Category Archives: Gluten Free Dishes

Sheet Pan Orange Tofu with Broccoli

Sheet Pan Orange Tofu with Broccoli by Alison's AllspiceI have been in love with sheet pan tofu as of late.  It is so easy to make with amazing results.  Last fall I posted my sheet pan tofu with honey harissa sauce recipe, and now I have another version for you, sheet pan orange tofu with broccoli.

I remember eating orange chicken take-out before I stopped eating most meats, and this recipe is so much better! The authentic orange flavor of the sauce from fresh-squeezed oranges is the star of the show. Continue reading

Seed Crackers

Seed Crackers by Alison's AllspiceI have been wanting to try making seed crackers for a very long time, and I finally did!  These crackers are crispy and toasty, loaded with good for you seeds, and seasoned just enough to make them interesting.

There are two binder options written into this recipe: the chia seeds or the whole psyllium husks.  The binder holds together all the seeds to that the produce a cracker. So what are the differences between the two? Continue reading

Italian Chickpea Salad

Italian Chickpea Salad by Alison's AllspiceOne day I was looking for a fast lunch to whip up out of the fridge and I ended up making this Italian chickpea salad.  I have made this salad over and over again because it is not only healthy, but incredibly easy as well.

This salad is based on the classic Italian chopped salad, but made vegan and with chickpeas instead of lettuce. It relies on a lot of jarred or canned ingredients that are easy to keep on hand in the pantry for when you need that fast lunch. Continue reading

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