Category Archives: Vegetarian Main Dish

Gluten Free Chickpea Ricotta Gnocchi

Posted on March 8, 2020 | Leave a comment

Gluten Free Chickpea Ricotta Gnocchi by Alison's AllspiceBack in January, I tried making ricotta gnocchi for the first time.  It was a huge success, very simple, easy and tasty.  I decieded to try a version using chickpea flour to increase the protein and fiber content, and this gluten free chickpea ricotta gnocchi was a success.

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Sweet Potato Medallion Kale Salad with Chipotle Dressing

Posted on March 1, 2020 | Leave a comment

Sweet Potato Medallion Kale Salad with Chipotle Dressing by Alison's AllspiceAlright, friends.  I have a confession to make.  I am obsesed with combining sweet potato and chipotles!  The sweet with the heat, I just can’t get enough.  In spring, I love to eat salads so I have made this sweet potato medallion kale salad with chipotle dressing. Continue reading →

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Kimchi and Fried Egg Sandwich

Posted on February 16, 2020 | Leave a comment

Kimchi and Fried Egg Sandwich by Alison's AllspiceThis kimchi and fried egg sandwich has been on my to-do list for a long time now.  And with good reason, it is Delicious (with a capital-D!), and soooo easy to make.

I have made it known that I love the combination of tangy kimchi with a runny egg yolk, like in this kimchi fried rice recipe.  I just can’t get enough! Continue reading →

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Baked Mushroom Lentil Empanadas

Posted on February 9, 2020 | Leave a comment

Baked Mushroom Lentil Empanadas by Alison's AllspiceA looooooooong time ago, I made these mushroom pecan empanadas and shared them on the blog.  This was early in my journey of plant-based eating, and I have decided to re-do the recipe.  Today, we will check out my new baked mushroom lentil empanadas recipe!

Pecans were an unusually but tasty protein source for empanadas. I decided to use lentils instead because they make the fillig more moist, and a better protein to calorie ratio. I also swapped whole wheat pastry flour for the white whole wheat flour because I could use more of it and still achieve the desired texture.  Yay for whole grains! Continue reading →

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Vegan Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

Posted on February 1, 2020 | 2 comments

Vegan Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai by Alison's AllspiceMung bean sprouts are a traditional veggie to find in pad thai.  However, the store was out of mung bean sprouts.  I thought this represented a perfect opportunity to demonstrate substitution of ingredients on the blog in this vegan spaghetti squash pad thai.  It happens in real life, so why not here?

Instead of mung bean sprouts, I decided to swap in shredded carrots. Maybe not as traditional, but just as delicious, and represents what every home cook needs to learn to truly master your craft.  Deal with the unexpected and find a solution.  A good life lesson as well. Continue reading →

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Creamy Portabella Mushroom Bisque

Posted on January 19, 2020 | 8 comments

Creamy Portabella Mushroom Bisque by Alison's AllspiceTemperatures here have plumeted, and it has me diving into a big bowl of warm and comforting soup.  I have been enjoying this creamy portabella mushroom bisque all through the winter because of it’s silky smooth texture that will make you swoon.

This recipe has you make a roux out of butter and flour.   The roux is what really gives this soup the silky smooth texture.  Everything clings together in a smooth fluid fashion that is incredibly velvety. Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Ricotta Gnocchi with Rustic Tomato Sauce

Posted on January 11, 2020 | 2 comments

Whole Wheat Ricotta Gnocchi with Rustic Tomato Sauce by Alison's AllspiceGnocchi are soft, fluffy, little pillows of Italian pasta that are surprisingly easy to make. They come in multiple varieties, including potato gnocchi and ricotta gnocchi.  Ricotta gnocchi come together much faster than their potato counterpart.  This whole wheat ricotta gnocchi with rustic tomato sauce is so easy that anyone can do it!

I try to eat whole foods whenever possilbe.  I wanted to have light and pillowy gnocchi, so I tried whole wheat pastry flour and it was a huge success.  You would never notice that these were whole wheat.  Continue reading →

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Lemon Broccoli Barley Bowl with Cilantro Pesto

Posted on January 5, 2020 | Leave a comment

Lemon Broccoli Barley Bowl with Cilantro Pesto by Alison's AllspiceOne of my favorite simple meals is a grain bowl.  You can toss in just about any veggie, and with a little sauce, you have a meal.  This lemon broccoli barley bowl with cilantro pesto is an excellent example.

I started with a base of quick cooking barley. It cooks in only 10 minutes, which makes dinner speedy. You could also meal prep regular pearled barley, and it would be ready in even less time! Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Baked Potato Soup

Posted on December 31, 2019 | Leave a comment

Vegetarian Baked Potato Soup by Alison's AllspiceTodays recipe is a little more indulgent than it is healthy.  I made vegetarian baked potato soup out of some leftover baked potatoes, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.

I say that this recipe is more indulgent because it is heavy on the dairy and saturated fats.  There are some recipes that just don’t work well when you try to lighten them up, and that’s ok.  Reserve them for special occasions, not your weekly rotation. Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with Kale

Posted on December 14, 2019 | Leave a comment

Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad with Kale by Alison's AllspiceFriends, fall semester is finished!  That means that I will be whipping up a few extra recipes during break to share with you all.  Todays recipe, butternut squash quinoa salad with kale, was inspired by my cucumber dill quinoa salad.

Quinoa salad is a go-to kind of dish because it is fast and easy. In this fall version,  roasted butternut squash and kale replace the cucumber and dill I use in spring to make an equally satisfying salad. Continue reading →

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