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&apos;t wait to try. You&apos;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 (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

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Episode 220: Momables with Laura Fuentes

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 (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Episode 219: Tinned Fish: Anchovies, Tuna, and Salmon

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&apos;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 Paleo recipes your whole family will love. Her innovative method combines the best aspects of meal planning, batch cooking and freezer meals to revolutionize your evenings, letting you pull together mouthwatering meals on even the busiest weeknights.This comprehensive plan includes everything from simple instructions to detailed grocery lists, so there’s no need for guesswork in getting ready for dinner. Caroline walks you through every step of the meal planning process, beginning with weekend batch cooking sessions where you’ll prep and store the elements for your weeknight meals. Best of all, the recipes yield large portions that are perfect for freezing, so you’re actually making two weeks’ worth of dinners at once―meaning you can look forward to yet another easy reheat night!Your family will love trying out bold recipes like Teriyaki Sloppy Joes with Asian Slaw, Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Loaded Mashed Potatoes and Spicy Shrimp Diablo over Zoodles. They’ll be delighted by new takes on beloved comforting classics like Best-Ever Barbecue Chicken Pizza, Make-Ahead Homestyle Lasagna and Paleo Fried Chicken and Waffles.https://dinnersisters.com/2022/01/24/episode-218-caroline-fausel-interview/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Episode 218: Prep, Cook, Freeze with Caroline Fausel

 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 dinner on the table.https://dinnersisters.com/2022/01/03/episode-217-deep-dive-pantry-staples/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Episode 217: Deep Dive: Pantry Staples

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&apos;s resolution of less take out. Just don&apos;t expect the quick turnaround. But the flavor just might make up for it. Lastly, the white wine coq au vin won Kate&apos;s heart with the ultimate in cozy braised chicken. Serve that with mashed potatoes and settle in for winter&apos;s nap. https://dinnersisters.com/2022/01/03/episode-216-winter-warmers-braises-salads-and-stew/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Episode 216: Winter Stew and Salad

We&apos;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&apos;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 the Hot Brown sandwich from Episode 151: ToastiesKate&apos;s sleeper hit was the Banh Mi Meatball Sandwich, from Episode 211: Out of the Box Sandwiches. She couldn&apos;t stop eating them, and also recommended making and freezing just the meatballs as a meal prep hack. Kate and I both agreed that the Dahi Toasts by Priya Krishna were the favorite on the year, for both the great recipe and the memories that came along with them. Can&apos;t wait to see you in 2022, we have a lot of fun recipes ready to be cooked up and are ready for another trip around the sun with you all! Here&apos;s to figuring out what the heck to have for dinner! Full Shownotes:https://dinnersisters.com/2022/01/03/episode-215-2021-year-in-review-whats-coming-up-next/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Episode 215: 2021 Year in Review + What's coming Up Next!

It&apos;s no secret that Kate and Tara both love to bake. With the holidays behind us, you would think we&apos;d be all out of baking conversation. Hardly! Join us for a fun chat about all things baking, some of Kate and Tara&apos;s favorite recipes and cookbooks, and general fun. Don&apos;t worry, Betsy makes sure they stay on track. https://dinnersisters.com/2021/12/29/episode-214-baking-chat/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Episode 214: Baking Chat with Tara

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&apos;t wait to hear what you try. Or maybe recommend a book for us!Books we talked about included:Nadiya Bakes: Nadiya HussainClean Slate: Martha Stewart LivingClaudia Roden&apos;s Mediterranean: Treasured Recipes from a Lifetime of Travel [A Cookbook]Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Shelf Love: Recipes to Unlock the Secrets of Your Pantry, Fridge, and Freezer: Noor Murad and Yotam OttolenghiBread, Toast, Crumbs: Alexandra StaffordVegetarian Suppers from Deborah Madison&apos;s Kitchen: Deborah MadisonAdvent: Festive German Bakes to Celebrate the Coming of Christmas: Anja DunkClassic German Baking: Luisa WeissSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Episode 213: Cookbook Review Round Up

 Our tagline: "learn a little more about food" isn&apos;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, we have the tagline for a reason: to continue to grow as cooks with all of you. https://www.senasea.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Episode 212: Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea: Fishing, Family Recipes & Sustainability

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&apos;s bought of Salmonella, make sure  to check your onions to make sure they weren&apos;t in the latest recall: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/oranienburg-09-21/index.htmlhttps://dinnersisters.com/2021/11/22/episode-211-out-of-the-box-sandwiches/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Episode 211: Out-of-the-Box Sandwiches

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 (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Listener Pro Tips: Using Recipe Generator Sites and Frosting the Perfect Cake

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 andtrademarked the name before launching the product in the 2nd quarter of 2020. Theystarted with three globally-inspired wraps that put fiber-rich, bean-based superfoodsfront and center. Thanks to their bold flavors and no-guilt ingredients, they were asmash success. Today, Cool Beans wraps can be found in 800 stores including Sprouts,Wegman’s, HyVee and Dierbergs, helping to pave the way to a greener, healthierfuture.We were happy to have Tyler on the show to share his expert knowledge on flash freezing vs. slow freezing and how to make the most out of the freezer aisle at the grocery store! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Pro Tip: Check the Freezer aisle for Fresh Food!

We&apos;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 EatsZabaglione with Strawberries from Food and Wine Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Episode 210: Spinach Lasagna Dinner Party

 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 (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Episode 209: New Ways with Chicken Thighs

 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 white bean dish that is deeply satisfying and vegan to boot. Maybe you don’t love beans as much as we do, but we think you’ll find a recipe to crush on this week.  For the recipes and full show notes, visit our website: https://dinnersisters.com/2021/09/27/episode-208-autumn-beans/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dinnersisters)

Episode 208: 3 Bean Dishes for Autumn

A fresh take on dinner: every week two sisters cook and review popular recipes from top food bloggers and chat about life in the kitchen