Tag Archives: Red Curry Paste

Red Curry Chickpea Salad

Red Curry Chickpea Salad by Alison's Allspice I have been in love with my homemade curry powder long enough that I have forgotten how flavorful curry paste really is.  All the work of building base flavor is done for you so that you can make simple yet delicious meals like this red curry chickpea salad with ease.

I have not tried it, but I’m certain you could still use curry powder to season a delicious chickpea salad.  However, I’m hooked on this version with the paste because of the depth of flavor that it brings so easily. Continue reading

Thai Sweet Potato Soup

Thai Sweet Potato Soup by Alison's AllspiceI had a huge sweet potato crop in the garden this fall and I have been loving cooking with sweet potatoes all winter long. Soup season is just about over for me, so you should try this Thai sweet potato soup before spring weather sweeps us off our feet!

I almost always pair sweet potato with a spicy flavor.  Sweet and spicy are a perfect match and there are lots of ways to do it with sweet potatoes.  Usually I go with chipotle to add heat, but the red curry paste in this soup did a wonderful job as well. Continue reading