: Gluten Free Dishes

Honey Harissa Sheet Pan Tofu

Honey Harissa Sheet Pan Tofu by Alison's AllspiceThis honey harissa sheet pan tofu has made it into our regular rotation of dinners for a lot of reasons.  The texture of the tofu is amazing, the whole thing is super easy, and you can make simple swaps for what you have on hand.

Have you tried ripping tofu by hand?  It creates lots of edges that all get crispy when baked with starch and yields some of the crispiest tofu.  On top of that, it is kind-of fun and easy just getting into the tofu block with your hands. Good for stress relief, or a good option for kids to help out in the kitchen. Continue reading

Sweet Potato Brownies

Sweet Potato Brownies by Alison's AllspiceI was first drawn to make sweet potato brownies because I am still trying to use up my sweet potatoes from last fall’s harvest.  Honestly, I cannot think of a better way to enjoy my plethora of sweet potatoes than fudgy brownies.

This recipe was inspired by a picture I saw on Pinterest that did not link back to a working site, so all I had to work from was the ingredients list and the comments (other recipes I found did not have great reviews).  Continue reading

Charred Okra and Corn Salad

Charred Okra and Corn Salad by Alison's AllspiceI grow okra in my garden every year just because it grows well where I live.  It’s not my favorite vegetable, but I have found a handful of ways that I love eating it, and this charred okra and corn salad is one of them.

What makes this salad so great?  First of all, the char on the okra helps to give them a little crunchy texture, and a big boost of smoky flavor. Continue reading

Creamy Black Bean and Corn Dip

Creamy Black Bean and Corn Dip by Alison's AllspiceDuring football season, we consume a lot of dips!  I made a different type every week for during the game.  Dips like this creamy black bean and corn dip are always a life-saver because they take no time at all to whip up!

Canned black beans and frozen corn make the bulk of this dip while jarred salsa and taco seasonings yield most of the flavor.  My secret ingredient to make it creamy might just surprise you! Continue reading

Kale Smoothie

Kale Smoothie by Alison's AllspiceThis spring, I was eating kale salads on repeat and still had more kale than I could use coming out of my garden. I decided to try blanching and freezing it with the intent to make a kale smoothie recipe, which is finally here!

There are a lot of kale smoothie recipes on the internet, and not all of them are good, in my opinion. I love kale, its flavor does not bother me. In addition, I’m using blanched kale which naturally should be less bitter, so perhaps my taste buds are biased on what makes a kale smoothie good. Continue reading

Peach Yogurt Smoothie

Peach Yogurt Smoothie by Alison's AllspiceThe other day I was looking for a fast easy lunch so I whipped up this peach yogurt smoothie. It was so easy and so filling, this one is going into my regular rotation!

Lunches for me generally include leftovers, or something simple to make.  When I don’t plan in advance, its great to have back pocket recipes like this one to save the day. Continue reading

Snow Pea Fried Rice

Snow Pea Fried Rice by Alison's AllspiceThis snow pea fried rice recipe is simply a classic fried rice recipe which swaps fresh snow peas for frozen green peas.  Nutritionally, they are the same, but when you have garden fresh snow peas why use frozen?

Snow peas have a tender pod and are often times used in stir fries because they cook quickly.  They fit seamlessly into a fried rice recipe as well, perfect for late spring and early summer when snow peas are ripe and bountiful. Continue reading

Asparagus and Pesto Baked Eggs

Asparagus and Pesto Baked Eggs by Alison's AllspiceI have another asparagus recipe for you this week!  This time, I made a quick and easy lunch, asparagus and pesto baked eggs.  I used sundried tomato pesto, and it was stunning in this dish!

First, many asparagus baked eggs do not use pesto.  I used it because I wanted an extra pop of flavor.  If you don’t have any, this dish will still be tasty, just not as complex. Continue reading

Asparagus and Corn Salad

Asparagus and Corn Salad by Alison's AllspiceMy favorite spring vegetable is asparagus, hands down. For me it is partially nostalgic because I grew up eating fresh picked asparagus and now I grow it in my own garden as well. Asparagus lends itself well to many dishes.  Most often I eat it as a side dish, but it also works in pasta dishes and salads like this asparagus and corn salad.

This salad is also a side dish, but you could easily turn it into a simple meal by adding some protein, like canned chickpeas. Continue reading

Roasted Rainbow Vegetables

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