Category Archives: Quick and Easy

Mustard Greens and Smoked Trout Rice Bowl

Mustard Greens and Smoked Trout Rice BowlBack in this post about my CSA, I mentioned that mustard greens was the most difficult ingredient I had received.  Mustard greens are rather bitter, and some people love the flavor.  For me, I wanted that bitter horseradish-y flavor to be something subtle within a dish.  I attempted some mustard green lo mein that didn’t work out, and some mustard greens salad, which was way to much for me!  This mustard greens and smoked trout rice bowl was exactly what I was looking for!   Continue reading

Chard Potato Lentil Enchiladas

Chard Potato Lentil Enchiladas with whole wheat tortillasEnchiladas is one of those dishes that you can throw just about anything into, and it still comes out awesome.  I filled these chard potato lentil enchiladas with extra produce from my CSA, and added some lentils for protein. I cover mine in my favorite salsa verde and top with cheddar cheese, so easy, and so yummy! Continue reading

Lentil Pecan Tacos

Lentil Pecan TacosTacos are by far one of the most awesome foods out there.  No, seriously.  They can be prepared in so many ways, and for so many diet preferences.  Plus, they are delicious!  In my avocado tostadas post I raved about tacos, and compared tostadas to the awesomeness of a taco.  I love tacos so much that I have a taco pizza recipe, and a taco stuffed shells recipe.  This lentil pecan tacos recipe is a traditional taco recipe, made to mimic what meat-eaters call a classic taco. Continue reading

Garlic Scape Sandwich Spread

Garlic Scape Sandwich SpreadAfter I signed up for my CSA, I was excited for weeks to pick up my first bag of produce.  Sometimes life can get a little crazy around here, however.  When the day came for my first pickup, I was at the mechanic and totally blew it off.  The kind folks that run the CSA called and told me I could pick it up at the farmers market that evening.  But as life goes, the market got rained out and they weren’t there when I got there.   Continue reading

Carrot Kale and White Bean Ragu

Carrot Kale and White Bean Ragu with ParmesanIt is amazing to me how simple cooking can be when you use quality ingredients.  Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to taste amazing.  This carrot kale and white bean ragu makes a delicious sauce for pasta, and many other uses.  The quality ingredients make this sauce a winner that is incredibly simple to put together.   Continue reading

Black bean tacos with garlic red cabbage slaw

Black bean tacos with garlic red cabbage slaw 2For a while, my family and I were hooked on my fish tacos recipe.  We would eat them every week.  I always had red cabbage in the fridge to top them with zesty slaw.  We are not tired of the fish tacos yet, but it is good to switch things up sometimes.  These black bean tacos with garlic red cabbage slaw are a regular in our rotation now.  They are perfect for summer because they don’t take much time to make, which leaves more time for fun! Continue reading

Enchilada Zucchini Boats

Enchilada Zucchini Boats with Black beans by Alison's AllspiceEven though it seems early in the season, the farmers market has had zucchinis for weeks now!  I finally picked up a few to whip up this delicious enchilada zucchini boats recipe.  This dish is a great way to get lots of veggies, and is still a balanced meal full of rice, beans, and flavor!   Continue reading

Guacamole Black Bean Burritos

Black Bean Guacamole BurritosEvery spring there seems to be a desire for quick and easy meals.  When the weather warms, spending your free hours in the kitchen is not the goal.  Perhaps working near the stove or oven is no longer appealing because of the warming temperatures.  Maybe you just want to get outside and enjoy the fresh air!  Guacamole black bean burritos are quick, easily adapted, and addicting! Continue reading

Asparagus Artichoke Millet Bowl

Asparagus Artichoke Millet bowl 2

This is post #2 for my Asparagus Mini Series! Bowl meals are all the craze right Alison's AllspiceAsparagusMini-Series2016now.  And rightfully so.  They are very easy for both prep and clean up! Mix it together in a big bowl, and serve in little bowls. Easy-peasy!  I love them because they include whole grains, with lots of veggies.  Asparagus is the star in my asparagus artichoke millet bowl.   Continue reading

Asparagus Tomato Tart

Asparagus and Tomato Tart

Asparagus season is the best time of year!  I grew up picking asparagus at a localAlison's AllspiceAsparagusMini-Series2016
farm, and now I relish the opportunity to have fresh picked asparagus.  The season to get fresh picked asparagus is short.  In honor of this delicious spring-time vegetable, I am going to start a mini-series of asparagus recipes for you all to enjoy!  The first of the series will be an asparagus tomato tart.
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