Are eggs breakfast or dinner food at your house? Here in the allspice world, they are both! Whenever you choose to enjoy your eggs, you will love this asparagus feta omelet.
I grew up eating omelets as a special Saturday morning breakfast, but now I might make one as a speedy lunch or dinner. The fillings you might use in an omelet are endless. Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Asparagus, Eggs, Feta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
A few months ago, I posted this recipe for butternut squash chickpea curry. One week when I was cleaning out the fridge, I used the recipe but made alterations based on what I had. My family loved this sweet potato coconut curry even more than we loved the butternut squash version, so I just had to share it with you all!
So, what alterations did I make? Two major swaps and one omission is all that you will find. I swaped sweet potato for the butternut, and tofu for the chickpeas. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Coconut Milk, Garlic, Ginger, Sweet Potato, Tofu, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
A few weeks ago I shared a recipe for my ultimate crispy tofu that is so cripsy and crunchy that you will never make tofu another way again. This week, I transformed the recipe to make these crispy buffalo tofu bites!
When I first transitioned to a meatless lifestyle, I missed buffalo wings the most. While these buffalo tofu bites are not “wings” they do satify that desired for something crispy and spicy! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Buffalo Sauce, Tofu, Vegan
I seem to see a lot of “rice and chickpeas” style dishes out there on the web and I decided that I had to see what they are all about. Honestly, I was surprised at how simple yet flavorful the idea is. Check out my turmeric rice with cumin toasted chickpeas recipe to see what I mean.
When I look at a bowl full of rice and chicpeas, I think there is nothing to it. It’s gonna be bland. Well, that just doesn’t have to be the case; not when you’re in the Allspice kitchen! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Chickpeas, Cilantro, Quick and Easy, Rice, Vegan, Yogurt
This fast and easy Italian polenta pie is a cassarole-like dish that uses pantry staples like lentils, marinara, and a tube of prepared polenta.
Mr. Allspice (who is not usually a cassarole fan) said it was “surprisingly good,” so perhaps you can surprise your family with this easy dish as well. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Balsamic, Cheese, Garlic, Lentils, Marinara, Mushrooms, Polenta
Friends, today I have for you a recipe that is like no others. I have tried for years to replicate the crispy tofu that my favorite local thai restaurant makes without success. Finally, I have figured out how to make the ultimate crispy tofu, without needing to add breading.
In this previous post, Easy Pan Fried Crispy Tofu, I outlined the most common way that I make tofu. The exterior gets crispy and the interior stays soft. It is easy and delicous, but this recipe has a secret method that makes even Crispier tofu. Yes, Crispy with a capital C! Continue reading
I have a mushroom miso pasta bake recipe that I adore. The umami flavors of both mushrooms and miso simply work together. Mushroom shepherds pie is a family favorite and one day it just clicked – I have to give it a miso makeover! Try my miso mushroom lentil shepherd’s pie for a new spin on the classic.
I added lentils to my family’s mushroom sheperds pie recipe because I wanted this recipe to have more protein. Sometimes recipes that are all vegetable (like mushrooms and potato) leave me feeling hungry! Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten Free Dishes, Vegetarian Main Dish
Risotto is one of the most common ways to make rice in Italy. Once you have tried it, you will completely understand why. It has a creamy mouthfeel that is not a usual characteristic of rice. Try my mushroom parmesan baked brown rice risotto to see what I mean.
Traditonally, risotto is made with arborio rice. It is a short grain white rice that readily releases its starches to produce the creamy texture. I used brown rice in my version because it is higher in protein and fiber. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Side Dish, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Mushrooms, Rice, Vegetarian
Soup season is in full swing here in the allspice world and I have been playing with lots of recipes; old and new recipes alike. This ginger red lentil pumpkin soup recipe comes from an old favorite that needed a re-do.
Are you a blended soup fan? I adore blended soups, hence why this recipe is a favorite. Blended soups turn vegetables into a creamy oblivion that is swoon worthy. This recipe is no exception. It also lets me star one of my favorite ingredients: Lentils. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Ginger, Lentils, Pumpkin, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian, Yogurt
I hope you guys are ready for a break from holiday recipes and ready to dive into some pizza! If you are enjoying time with family this year, pizza is sure to be a hit, and I recommend this whole wheat deep dish pizza dough recipe.
I prefer to have a whole wheat crust on pizza. Let me explain why. When you are trying to make a recipe healthier, it is hard to remove tasty ingredients and end up with something you love just as much. Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Cheese, Herbs, Marinara, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Whole grain
