Four Flavor Sheet Pan Pancakes, Sheet Pan Jambalaya, and Sheet Pan Pasta Bake with Pasta and Kale During social isolation, we have all turned to project cooking. A big roast, a complicated pastry dish, or just a beautiful roast chicken. Then, it’s dinner time and a big project doesn’t seem that fun while you and your family are hangry. Enter sheet pan meals, thank goodness. We’re highlighting them this second time as a way to cut down on the fuss while still having a gorgeous ...
Episode 116: Everything Eggs
Egg Curry, Greek Lemon and Egg Soup, and Simple Carbonara A carton of eggs in the fridge can be a lifesaver on a hungry night. Making a quick omelette has saved our skins more than once. But weeknight meals can be more than scrambled eggs and the three recipes we tried definitely prove it. Egg Curry: Cook with Manali A mild, tomato curry with plenty of spice, perfect over rice. Manali’s clear and easy to follow directions were appreciated for ease on a weeknight. ...
Episode 115: Food Security: Interview with Mary Augustine
All the sisters! (From left to right: Mary, Kate, and Betsy) 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 ...
Episode 114: Leftover Makeover
Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Chicken and Cucumbers, Mr. Crunchy with an Egg, and No Recipe Quiche 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 ...
Episode 113: Throwback Recipes
Tuna Melts, Crunchy Casserole, and Porcupine Meatballs 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 ...
Episode 112: Use Those Beans
Best Chickpeas, Carrot and White Bean Burgers, and Gallopinto (Nicaraguan Black beans and Rice) 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 ...