Dinner Sisters

Meet our other sister this week, Mary Augustine. Mary is our younger sister and we were thrilled to have her on for a very special episode. Our brilliant sister has her Masters from the University of Oregon in Community and Regional Planning with a focus on food systems. She is the Youth Nutrition Programs Manager working on the USDA Summer Meals, youth food insecurity and all the ways to address the issue of hunger with kids. 

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Meet our other sister this week, Mary Augustine. Mary is our younger sister and we were thrilled to have her on for a very special episode. Our brilliant sister has her Masters from the University of Oregon in Community and Regional Planning with a focus on food systems. She is the Youth Nutrition Programs Manager working on the USDA Summer Meals, youth food insecurity and all the ways to address the issue of hunger with kids. 

Cooking dinner often means leftovers. Sure, a soup or stew is beautiful when reheated the next day. But sometimes you just can’t bear to eat that roast chicken any longer or you need a way to make some room in the fridge or freezer. This episode we have three recipes that are flexible enough to make use of leftovers while also bringing something different to the table. Roast chicken turns into a big (or small) batch of Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken and Cucumbers. Make a decadent Mr. or Mrs. Crunchy sandwich with some of that sourdough loaf before it goes stale. Or find an elegant use for the last of the grilled vegetables and cheese in a No Recipe Quiche. Leftovers have new life and you’ve got some new meals. Win, win!

https://dinnersisters.com/2020/05/11/episode-114-leftovers-makeover/

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Cooking dinner often means leftovers. Sure, a soup or stew is beautiful when reheated the next day. But sometimes you just can’t bear to eat that roast chicken any longer or you need a way to make some room in the fridge or freezer. This episode we have three recipes that are flexible enough to make use of leftovers while also bringing something different to the table. Roast chicken turns into a big (or small) batch of Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken and Cucumbers. Make a decadent Mr. or Mrs. Crunchy sandwich with some of that sourdough loaf before it goes stale. Or find an elegant use for the last of the grilled vegetables and cheese in a No Recipe Quiche. Leftovers have new life and you’ve got some new meals. Win, win!

https://dinnersisters.com/2020/05/11/episode-114-leftovers-makeover/

Throwback classics don’t always hold up. Just ask us about the time we tried a fun dip; our teeth may never recover. Some dishes, however, do pass the test of time and we have three tasty examples. Two are from our fantastic mom: a twist on the classic tuna melt and a comforting rice casserole. The third is a favorite not just because Porcupine Meatballs are an amazing name, but also a savory, easy to put together comfort meal. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane as much as we did cooking and writing about it.

https://dinnersisters.com/2020/05/04/episode-113-throwback-recipes/

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Throwback classics don’t always hold up. Just ask us about the time we tried a fun dip; our teeth may never recover. Some dishes, however, do pass the test of time and we have three tasty examples. Two are from our fantastic mom: a twist on the classic tuna melt and a comforting rice casserole. The third is a favorite not just because Porcupine Meatballs are an amazing name, but also a savory, easy to put together comfort meal. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane as much as we did cooking and writing about it.

https://dinnersisters.com/2020/05/04/episode-113-throwback-recipes/

Maybe your pantry looks like ours- stocked to the gills with all sorts of snacks, pasta, and beans. We took a peek the other day and realized we needed to put all those beans to work. If you have chickpeas, white beans (like a cannellini or navy), or black beans, you’re almost ready for dinner. Make a big batch of Best Chickpeas and you’re set for the week. Or make some Carrot and White Bean Burgers and smugly eat a delicious and super healthy dinner. Join us in our latest culinary trip to Nicaragua and make Gallopinto, an absolutely stellar use for leftover beans and rice. Don’t let those bags and cans of beans just sit there on the shelf. Put them to good use for dinner!

https://dinnersisters.com/2020/04/27/episode-113-beans-pantry/

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Maybe your pantry looks like ours- stocked to the gills with all sorts of snacks, pasta, and beans. We took a peek the other day and realized we needed to put all those beans to work. If you have chickpeas, white beans (like a cannellini or navy), or black beans, you’re almost ready for dinner. Make a big batch of Best Chickpeas and you’re set for the week. Or make some Carrot and White Bean Burgers and smugly eat a delicious and super healthy dinner. Join us in our latest culinary trip to Nicaragua and make Gallopinto, an absolutely stellar use for leftover beans and rice. Don’t let those bags and cans of beans just sit there on the shelf. Put them to good use for dinner!

https://dinnersisters.com/2020/04/27/episode-113-beans-pantry/

Shelf stable and full of calming carbs, pasta is going to get us through these long days lately. If you’ve already had one too many bowls of noodles and sauce, we have some ideas that go beyond red sauce. Combine a weeknight dinner favorite, baked salmon, with fettuccine and punchy lemon. Or make a cheesy one skillet pasta- a hit for the whole family. Maybe you’re like Kate and have a pantry shelf of rice noodles, too. Make a Thai noodle bowl for the comfort of noodles with some veggies, too. However you’re finding solace these days, we’re happy you’re sharing your dinner plans with us.

Find links to all of the recipes we made on our website: 

http://dinnersisters.com/2020/04/20/episode-111-pantry-pasta/

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Shelf stable and full of calming carbs, pasta is going to get us through these long days lately. If you’ve already had one too many bowls of noodles and sauce, we have some ideas that go beyond red sauce. Combine a weeknight dinner favorite, baked salmon, with fettuccine and punchy lemon. Or make a cheesy one skillet pasta- a hit for the whole family. Maybe you’re like Kate and have a pantry shelf of rice noodles, too. Make a Thai noodle bowl for the comfort of noodles with some veggies, too. However you’re finding solace these days, we’re happy you’re sharing your dinner plans with us.

Find links to all of the recipes we made on our website: 

http://dinnersisters.com/2020/04/20/episode-111-pantry-pasta/