Tag Archives: Quick and Easy

Easy Homemade Mole Sauce

Easy Homemade Mole Sauce by Alison's AllspiceMy most recent kitchen project has been experimenting with mole (mo-lay) sauce.  Mole is a Mexican staple that can be made in a huge variety of ways, and is usually very labor intensive.  This recipe for easy homemade mole sauce is blended first, so it is fast and easy. Continue reading

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

Teriyaki Mushroom Tacos

Teriyaki Mushroom Tacos by Alison's AllspiceWhen I want to create a new recipe, and I want it to be a hit for my family, tacos are the way to go. These teriyaki mushroom tacos are super flavorful, made with a homemade teriyaki sauce and sriracha mayo!

My husband thinks that tacos are a food group.  I can’t disagree, tacos are pretty much the most awesome way to devour some deliciousness. The tortilla should have an award for being the best food delivery service. 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

Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup

Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup by Alison's AllspiceThis week, the temperatures here have been in the single digits (not as cold as many places, but still cold for us!).   When it’s cold outside, a nice warm bowl of soup is in order.  This creamy carrot ginger soup is what’s for dinner!

This soup is more filling than a traditional bowl of carrot soup.  It has a hidden ingredient that adds protein, and an extra layer of creaminess! 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

Pepper and Onion Naan Breakfast Pizza

Pepper and Onion Naan Breakfast Pizza by Alison's AllspiceBreakfast pizza has long been a favorite food of mine.  I don’t make it very much, however, because it’s usually not very healthy, and it isn’t traditionally fast.  This pepper and onion naan breakfast pizza is healthier, as well as quick and easy!

Have you tried naan flat breads?  I was first exposed to them as an side for curries, but they have many more uses!  I used toaster size naan (mini) in this recipe, which was perfect for a single egg! Continue reading

Mushroom Kale Miso Soup

Mushroom Kale Miso Soup by Alison's AllspiceIs everyone ready for the holidays?!  This will be my last post before Christmas, so have a Merry Christmas everyone!  Today’s recipe is a light soup, mushroom kale miso soup.

Miso soup is traditionally an appetizer because it is mainly composed of flavorful broth. I loaded my version up with a few more veggies to make it a light meal. Continue reading

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls by Alison's AllspiceOne food type that I think people tend to overlook when it comes to breakfast is whole grains!  Cereals boast that they are made from whole grains, but how often do you cook your own for breakfast?  I think these apple cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowls will have you cooking grains for breakfast all the time! Continue reading