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Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy

Do you love home cooking but hunger for better recipes that help you deliver quick and delicious meals to your dinner table? Two former personal chefs turned best friends share their expertise with each other and you! Kari and Sonya have been inspiring each other in the kitchen for over 15 years by swapping recipes, tips, and trade secrets in the pursuit of better home cooking. FOOD FRIENDS is a bi-weekly podcast inspiring home cooks to try new dishes in the kitchen by sharing trusted recipes,

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13:14

A Weeknight Bean Curry + A Chewy, Chocolatey...

Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy ·

2026/03/26

What if a jar of beans in your pantry could turn into a curry you enjoy all week?In this bite-sized episode, we’re sharing the most delicious things we cooked and ate this week to inspire each other — and you.By the end of this episode, you’ll want to make a Kenyan weeknight-friendly mung bean curry that’s rich with coconut milk and fully vegan. You’ll also discover a chocolate almond cookie that’s naturally gluten-free, perfect for using up extra egg whites, and elegant enough for any occasion.Tune

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35:18

Doable Home Cooking: Everyday Recipes You’ll Actually...

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2026/03/24

What do professional chefs do differently — and how can you use those skills at home?It can feel like a lofty goal, but in this episode, Ham El-Waylly shows us how approachable it really can be. He shares practical, real-life cooking tips and easy, flavor-building techniques that work in any kitchen, no matter how busy or overwhelming daily life feels.By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:How toasting pasta might change the way you think about spaghetti foreverA surprising method for transforming

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14:42

Alison Roman’s Vinegar Chicken + Secret Ingredient...

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2026/03/19

Ever had a recipe surprise you in the best possible way?In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!By the end of this episode, you’ll want to make our new favorite crispy vinegar-roasted chicken with garlicky crushed olive sauce that’s easy enough for a weeknight and impressive for hosting guests.You'll also discover a one-bowl black bean brownie recipe that’s ultra fudgy, gluten-free, and comes together with simple

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33:46

Hosting This Spring? Four Seasonal Menus for Cooking...

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2026/03/17

What if it could be easier to host and plan your next spring dinner party?Whether you're preparing a Passover Seder, an Easter dinner, or a casual spring gathering with friends, this episode delivers four complete seasonal menus with appetizers, mains, sides, and showstopping desserts. Every menu relies on the best ingredients of the season, includes make-ahead options, and works around common dietary restrictions and holiday traditions.In this episode, you'll discover:Dishes you can prep days in

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13:48

“No-Measure” French Cake and Roasted Cabbage Salad!...

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2026/03/12

Baking can be intimidating, but what if there was a recipe that was so easy, it was virtually impossible to have it not to have it turn out incredible? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!By the end of this episode, you’ll want to make a classic French yogurt snacking cake that’s foolproof for beginner bakers of all ages, and a roasted cabbage rice bowl that’s a fridge-cleanout dinner and is packed with

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30:29

What's in Our Kitchen? 8 Must-Have Ingredients We...

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2026/03/10

You know that feeling when you open your fridge at 5pm and think: Okay, what am I actually making tonight?We’ve all been there. That's why today we're each sharing our top eight essential ingredients and the recipes that go with them. These kitchen essentials live in our pantry, fridge, or freezer at all times, no matter what. They’re the real workhorses that pull double and triple duty across breakfast, dinner, weeknight meals, and entertaining.By the end of this episode, you'll:Discover why a

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15:58

A Spicy White Bean Stew + Winter Tabbouleh & Simple...

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2026/03/05

For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our free Substack here. And join us on our live monthly calls by upgrading your subscription to paid!***Is it a soup… or is it a stew? And why does it matter which we call it?In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!By the end of this episode, you’ll want to try a weeknight-friendly Alison Roman recipe that uses just a handful of ingredients but delivers big,

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35:52

Baking at Home: Ritual, Creativity, and Sweet Treats...

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2026/03/03

What if baking isn’t about perfection — but about paying attention?In this week’s episode, we sit down with the brilliant Victoria Granof to talk about baking as ritual, instinct, creativity, and care. From working alongside Anthony Bourdain and Snoop Dogg to cooking for Ruth Reichl in her home, Victoria brings a lifetime of wisdom and experience as a culinary creative, legendary food stylist, mentor, and coach.A James Beard Award finalist and one of Cherry Bombe’s 100 most inspiring women in food,

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19:33

Zuni Café Cookbook Club Recap + Nacho Night! Our Best...

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2026/02/26

What if one simple technique could change how you make roast chicken forever?In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!By the end of this episode, you’ll discover why the Zuni Café Cookbook is a timeless classic for home cooks – including why the roast chicken and bread salad is still its most famous recipe!You’ll also want to make our favorite nachos layered with veggies, beans, and meat. Discover how to construct

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35:56

What We Eat In A Day! What Chefs Really Cook At Home,...

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2026/02/24

Ever wonder what two former personal chefs actually eat in a day?If you’re constantly asking, “What’s for breakfast, lunch, or dinner?” This episode is packed with easy meal ideas and real-life recipes to reduce that feeling of overwhelm, and deliver practical inspiration you can use all week. In this episode, you’ll learn how to:Upgrade your breakfast with a simple Turkish-inspired egg dish or a skillet pancake that brings joy to any morningMake lunchtime easier with smart leftover transformations

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15:21

A Weeknight Meatless Bean Recipe + A Braised Meat...

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2026/02/19

What if your best bite of the week came from beans… or a conversation at the butcher counter?In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!By the end of this episode, you’ll want to make our favorite crispy-topped “pizza beans” that are hearty, cheesy, and ideal for a meatless dinner. You’ll also discover how a local butcher inspired our new favorite collagen-rich braised meat sauce.Tune in for a quick dose of home

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30:58

Pasta! Cooking up Baked Classics, Pantry Sauces, and...

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2026/02/17

Are your weeknight pasta nights starting to feel predictable…even though you know pasta has so much more potential?When you’re tired and hungry, it’s easy to reach for the same jar of sauce and the same box of noodles. In this episode, we’re showing you how to turn pantry staples and simple techniques into pasta dinners that feel comforting, craveable, and completely new.By the end of this episode, you’ll:Learn the secrets to a crispy-topped, gooey baked pasta that’s worth turning on the ovenExpand

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14:56

The Crispiest Roast Potatoes and Easy Chicken...

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2026/02/12

Do you want to know the secret to cooking the crispiest, fluffiest roast potatoes at home?In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!By the end of this episode, you’ll want to try British-style roastie potatoes known for their golden, crackly exterior and fluffy interior. You’ll also want to cook up our go-to chicken enchiladas; they're perfect for weeknight dinners, feed a crowd, and make smart use of leftovers so

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28:13

Winter Salads! 10 Recipes to Make the Most of...

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2026/02/10

Think salads are a summer thing? Great salads don’t have to disappear in the colder months.If you’re craving something crisp, bright, and alive during the winter, this week we're making the most of peak cold-weather produce. We’re sharing 10 salad recipes built around seasonal ingredients like juicy citrus, crunchy celery, hearty winter greens, and smart pantry staples.By the end of this episode, you’ll:Discover make-ahead–friendly salads that work just as well for meal prep as they do for

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16:38

Viral Japanese Yogurt Cheesecake, A No-Bake Treat,...

Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy ·

2026/02/05

Is the viral Japanese yogurt cheesecake worth making?In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!By the end of this episode, you’ll want to find out for yourself if you should jump on the Japanese yogurt cheesecake trend, and you'll also discover a next-level take on no-bake rice crispies treats!You'll also want to try our favorite slow-cooker braised chicken dish, which relies exclusively on pantry staples and can be

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35:28

Date Night Dinners – Our Top 10 Recipes for Cooking...

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2026/02/03

What if you could easily cook up an incredible meal at home for someone you love?Date night doesn’t have to be fussy or complicated to be special, and we firmly believe it can be about cooking incredible food for anyone you're close to: a partner, family, roommates, or friends.This week, we’re sharing our top 10 date night recipes, and by the end of this episode, you’ll:Learn simple fuss-free dishes, like a 30-minute crispy artichoke pasta, and a no-churn ice creamDiscover interactive meals, like a

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16:40

Pizza Night at Home, a Great Veggie Sandwich, and...

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2026/01/29

What are the building blocks of the perfect veggie sandwich? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!By the end of this episode, you’ll crave a veggie sandwich that’s packed with easy-to-make homemade saurekraut, and you’ll get inspired to cook up restaurant-style pizza at home – loaded with crispy kale and savory crumbled sausage. Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration!***Links:Tabor Bread is one of

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35:12

Winter Farmers’ Market Must-Haves! Our 10 Favorite...

Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy ·

2026/01/27

Looking for more answers to your home cooking questions? Every month, we'll gather on Zoom for "Around the Table with Food Friends: Live Q&A". Together, we'll connect in real time as a community and share recipes, tips, and solutions to everyday cooking struggles and successes. Join in by becoming a paid subscriber on our Substack today. Sign up here!***What if a seasonal winter produce haul could be as versatile, delicious, and exciting as a flat of berries in peak summer?This week we’re

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16:39

Cold-Weather Cooking with Beets and Greens — Our Best...

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2026/01/22

Ever bring home beautiful winter vegetables from the market, and then completely blank on what to cook with them?In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other — and you.By the end of this episode, you’ll want to make a deeply comforting, grandmother-approved borscht that celebrates winter vegetables, plus a one-pot, meatless main designed to use up every last leafy green, finished with a bold, garlicky, crispy topping that makes

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34:19

30-Minute Meals! Our Top 10 Recipes for Quick Winter...

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2026/01/20

Struggling to put together easy, satisfying weeknight meals during these chilly winter months?This week, we’re taking the guesswork out of meal planning and sharing ten fast dinners for nights when you don’t want to rely on takeout or make an extra trip to the grocery store. All quick. All comforting. All genuinely delicious.By the end of this episode, you’ll:Discover flavorful ways to turn a single package of ground beef, turkey, or pork into a dinner that rivals your favorite takeoutLearn a simple

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