Tag Archives: Garlic

Broccoli Mushroom and Wild Rice Skillet Casserole

Broccoli Mushroom and Wild Rice Skillet Casserole by Alison's AllspiceHave you ever wanted the comfort of an ooey-gooey casserole without the long oven bake time?  A skillet casserole may be just right for you.  This broccoli mushroom and wild rice skillet casserole starts on the stove top, and finishes under the broiler. Continue reading

Sicilian Roasted Root Vegetables

Sicilian Roasted Root Vegetables by Alison's AllspiceDo you have a favorite food that you can’t get enough of?  Right now, mine is capers!  I want to put them on everything, including these Sicilian roasted root vegetables.

I love to read cooking magazines.  To be honest, I spend enough time in front of a computer that reading the physical format is enjoyable.  I keep a pen ready to write all over the pages, and mark all my favorite recipes with tags.  It’s addicting. Continue reading

Bold Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Bold Blue Cheese Vinaigrette by Alison's AllspiceFriends, today let’s talk about blue cheese.  I am a huge fan; I love the creamy texture and bold flavor. This bold blue cheese vinaigrette is vinegar and olive oil based instead of the standard creamy dressing.  It’s my favorite new way to do salads!

Vinaigrette is my favorite salad dressing, so it’s no wonder why I love this blue cheese vinaigrette.  I love the bold flavor of the vinegar, and I use a little more than other blue cheese vinaigrette recipes. My suggestions on changing that, next. Continue reading

Goat Cheese Baked Artichoke Hearts

Goat Cheese Baked Artichoke Hearts by Alison's AllspiceThis spring, I am trying to clean out the freezer and the pantry.  At some point when frozen artichoke hearts were on sale, I bought a bunch!  What can I say, I love a bargain.  These goat cheese baked artichoke hearts have been a delicious way to use them up!

I have been on a bit of a dill craze, recently, using it in recipes such as this creamy lemon dill orzo soup, or this Norwegian cod grain bowl. It is a flavor that I usually associate with summer, so I guess I’m craving some warm weather! Continue reading

Mushroom Lentil Vegetarian Lasagna

Mushroom Lentil Vegetarian Lasagna by Alison's AllspiceMy husband rolls his eyes every time I say we’re having lasagna…  He says it’s a food all women love, and maybe he’s right.  But, what’s not to love?  Mushroom lentil vegetarian lasagna is what’s for dinner!

I usually think of vegetarian lasagna being layered with shredded and chopped veggies.  I have a favorite version that is loaded with carrots, zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, and onion.  You can find the small batch version of it here. Continue reading

Norwegian Cod Grain Bowl with Lingonberry

Norwegian Cod Grain Bowl with Lingonberry by Alison's AllspiceI was introduced to lingonberry when I married into a Norwegian family.  It is a tangy fruit, much like cranberries or currents.  I made this Norwegian cod grain bowl with lingonberry and dill to explore some classic Norwegian flavor combinations.

I made this recipe with cod, because it is a traditional Norwegian fish.  However, I recommend shopping for pacific cod, because Atlantic cod is not a sustainable choice, as their populations have been over fished.
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Creamy Chickpea Lentil Soup with Kale

Creamy Chickpea Lentil Soup with Kale by Alison's AllspiceRecently, I have been lamenting spring.  However, spring goes as quickly as it comes, so I’m trying to live in the moment and enjoy the cool weather before summer’s heat sets in.  This creamy chickpea lentil soup is the perfect way to enjoy the last of winter’s cool weather.

Do you ever find yourself wishing you were somewhere else?  Enjoying the moment is an important life skill, and I find sometimes it takes practice.  I totally connect to life through food, so I stay in the moment by making seasonal dishes. Continue reading

Arugula Wild Rice Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Arugula Wild Rice Salad by Alison's AllspiceI love to grow arugula in my garden, but the homegrown arugula is much stronger in flavor than the baby arugula you get from the store.  I started making this arugula wild rice salad to tame those strong garden fresh flavors!

The wild rice helps to subdue the peppery arugula by bulking up the salad with a mild earthy flavor (which pairs quite nicely).  I also add cranberries for sweetness, pecans for crunch and protein, and feta for a salty bite. Continue reading

High Protein Mushroom Swiss Pasta Bake

High Protein Mushroom Swiss Pasta Bake by Alison's AllspiceThis month’s recipe redux theme was New Year, New Ingredient.  My new ingredient is chickpea pasta!  I use it to create this high protein mushroom swiss pasta bake.

Usually, I wouldn’t make a dish like this for dinner.  It’s just pasta, veggies, and cheese. There’s no specific source of protein, which I need as a 90% vegetarian who likes to work out. Continue reading

Quick Vegetarian Red Curry

Quick Vegetarian Red Curry by Alison's AllspiceCurry is a staple dish in the vegetarian diet.  Curry simply means blended. Hence, most curry powders are a blend of spices and seasonings.  My quick vegetarian red curry uses garam masala curry powder.

Garam masala is a blend commonly used in Indian cuisine.  Northern Indian food seasons with dairy, while southern Indian food uses more coconut milk to flavor their curries.   Continue reading