Category Archives: Vegan

Smoked Tofu Summer Rolls

Smoked Tofu Summer Rolls by Alison's AllspiceI can’t believe how fast the summer has gone, school starts in only a few weeks! I had to share these smoked tofu summer rolls before summer is over.  They are a fresh, light meal that can be easily made without heating up your kitchen!

I like to use the smoked tofu in my summer rolls because it is already cooked.  You could probably use “raw” tofu straight out of the package, but the smoked tofu has better texture and it adds more flavor. 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

Teriyaki Tempeh Tacos with Radish Carrot Slaw

Teriyaki Tempeh Tacos with Radish Carrot Slaw by Alison's AllspiceRadish season has come and gone in my spring garden.  While I had fresh radishes, I made these teriyaki tempeh tacos with radish carrot slaw so many times.  Find some radishes to try them out for yourself!

Radish is one of those ingredients that I never quite know what to do with.  Sure you can slice them and add them to salads, but there are only so many of those salads I can eat before they get boring. Continue reading

Apple Cinnamon Seed Loaf

Apple Cinnamon Seed Loaf by Alison's AllspiceThey say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is also when people seam to be the busiest. We are all trying to get out the door to start our days at school or work, so we need an easy breakfast such as this simple apple cinnamon seed loaf.

I developed this recipe not long ago when I was looking for a new breakfast idea.  It is a great recipe to meal prep and have all week long for breakfast or even snack. It can even be eaten on the go! Continue reading

Lentil Quinoa Stuffed Pepper Stew

Lentil Quinoa Stuffed Pepper Stew by Alison's AllspiceOne of my favorite recipes to make for work lunches is my Italian lentil quinoa stuffed peppers.  It is a rather time consuming recipe to make.  You have to boil the quinoa, the lentils, assemble the peppers and bake for 50 minutes.  Quin Continue reading

Roasted Red Cabbage with Garlic Vinaigrette

Roasted Red Cabbage with Garlic Vinaigrette by Alison's AllspiceI first started roasting cabbage a long time ago and for some reason I got away from it.  This spring, I have been trying many variations of this recipe and this roasted red cabbage with garlic vinaigrette is by far my favorite.

This recipe can be made with red cabbage, green cabbage, or both.  The red cabbage has better flavor, in my opinion, and its dark color helps to keep the cabbage from looking burnt when it is nicely caramilzed and crispy. Continue reading

Tahini Garlic Sriracha Noodles

Tahini Garlic Sriracha Noodles by Alison's AllspiceEvery cook has a back pocket recipe that they can whip up in no time that is delicious and satisfying.  For me, that has always been peanut noodles, until now.  Now that I have discovered tahini garlic sriracha noodles, I have a new go-to recipe! Continue reading

Mushroom Farro Chili

Mushroom Farro Chili by Alison's AllspiceIt’s Superbowl weekend, and I cannot think of a better food to celebrate game day than a big bowl of hearty chili.  No two chili recipes are the same, and this mushroom farro chili is no different.  Meaty mushrooms and chewy farro take this veggie chili to the next level!

I made some variations to this chili recipe specifically because it incorporates mushrooms.  Mushrooms have a lot of umami (savory) flavor, so I wanted to overall flavor of the chili to be rich in umami as well. Continue reading

Spicy Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk

Spicy Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk by Alison's AllspiceLentils are seriously my favorite plant-based protein.  So versatile and inexpensive to boot!  Lentil soup is a classic way to prepare them, and I have yet to decide what my favorite lentil soup recipe is.  Maybe it’s because there are so many ways to make it, like this spicy lentil soup with coconut milk.

I made this soup spicy in three different ways.  First, I used red pepper flake early in the cooking process, so it had time to release its spicy flavors into the dish. Continue reading

Vegetarian Green Tomato Chili

Vegetarian Green Tomato Chili by Alison's AllspiceAt the end of gardening season, I was gifted a huge box of green tomatoes.  I love finding ways to use unsual ingredients, so I set to work making both new and old green tomato recipes.  This vegetarian green tomato chili is going to become a fall staple at my house, I loved it that much!

If you are not a gardener, the best place to look for green tomatoes is the farmers market.  Yes, the grocery store has them, but they tend to charge more for them as a specialty item.  Continue reading