Category Archives: Quick and Easy

Lemon Caper Spaghetti with Chickpeas

Lemon Caper Spaghetti with Chickpeas by Alison's AllspiceOn most Saturdays, I find myself at home alone for lunch.  I usually try to go through the fridge and use up leftover ingredients.  Sometimes I do something I might never have tried otherwise, and end up loving it!  That was the case for this lemon caper spaghetti with chickpeas recipe.

This meal used up leftovers from my shrimp pistachio gremolata pasta dish.  I wanted to make a vegan and nut free version, but the dish was lacking protein.  Hence, chickpeas.  I gave them a quick pan fry like I do in this gyro bowl recipe, and viola!  Lunch is served. Continue reading

Broccoli Mushroom and Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

Broccoli Mushroom and Wild Rice Skillet Casserole by Alison's AllspiceHave you ever wanted the comfort of an ooey-gooey casserole without the long oven bake time?  A skillet casserole may be just right for you.  This broccoli mushroom and wild rice skillet casserole starts on the stove top, and finishes under the broiler. Continue reading

Goat Cheese Baked Artichoke Hearts

Goat Cheese Baked Artichoke Hearts by Alison's AllspiceThis spring, I am trying to clean out the freezer and the pantry.  At some point when frozen artichoke hearts were on sale, I bought a bunch!  What can I say, I love a bargain.  These goat cheese baked artichoke hearts have been a delicious way to use them up!

I have been on a bit of a dill craze, recently, using it in recipes such as this creamy lemon dill orzo soup, or this Norwegian cod grain bowl. It is a flavor that I usually associate with summer, so I guess I’m craving some warm weather! 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

Pepper and Onion Naan Breakfast Pizza

Pepper and Onion Naan Breakfast Pizza by Alison's AllspiceBreakfast pizza has long been a favorite food of mine.  I don’t make it very much, however, because it’s usually not very healthy, and it isn’t traditionally fast.  This pepper and onion naan breakfast pizza is healthier, as well as quick and easy!

Have you tried naan flat breads?  I was first exposed to them as an side for curries, but they have many more uses!  I used toaster size naan (mini) in this recipe, which was perfect for a single egg! Continue reading

Golden Potato and Black Lentil Kale Salad

Golden Potato and Black Lentil Kale Salad by Alison's AllspiceSometimes, when you try something new, you find a new thing to love.  That was me with this recipe, golden potato and black lentil kale salad.

I love kale salads.  Kale can be tough, but all you have to do is give it a little massage to soften it right up.  I also love black lentils, or beluga lentils, as they have a firm texture and a clean flavor (not earthy like brown lentils). Continue reading

High Protein Vegan Thai Green Curry

High Protein Vegan Thai Green Curry by Alison's AllspiceToday I want to tell you about the best airplane food I’ve ever had.  It was a vegan green curry, and I loved it so much, I was inspired to make my own high protein vegan thai green curry.

Usually, I don’t think much of the food they serve on airplanes.  Vegetarians are stuck with mushy pasta dishes, and no other options.  The last time I few, they ran out of mushy pasta, and I refused to take the chicken dish.  Continue reading

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup by Alison's AllspiceToday I am sharing a recipe for roasted red pepper and tomato soup that is stupid easy to make, and loaded with rich flavors.

My husband doesn’t really like peppers, but he enjoyed a bowl of roasted red pepper soup at a wedding we attended recently.  I knew I had to recreate the dish because we had found a way we could both enjoy red peppers! Continue reading

Vegetarian Taco Lunch Wraps

Vegetarian Taco Lunch Wraps by Alison's AllspiceThis months recipe redux theme is Kids that Cook.  The thing I remember cooking most as a child was tortillas.  Mom would make a fresh batch every time we had tacos, and it was my job to flip them in the skillet. These vegetarian taco lunch wraps remind me of those tacos nights as a kid!

I didn’t like to have much in my tacos as a kid.  Plain tacos was always my request.  We always had homemade refried beans to go with our homemade tortillas, and I created this taco lunch wrap based on those 2 ingredients. Continue reading

Broccoli and Olive Orzo Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Broccoli and Olive Orzo Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette by Alison's AllspiceIs everyone ready for the new school year?!  One of the simplest things you can do to prepare is to round up some easy lunch recipes.  This broccoli and olive orzo salad with red wine vinaigrette recipe makes a great packed lunch!

I make all kinds of simple salads like this one for my work lunches.  The best ones should be able to keep in the fridge during the week so you can make batches over the weekend. Continue reading