Category Archives: Quick and Easy

Grilled Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas

Posted on September 14, 2020 | Leave a comment

Grilled Sweet Potato Black Bean Quesadillas by Alison's AllspiceFriends, I love to grill.  At least once a week I fire up the charcoal and enjoy some time on the patio.  This week I am working with Cabot Cheese to create budget-friendly grilling recipes. My grilled sweet potato black bean quesadillas are simple to make, as well as hearty and satisfying.

I received free samples of Cabot Cheese mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Cabot Cheese and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Posted in Mexican, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged , , , , ,

Ravioli and Zucchini with Parmesan Black Pepper Sauce

Posted on August 29, 2020 | 2 comments

Ravioli and Zucchini with Parmesan Black Pepper Sauce by Alison's AllspiceAre you tired of zucchini yet?  I hope not, because I had soooo many zucchini in my garden this summer that I had to find lots of fun ways to eat them, and therefore created a lot of new recipes, like this ravioli and zucchini with parmesan black pepper sauce.

Even if you are tired of zucchini, you have to try this sauce.  It would be good with any pasta/veggie dish.  It’s so simple to make and loaded with flavor! Continue reading →

2 Comments

Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged , , , ,

Spinach Salad with Sweet Chili Miso Dressing

Posted on August 22, 2020 | Leave a comment

Spinach Salad with Sweet Chili Miso Dressing by Alison's AllspiceI adore miso dressing over spinach and have been playing with a few variations since I posted my ginger miso dressing recipe.  This spinach salad with sweet chili miso dressing has become my new favorite.

The dressing can be made without a food processor, it is just very difficult to get the miso to incorporate smoothly when stirring with a whisk or spoon.  A mini food processor is a small but mighty investment if you like to make your own salad dressings. Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Posted in Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged , , , , ,

Black Bean Taco Pasta Salad

Posted on August 1, 2020 | Leave a comment

Black Bean Taco Pasta Salad by Alison's AllspiceDo you guys ever have those moments when you see a picture of a recipe and you just have to make it!?  Well it happenend to me when I saw two of my favorite ingredients together: black beans and pasta!  I made my own healthy tweeks to this black bean taco pasta salad recipe.

First of all, I don’t mess around with taco seasoning packets.  I stock so many spices, there is no need!  Also, those packets have added ingredients that you don’t need.  Just keep a well stocked spice rack and you are set! Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Side Dish, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged , , , , , , ,

Ginger Miso Dressing

Posted on July 18, 2020 | Leave a comment

Ginger Miso Dressing by Alison's AllspiceHave you hopped on board of the miso train yet?  Miso is such a flavorful condiment that can be used in so many ways.  I use it in sauces and dressing for the most part, like this ginger miso dressing.

What is Miso?  It is a fermented soy bean paste that is salty and a little bit tangy.  It ads huge amounts of umami flavor to any dish you add it to.  It comes in many varieties like white miso, yellow miso, and red miso.  Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Posted in Asian, Condiments and Spreads, Quick and Easy, Vegan

Tagged , , ,

Tex Mex Black Bean Zucchini Skillet

Posted on July 11, 2020 | 4 comments

Tex-Mex Black Bean Zucchini Skillet by Alison's AllspiceIt’s finally zucchini season!  Zucchini is one of my favorite summertime produce items.  They grow plentifully in my garden, so I have to come up with new and exciting ways to use them, like this tex mex black bean zucchini skillet.

This skillet meal is fast and simple, made with ingredients that I always have stocked in my pantry like frozen corn, salsa, and black beans. Continue reading →

4 Comments

Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged , , , , , , ,

Feta and Dill Crusted Trout

Posted on June 27, 2020 | Leave a comment

Feta and Dill Crusted Trout by Alison's AllspiceIn the recent months I have been cleaning out the freezer.  Therefore, I have been eating a lot of trout, and loving every bite!  I adapted this feta and dill crusted trout recipe from another favorite trout recipe, Dijon crusted trout.

Adding a crunchy topping to fish makes it feel like something else entirely.  I guess thats why fish sticks were/are so common.  If you don’t care for the texture of fish, try it topped with panko and seasonings! Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Posted in Dinner, Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy

Tagged , , ,

Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad with Peanut Dressing

Posted on June 13, 2020 | 2 comments

Crunchy Asian Chopped Salad with Peanut Dressing by Alison's AllspiceI have been harvesting a lot of snow peas and snap peas in the last few weeks.  When I was digging through the fridge trying to come up with ideas for a quick meal, I thought of those thai crunch salads you see all over pinterest.  Well, mine isn’t exactly thai, but it is a delicious crunchy asian chopped salad with peanut dressing! Continue reading →

2 Comments

Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged , , , , , , , ,

Lemon Dill Orzo with Snap Peas

Posted on June 3, 2020 | 2 comments

Lemon Dill Orzo with Snap Peas by Alison's AllspiceWho else could eat pasta all day?  Hand raised here.  Pasta makes a simple and easy meal that can be done in soooo many different ways.  For example, my lemon dill orzo with snap peas is made in a single pot with minimal prep!

Recently, I read about how whole wheat orzo has three times as much fiber as brown rice, and twice as much protein!  I love to use whole grains in my cooking, and this justifies my love for pasta! Continue reading →

2 Comments

Posted in Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged , , , , , , ,

Crunchy Buffalo Tempeh Wraps

Posted on May 17, 2020 | Leave a comment

Crunchy Buffalo Tempeh Wraps by Alison's AllspiceA simple wrap is just about the easiest dinner that you could possible make, and that’s only one of the reasons that I love making them for dinner.  They can also be made an endless variety of ways, like these crunchy buffalo tempeh wraps!

This is not my first wrap on the blog with tempeh.  (Check out this Korean BBQ Wrap recipe.) Tempeh is a great plant-based protein source that takes well to many flavors, adding to the variations on wraps that you can make! Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Posted in Quick and Easy, Sandwich, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged , , , , ,