Category Archives: Gluten Free Dishes

Thai Sweet Potato Soup

Posted on March 2, 2024 | Leave a comment

Thai Sweet Potato Soup by Alison's AllspiceI had a huge sweet potato crop in the garden this fall and I have been loving cooking with sweet potatoes all winter long. Soup season is just about over for me, so you should try this Thai sweet potato soup before spring weather sweeps us off our feet!

I almost always pair sweet potato with a spicy flavor.  Sweet and spicy are a perfect match and there are lots of ways to do it with sweet potatoes.  Usually I go with chipotle to add heat, but the red curry paste in this soup did a wonderful job as well. Continue reading →

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Roasted Poblano and Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Posted on February 17, 2024 | Leave a comment

Roasted Poblano and Quinoa Vegetable Soup by Alison's AllspiceDuring winter when I’m craving a big warm cozy bowl of soup, I always make a big batch of vegetable soup.  This year I switched it up from my best-ever vegetable soup and made this roasted poblano and quinoa vegetable soup.

The backbone of the two soups is the same, plenty of aromatics, flavorful broth, a sprinkle of seasonings and a balance of different flavored vegetables.  I love the heat of the poblanos balanced with the sweetness of corn and bell pepper in this version. Continue reading →

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Creamy Roasted Garlic and Parmesan White Bean Soup

Posted on February 3, 2024 | Leave a comment

Creamy Roasted Garlic and Parmesan White Bean Soup by Alison's AllspiceAre you a smooth blended soup person, or a leave it chunky soup person?  For myself, I’m still deciding because this creamy roasted garlic and parmesan white bean soup is delicious both ways.

If I’m being honest, I usually serve this soup only half blended to get the best of both worlds.  The blended white beans become ultra creamy but a few chunks of veggies here and there make give it some texture. Continue reading →

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Small Batch Blueberry Pecan Baked Oatmeal

Posted on December 16, 2023 | Leave a comment

Most of the time, I am cooking for two. Recipes like this small batch blueberry pecan baked oatmeal allow me to enjoy my favorite things, without dealing with more leftovers than I desire. 

This recipe is written to make only 4 servings and be baked in a small 8×6 inch baking pan, or an 8 inch round cake pan. That being said, there are plenty of reasons to double the recipe!  Continue reading →

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Black Bean Taco Dip

Posted on December 10, 2023 | Leave a comment

Black Bean Taco Dip by Alison's AllspiceI can’t believe that December is in full swing already. This fall has flown by so quickly and now it is practically winter. During the fall, I don’t dive into pumpkin spice season so much. I do, however, love football food season. This black bean taco dip is one that I made repeatedly this year. 

The base for this dip is black beans, seasoned with onion and taco seasoning (garlic, cumin, chili powder and paprika). Then I add salsa to give the dip some more body, and of course flavor.  Continue reading →

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Purple Sweet Potato and Kale Mini Crustless Quiches

Posted on November 18, 2023 | Leave a comment

Purple Sweet Potato and Kale Mini Crustless Quiches by Alison's AllspiceFriends, it has been a busy fall as usual (busy but good), and I have not been posting as often as I like to. Today I have a great fall recipe for you to try, purple sweet potato and kale mini crustless quiches, and there will be many more recipes coming once winter break has started! 

So, more about quiches! 

Quiches are supposed to be more custard-like than a fritatta or egg bake because they have more dairy in them.  I love adding cottage cheese for a portion of my dairy because it adds a boost of protein.  The little chunks also create air pockets when baking, so this recipe will yield a light and fluffy quiche.  Continue reading →

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Grilled Okra with Hot Sauce Aioli

Posted on September 30, 2023 | Leave a comment

Grilled Okra with Hot Sauce Aioli by Alison's AllspiceA few years ago, I started growing okra in my garden.  It is a beautiful plant that grows very tall with large showy flowers.  My favorite way to use my homegrown okra is to make grilled okra with hot sauce aioli.

Grilled okra is amazing.  It gets tender and carries the smokey flavor of the grill well.  The spice mixture I season it with in this recipe pairs well with its natural earthy flavors as well as the smoky flavor from the grill. Continue reading →

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Tofu Mushroom and Zucchini Kabobs with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

Posted on August 26, 2023 | Leave a comment

Tofu Mushroom and Zucchini Kabobs with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce by Alison's AllspiceThe end of summer is upon us and it is very hot here.  That means grilling season is here as well! I love to grill when it is hot so that I don’t heat up the house cooking.  These tofu mushroom and zucchini kabobs with creamy chimichurri sauce make a great light meal for the hot weather too.

I loved the brightness of red wine vinegar and fresh herbs that are used in chimichurri.  It is traditionally paired with grilled meats, but is quite delicious with grilled vegetables and tofu. Continue reading →

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Grilled Shrimp Tostadas

Posted on August 13, 2023 | Leave a comment

Grilled Shrimp Tostadas by Alison's AllspiceWhen I get out my charcoal grill, I don’t like to go back and forth between the house and the grill.  Instead, I just cook everything on the grill.  In this grilled shrimp tostadas recipe, you will grill both the shrimp and the corn tortillas to make the crispy tostada shell.

I find grilling shrimp on a stick much easier than one-by-one, and kabob sticks take up much less space than a grilling basket when it comes to storage. Continue reading →

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Caramel Bars

Posted on July 8, 2023 | Leave a comment

Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Caramel Bars by Alison's AllspiceThese chocolate peanut butter date caramel bars are a healty no-bake snack or dessert recipe.  Date caramel is made by blending dates and nut butter (peanut butter in my recipe!) until smooth, and it makes the center layer of these bars!

I was recently asked by a reader to post more dessert recipes.  If you read here, then you know that I don’t post many.  It’s not that I don’t post them, I don’t make sweets often.

One main reason is that I’m the only one in the house with a sweet tooth, so all desserts end up being consumed by me.  Giant layer cakes and whole pans of brownies just make way too much for one person. Continue reading →

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