Category Archives: Quick and Easy

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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Smoked Tofu Schnitzel

Posted on September 23, 2023 | Leave a comment

Smoked Tofu Schnitzel by Alison's AllspiceI love my homemade smoked tofu recipe, and I love even more finding delicious ways to use it.  This smoked tofu schnitzel is crunchy, chewy, and flavorful.

When I considered trying a tofu schnitzel recipe, I was worried it would be bland, just like tofu.  You can make tofu delicious by letting it absorb other flavors, but simply breading and frying it didn’t seem like that would do the trick alone.

I decided to go with my smoked tofu instead because it is already prepped with loads of flavor.  All you have to do is slice it, bread it, and fry it!  Oh, and perhaps choose a sauce. Continue reading →

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Healthy Vegan Chickpea Wraps

Posted on September 9, 2023 | Leave a comment

Healthy Vegan Chickpea Wraps by Alison's AllspiceFall is always very busy for me because it’s the beginning of a new school year.  I rely on easy recipes like these healthy vegan chickpea wraps to help me eat well when I don’t have much time to cook.

For these wraps, I prefer to make a chunky paste out of my chickpeas because whole chickpeas will roll right out of a wrap and are more likely to make a messy eating experience. Continue reading →

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Dill Pickle Smoked Tofu and White Bean Toasts

Posted on September 2, 2023 | Leave a comment

Dill Pickle Smoked Tofu and White Bean Toasts by Alison's AllspiceThis recipe for dill pickle smoked tofu and white bean toasts has blown me away.  The flavor profile seems like an unlikely one to fall in love with, but for some reason, it just works.

If you are a dill pickle enthusiast, this recipe is a must try.  Each ingredient has its place in the recipe, but the dill pickle is the one flavor that is most out of place, and is what makes this recipe really unique and special. 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 Veggie and Halloumi Pitas

Posted on August 19, 2023 | Leave a comment

Grilled Veggie and Halloumi Pitas by Alison's AllspiceThese grilled veggie and halloumi pitas are a summertime favorite when it is too hot to cook in the house.  The halloumi cheese has a delightful squeaky chew and I adore its caramalized flavor off the grill.

My biggest concern when I started experimenting with grilled halloumi was that it would stick to the grill, and it does not!  In my experience, if the cheese isn’t wanting to loosen from the grate, it is not sufficiently browned yet.  It should remove easily when it’s ready to flip. 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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Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches

Posted on August 5, 2023 | Leave a comment

Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches by Alison's AllspiceThe first time I tried these barbecue tofu sandwiches, I was surprised at how good they were!  I mean, this recipe is so simple, I didn’t expect it to wow me.  I knew it had to become a blog recipe right away.

My first tip for success with this recipe is to use a quality barbecue sauce.  Tofu is a blank slate, and the barbecue sauce is the major player adding flavor, so it has to be good.  I recommend making homemade, such as my Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce or my Homemade Rhubarb BBQ Sauce.  I used the later in the photos here. Continue reading →

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Watermelon Lime Refresher

Posted on July 30, 2023 | Leave a comment

Watermelon Lime Refresher by Alison's AllspiceIt has been a hot summer, and I have been enjoying a variety of different cool and refreshing drinks like this watermelon lime refresher!

This drink recipe is so simple, it has only three ingredients.  I find this refresher perfectly balanced between the tart lime juice and the sweet watermelon. My watermelon was a very sweet one, so I felt no need to add any sugar at all. Continue reading →

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