Category Archives: Quick and Easy

Mushroom Black Bean Quesadillas

Mushroom Black Bean Quesadillas by Alison's AllspiceIf you find yourself short on time like I do, recipes like this mushroom black bean quesadilla are dynamite!  This quesadilla is a seriously hardy, quick and easy meal that will keep you going.

When I first got into cooking, I loved spending hours in the kitchen making every single component of a dish from scratch.  Now, I simply don’t have time, and most of us don’t!  We need different solutions. 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

Chinese Green Cabbage Noodle Stir Fry

Chinese Green Cabbage Noodle Stir Fry by Alison's AllspiceCabbage is one of my favorite veggies I keep in the fridge for fast easy meals.  This week, I am sharing a Chinese green cabbage noodle stir fry recipe.

Red cabbage is my go-to cabbage variety.  Green cabbage has a little less flavor, and of course, less color.  Sometimes, I find green cabbage harder to use because of what it is missing in comparison to red. 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

Pistachio Caper Gremolata Pasta with Shrimp

Pistachio Caper Gremolata Pasta with Shrimp by Alison's Allspice“I received free samples of Wonderful Pistachios mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Wonderful Pistachios and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time, and as always, all thoughts are my own.”  Thank you for supporting brands that support Alison’s Allspice.

Does anyone have a guess what my favorite nut is?  You got it!  Pistachios!  I was so excited when Wonderful Pistachios offered samples of their product for the Recipe Redux sponsorship this month because I adore them.  Also, they are absolutely delicious in my new recipe, pistachio caper gremolata pasta with shrimp.

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Balsamic Tomato and Feta French Bread Pizza

Balsamic Tomato and Feta French Bread Pizza by Alison's AllspiceI developed this  balsamic tomato and feta french bread pizza recipe for winter, store-bought tomatoes that are less flavorful.

Winter tomatoes that didn’t get to ripen on the vine just don’t have the same flavor, or texture as fresh summer tomatoes.  A little soak in some balsamic adds sweetness and acidity to brighten those tomatoes right up! Continue reading

Ravioli with Garlic Herb White Wine Sauce

Ravioli with Garlic Herb White Wine Sauce by Alison's AllspiceWhenever you make a pan sauce, the sauce whisk is the tool to use.  I used my sauce whisk for my ravioli with garlic herb white wine sauce recipe (see pictures).  Totally love it!

This months recipe redux theme was: “Show us a healthy recipe highlighting a favorite kitchen tool, gadget, or gizmo.”  If you like to make pan sauces, a sauce whisk is a must! 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

Simple Homemade Garlic Bread

Simple Homemade Garlic Bread by Alison's AllspiceHappy Friday friends!  Today I am sharing my simple homemade garlic bread recipe. Everyone needs this simple recipe in their back pocket for an easy side!

This recipe is simple, and delicious.  It makes a really fast and easy side to go with many different types of meals.  Picky eaters will even love it! Continue reading

Dijon Garlic Panko Crusted Trout

Dijon Garlic Panko Crusted Trout by Alison's AllspiceBeing pescetarian, I eat fish at least once per week.  This means I have to find ways to keep it interesting.  Dijon garlic panko crusted trout is just the recipe to get you excited about fish again!

The fish bake in the oven, then you top them with super flavorful dijon and garlic panko crumbs.  The panko browns under the broiler and gets insanely crispy! Continue reading