Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Apples, Bacon & Balsamic

Gnocchi is therapy. The mashing. The rolling. The shaping. It’s a quiet, process-oriented little task that requires just enough focus to clear the mind of its remaining clutter. Should I be throwing another load of laundry in the wash? Nope – gnocchi. If I get into work early two days next week, will it make up for a Monday out of the office? Shuttup — gnocchi. Really, does no one find it odd that all this airing of dirty laundry just happens to coincide with Emily Thorne’s arrival in the Hamp—gnocchi. See? It purges the crap, I promise you. And … Read More

Pink Mini Vegan Donut Muffins

Pink Mini Vegan Donut Muffins recipe via thepigandquill.com #quarantinebaking #baking #eggfree #dairyfree

Pink Mini Vegan Donut Muffins — perfectly bite-sized, naturally-colored pink muffins that come together quickly in one bowl and happen to taste exactly like homemade cake donut holes. Hey hey, lovelies. Today I’m over on Nosh & Nourish sharing a recipe that I am so beyond excited about — one, because they’re stinkin’ cute, and two, because they’re extraordinarily easy and so. freaking. good. Obviously, the world’s a bit…different, let’s say, than the last time I popped into this space to talk about these Pan Fried Singapore Rice Noodles (which we’ve still been making almost weekly since the quarantine — … Read More

Pantry-Friendly Zucchini Fritters with Greek Yogurt “Ranch”

Pantry-Friendly Zucchini Fritters with Greek Yogurt "Ranch" recipe via thepigandquill.com #vegetarian #mealprep #pantrycooking #pantryrecipe #dinner

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

Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with White Miso Vinaigrette and Soy Sauce Eggs — and News!

Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Miso Mustard Vinaigrette and Soy Sauce Eggs recipe (via thepigandquill.com) #vegetarian #dairyfree

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

Gnocchi with Easy Romesco Sauce (Vegan-Optional)

Gnocchi with Easy Romesco Sauce — a super quick, weeknight meal that comes together in minutes thanks to store-bought gnocchi and a 5-minute romesco sauce made super savory with white miso and rice vinegar. Hey guys! I’m in Sonoma this weekend, clinking glasses with high school friends as we celebrate one of our finest getting married. Bachelorette parties as a true blue adult, it turns out, can be quite posh — full of fancy picnic fixins, fine dining and nary a weiner in sight. Perfect. In the meantime, the recipe for this Gnocchi with Easy Romesco Sauce is new over … Read More