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Smoked Trout Melts

Posted on April 16, 2022 | Leave a comment

Calling all trout fishermen and fisherwomen! I have taken the classic tuna melt, and transformed it into a trout fishermans dreams, smoked trout melts. It is ultra creamy, while still slightly smokey and sweet, and it’s ready for dinner in only 15 minutes!

I love to spend a whole day pulling out the smoker and loading it with trout and my homemade smoked tofu recipe, along with whatever else suits my fancy. Smoked trout is a true delicacy, and I always make enough for plenty of leftovers! Continue reading →

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Posted in Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy, Sandwich

Tagged Cheese, Fish, Tomatoes

Homemade Curry Powder

Posted on April 10, 2022 | Leave a comment

I have a few curry recipes here on the blog, and in none of them do I use curry powder. I always use my own blend of spices and seasonings. One day I had an aha moment, I should mix up a batch of homemade curry powder for meal prep to simplify the process.

Curry is a term used to describe the gravy or sauce found in traditional Indian cuisine. There are so many variations on flavors found in curry, and therefore curry powders can vary quite a lot, so I like to make my own. Continue reading →

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Posted in Component Cooking, Quick and Easy

Tagged Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric

Tomato Artichoke and Mushroom Rice Bake

Posted on April 2, 2022 | Leave a comment

This casserole-like tomato artichoke and mushroom rice bake recipe came about on Christmas day. I was asked if I wanted to help cook, and of course the answer was yes. I had been reading about some rice-based stuffing recipes somewhere and made this recipe on the fly with the ingredients we had on hand. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Side Dish

Tagged Artichokes, Mushrooms, Olives, Parsley, Rice, Tomatoes

Lentil Quinoa Stuffed Pepper Stew

Posted on March 26, 2022 | Leave a comment

One 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 →

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

Tagged Lentils, Peppers, quinoa, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes

35 Ways to Use Up Cabbage

Posted on March 20, 2022 | Leave a comment

Have you ever had a head of cabbage in the fridge that you didn’t know what to do with? Maybe you used half of it in another recipe and now what? Well, cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables to keep on hand because it is so versitle. Here are 35 ways to use up cabbage that have been tried and tested!

There is a recipe here to suite every diet, and every palate. I listed all the vegetarian and vegan recipes first, as this is how I eat most of the time. Then the recipes using fish and shrimp will follow at the end. Continue reading →

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Posted in Other

Tagged Cabbage, Red cabbage

Roasted Red Cabbage with Garlic Vinaigrette

Posted on March 12, 2022 | Leave a comment

I 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 →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Side Dish, Vegan

Tagged Garlic, Quick and Easy, Red cabbage, Vegan

Tahini Garlic Sriracha Noodles

Posted on February 26, 2022 | Leave a comment

Every 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 →

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

Tagged Cabbage, Garlic, Noodles, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Sriracha, Tahini, Vegan

Chipotle Sweet Potato Hominy Soup

Posted on February 19, 2022 | Leave a comment

Have you ever tried hominy? I have to admit that testing this recipe was my first time cooking with hominy. It has a pleasant nutty flavor and soft, fluffy texture. Try it in this chipotle sweet potato hominy soup to see what I mean!

I loaded this soup up with lots of vegetables to make it hearty and filling, but still light. Sweet potato is the star of this dish, right behind the hominy, and so I added chipotle for a sweet and spicy kick. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Black Beans, Chipotle, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato

Mushroom Farro Chili

Posted on February 12, 2022 | Leave a comment

It’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 →

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Posted in Grains, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Jalapenos, Kidney Beans, Mushrooms, Peppers, Tomatoes, Wheat berries, Whole grain

Roasted Beet and Chickpea Salad

Posted on February 5, 2022 | Leave a comment

I have not always liked beets. I think the first few times I had beets as an adult, their flavor was misrepresented as being all-together earthy and bitter. Yes, beets can be earthy, and sometimes bitter, but they can also be subtley sweet and almost floral. If you work with those flavors properly, you can make beets taste great. Roasting beets is one way to bring out their sweetness, like in today’s recipe, roasted beet and chickpea salad. Continue reading →

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Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish

Tagged Beets, Chickpeas, Dill, Feta

Alison's Allspice

Smoked Trout Melts

Homemade Curry Powder

Tomato Artichoke and Mushroom Rice Bake

Lentil Quinoa Stuffed Pepper Stew

35 Ways to Use Up Cabbage

Roasted Red Cabbage with Garlic Vinaigrette

Tahini Garlic Sriracha Noodles

Chipotle Sweet Potato Hominy Soup

Mushroom Farro Chili

Roasted Beet and Chickpea Salad

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