Category Archives: Sandwich

Curried Tomato Sandwich

Curried Tomato Sandwich by Alison's AllspiceWhen quality heirloom tomatoes are in season, I never miss an opportunity to make a curried tomato sandwich. I adapted this recipe from an old Bon Appetite magazine and I like my version better because they are less messy with less waist.

This method of adding the curry powder and olive oil directly to the bread in the skillet is simple and avoids making a mess.  If you transferred oiled bread to the skillet, there would certainly be drips.  If you placed the oil and curry powder directly in the skillet, you need a lot more of it because the surface area of the bread is less than the skillet, and a lot of oil and curry powder would get waisted. Continue reading

Red Curry Chickpea Salad

Red Curry Chickpea Salad by Alison's Allspice I have been in love with my homemade curry powder long enough that I have forgotten how flavorful curry paste really is.  All the work of building base flavor is done for you so that you can make simple yet delicious meals like this red curry chickpea salad with ease.

I have not tried it, but I’m certain you could still use curry powder to season a delicious chickpea salad.  However, I’m hooked on this version with the paste because of the depth of flavor that it brings so easily. Continue reading

Gouda and Smoked Tofu Grilled Cheese

Gouda and Smoked Tofu Grilled Cheese by Alison's AllspiceThis post is really more like an idea than a recipe.  Yes, the recipe for gouda and smoked tofu grilled cheese is written out in full below.  However if you know how to make a grilled cheese sandwich, then all you need to do is add some smoked tofu to have a hearty, cozy, and easy to make meal in only a few minutes.

The grilled cheese was one of the first things that I learned to cook.  I was just a kid probably getting in the way in the kitchen.  I imagine I was told to flip the sandwich while another was being made. Continue reading

Healthy Vegan Chickpea Wraps

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

Dill Pickle Smoked Tofu and White Bean Toasts

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

Grilled Veggie and Halloumi Pitas

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

Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches

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

Fried Portabella PoBoy Sandwiches

Fried Portabella PoBoy Sandwiches by Alison's Allspice I have a secret to share.  I was obsessed with these fried portabella poboy sandwiches so much that I got sick of eating them.  They were so good that I just made them over and over and over again.

That was in spring, and now that all the summer produce is starting to wane, some fried comfort food sounds pretty good again. Continue reading

Simply Marinated Tempeh for Salads Sandwiches and Wraps

Simply Marinated Tempeh for Salads Sandwiches and Wraps by Alison's AllspiceThis simply marinated tempeh can be used in all sorts of ways.  I like to use it for salads, sandwiches and wraps.  The marinade is made from fridge and pantry staples so it is easy to whip up when you are planning on the fly.

Cubes are best for salads, but slices are best for sandwiches.  For wraps, you could go either way, but I prefer the slices. Continue reading

Creamy Pesto Arugula and Tomato Wraps

Creamy Pesto Arugula and Tomato Wraps by Alison's AllspiceI grow arugula in my garden every year.  It is such an easy plant to grow, it sprouts early, loves the colder months, and grows faster than any lettuce I have grown.  This also produces my favorite problem, I end up with lots of arugula to find interesting new ways to use. Therefore, today I am sharing my creamy pesto arugula and tomato wraps.

The creamy pesto sauce idea was developed by one of those lightbulb-moments.  I wanted to add protein to the wrap, but didn’t want roll-y chickpeas all over the place making the wrap difficult to eat. I opted for white beans instead of chickpeas, and decided to puree them into a flavorful spread, like hummus, but different. Continue reading