Category Archives: Gluten Free Dishes

Sicilian Roasted Root Vegetables

Sicilian Roasted Root Vegetables by Alison's AllspiceDo you have a favorite food that you can’t get enough of?  Right now, mine is capers!  I want to put them on everything, including these Sicilian roasted root vegetables.

I love to read cooking magazines.  To be honest, I spend enough time in front of a computer that reading the physical format is enjoyable.  I keep a pen ready to write all over the pages, and mark all my favorite recipes with tags.  It’s addicting. Continue reading

Teriyaki Mushroom Tacos

Teriyaki Mushroom Tacos by Alison's AllspiceWhen I want to create a new recipe, and I want it to be a hit for my family, tacos are the way to go. These teriyaki mushroom tacos are super flavorful, made with a homemade teriyaki sauce and sriracha mayo!

My husband thinks that tacos are a food group.  I can’t disagree, tacos are pretty much the most awesome way to devour some deliciousness. The tortilla should have an award for being the best food delivery service. Continue reading

Creamy Chickpea Lentil Soup with Kale

Creamy Chickpea Lentil Soup with Kale by Alison's AllspiceRecently, I have been lamenting spring.  However, spring goes as quickly as it comes, so I’m trying to live in the moment and enjoy the cool weather before summer’s heat sets in.  This creamy chickpea lentil soup is the perfect way to enjoy the last of winter’s cool weather.

Do you ever find yourself wishing you were somewhere else?  Enjoying the moment is an important life skill, and I find sometimes it takes practice.  I totally connect to life through food, so I stay in the moment by making seasonal dishes. Continue reading

Arugula Wild Rice Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Arugula Wild Rice Salad by Alison's AllspiceI love to grow arugula in my garden, but the homegrown arugula is much stronger in flavor than the baby arugula you get from the store.  I started making this arugula wild rice salad to tame those strong garden fresh flavors!

The wild rice helps to subdue the peppery arugula by bulking up the salad with a mild earthy flavor (which pairs quite nicely).  I also add cranberries for sweetness, pecans for crunch and protein, and feta for a salty bite. Continue reading

Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup

Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup by Alison's AllspiceThis week, the temperatures here have been in the single digits (not as cold as many places, but still cold for us!).   When it’s cold outside, a nice warm bowl of soup is in order.  This creamy carrot ginger soup is what’s for dinner!

This soup is more filling than a traditional bowl of carrot soup.  It has a hidden ingredient that adds protein, and an extra layer of creaminess! Continue reading

Five Spice Chickpea Clementine Buddha Bowl

Five Spice Chickpea Clementine Buddah Bowl by Alison's AllspiceChinese five spice powder is a delicious blend of warm spices, including  things like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg!  I love pairing these warming flavors with bright citrus in this five spice chickpea clementine buddha bowl!

Before we move on, lets talk about the buddah bowl.  It has become a popular name for vegetarian or vegan dish served in a single bowl.  Usually you see a combination of whole grains, plant based proteins, veggies, and sometimes fruit! Continue reading

High Protein Mushroom Swiss Pasta Bake

High Protein Mushroom Swiss Pasta Bake by Alison's AllspiceThis month’s recipe redux theme was New Year, New Ingredient.  My new ingredient is chickpea pasta!  I use it to create this high protein mushroom swiss pasta bake.

Usually, I wouldn’t make a dish like this for dinner.  It’s just pasta, veggies, and cheese. There’s no specific source of protein, which I need as a 90% vegetarian who likes to work out. Continue reading

Quick Vegetarian Red Curry

Quick Vegetarian Red Curry by Alison's AllspiceCurry is a staple dish in the vegetarian diet.  Curry simply means blended. Hence, most curry powders are a blend of spices and seasonings.  My quick vegetarian red curry uses garam masala curry powder.

Garam masala is a blend commonly used in Indian cuisine.  Northern Indian food seasons with dairy, while southern Indian food uses more coconut milk to flavor their curries.   Continue reading

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

Spiced Turmeric Tofu with Coconut Cilantro Rice

Spiced Turmeric Tofu with Coconut Cilantro Rice by Alison's AllspiceWhen I was prepping this recipe for the blog, I couldn’t decide if it should be two recipes or one.  In the end, I made it a single recipe for spiced turmeric tofu with coconut cilantro rice. The rice and tofu could be served separately, but they are awesome together!

I’m a huge fan of tofu, while most people are not.  I don’t know why, but I have just always loved it.  Even before going meatless I would seek out restaurants that had great tofu.  Continue reading