Tag Archives: Vegan

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

Slow Cooker Southwest Sweet Potato Soup

Slow Cooker Southwest Sweet Potato Soup by Alison's AllspiceThe first time I made this slow cooker southwest sweet potato soup, I was trying to make a vegetarian taco soup.  This soup did not taste like tacos to me, but I loved the flavors, so I reinvented it with a new name.

Peppers and onions make the base for this soup. They are the most important ingredients because they give the broth all of its flavor. Continue reading

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff with Cashew Cream

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff with Cashew Cream by Alison's AllspiceI have a few family members that eat dairy-free.  Over the holidays when we are all together, sometimes finding meals that fit into everyone’s diet is difficult. I shared this vegan mushroom stroganoff with cashew cream with my family this holiday season, and everyone enjoyed!

As a kid, mom always used to make stroganoff; it was a family favorite.  Around the dinner table, we all agreed that the cashew cream made a great substitute for the sour cream in our family recipe. Continue reading

How to Roast a Pumpkin for Homemade Pumpkin Puree

How to Roast a Pumpkin for Homemade Pumpkin Puree by Alison's AllspiceHas anyone else been eyeing all the beautiful pumpkins that are out right now?!  I certainly have, and I decided to figure out how to roast a pumpkin for homemade pumpkin puree, because, why not!

The first thing to consider is the variety of pumpkin you buy.  Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins are watery and don’t have much flavor.  Small sugar pumpkins are best for pies, and not necessarily for savory applications. 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

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

Homemade Pizza Sauce from Tomato Sauce

Homemade Pizza Sauce from Tomato Sauce by Alison's AllspiceI love to make homemade pizza, so I thought, why not the sauce too?  Pizza sauce is not a consistent recipe at all!  There are a million different ways to make it, and today I am sharing my homemade pizza sauce from tomato sauce recipe!

While doing research for this recipe, I found a lot of different sauce recipes.  Some used all tomato paste with water, some were no-cook recipes using canned tomatoes, and some used no seasonings! Continue reading

Mushroom Lentil Vegetarian Taco Crumbles

Mushroom Lentil Vegetarian Taco Crumbles by Alison's AllspiceWhen I started my healthy eating journey, cutting out processed foods was the first major step I took, and undoubtedly one of the hardest.  My husbands favorite food is tacos, so creating this mushroom lentil vegetarian taco crumbles recipe was a must!

If you are accustomed to using “meat crumbles” in your tacos, you definitely need to try this recipe.  It is made with 4 simple ingredients, and tastes way better than the store bought variety! Continue reading

Grilled Polenta with Fresh Tomato Relish

Grilled Polenta with Fresh Tomato Relish by Alison's AllspiceEvery season brings on a new cooking method for the kitchen, and summertime is grilling season!  This grilled polenta with fresh tomato relish captures summer with a smoky polenta wedges, and a garden-fresh relish!

I kept this recipe simple, so that it could be adapted to any situation.  You can serve this recipe as an appetizer or side, or add some protein to make it whole meal! Continue reading

One Pot Peanut Noodles with Snap Peas and Cabbage

One Pot Peanut Noodles with Snap Peas and Cabbage by Alison's AllspiceThis months recipe redux them was for “healthy recipes you like to bring on a picnic.”  I sprung right into action and whipped up these one pot peanut noodles with snap peas and cabbage!

The peanut sauce on this noodle bowl is what really makes the dish.  You can use any long thin noodle, and any seasonal veggies you might have on hand. Continue reading