Pantry-Friendly Zucchini Fritters with Greek Yogurt “Ranch” — these easy-to-make fritters are made with only a few ingredients and fry up tender and fluffy with a crisp exterior. The homemade greek yogurt ranch dressing is a versatile dipping sauce, too. Oh, friends. How the world has changed since we last chatted. Nearly every facet of this global pandemic has been delved into across social media and many a blog post, so I won’t spend much time on it here other than to say we’re attempting to make the very most of this unprecedented opportunity to spend so much time together … Read More
Instant Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper
Instant Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper — this nostalgic hamburger helper recipe packs all of the flavor of your favorite cheeseburger skillet meal without any questionable ingredients. And best yet? It comes together in the same amount of time as the box stuff thanks to the Instant Pot. This post is the first in an ongoing partnership with sponsor Panorama Organic Grass-Fed Meats. We have scaled back the amount of animal products we consume in our household, so when we do choose to eat meat, quality is of the utmost importance, as is the respect for and humane treatment of the … Read More
Pan-Fried Singapore Rice Noodles — aka Curried Pad Thai (Vegetarian + Gluten-Free)
Pan Fried Singapore Rice Noodles — a hearty, fast veggie-loaded bowl of curry-spiced pan-fried noodles reminiscent of a Curried Pad Thai. Totally satisfying and even better than take-out. Hi guys! Happy New Year! Hope everyone enjoyed the heck out of the remainder of 2019. We gave ourselves a generous couple weeks’ vacation from work and used the time to unwind at home — and it was so restorative. (We also found ourselves making this Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with White Miso and Soy Eggs on repeat — it was the perfect hearty, plant-based respite from loads of rich holiday dishes.) Like many folks … Read More
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with White Miso Vinaigrette and Soy Sauce Eggs — and News!
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with White Miso Vinaigrette and Soy Sauce Eggs — A hearty, satisfying salad full of crunchy texture and loads of flavor thanks to a tangy-sweet dressing and a topping of deeply savory soy sauce marinated eggs. Yep, the always conspicuous…and News! so we’ll get to that first. Today, I’m completely humbled to announce something that’s been in the works for a while over here. Something that’s been both a labor of love and a rite of passage, of sorts, as we continue to settle into this Coastside community that’s so quickly become the warm, fuzzy hometown … Read More
Chili Butter Braised Crispy Pan Roasted Potatoes (GF)
Chili Butter Braised Pan Crispy Roasted Potatoes — Tiny potatoes cooked with herbs, chili spices and a full stick of butter make for a surprisingly easy but impressively indulgent holiday side dish. This post has been sponsored by Plugrá® Butter. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We find Plugrá Butter at our local Safeway store, where Lana and I make a thrilling game of grocery shopping wherein I show her a picture of the specific product we’re seeking on the Safeway Mobile App and she hunts it down with the unmatched speed of a professional preschooler. (You’re mocking me, … Read More