Category Archives: Vegan

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

Posted on December 5, 2018 | 14 comments

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls by Alison's AllspiceOne food type that I think people tend to overlook when it comes to breakfast is whole grains!  Cereals boast that they are made from whole grains, but how often do you cook your own for breakfast?  I think these apple cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowls will have you cooking grains for breakfast all the time! Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Southwest Sweet Potato Soup

Posted on November 30, 2018 | 10 comments

Slow Cooker Southwest Sweet Potato Soup by Alison's AllspiceThe first time I made this slow cooker southwest sweet potato soup, I was trying to make a vegetarian taco soup.  This soup did not taste like tacos to me, but I loved the flavors, so I reinvented it with a new name.

Peppers and onions make the base for this soup. They are the most important ingredients because they give the broth all of its flavor. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Southwestern, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

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Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff with Cashew Cream

Posted on November 26, 2018 | 2 comments

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff with Cashew Cream by Alison's AllspiceI have a few family members that eat dairy-free.  Over the holidays when we are all together, sometimes finding meals that fit into everyone’s diet is difficult. I shared this vegan mushroom stroganoff with cashew cream with my family this holiday season, and everyone enjoyed!

As a kid, mom always used to make stroganoff; it was a family favorite.  Around the dinner table, we all agreed that the cashew cream made a great substitute for the sour cream in our family recipe. Continue reading →

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Posted in Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

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High Protein Vegan Thai Green Curry

Posted on November 6, 2018 | 20 comments

High Protein Vegan Thai Green Curry by Alison's AllspiceToday I want to tell you about the best airplane food I’ve ever had.  It was a vegan green curry, and I loved it so much, I was inspired to make my own high protein vegan thai green curry.

Usually, I don’t think much of the food they serve on airplanes.  Vegetarians are stuck with mushy pasta dishes, and no other options.  The last time I few, they ran out of mushy pasta, and I refused to take the chicken dish.  Continue reading →

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

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Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Posted on October 4, 2018 | 16 comments

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup by Alison's AllspiceToday I am sharing a recipe for roasted red pepper and tomato soup that is stupid easy to make, and loaded with rich flavors.

My husband doesn’t really like peppers, but he enjoyed a bowl of roasted red pepper soup at a wedding we attended recently.  I knew I had to recreate the dish because we had found a way we could both enjoy red peppers! Continue reading →

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Broccoli and Olive Orzo Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Posted on August 14, 2018 | 24 comments

Broccoli and Olive Orzo Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette by Alison's AllspiceIs everyone ready for the new school year?!  One of the simplest things you can do to prepare is to round up some easy lunch recipes.  This broccoli and olive orzo salad with red wine vinaigrette recipe makes a great packed lunch!

I make all kinds of simple salads like this one for my work lunches.  The best ones should be able to keep in the fridge during the week so you can make batches over the weekend. Continue reading →

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

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Easy Pan Fried Crispy Tofu

Posted on July 17, 2018 | 18 comments

Easy Pan Fried Crispy Tofu by Alison's AllspiceTofu can be a pretty intimidating ingredient if you have no experience using it.  This recipe, easy pan fried crispy tofu, is really more about learning a method to cook tofu than it is developing a recipe.

One of my goals with this blog is to help people learn how to cook more meatless meals.  If you are experimenting with meatless eating, or a new vegetarian trying to learn some tricks of the trade, I have so much to share with you about cooking tofu! Continue reading →

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Posted in Component Cooking, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

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Mushroom Lentil Vegetarian Taco Crumbles

Posted on June 12, 2018 | 12 comments

Mushroom Lentil Vegetarian Taco Crumbles by Alison's AllspiceWhen I started my healthy eating journey, cutting out processed foods was the first major step I took, and undoubtedly one of the hardest.  My husbands favorite food is tacos, so creating this mushroom lentil vegetarian taco crumbles recipe was a must!

If you are accustomed to using “meat crumbles” in your tacos, you definitely need to try this recipe.  It is made with 4 simple ingredients, and tastes way better than the store bought variety! Continue reading →

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Posted in Component Cooking, Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Quick and Easy, Tacos, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

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Grilled Polenta with Fresh Tomato Relish

Posted on June 8, 2018 | 18 comments

Grilled Polenta with Fresh Tomato Relish by Alison's AllspiceEvery season brings on a new cooking method for the kitchen, and summertime is grilling season!  This grilled polenta with fresh tomato relish captures summer with a smoky polenta wedges, and a garden-fresh relish!

I kept this recipe simple, so that it could be adapted to any situation.  You can serve this recipe as an appetizer or side, or add some protein to make it whole meal! Continue reading →

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Roasted Cherry Tomato and Asparagus Pasta

Posted on May 15, 2018 | 10 comments

Roasted Cherry Tomato and Asparagus Pasta by Alison's AllspiceHave you ever tried roasting tomatoes? They make a pasta sauce that is out of this world! For a spring-time dinner, I roasted asparagus right along with cherry tomatoes to make this roasted cherry tomato and asparagus pasta!

Cherry tomatoes are among the sweetest tomatoes.  Roasting them concentrates and caramelizes that sweet juicy flavor.  It is my new favorite way to enjoy cherry tomatoes!  Continue reading →

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