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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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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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Gouda and Smoked Tofu Grilled Cheese

Posted on February 24, 2024 | Leave a comment

Gouda and Smoked Tofu Grilled Cheese by Alison's AllspiceThis post is really more like an idea than a recipe.  Yes, the recipe for gouda and smoked tofu grilled cheese is written out in full below.  However if you know how to make a grilled cheese sandwich, then all you need to do is add some smoked tofu to have a hearty, cozy, and easy to make meal in only a few minutes.

The grilled cheese was one of the first things that I learned to cook.  I was just a kid probably getting in the way in the kitchen.  I imagine I was told to flip the sandwich while another was being made. Continue reading →

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Black Bean Taco Dip

Posted on December 10, 2023 | Leave a comment

Black Bean Taco Dip by Alison's AllspiceI can’t believe that December is in full swing already. This fall has flown by so quickly and now it is practically winter. During the fall, I don’t dive into pumpkin spice season so much. I do, however, love football food season. This black bean taco dip is one that I made repeatedly this year. 

The base for this dip is black beans, seasoned with onion and taco seasoning (garlic, cumin, chili powder and paprika). Then I add salsa to give the dip some more body, and of course flavor.  Continue reading →

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Purple Sweet Potato and Kale Mini Crustless Quiches

Posted on November 18, 2023 | Leave a comment

Purple Sweet Potato and Kale Mini Crustless Quiches by Alison's AllspiceFriends, it has been a busy fall as usual (busy but good), and I have not been posting as often as I like to. Today I have a great fall recipe for you to try, purple sweet potato and kale mini crustless quiches, and there will be many more recipes coming once winter break has started! 

So, more about quiches! 

Quiches are supposed to be more custard-like than a fritatta or egg bake because they have more dairy in them.  I love adding cottage cheese for a portion of my dairy because it adds a boost of protein.  The little chunks also create air pockets when baking, so this recipe will yield a light and fluffy quiche.  Continue reading →

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Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad

Posted on September 16, 2023 | Leave a comment

Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad by Alison's AllspiceI have a secret to tell you.  I love making bread, and I have been making a lot of sourdough lately.  So much that I have to find inventive ways to use it to keep my supply fresh, like topping this lemon parmesan kale salad with toasted sourdough breadcrumbs.

Lemon parmesan is a classic pairing of flavors that cannot be beat.  Fresh lemon is bright and refreshing while parmesan is full of rich umami.  Adding toasted breadcrumbs takes this simple salad to the next level. Continue reading →

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Grilled Veggie and Halloumi Pitas

Posted on August 19, 2023 | Leave a comment

Grilled Veggie and Halloumi Pitas by Alison's AllspiceThese grilled veggie and halloumi pitas are a summertime favorite when it is too hot to cook in the house.  The halloumi cheese has a delightful squeaky chew and I adore its caramalized flavor off the grill.

My biggest concern when I started experimenting with grilled halloumi was that it would stick to the grill, and it does not!  In my experience, if the cheese isn’t wanting to loosen from the grate, it is not sufficiently browned yet.  It should remove easily when it’s ready to flip. Continue reading →

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Grilled Shrimp Tostadas

Posted on August 13, 2023 | Leave a comment

Grilled Shrimp Tostadas by Alison's AllspiceWhen I get out my charcoal grill, I don’t like to go back and forth between the house and the grill.  Instead, I just cook everything on the grill.  In this grilled shrimp tostadas recipe, you will grill both the shrimp and the corn tortillas to make the crispy tostada shell.

I find grilling shrimp on a stick much easier than one-by-one, and kabob sticks take up much less space than a grilling basket when it comes to storage. Continue reading →

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Apple Cheddar Kale Salad

Posted on June 3, 2023 | Leave a comment

Apple Cheddar Kale Salad by Alison's AllspiceIt is finally here.  It’s salad season!  I love this time of year because my garden is bursting with fresh lettuce, kale, and arugula. I will eat salad after salad until I grow tired, but that is far from the goal. The goal is finding ways to keep salad interesting, so I share with you this apple cheddar kale salad.

Apple and cheddar are a classic combination of sweet and salty.   Pair that with an apple cider vinaigrette to keep things savory and some sunflower seeds for crunch, and you have a winner salad. Continue reading →

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Portabella Cheeseburger

Posted on May 13, 2023 | Leave a comment

Portabella Cheeseburger by Alison's AllspiceI have had portabella cheeseburgers at restaurants that have really lacked luster.  The mushroom is too raw, lacks seasoning, and just doesn’t taste like a burger when you put it in a bun.  This portabella cheeseburger recipe is different.  Let me explain why.

First of all, this recipe is a two-step process that should be familiar to any cook.  Marinade, then cook, preferably on a charcoal grill.  The marinade starts to break down the mushroom, pulling out its moisture, and it adds plenty of savory seasoning. Continue reading →

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