Baked Cheddar, Apple + Smoked Turkey Sliders

Baked Cheddar, Apple & Smoked Turkey Sliders — these easy baked sliders come together quickly and are perfect for a spring brunch or lunch. Pair them with a bistro-inspired Springy Herb Salad dressed with a sweet and tangy Orange Poppy Seed Vinaigrette for a complete family-friendly meal. This post has been sponsored by Safeway. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I love everything about a baked slider. The ease with which they come together. The melty filling, sandwiched between buttery, toasty rolls — crisply topped and nutty brown from the oven. In typical years, they’re a favorite party food, … Read More

Vegan Grits Bowls with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Tomatoes

Vegan Grits Bowls with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Tomatoes -- an easy weeknight vegan sheetpan meal (via thepigandquill.com)

Vegan Grits Bowls with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Tomatoes — Creamy, buttery vegan grits topped with a sweetly caramelized blend of tomatoes and sweet potatoes — all roasted together with bright hits of briny saltiness from olives and capers. Simultaneously light and comforting — the perfect gluten-free, vegan sheet pan meal. Ok folks, I’m jumping on the bandwagon. Ok, no, I’m more like…riding alongside the bandwagon. In a caravan with the bandwagon? Drag racing the bandwagon, perhaps. And the bandwagon in this case? TikTok’s viral baked feta pasta. I had every intention of making the baked feta pasta in all … Read More

10 Easy, Family Friendly Recipes You May Have Missed

Dinner Inspo: Easy Weeknight Family Friendly Recipes via thepigandquill.com

Hey pals! Quick little check in today because, well, it’s been a while since we’ve done the whole not here to talk about sponsored products thing. Not that I have anything against sponsored products. They are, after all, my (sometimes literal) bread and butter, and they’re what keep this space plugging along. (It should also be noted that I’m really freaking selective about who I work with, so if you see a brand mentioned on these pages, sponsored or not, it’s something I will stand behind through and through.) All that said, that’s not all I’ve been up to. In fact, despite … Read More

Hummus, Feta + Broccoli Fritters | gluten-free

Gluten-Free Hummus Feta and Broccoli Fritters (via thepigandquill.com) #gameday #snack #vegetarian #lunchbox

Hummus, Feta + Broccoli Fritters — Light, cheesy, gluten-free broccoli fritters loaded with tender broccoli, creamy hummus and salty feta, served with parsley, lemon and a tangy tzatziki dip. Serving them at room temperature makes them perfect for game day snacking or a light vegetarian lunch or dinner any time. This post has been sponsored by Safeway. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Hey friends! I’m back with another post made in partnership with Safeway today, and this time around we’re talking Game Day snacking. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a huge team sports fan … Read More

Easy Eggplant Parmesan Pasta

Easy Eggplant Parmesan Pasta recipe via thepigandquill #vegetarian #weeknightmeal #vegan #dinner

Easy Eggplant Parmesan Pasta — silky eggplant, savory O Organics Sundried Tomato Pesto and toasty, O Organics Seasoned Croutons come together with minimal effort in this light, easy eggplant parm pasta featuring O Organics Penne Rigate Pasta. Plus, my very favorite trick for roasting eggplant with Best Foods Mayo. (Yes, mayo!! Trust me…) This post has been sponsored by Safeway. All thoughts and opinions are my own.   Eggplant parmesan has always been a meal near and dear to my heart, and I know I’m not alone here. As a kid, it was my go-to order at the popular Italian … Read More