Category Archives: Gluten Free Dishes

Soft Zucchini Taco Shells

Soft Zucchini Taco Shells by Alison's AllspiceMy husband has said hands down, this soft zucchini taco shells recipe is his favorite way to enjoy the gluttony of zucchini that has come out of our garden this summer.  It might be a good way to sneak some veggies in for picky eaters too!

What make this recipe a taco shell and not just a tortilla?  Masa harina is the flour used to make corn tortillas, the base for most authentic tacos.  I use it here to give these tortillas the flavor of a corn tortilla, and help bind the zucchini together. Continue reading

Black Bean Taco Pasta Salad

Black Bean Taco Pasta Salad by Alison's AllspiceDo you guys ever have those moments when you see a picture of a recipe and you just have to make it!?  Well it happenend to me when I saw two of my favorite ingredients together: black beans and pasta!  I made my own healthy tweeks to this black bean taco pasta salad recipe.

First of all, I don’t mess around with taco seasoning packets.  I stock so many spices, there is no need!  Also, those packets have added ingredients that you don’t need.  Just keep a well stocked spice rack and you are set! Continue reading

Tex Mex Black Bean Zucchini Skillet

Tex-Mex Black Bean Zucchini Skillet by Alison's AllspiceIt’s finally zucchini season!  Zucchini is one of my favorite summertime produce items.  They grow plentifully in my garden, so I have to come up with new and exciting ways to use them, like this tex mex black bean zucchini skillet.

This skillet meal is fast and simple, made with ingredients that I always have stocked in my pantry like frozen corn, salsa, and black beans. Continue reading

Chili Glazed Tofu with Pineapple Salsa and Coconut Rice

Chili Glazed Tofu with Pineapple Salsa and Coconut Rice by Alison's AllspiceI love all things spicy.  However, balance is also an important component to a great meal.  This chili glazed tofu with pineapple salsa and coconut rice has got it all!  Spicy tofu, cooling coconut and bright, fresh pineapple!

Coconut rice is a favorite side dish of mine because it pairs well with many things.  It’s also really easy to make, and is made from pantry staples like brown rice and coconut milk. Continue reading

Baked Falafel Lettuce Wraps with Lemon Aioli

Baked Falafel Lettuce Wraps with Lemon Aioli by Alison's AllspiceI have long adored falafel from restaurants, but thought it was going to be complicated to make at home.  Honestly, now that I’ve tried it, it is soooo easy.  I make these baked falafel lettuce wraps with lemon aioli on weeknights!

The only downside to this recipe is that you cannot use canned chickpeas.  You must soak dried chickpeas for 8-24 hours, which requires some advanced planning. Continue reading

Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad with Peanut Dressing

Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad with Peanut Dressing by Alison's AllspiceI have been harvesting a lot of snow peas and snap peas in the last few weeks.  When I was digging through the fridge trying to come up with ideas for a quick meal, I thought of those thai crunch salads you see all over pinterest.  Well, mine isn’t exactly thai, but it is a delicious crunchy asian chopped salad with peanut dressing! Continue reading

Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Salad

Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Salad by Alison's AllspiceRight now I am craving fresh summer produce!  Unfortunately, it’s just not here yet.  My pepper plants in the garden are still only 4 inches tall!  Therefore, I made this roasted red pepper quinoa salad using pantry staples instead.

A jar of roasted red peppers is an easy ingredient to keep in the cupboard to make a quick meal.  It’s perfect for this time of year when you want fresh peppers that aren’t quite in season. 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

Butternut Gruyere Pasta Bake

Butternut Gruyere Pasta Bake by Alison's Allspice If you’re a subscriber, right now you are thinking, really?  Butternut squash in March?  Apparently I hoarded my garden squash all winter and still have some.  Not sorry.  This week I have a simple butternut gruyere pasta bake that you are going to love!

Why will you love it?  Let me list the ways.  1) Super easy to make.  2) Gruyere cheese is totally worth the splurge because it is absolutely delicious (and you only need a little). 3) Roasted caramilized butternut squash in a white wine miso sauce?  Yes please! Continue reading

Vegan Red Lentil Potato Fritters

Vegan Red Lentil Potato Fritters by Alison's AllspiceMany of us across the nation are on work-from-home or shelter-in-place orders due to covid-19.  Many of the shelves in the grocery stores are bare, so I have decided to see what I can make from my pantry at home and came up with these vegan red lentil potato fritters!

The best part about these fritters?  They are a meal in themselves.  The red lentils add protein and the potato adds carbs.  I litterally didn’t make anything to go with these because they don’t necessarily need it. Continue reading