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Shrimp Panzanella Salad

Posted on September 21, 2024 | Leave a comment

Shrimp Panzanella Salad by Alison's AllspiceAbout a month ago, I posted a recipe for tomato panzanella salad that I have been so in love with so I wanted to share a pescatarian version as well.  This shrimp panzanella salad recipe is not very different, but a little more filling thanks to the addition of some protein.

What makes panzanella salad so great?  For me, it’s the bread!  A high quality bread is a must and I use a homemade sourdough.  In addition, the bread is lightly toasted so that it is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Continue reading →

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Curried Tomato Sandwich

Posted on August 31, 2024 | Leave a comment

Curried Tomato Sandwich by Alison's AllspiceWhen quality heirloom tomatoes are in season, I never miss an opportunity to make a curried tomato sandwich. I adapted this recipe from an old Bon Appetite magazine and I like my version better because they are less messy with less waist.

This method of adding the curry powder and olive oil directly to the bread in the skillet is simple and avoids making a mess.  If you transferred oiled bread to the skillet, there would certainly be drips.  If you placed the oil and curry powder directly in the skillet, you need a lot more of it because the surface area of the bread is less than the skillet, and a lot of oil and curry powder would get waisted. Continue reading →

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Italian Tomato Panzanella Salad

Posted on August 17, 2024 | Leave a comment

Italian Tomato Panzanella Salad by Alison's AllspicePanzanella is a rustic Italian style salad that uses stale bread and tomato.  From there, many variations to this classic recipe can be found.

When researching this recipe, I found that no two recipes look alike.  They all vary based on the bread to tomato ratio, if cheese is used, what other vegetables are used, and even the type of dressing. Continue reading →

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Chickpea Harissa Bread Soup

Posted on January 20, 2024 | Leave a comment

Chickpea Harissa Bread Soup by Alison's AllspiceThis chickpea harissa bread soup is a variation of lablabi, a Tunisian chickpea stew.  The traditional stew has a thin broth with chickpeas served over toasted bread. This version is also served over toasted bread, but the broth is thick and creamy.

The Italians also have a version of bread soup, usually made with stale bread and tomatoes.  Italian bread soup has you add the bread to the pot at the end of cooking.  I prefer this version of bread soup where the bread is toasted and added to the bowls. It maintains more texture, kind-of like a crouton. Continue reading →

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Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches

Posted on August 5, 2023 | Leave a comment

Barbecue Tofu Sandwiches by Alison's AllspiceThe first time I tried these barbecue tofu sandwiches, I was surprised at how good they were!  I mean, this recipe is so simple, I didn’t expect it to wow me.  I knew it had to become a blog recipe right away.

My first tip for success with this recipe is to use a quality barbecue sauce.  Tofu is a blank slate, and the barbecue sauce is the major player adding flavor, so it has to be good.  I recommend making homemade, such as my Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce or my Homemade Rhubarb BBQ Sauce.  I used the later in the photos here. Continue reading →

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Cherry Tomato Stewed Butter Beans over Toast

Posted on September 18, 2021 | Leave a comment

Cherry Tomato Stewed Butter Beans over Toast by Alison's AllspiceAt the end of the gardening season, I am always bringing in loads of cherry tomatoes.  These little gems are such a treat because they are the sweetest tomato around.  I love turning them into rustic sauces, like I do in this cherry tomato stewed butter beans over toast recipe.

Butter beans are also known as lima beans.  They’re renaming is apt because these beans really do have a moist and buttery center.  You could also make this recipe with white beans, but don’t be intimidated by the large butter bean.  In my opinion, they are better! Continue reading →

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Homemade Croutons

Posted on January 9, 2021 | Leave a comment

Homemade Croutons by Alison's AllspiceOne of my favorite things to order at a restaurant is a salad.  They always have toppings and dressings that make you want to crush that bowl of veggies in front of you.  During covid, I have been craving salads at home.  Therefore I started making my own homemade croutons.

These homemade croutons do not disappoint.  They are loaded with flavor but, the biggest difference in making them homemade is the freshness.  That right-out-of-the-oven savoriness that you cannot beat. 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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Balsamic Tomato and Feta French Bread Pizza

Posted on January 26, 2018 | 4 comments

Balsamic Tomato and Feta French Bread Pizza by Alison's AllspiceI developed this  balsamic tomato and feta french bread pizza recipe for winter, store-bought tomatoes that are less flavorful.

Winter tomatoes that didn’t get to ripen on the vine just don’t have the same flavor, or texture as fresh summer tomatoes.  A little soak in some balsamic adds sweetness and acidity to brighten those tomatoes right up! Continue reading →

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Simple Homemade Garlic Bread

Posted on January 12, 2018 | 4 comments

Simple Homemade Garlic Bread by Alison's AllspiceHappy Friday friends!  Today I am sharing my simple homemade garlic bread recipe. Everyone needs this simple recipe in their back pocket for an easy side!

This recipe is simple, and delicious.  It makes a really fast and easy side to go with many different types of meals.  Picky eaters will even love it! Continue reading →

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