Tag Archives: Quick and Easy

Smoky Trout Tacos with Lemon Garlic Aioli

Posted on February 25, 2023 | Leave a comment

Smoky Trout Tacos with Lemon Garlic Aioli by Alison's AllspiceI don’t think there is such a thing as a perfect fish taco.  It can’t be because there are just so many good ways to do it, no one recipe could ever be the best.  Nevertheless, I am always in the pursuit of perfecting recipes and fish tacos are easily a food group in my house, so here is another variation for you to try: smoky trout tacos with lemon garlic aioli.

Can we talk about aioli for a minute, please?  Does anyone actually use eggs to make their aioli?  Maybe I’m the only one that is totally hooked on the ease of using mayo, but what can I say?  It’s delicious, easy to make, and I don’t have to fuss with raw eggs.  Win-win in my book. Continue reading →

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Lemon and Green Olive Pasta

Posted on February 11, 2023 | Leave a comment

Lemon and Green Olive Pasta by Alison's AllspiceThis simple bright lemon and green olive pasta is for those dreary winter days when you need a fresh pick-me-up.  Think of it like a trip to the beach.  The lemon represents the bright sunshine, and the briny olives represent the scent of the ocean. Continue reading →

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Strawberry Habanero Glazed Salmon Burgers

Posted on December 3, 2022 | Leave a comment

Strawberry Habanero Glazed Salmon Burgers by Alison's AllspiceThis salmon burger is good all on its own, but to make a great salmon burger, you need some sauce to lock in a little moisture.  I went with a classic sweet-heat glaze on these strawberry habanero glazed salmon burgers!

Fire Up Jellies and Jams have numerous great products in their line, but I know I wanted to use their Strawberry Habanero Jelly to glaze these burgers.  It has the best sweet heat flavor that works universally with many ingredients, such as the fishy flavor of salmon. Continue reading →

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Healthy-ish Stove Top Mac and Cheese

Posted on October 15, 2022 | Leave a comment

Healthy-ish Stove Top Mac and Cheese by Alison's AllspiceFall is finally in full swing, and that always puts me in the mood for comfort food like mac and cheese.  I didn’t want to compromise when I made my version, so you won’t find extra things like squash in this healthy-ish stove top mac and cheese.

Don’t get me wrong.  I love a good butternut squash cheese sauce, but when you want the real deal, nothing else will do. Continue reading →

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Radish Carrot and Arugula Chickpea Salad

Posted on June 25, 2022 | Leave a comment

Radish Carrot and Arugula Chickpea Salad by Alison's AllspiceI whipped up this radish carrot and arugula chickpea salad on a whim one day, just using up what was in the fridge.  It was so good that I had to make it again to and share it with you all!

Chickpea salads are so simple and easy to make, they are a favorite go-to for me. I often make salads in advance for workday lunches.  If you want to prep this salad in advance, don’t mix in the arugula until you are ready to serve.  Continue reading →

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Creamy Pesto Arugula and Tomato Wraps

Posted on June 4, 2022 | Leave a comment

Creamy Pesto Arugula and Tomato Wraps by Alison's AllspiceI grow arugula in my garden every year.  It is such an easy plant to grow, it sprouts early, loves the colder months, and grows faster than any lettuce I have grown.  This also produces my favorite problem, I end up with lots of arugula to find interesting new ways to use. Therefore, today I am sharing my creamy pesto arugula and tomato wraps.

The creamy pesto sauce idea was developed by one of those lightbulb-moments.  I wanted to add protein to the wrap, but didn’t want roll-y chickpeas all over the place making the wrap difficult to eat. I opted for white beans instead of chickpeas, and decided to puree them into a flavorful spread, like hummus, but different. Continue reading →

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Savory Fajita Steel Cut Oats

Posted on May 21, 2022 | Leave a comment

Savory Fajita Steel Cut Oats by Alison's AllspiceI have long read about savory oats, but it took me a long time to try them.  I was going through all the grains stashed in the back of the pantry, deciding what needed to be used first.  The steel cut oats were on the top of the list, and thus I made savory fajita steel cut oats!

The steel cut oats have a creamy texture in comparison to making a grain bowl with rice or quinoa.  Think of it like a polenta bowl instead, but made with wholesome oats. Continue reading →

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Broken Lasagna Noodle and Mushroom Skillet

Posted on May 14, 2022 | Leave a comment

Broken Lasagna Noodle and Mushroom Skillet by Alison's AllspiceHave you dreamed about a lasagna that took only one dish to make, and could be finished in 30 minutes or less?  What if it also used up those leftover noodles, especially the broken ones?  I think you have been dreaming about this broken lasagna noodle and mushroom skillet recipe.

When I was developing this recipe, I was using up a box of lasagna noodles with only three left.  Not enough for lasagna, or lasagna roll-ups honestly. Continue reading →

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Fried Chickpea Gyro Salad

Posted on April 30, 2022 | Leave a comment

Fried Chickpea Gyro Salad by Alison's AllspiceWhen I first stared to eat more plant-based meals, I can across a recipe (now long lost) that marindaded and fried chickpeas.  It is such a simple process that completely transforms the humble chickpea.  Here I use a gyro inspired marinade to make fried chickpea gyro salad.

I have posted a very similar recipe before, my fried chickpea gyro bowls, made with a base of rice, chopped vegetables, and tzatziki sauce.  While I love grain bowls, I was craving a salad this time, so I adapted the recipe. Continue reading →

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Roasted Red Cabbage with Garlic Vinaigrette

Posted on March 12, 2022 | Leave a comment

Roasted Red Cabbage with Garlic Vinaigrette by Alison's AllspiceI 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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