Author Archives: alysonalsop

Tagliatelle with Bolognese

This is not a quick dish. A good bolognese takes time and love. The longer it cooks, the more the flavors develop and combine and become even more delicious. The sauce can come together in about an hour – everything will be cooked, but I like to let mine simmer on low for 4-5 hours.Continue reading “Tagliatelle with Bolognese”

Dacha Diner

Dacha Diner is a little restaurant in Capital Hill serving up delicious Eastern European eats. The dish that initially drew me there, Khachapuri. It is a bread boat filled with a mixture of cheese, topped with a slab of butter and an egg yolk. It is served fresh out of the oven. As soon asContinue reading “Dacha Diner”

Sweet Potato + Black Bean Crispy Tacos

These tacos are crispy and amazing and 100% vegetarian! I made these in an air fryer, but you could easily make them by baking them in the oven or frying them in oil on the stovetop! These are filled with sweet potatoes and black beans for a wonderful combination that is slightly sweet. I madeContinue reading “Sweet Potato + Black Bean Crispy Tacos”

Coconut Curry Soup

Perfect for a cold night when you want something warm and semi-healthy! Although I have this labeled as a soup, this is very hearty and thick – almost more of a stew than a soup, but equally delicious. This is packed full of vegetables and flavor. The curry powder adds a subtle flavor, but stillContinue reading “Coconut Curry Soup”

Shrimp Tostada with Avocado Crema

This recipe is soooo good! Its crunchy, creamy, spicy, and salty all in one. It also comes together in under 30 minutes, so it is a quick, healthy, and delicious recipe for a busy night. Its packed full of protein from the shrimp and the beans, so you can rest assured that you’ll be eatingContinue reading “Shrimp Tostada with Avocado Crema”

Caprese Panini

Sandwiches are a great meal. I mean whoever came up with them is a genius – they are portable, can hold lots of ingredients, and are customizable. They are an easy lunch or dinner option that come together super quick and are always delicious. With all of the deliciousness to stuff them with, I wouldContinue reading “Caprese Panini”

Taco Bowls

Tacos are one of my favorite foods – there are so many ways to customize them and change the flavor profile. I mean, you have beef, chicken, pork, crunchy, soft, spicy..the list goes on and on. And that is before I even start talking about toppings – onions, cilantro, salsa, avocado, cheese..well you get theContinue reading “Taco Bowls”

Lemony Asparagus Linguine

Nothing is better than a bowl of pasta, especially after a long day. But pasta always has me feeling heavy. It doesn’t have to be that way though! This dish is perfect for when you want pasta but also want something light and fresh. The asparagus adds a nice crunch and a vibrant green color,Continue reading “Lemony Asparagus Linguine”

Coconut Lime Chicken Bowls

I wanted something simple but flavorful and something to pretend I was not in rainy Washington State! I had a bunch of limes and coconut milk and decided to try marinating the chicken over night and then cooking the rice in the leftover marinade. It turned out better than I could have imagined! I alsoContinue reading “Coconut Lime Chicken Bowls”