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Spicy Honey Cashew Tofu with Rainbow Vegetables

Spicy Honey Cashew Tofu with Rainbow Vegetables by Alison's AllspiceI first tried this spicy honey cashew tofu with rainbow vegetables for dinner because I found a forgoten bag of cashews in the back of the fridge. My husband actually used the word bliss to describe this meal!  Winner, winner, tofu dinner.

The sauce is the key component to nailing this stir fry, and honey is the secret ingredient!  I’m usually a person that would cut back on the sugar for a savory meal, but you don’t want to skimp on the honey! It makes the flavors so much more complex. Continue reading

Vegan Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

Vegan Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai by Alison's AllspiceMung bean sprouts are a traditional veggie to find in pad thai.  However, the store was out of mung bean sprouts.  I thought this represented a perfect opportunity to demonstrate substitution of ingredients on the blog in this vegan spaghetti squash pad thai.  It happens in real life, so why not here?

Instead of mung bean sprouts, I decided to swap in shredded carrots. Maybe not as traditional, but just as delicious, and represents what every home cook needs to learn to truly master your craft.  Deal with the unexpected and find a solution.  A good life lesson as well. Continue reading

Gyro Tofu Sliders with Tzatziki Slaw

Gyro Tofu Sliders with Tzatziki Slaw by Alison's AllspiceI have done it again.  All things gyro!  This time, I made gyro tofu sliders with tzatziki slaw.  The tofu was pan fried so it was nice and crispy on the outside, just the way I like it!

The first time I tried this recipe, I was using up leftovers from the fridge.  I had just made my favorite gyro recipe, these tempeh gyro tacos, and I was inspired to try the marinade with some leftover tofu. Continue reading

Jerk Tofu with Green Curry Forbidden Rice

Jerk Tofu with Green Curry Forbidden Rice by Alison's AllspiceI get a lot on recipe inspiration from magazines.  Surprisingly (or not if you know me well), I like to recreate the meat dishes instead of trying the meatless recipes.  I turned a jerk chicken recipe into a jerk tofu with green curry forbidden rice recipe.

Usually, I think of green curry paste as a thai staple.  However, it goes well with jerk seasoning, as they have some similar flavors. Continue reading

Smoked Tofu and Sprouts Sandwich

Smoked Tofu and Sprouts Sandwich by Alison's AllspiceOne of my favorite food items during winter is sprouts!  They are easy to grow on your own when there isn’t much available for fresh, local produce.  I recommend using sprouts in sandwiches and wraps, like this smoked tofu and sprouts sandwich!

Someday soon I will be putting together a post on how to grow your own sprouts at home.  It is so easy, anyone can do it. It does take 5-7 days before you can harvest, but the wait is totally worth it! 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

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

Spiced Turmeric Tofu with Coconut Cilantro Rice

Spiced Turmeric Tofu with Coconut Cilantro Rice by Alison's AllspiceWhen I was prepping this recipe for the blog, I couldn’t decide if it should be two recipes or one.  In the end, I made it a single recipe for spiced turmeric tofu with coconut cilantro rice. The rice and tofu could be served separately, but they are awesome together!

I’m a huge fan of tofu, while most people are not.  I don’t know why, but I have just always loved it.  Even before going meatless I would seek out restaurants that had great tofu.  Continue reading

Vegetarian Bibimbap Spaghetti Squash Bowls

Vegetarian Bibimbap Spaghetti Squash Bowls by Alison's AllspiceRecently, I have found myself in a love-hate relationship with spaghetti squash.  It is a very tasty low-carb option, but,  I don’t like it as a substitute for spaghetti noodles,  It’s just not the same for me.  Instead I use the squash is recipes like this vegetarian bibimbap spaghetti squash bowls!

When spaghetti squash is in season in fall, I try to find new ways to use it.  In the past, I have made enchilada spaghetti squash boats and pesto Parmesan spaghetti squash bowls. Continue reading

High Protein Vegan Thai Green Curry

High Protein Vegan Thai Green Curry by Alison's AllspiceToday I want to tell you about the best airplane food I’ve ever had.  It was a vegan green curry, and I loved it so much, I was inspired to make my own high protein vegan thai green curry.

Usually, I don’t think much of the food they serve on airplanes.  Vegetarians are stuck with mushy pasta dishes, and no other options.  The last time I few, they ran out of mushy pasta, and I refused to take the chicken dish.  Continue reading