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

Baked Jalapeño Monte Cristo Sliders

Baked Jalapeño Monte Cristo Sliders recipe (via thepigandquill.com) #turkeysandwich #thanksgivingleftovers #holidayrecipe #spicy

Baked Jalapeño Monte Cristo Sliders – everyone’s favorite sweet and savory brunch sandwich made in a party-perfect size and spiced up with pepper jack cheese, green chiles and jalapeños.  Thank you Rio Luna Organic Peppers for sponsoring this post. Rio Luna Organic Peppers are certified organic, non-GMO, fat free, cholesterol free, low calorie and Kosher. For flavorful and spicy recipe ideas, follow Rio Luna on Facebook and Instagram. Jalapeño Monte Cristo Sliders, you guys. Just going to tell you right out of the gate: these babes are gonna steal the show. We serve a version of these spicy party sliders … Read More

Cheesy Corn + Scallion Cakes (with Maple’d Greek Yogurt)

Cheesy Corn + Scallion Cakes with Maple Yogurt recipe (via thepigandquill.com) #breakfast #brunch #toddlerfood

This weekend was a reminder of a lot of things. That the Bay Area isn’t exempt from the effects of climate change. That Chris and I have about the most generous and supportive parents that exist outside of the Hallmark Channel. That Lana is at such an enjoyable age, despite the seven times a day she basically tells me to STFU. On Friday, my in-laws and I scooped up the bug and took her to the beach (where the water was still characteristically ice-cold despite the 90-degree temps), and suddenly this little girl emerged before my eyes, all legs and sandy … Read More

Three Cheese Butternut Squash Pasta Bake with Mushrooms + Chard

Three Cheese Butternut Pasta Bake with Mushrooms + Chard Recipe (via thepigandquill.com) #vegetarian #burrata #casserole

Some weeks ago I saw a Tasting Table video on Facebook I couldn’t resist. Jumbo shells, stuffed with roasted butternut squash and ricotta, topped with burrata and baked. It was undeniably appealing, instantly evocative of the frozen, cheese-stuffed jumbo shells my bestie Whitney and I used to heat up for summer lunches back when Costco was Price Club and we still owned more cassette tapes than CD’s. Looking in my fridge, I was heartbroken to remember using the last of our ricotta on that morning’s toast (with sliced pears and honey — never a bad idea) — but was blasted with hope in the … Read More

mini chili cheese dog pot pies

mini chili cheese dog pot pies recipe (via thepigandquill.com) #superbowl

Whew. How are you guys? I’m, well, tired. We said a bittersweet goodbye to our little old house last week, packed up our tiny kitchen and lingered over many a box recounting the memories we made in one home and everything that awaits us in the next. And now we’ve got company coming tomorrow and a whole heap’a boxes to be unpacked in the guest room, so while I’ve got too much fun stuff to talk about today, I’ll keep things Speedy McGee. Here goes: 1) Kicking things off (wait for it…), oh heeeeeeeeeyyy Super Bowl Weekend — how’re you doin? … Read More