Tag Archives: Cheese

Red White and Blue Nachos

Red White and Blue Nachos by Alison's AllspiceIs everyone ready for their Independence day celebrations?  I have got a fun recipe to share with you today, perfect for any patriotic holiday such as the fourth of July, memorial day, or even veterans day! Check out these red white and blue nachos!

I have been scheming up this recipe for about a year.  I saw many awesome patriotic dishes last year, but I was surprised at how few savory dishes get the red white and blue theme! Continue reading

Zucchini Tomato Fritatta for One

Zucchini Tomato Fritatta for One by Alison's AllspiceI am a huge fan of eggs, but my husband is not.  Therefore, having eggs has become a treat I enjoy when I’m only cooking for myself.  This zucchini tomato fritatta for one is a perfect light summer lunch, just for me!

This spring I fell in love with this kale and potato fritatta, but it was a little too much to eat all by myself.  Summertime zucchini and tomato fill the fritatta up, but keep it light. Continue reading

Grilled Veggie Sandwich with Garlic Scape Pesto

Grilled Veggie Sandwich with Garlic Scape Pesto by Alison's AllspiceThis grilled veggie sandwich with garlic scape pesto is one of my favorite summertime dinners!  It’s fun to load up the grill with seasonal and colorful veggies to make a simple yet flavorful sandwich!

This months recipe redux theme was for healthy upgrades to the simple sandwich.  Instantly, I knew I would post this recipe because it is loaded with healthy, seasonal vegetables! Continue reading

Gluten Free Pizza Crust

Gluten Free Pizza Crust by Alison's AllspiceI have many family members that eat gluten free, and they tell me the thing they miss most is pizza!  Well, I love to tinker with recipes, so I decided to created a gluten free pizza crust recipe that is just like a traditional thin Italian pizza!

When I was researching for this recipe, I saw that most recipe developers were using a gluten free all purpose flour mix.  Most mixes are slightly different, so if you didn’t use the same brand as the recipe developer, you might not get the same results. Continue reading

Buffalo Blue Cheese Smashed Chickpea Toast

Buffalo Blue Cheese Smashed Chickpea Toast by Alison's AllspiceDo you guys ever have those days when you dropped the ball and don’t have a plan for lunch?  Whenever I find myself in need of a quick meal, I turn to toast!  This buffalo blue cheese smashed chickpea toast is my favorite!

Avocado toast has been all the craze recently.  I never really got on board because, well, I didn’t consider toast to be a meal.  When you top it with hearty and filling protein, like smashed chickpeas, why not? Continue reading

Strawberry Arugula Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

Strawberry Arugula Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing by Alison's AllspiceIs anyone else ready for strawberry season?!  This strawberry arugula salad with strawberry balsamic dressing is loaded with summer flavors!

Fresh picked strawberries are bursting with flavor and are one of my favorite parts of early summer.  I shop my local farmers market for the tastiest, fresh summer fruits!  Continue reading

Mushroom Swiss Asparagus Tart

Mushroom Swiss Asparagus Tart by Alison's AllspiceFriends!  It is finally asparagus season here in southern Illinois!  I have a line up of fun asparagus recipes coming your way, and we will start things off with this mushroom Swiss asparagus tart!

Every year I wait patiently for fresh, locally-grown asparagus.  Grocery store asparagus that is picked and transported is not nearly as flavorful as getting fresh picked, so visit your local farmers market to find the best asparagus! Continue reading

Southwest Kale Salad with Jalapeno Lime Hummus Dressing

Can I get a holla for kale salads!  This time of year, kale salads are my absolute favorite.  This southwest kale salad with jalapeno lime hummus dressing has a little bit of everything you love on a salad!Southwest Kale Salad with Jalapeno Lime Hummus Dressing by Alison's AllspiceDisclosure – I received free samples of Sabra mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

As always, all thoughts are my own, and thank you for supporting brands that support Alison’s Allspice!

The jalapeno lime hummus dressing made from Sabra Jalapeno Hummus has got everything going on!  It’s a little spicy, a little tangy, and a little creamy.  Continue reading

Kale and Potato Frittata

Kale and Potato Frittata by Alison's AllspiceThis simple kale and potato frittata has become  standard lunch fair on Saturdays at my house.  Frittata’s are a great clean-out-the-fridge meal, but are also special enough to excite!

I love the combination of kale and potatoes in this frittata.  Potatoes make it hearty and filling, and kale adds nice color, as well as nutritional value!  Really any veggies will do, but this is my favorite, and I usually have the ingredients on hand. Continue reading

Swiss Potato and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

Swiss Potato and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms by Alison's AllspiceThis week I made these Swiss potato and spinach stuffed mushrooms.  I am an odd ball that loves to menu plan, but sometimes it’s hard to find new ideas to keep the menu interesting.

Stuffed mushrooms made a great option for the menu because new filling options are endless! Almost anything can be stuffed into a mushroom.  I particularly love swiss cheese and mushrooms.  Continue reading