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@readingquietly No, the vodka does not flavor the sauce, the alcohol just helps bring out the other flavors!

@AlisonsAllspice Can one taste the vodka in the sauce? I've heard of such sauces, but wondered how the vodka would affect their flavor.

Clam linquine alla vodka is a mash up between clam linguine and penne alla vodka. The sweet, seafood-y clams are elevated by the rich vodka sauce. Make your own simple vodka sauce in a skillet with crushed tomatoes, cream, seasonings, and of course vodka! #Clams ...

This slow cooker vegan red beans and rice recipe makes 4 servings in a 1.5 quart slow cooker.  I love meal prepping this dish for work lunches. It reheats well and most of the prep and cooking time is hands-off! #RedBeansandRice #PlantBased #SlowCooker #SlowCookerRecipes ...

This smoked tofu and jackfruit jambalaya is the best jambalaya I have ever made.  Its loaded with vegetables and tons of flavor. Its so spicy and smoky and meaty that you won't beleive its vegan! #Jambalaya #VeganJambalaya #VeganRecipes #HealthyFood #VegetarianRecipes ...

This seared artichoke and white bean pasta is tossed in a simple but delicious garlic and white wine sauce with herbs. Searing canned artichokes brings out their natural sweetness, and pairing them with a savory and acidic sauce rounds out the dish for an effortless ...

Tacos are a food group at my house, and fish tacos make the menu plan frequently (the most common way we eat fish!). These smoky trout tacos with lemon garlic aioli are super fast and easy to make. Serve them with your favorite tacos toppings! #FishTacos ...

This lemon and green olive pasta is a very simple dish to make, and it's bright and briny thanks to the fresh lemon and green olives. Perfect for a winter day when you are longing for a fresh summer-y meal! #FreshLemon #PastaRecipe #Olives #EasyRecipes #EasyDinner - ...

This is no ordinary cabbage soup recipe. I amp up flavors using smoked paprika and fire roasted diced tomatoes, kick up the sweetness with some sweet potato, and round it all out with some dry white wine for acidity and red pepper flake for just a touch of heat. This ...

Today, I'm in the kitchen pushing tacos into new boundaries! A curried cauliflower and chickpea mixture is stuffed into corn tortillas, then drizzled with a creamy cilantro sauce. The cilantro sauce is so good, you'll be licking it off the spoon! #Tacos #Chickpeas ...

This creamy cashew wild rice soup with mushrooms is so super creamy without a drop of dairy thanks to cashews. I could not believe what I was eating the first time I tried it. The cashews do more that add creaminess, their nuttiness pairs perfectly with the wild rice and ...

This version of spaghetti pie is made with a miso white wine sauce, roasted butternut squash and tender green spinach. My favorite part of the pie are the strands that stick up and get toasted and crunchy, contrasting the tender middle. Top your pie with nutty gruyere ...

This easy garlic roasted salmon recipe is so simple, and yet is my favorite way to make salmon.  It really lets the flavor of a quality salmon shine instead of overpowering it with seasonings and glazes. See my list of side suggestions on the blog! #SalmonRecipe ...

Thank you so much to all the readers that make Alison's Allspice worth while! In this recipe round-up, we have the top 10 recipes of 2022 that were most popular with readers. Check out the list to see if your favorites made it! Happy new year to all! #RecipeIdeas ...

Is everyone staying warm out there? I am staying in and cozying up to a warm bowl of soup! This vegetable barley soup makes 8 servings, which is perfect if you need some leftovers for easy meals around the holidays! #VegetableSoup #VegetableBarleySoup #Winter ...

How often do you make sheet pan recipes? The clean up is so easy, that I need to make more of them! Start by trying this sheet pan tofu and broccoli recipe with peanut sauce for dipping. Easy to make, and fun to eat! #SheetPanDinner #TofuRecipes #PeanutSauce #PlantBased ...

Glaze these salmon bugers with strawberry habanero jelly from Fired Up Jellies and Jams! The glaze locks in moisture while complimenting the salmon with a sweet-heat flavor. Serve with your favorite burger toppings! #Ad #SalmonBurgers #SweetAndSpicy #SalmonRecipes - ...

This festive holiday lemony slaw made with brussels sprouts and cranberry can be prepped in advance and tossed together before serving. It adds brighness to any menu plan, and is naturally gluten free and vegan. #BrusselsSprouts #Thanksgiving #Cranberry #HolidayFood #Slaw ...

This black bean soup is hearty and filling. Make it vegetarian or vegan, and load it with your favorite soup toppings! I love mine with hot sauce, jalapenos and crushed tortilla chips. #BlackBeanSoup #Fall #HealthyRecipes #CozyComfortFood - is.gd/LEatPZ

These onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, are easy enough for anyone to make. Try this vegan version with smoked tofu and whole grain brown rice, and serve them with my umami-packed miso sauce! #SmokedTofu #Onigiri #PlantBased #LunchIdeas - is.gd/GJYD6V

Meaty mushrooms are the star of in these fried portabella poboy sandwiches. They are a little time intensive, but so worth it! #PortabellaMushrooms #PortabellaMushroomSandwich #PoBoy #PlantBased #NomNOM- is.gd/OY1ZNF