Category Archives: Gluten Free Dishes

Garlic Black Olive Tapenade with Parsley

Garlic Black Olive Tapenade by Alison's AllspiceTapenade (pronounced top-ah-nod) is a french dip or spread made from olives and other flavorful pairings such as capers and anchovies. I don’t stock anchovies as a pantry staple, therefore my garlic black olive tapenade is a vegan version of the classic!

I love garlic, and it pairs perfectly with the olives and capers in the tapenade.  Did you know that garlic ranks number two as a highly beneficial superfood (right behind turmeric)?  It has been linked to reducing/preventing heart disease, stroke, cancer, and infections (source). Continue reading

Peanut Butter Tofu Banh Mi Bowls

Peanut Butter Tofu Banh Mi Bowls by Alison's AllspiceThis weekend,  I challenged myself to build a meal based on what I already had at home.  These peanut butter tofu banh mi bowls helped me to use up left over veggies, and I discovered a new combo that I love – peanut butter and tofu!

I love to do my grocery shopping, which might be weird, but what kind of women doesn’t like to shop?!  Personally, I don’t like to shop for clothes or shoes, I like to shop for food.  I guess I’m a foodie.  Maybe. Continue reading

Homemade Smokey White Cheddar Popcorn

Homemade Smokey White Cheddar Popcorn by Alison's AllspiceOne of my favorite things to do is enjoy an evening around the campfire!  Campfires usually lead to drinks and food, and my favorite campfire food is this weeks recipe, homemade smokey white cheddar popcorn!

This popcorn gets it’s smokey flavor from smoked paprika.  The fresher the smoked paprika, the stronger the flavor will be.  I buy small amounts from the bulk spices so that it never looses its strong flavor! Continue reading

Barbecue Chickpea Hawaiian Bowls

Barbecue Chickpea Hawaiian Bowls by Alison's AllspiceIs anyone feeling like a tropical meal to bring you out of those winter blues?  My barbecue chickpea Hawaiian bowls are made with pineapple and coconut quinoa for fresh island flavor!

The barbecue chickpeas in this dish pair perfectly with the sweet pineapple.  Pick a barbecue sauce that is not very sweet to help keep flavors balanced.  Continue reading

Creamy Garlic Potato Soup with 4 cloves per serving

Creamy Garlic Potato Soup by Alison's AllspiceMy husband adores garlic.  I use it in almost ever dish we make, but it’s rarely the main flavor component.  In this creamy garlic potato soup, I used four cloves per serving!

The garlic is added three different times, to add great garlicky flavor with every step.  First it’s sauted with some onion until caramelized, then I add more with the broth to simmer. Continue reading

Buffalo Blue Cheese Cauliflower Tacos

So, I might be obsessed with all things buffalo blue cheese, and these buffalo blue cheese cauliflower tacos are no exception!

Recently I made buffalo cauliflower pizza with blue cheese sauce that was outstanding!  I decided to try the same idea in tacos, and it is delicious! Continue reading

Vegetarian Slow Cooker Three Bean Chili

Vegetarian Slow Cooker Three Bean Chili by Alison's AllspiceChili is one of those recipes that you can make in a million (and a half) different ways.  I love my chili recipe, and needed to update the recipe for my readers.  This vegetarian slow cooker three bean chili is a classic recipe you’ll use again and again.

In this recipe, I use classic kidney beans, black beans, and refried beans.  The refried beans act as a thickener and add a creamy texture that binds all other flavors. Continue reading

Mushroom Swiss Twice Baked Potatoes

Mushroom Swiss Twice Baked Potatoes by Alison's AllspiceIt is really cold this week.  When the temperatures drop like this, I love to find meals that have my oven on for a long time to heat up the house!  Mushroom Swiss twice baked potatoes do the trick with not one, but two oven bakes!

This twice baked potato recipe is also a creamy, cozy, comfort food perfect for cold winter days!  Check out my suggestions for variations to find some healthy mix-ins! Continue reading

Roasted Butternut Squash Chowder

Roasted Butternut Squash Chowder by Alison's AllspiceCalling out to all butternut squash fans, this soup is for you!  My roasted butternut squash chowder has intense butternut squash flavor in a creamy, luxurious comfort food!

I roasted the squash and stirred it into the chowder at the last minute to help it to hold its unique flavor profile in this chowder.  In leftovers, the squash will become more mellow and start to take on the flavor of the chowder. Continue reading

Butternut Squash Spinach Pie with an Almond Crust

Butternut Squash Spinach Pie with an Almond Crust by Alison's AllspiceHave you ever tried a savory pie?  They make wonderful vegetarian main dishes for holidays that everyone can enjoy. This butternut squash spinach pie with an almond crust is loaded with veggies.

Eggs act as a binder to hold the veggies together, and add a little protein. The gluten free crust  is made with olive oil and almond meal, so it adds a little more protein as well. Continue reading