Tag Archives: Quick and Easy

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

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup by Alison's AllspiceToday I am sharing a recipe for roasted red pepper and tomato soup that is stupid easy to make, and loaded with rich flavors.

My husband doesn’t really like peppers, but he enjoyed a bowl of roasted red pepper soup at a wedding we attended recently.  I knew I had to recreate the dish because we had found a way we could both enjoy red peppers! Continue reading

Vegetarian Taco Lunch Wraps

Vegetarian Taco Lunch Wraps by Alison's AllspiceThis months recipe redux theme is Kids that Cook.  The thing I remember cooking most as a child was tortillas.  Mom would make a fresh batch every time we had tacos, and it was my job to flip them in the skillet. These vegetarian taco lunch wraps remind me of those tacos nights as a kid!

I didn’t like to have much in my tacos as a kid.  Plain tacos was always my request.  We always had homemade refried beans to go with our homemade tortillas, and I created this taco lunch wrap based on those 2 ingredients. Continue reading

Broccoli and Olive Orzo Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Broccoli and Olive Orzo Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette by Alison's AllspiceIs everyone ready for the new school year?!  One of the simplest things you can do to prepare is to round up some easy lunch recipes.  This broccoli and olive orzo salad with red wine vinaigrette recipe makes a great packed lunch!

I make all kinds of simple salads like this one for my work lunches.  The best ones should be able to keep in the fridge during the week so you can make batches over the weekend. Continue reading