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Very Veggie Spinach Artichoke Calzones

Very Veggie Spinach Artichoke Calzones by Alison's AllspiceWho’s ready for some very veggie spinach artichoke calzones??  Me!  Me, please!

Calzones are usually loaded with (delicious, ooey-gooey, high fat, not good for my waist-line) cheese.  In my version, I loaded them up with veggies for guilt-free satisfaction. Continue reading

Greek Yogurt Spelt Flour Pumpkin Bread

Greek Yogurt Spelt Flour Pumpkin Bread by Alison's AllspiceDid you get your fill of all things pumpkin back in October?  I hope not because pumpkin flavors are warming and perfect for Christmas!  This Greek yogurt spelt flour pumpkin bread recipe is moist and fluffy while being rich and flavorful!  If you have never baked with whole grain spelt flour, this recipe is a must try!  Spelt flour is quickly becoming my favorite new flour for whole grain baking! Continue reading

Lemony Garlic Kale One Pot Pasta

Lemony Garlic Kale One Pot Pasta by Alison's AllspiceI love pasta, maybe a little too much.  It’s one of those foods that I could just eat all day!  There are so many fun ways to prepare it, and it goes with everything.  Everything!  I don’t know why it took me this long to try a one-pot pasta dish.  One pot dishes are always helpful and handy when life is crazy.  And when life is crazy, you need a comforting delicious meal to help you focus on the important things.  This lemony garlic kale one pot pasta is fresh and light, eat a little, or eat a lot! Continue reading

Summer Garden Veggie Pizza

Summer Garden Veggie Pizza by Alison's AllspiceI can’t believe  august is over.  This summer has gone by in a flash!  My garden is still pumping out produce like you wouldn’t believe as well, so it doesn’t fell like fall is on the way.  If you also have loads of summer garden goodies right now , you’ll love this summer garden veggie pizza!  It has a wonderfully light and fresh taste and feel that I crave during summer months. Continue reading

Spicy Cilantro Jalapeno Tomato Pizza

Spicy Cilantro Jalapeno Tomato Pizza by Alison's AllspiceHave you ever tried a tomato basil pizza?  Tomato goes so well with herbs, and basil is such a commonly used herb for pizza.  Cilantro, however, is not that common for a pizza topping, but it is one of my favorite herbs. When my garden started producing loads of tasty heirloom tomatoes this summer,  I decided to give cilantro a try on pizza!  This spicy cilantro jalapeno tomato pizza is out of this world! Continue reading

Peach Basil Pizza with Balsamic Drizzle

Peach Basil Pizza with Balsamic Drizzle by Alison's AllspiceThis pizza is one of my favorites.  Pizza is on regular rotation at my house, and it is always something special, like this peach basil pizza with balsamic drizzle.  It is loaded with fresh summer flavors; we simply can’t get enough!  I love to incorporate fresh seasonal ingredients on pizza.  The peach is juicy and along with the balsamic drizzle, there is plenty of moisture so you don’t need any sauce.  Top with melty cheese and some fresh herbs, you’ll be eating it all summer long! Continue reading

Chipotle Cauliflower Hummus Tacos with Cumin Slaw

Chipotle Cauliflower Hummus Tacos with Cumin Slaw by Alison's AllspiceOne of the most fun things about recipe development is taking a recipe you love, and adapting it.  Sometimes it’s about making it healthier, or adapting it to fit different diets.  If you read here often, you know how much I love fish tacos.  However, a lot of readers here are not looking for fish based recipes (I don’t post many).  Therefore, I created chipotle cauliflower hummus tacos with cumin slaw to be vegan, and just as delicious! Continue reading

Early Summer Vegetable Stir Fry with Crispy Tofu

Early Summer Vegetable Stir Fry with Crispy Tofu by Alison's AllspiceDo you guys ever get a feeling that you want to dive into a pile of veggies to reset and refresh??  Eating meals that are heavy with vegetables helps me to feel my best.  I can dig in until I’m stuffed and not feel weighed down.  Veggies are totally guilt free as well.  Recipes like this early summer vegetable stir fry with crispy tofu was one of my favorite things to eat when I was trying to loose weight.  Now this meal is a total comfort food, and I love to indulge myself with it! Continue reading

Cream Cheese Earl Grey Ebelskivers with Blueberries

Cream Cheese Earl Grey Ebelskivers with Blueberries by Alison's AllspiceThis month the recipe redux challenged members to make healthy small bite desserts.  I am not a huge sweets person; I vary rarely make and eat desserts.  As you can see on the Recipes Homepage, I only have 6 desserts posted!  When I started brainstorming this  challenge, I focused on my favorite healthy, small bite meals. Ebelskiver means filled danish pancake; they can be sweet or savory depending on the filling and seasonings used.  For this challenge, I made cream cheese earl grey ebelskivers with blueberries! Continue reading

Classic Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwiches

Classic Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwiches by Alison's AllspiceI hope you guys didn’t get your fill of BBQ over memorial day weekend because today we are having vegan barbecue!  If you have been eating meatless for very long, you certainly have come across jackfruit.  If not, let me explain.  Jackfruit is a large fruit native to Asia that when young and under ripe has a stringy, chewy texture that is considered very close to the texture of meat.  It is used commonly as a meat replacement to make vegetarian dishes.  One of the most commonly made jackfruit dishes is barbecue sandwiches because it mimics pulled pork very well.  Today I am sharing my recipe for Classic Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwiches!   Continue reading