The Dinner Sisters are competitors on The Great Food Truck Race, airing summer of 2022 on the Food Network and Discovery +. In this short episode Betsy answers listener FAQs about the experience including: where did you sleep? How did you pick your outfits? Is Tyler Florence as great as he seems IRL? Learn more about The Great Food Truck Race and meet the teams: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/the-great-food-truck-race/photos/meet-the-teams-season-15 Support the show...
Jun 22, 2022•9 min
Turns out we've made quite a few pancakes in the last three years. You certainly can't blame us. A pancake for dinner can be quick comfort food, whatever you're craving. In the mood for an extra treat? Make Rye and Bacon Pancakes. Or maybe load all the veggies on your plate with Japanese Vegetable Pancakes, Then we have besan cheela, quinoa pancakes, Banh Xeo, the list goes on. Dive right into pancakes and see what you find! https://dinnersisters.com/2022/06/14/episode-231-pancake-deep-dive/ Sup...
Jun 14, 2022•24 min
Every 10 episodes we celebrate with a dinner party! This time we traveled to the Atlantic coast with a Gullah-Geechee red rice dish, Atlantic Beach pie and a German inspired mustard and beer pork loin on the grill. We made a quick pickled cucumber salad for a fresh side and thoroughly enjoyed all of it! Find all of the recipes from this episode on: www.dinnersisters.com Support the show...
Jun 09, 2022•28 min
Remember when we went away on that "special project"? Turns out we were on Season 15 on the Great American Food Truck Race! Us, Tyler Florence, and eight other food trucks driving around California. This was the hottest season ever, and boy do we have a lot to talk about. But first, check out the premiere on the Food Network or Discover+ streaming. You can catch us on June 5th at 9:00 PM EST. https://dinnersisters.com/2022/05/31/episode-229-food-truck-preview/ Support the show...
May 24, 2022•18 min
You all know the Dinner Sisters love a vegetable forward dinner. We can't get enough of platter salads, or noodles, or dumplings, or dessert for that matter. Hattie McKinnon's newest cookbook, To Asia, With Love, serves us all of our favorites. Tara's pick starts with all the essentials of an Asian pantry, and ends with all of our favorites. We all highly recommended this book and can't wait to cook from it again and again. https://dinnersisters.com/2022/05/24/episode-228-to-asia-with-love/ Supp...
May 24, 2022•35 min•Ep. 228
Cold Thai Noodle Salad from the Modern Proper, Rice Noodle Salad with Steak from What’s Gaby Cooking, and Rice Noodles with Shrimp and Coconut-Lime Dressing from Bon Appetit Something about a rice noodle that lends itself to a cool, refreshing salad. We have three this week with plenty of herbs, vegetables, and protein for a satisfying meal. Grab a beer. Get out the patio furniture and dig into a salad that matches these warm spring nights. https://dinnersisters.com/2022/05/17/episode-227-rice-n...
May 16, 2022•21 min
Gyeran Bap, Sausage and Vegetable Skillet, and Priya Krishna’s Dal When the weather warms up, our schedule does, too. Three meals this week. All of them get food on the table with minimal effort and no chopping! Make a comforting bowl of rice and eggs, or a sausage and veggie fry up, or a nourishing and tasty dal and call dinner done. https://dinnersisters.com/2022/05/11/episode-226-super-fast-dinner/ Support the show...
May 10, 2022•22 min
Grilling seems to be one of our favorite topics. We just didn’t know until we did a deep dive. Whether you’re making pizza or burgers, try one of our recipes or tips we’ve picked up along the way. After four episodes and an in-depth interview, you’re bound to discover something new. Support the show
Apr 29, 2022•22 min
Seems like we see the same old salmon recipes in the search engine. You have so many choices, if you like lemon or teriyaki sauce. Luckily, we were able to find a couple great salmon recipes that got us out of that rut. Plus a bonus side dish perfect for a weeknight or potluck, creamy and herby potato salad. Really, we can’t go wrong with this episode. https://dinnersisters.com/2022/04/26/episode-224-two-salmon-and-a-side/ Support the show...
Apr 25, 2022•22 min
Salad season is here! We’re declaring it…even if you’ve got snow in your neck of the woods. (Our deepest sympathies.) Believe it or not, this is our fifth episode devoted to salads. Apparently our love for greens and vegetables and crunchy things runs deep. From beans to freeform to the most composed platter, we have salads for every taste this episode. Dig in! https://dinnersisters.com/2022/04/19/episode-223-salad-deep-div/ Support the show...
Apr 18, 2022•22 min
We’re back and ready to do some stir fry! While we had a great time on our special project, it is so good to be back “home” on the podcast. This episode we dug a little bit into some Chinese-style stir fries: tofu, chicken, and beef. Trying some new techniques and ingredients this episode was not only fun, but will be another way we can make dinner delicious. Can’t wait for the rest of the season. Stir-Fried Beef With Kale and Frisée in Black Bean Sauce, Garlic Tofu Stir Fry, and Restaurant Styl...
Apr 11, 2022•28 min
This is our fourth, no wait FIFTH, episode about soup. Which we think is just about the right number of episodes. There’s nothing better to eat when it’s cold outside. Or any other time of year. Soup is the food we eat when we’re under the weather, or need a little bit of comfort. Perfect for the middle of February! This Deep Dive episode talks about all of our favorites, along with some soup thoughts, tips, and tricks. https://dinnersisters.com/2022/02/21/episode-221-deep-dive-soups/ Support th...
Feb 20, 2022•21 min
Sometimes you just need some real talk...and some pancakes. Our interview with Laura Fuentes of Momables managed to do both. Laura let us in on a few of her favorite and effective ways to keep up with a growing family, dinner, and lunches for the week. She also shared a chicken recipe that we can't wait to try. You're bound to find one tip, technique, or recipe to try in this episode. https://dinnersisters.com/2022/02/17/episode-220-laura-fuentes-interview-momables/ Support the show...
Feb 17, 2022•33 min
Continuing our theme of pantry items from a couple weeks ago, we’re talking all about tinned fish. Which, despite our experience growing up, is way more than Starkist. Having a can of tuna is a lifesaver sometimes, but what if we made a bigger meal or deal out of it? The recipes for this episode will expand beyond the can of tuna, and enliven that old workhorse. https://dinnersisters.com/2022/01/03/episode-219-tinned-fish/ Support the show...
Feb 07, 2022•29 min
Caroline Fausel of Olive You Whole joins us to share all of her tips, tricks and well-earned wisdom about freezer meal prepping. Whether you're Paleo, thinking of dipping a toe into something new or just want to make better use of your freezer - there is something for everyone in this episode. Even Kate learned about cooking in silicone stasher bags - straight from the freezer into the oven! From the author : Caroline Fausel makes it easy to get a nutritious dinner on the table with 12 weeks of ...
Jan 24, 2022•27 min•Ep. 218
Deep diving into the pantry this week, we have some throwbacks, advice, and some true life confessions. Our favorite pasta dish and pantry lifesaver, Pasta with Chickpeas from Smitten Kitchen is a highlight. But so was the Thai Noodle Salad with Almond Butter Tofu. Not to forget a (technically fridge-staple) Cream Cheese Shin Ramen from Lady and the Pups. We may not be the folks to look to for advice about labeling, but we do have some ideas that are more frugal, fun, and maybe just help put din...
Jan 17, 2022•26 min
Warm up this winter, no matter how cold it is, with any of our three recipes this week. Vegetables are always our favorites for dinner and these recipes all hit it out of the park. The couscous salad could really use any of your favorite hard squashes. Butternut or hubbard, or even a kabocha if one is in the market. The Orange Teriyaki Beef Stew is great for a New Year's resolution of less take out. Just don't expect the quick turnaround. But the flavor just might make up for it. Lastly, the whi...
Jan 09, 2022•32 min•Ep. 216
We're wrapping up 2021 here at the Dinner Sisters, and put together an episode of our favorites. I (Betsy) picked three recipes for my family favorites, including: Chicken Spaghetti from Pioneer Woman that we featured in the Creamy Pasta Bakes episode (147). If you're looking to change up the dinner menu - without an "adventure" - this could be just the ticket! Also notable, the No-Knead Garlic Flatbread from King Arthur Flour and the Turkish Pizza, both from the Flatbreads episode , as well as ...
Jan 03, 2022•21 min
It's no secret that Kate and Tara both love to bake. With the holidays behind us, you would think we'd be all out of baking conversation. Hardly! Join us for a fun chat about all things baking, some of Kate and Tara's favorite recipes and cookbooks, and general fun. Don't worry, Betsy makes sure they stay on track. https://dinnersisters.com/2021/12/29/episode-214-baking-chat/ Support the show
Dec 20, 2021•18 min
Sometimes we miss the mark a bit and frankly, that happened with the cookbook we intended to review this week. But we were not deterred. Between Betsy, Kate, and Tara, we found a whole slew of cookbooks. You can detox, try Mediterranean cooking, make a simple vegetarian supper, or go all out with your Christmas baking with this list. We know we can't wait to hear what you try. Or maybe recommend a book for us! Books we talked about included: Nadiya Bakes: Nadiya Hussain Clean Slate: Martha Stewa...
Dec 20, 2021•21 min
Our tagline: "learn a little more about food" isn't just for show. We get such a kick out of digging into all things food. Whether an amazing rice tip from Andrea Nguyen, or protips from friends, we love to pass it all along to you as well. This week we have a wide ranging interview with Sean Wheeler of Sena Sea Wild Alaskan Fish . She tells us all about her family business, how to properly thaw fish, and even some recipes. (We did get some fish to try, but the opinions are our own.) In the end,...
Nov 29, 2021•59 min
This week on the Dinner Sisters we made three sandwiches that were completely new to us: a meatball banh mi, a Swedish sandwich cake and a chicken fried tofu sandwich. We appreciate a good sandwich for dinner, especially around the holidays when things get busy. On the smorgasbord we talked about Betsy's bought of Salmonella, make sure to check your onions to make sure they weren't in the latest recall: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/oranienburg-09-21/index.html https://dinnersisters.com/2021/11...
Nov 22, 2021•22 min
A double header pro tip from longtime listeners and friends of the pod, Tyler and Emma! First up, advice on how to use recipe generator websites for using the odds and ends you have left in the fridge. Second up, a few genius tips for frosting cakes like a pro! Support the show
Nov 08, 2021•12 min
This week, we have a pro-tip from impact investor, entreprenuer and freezer aisle expert, Tyler Mayoras. Tyler co-founded Cool Beans in 2018 with a few other like-minded investors. During the next 18 months the group developed the products, setup manufacturing and trademarked the name before launching the product in the 2nd quarter of 2020. They started with three globally-inspired wraps that put fiber-rich, bean-based superfoods front and center. Thanks to their bold flavors and no-guilt ingred...
Oct 18, 2021•6 min
We're taking a fall break until the first week of November, but before we go...a dinner party! We made The Best Spinach Lasagna by Kenji Lopez-Alt for Serious Eats and finished with a zabaglione from Food and Wine. Best Spinach Lasagna from Serious Eats Zabaglione with Strawberries from Food and Wine Support the show...
Oct 11, 2021•30 min
Chicken thighs have long been a favorite of the Dinner Sisters. Economical, adaptable to all sorts of recipes, and isn’t fussy to cook. To celebrate our favorite cut of chicken, we have a whole pot of comfort with stuffing and sausage, grilled legs with a floral spiced sauce, and an extremely flavorful instant pot meal. Each one hits the mark for a delicious meal with one of our favorite ingredients. https://dinnersisters.com/2021/10/04/episode-209-new-ways-with-chicken-thighs/ Support the show...
Oct 04, 2021•31 min
Longtime listeners, or any listener if we’re being honest, know that we’re unapologetic bean lovers. We’ll have them as a salad, a side dish, or just a big pot to eat throughout the week. Fall is when we really embrace our love affair with legumes and this episode is all the way in. We also lean into the Instant Pot this week with green beans and a lentil and rice dish. Both of which we loved for the ease of use and the savory flavor of the recipes. Soup is also on the menu with a wild rice and ...
Sep 27, 2021•26 min
For this special bonus episode, Kate interviewed Dorothy Kalins for her new book, Kitchen Whisperers. From Harper Collins: Dorothy Kalins is an award-winning magazine editor, the founding editor-in-chief of Metropolitan Home and of Saveur magazine, and the former executive editor of Newsweek . She has collaborated on the production of many award-winning cookbooks, including David Tanis’s A Platter of Figs , Michael Anthony’s The Gramercy Tavern Cookbook and V is for Vegetables , and Michael Solo...
Sep 23, 2021•27 min
You all know our love of a platter salad. Surely by this far into the podcast we’ve featured at least a dozen. Which makes this cookbook review a natural fit for us: Saladish by Ilene Rosen. An interior designer turned professional chef, she’s a salad wizard who creates colorful, interesting, and super delicious salads of all types. You won’t find a run-of-the-mill Caesar salad in here. Instead, she’ll have you toasting curry leaves for roasted cucumbers or using three mustards in a potato salad...
Sep 19, 2021•41 min
Hot, Charred Cherry Tomatoes in Cold Yogurt, Garlicky Greek Yogurt Pasta with Sauteed Lentils and Chickpeas, and Smoky and Spicy Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs In the past decade, yogurt in the United States has really hit it big. Now that we all have that tub of yogurt in the fridge, what to do with it? Good news, we have three recipes that use yogurt in all sorts of savory ways. Ottolenghi’s charred tomatoes are an unexpected and stellar pairing with salted yogurt. Pasta is included, of cours...
Sep 12, 2021•31 min
