Episode Four: Punk Rock Food Truck with James DiSabatino

On this episode of The Skinny Beet Dinner Party the gang is joined by James DiSabatino of Roxy's Grilled Cheese! James sits down to tell us about his old punk rock days AND his new punk rock days, we reminisce about Food Network's Great Food Truck Race and talk about the transition from trucks to bricks. Richard and Katie make some delicious appetizers. Plus Dylan reads a letter! All of that and a bowl of tomato soup on Episode Four: Punk Rock Food Truck.

Appetizer Recipes!

Muhammara: 

Crummy Picture of Delicious Appetizers

Crummy Picture of Delicious Appetizers

  • 4 Red Peppers, roasted, peeled and seeded or 1 bottle jarred Roasted Red Peppers
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 Panko Bread Crumbs, toasted
  • 2 Tablespoons Harissa
  • 3 tablespoons Pomegranate Molasses
  • 1/2 Lemon, juiced
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Olive Oil as needed

Put everything in a food processor or blender and puree until everything is broken down, but not completely smooth. Add enough oil to make it blend properly, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Edamame Hummus

  • 1 package Shelled Frozen Edamame
  • 1/3 cup Tahini
  • 1 Lemon, juiced
  • 1 Tablespoon each; ground Cumin, ground Coriander and Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Cilantro
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Baby Spinach
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper

Put the edamame in a large bowl and add hot water to cover. Let it sit for ten minutes or until thawed. Add it a food processor or blender and puree until completely smooth, adding oil or water as needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

*Dylan reads a letter this week in reference to THIS ARTICLE and the below video.*

Episode Three: I Like The Fire with Adam 12

On this episode of The Skinny Beet Dinner Party the gang is joined by Radio BDC's own Adam 12 For the uninitiated Adam has been a staple in the Boston radio scene for over a decade. Most recently as the Production Director for Radio BDC. Adam brings his beautiful broadcasting voice to the kitchen and the gang find the parallels between music and food.  Richard and Katie don't want their kids to eat boxed mac and cheese. Adam's kids have better taste in music than the American public. Plus Dylan reads a letter. All of that and a whole heaping spoonful more on Episode Three: I Like The Fire. 

Check out this photo of some guy eating a bunch of junk.

Episode Two: Aprons & Stilettos with Markeya Williams

On the latest episode of The Skinny Beet Dinner Party the gang sits down at the table with Markeya Williams - The Traveling Foodie in 4" Stilettos. What a moniker! 

This week our culinary hosts discuss our friendly neighbors to the north, Markeya lets us know that Mint Julep Crawls are apparently a thing, and Dylan reads a letter. Oh, and Richard and Katie are getting married or something. 

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This episode is sponsored in part by Becca Bakes. Good Lord are those good cookies.

The Skinny Beet Dinner Party - Episode One: Vegan Lite

We here at TMS love a dinner party. No seriously, we do. There's something about it that feels 'Old Hollywood', you know - sitting around a table and taking about food and music and art and making jokes.

When we first started talking to The Skinny Beet about what they would want to do for a show the idea was very simple. Let's sit people around a table, give them some food (don't worry, there's no chewing on mic) and let them talk. Co-hosted by our friends Richard Chudy (Boston Burger Blog) and Katie Barszcz (Small Boston Kitchen) The Skinny Beet Dinner Party aims to bring conversation to the table. Each episode finds our culinary conversationalists sitting down with butchers, bakers and occasionally a candle stick maker. 

In the premiere episode The Skinny Beet welcomes Dylan Wise to the dinner table, his own table actually. Dylan is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of TellMeSomething.org as well as the host of Tell Me Something I Want To Hear and he is also a Leo. Interesting? Richard and Katie grill Dylan about his recent transformation into becoming... VEGAN! Dylan reads a letter. Beets shares her thoughts on the Boston Food Truck scene. And the table share about 10 minutes of plugs, it's a real thrill!  

We hope you enjoy this first episode and if you are interesting in being a guest or getting involved email skinnybeet@tellmesomething.org. 

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