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Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy

Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy

Food Friends 287 episodes Nov 10, 2026

Two former personal chefs and best friends, Kari and Sonya, share their expertise in home cooking. They offer trusted recipes, tips, and trade secrets to help home cooks prepare quick and delicious meals. The bi-weekly podcast features seasonal recipes, one-pot meals, and ideas for using leftovers. Special guests have included Seth Rogen, Randall Park, and Caroline Chambers.

Episodes

Thanksgiving! Menus, Cooking Tips, and Must-Haves, with “The Dinner Plan”
Thanksgiving! Menus, Cooking Tips, and Must-Haves, with “The Dinner Plan” Nov 10, 2026 01:06:30 For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our free Substack here. Want to join our live monthly calls? Upgrade to a paid subscription today. Our next Zoom is November 18 at 4:30 PM PT, and it's all about Thanksgiving!***What if a clear plan and a few trusted recipes could make Thanksgiving less stressful, whether you’re hosting or bringing a dish?We’re doing something a little differen
One-Pot Pasta! | Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week, with Nora Singley
One-Pot Pasta! | Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week, with Nora Singley Nov 5, 2026 33:47 For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our free Substack here. Want to join our live monthly calls? Upgrade to a paid subscription for $5/month or $55/year.Our Thanksgiving Zoom is coming up on November 18 at 4:30 PM PT!***What if you could make restaurant-quality pasta in just one pot?Leave your colander behind, because this week, we’re joined by Nora Singley, author of the new boo
Meal Prep Like A Private Chef: Four Menus for Busy Weeks
Meal Prep Like A Private Chef: Four Menus for Busy Weeks Nov 3, 2026 35:29 What do private chefs actually cook for families during the week… and what can home cooks learn from it?In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on our client menus. These are the kinds of meals designed to work in real life, they’re flexible, flavorful, make-ahead friendly, and built to stretch into multiple lunches and dinners throughout the week.We’re also sharing the strategies we rely
The Best Chocolate Cake? + A Better Way to Make Scones | Our Best Home Cooking Bites
The Best Chocolate Cake? + A Better Way to Make Scones | Our Best Home Cooking Bites Oct 29, 2026 16:09 What is the best chocolate cake recipe?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 chocolate cake with ganache frosting that makes for the perfect dinner party dessert.You’ll also discover a new technique for tender scones swirled with marmalade before baking,
What Cookbooks Should You Cook From Next? | Recommendations from “Everything Cookbooks”
What Cookbooks Should You Cook From Next? | Recommendations from “Everything Cookbooks” Oct 27, 2026 38:15 There are more cookbooks published every season, but which ones are worth keeping on your shelf? And which ones will you actually reach for, year after year?This week, we’re joined by Molly Stevens and Kate Leahy, two hosts of the Everything Cookbooks podcast. Both are accomplished cookbook authors and avid collectors, and they know what makes a cookbook worth returning to.They’re sharing the book
A 15-Minute Skillet Dinner + Bakery-Style Pumpkin Muffins | Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week
A 15-Minute Skillet Dinner + Bakery-Style Pumpkin Muffins | Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week Oct 22, 2026 16:01 How can you get a satisfying, vegetarian dinner on the table in 15 minutes or less?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 have a new pantry-friendly dinner to try, plus tips for getting bakery-style muffin tops at home, and a reason to appreciate the seasonal foods that don't s
Hot Potato! Our Top 10 Recipes for Cooking Up Spuds at Home
Hot Potato! Our Top 10 Recipes for Cooking Up Spuds at Home Oct 20, 2026 31:41 Potatoes are one of the most versatile, affordable, and delicious ingredients… and the possibilities are endless.This week, we’re sharing 10 recipes that make the most of potatoes in all kinds of ways, from smashed and baked to sautéed and frittered, with inspiration from Korean, Mexican, and other global cuisines.By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:Easy ways to turn potatoes into a meal,
Two Breakfasts: Indian Comfort Food + A Whole Grain Breakfast Loaf  | Our Best Home Cooking Bites
Two Breakfasts: Indian Comfort Food + A Whole Grain Breakfast Loaf | Our Best Home Cooking Bites Oct 15, 2026 13:03 What do you make for breakfast when you’re tired of eating the same thing every day?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 lightly sweetened einkorn breakfast loaf studded with fruit. You’ll also discover a comforting Indian flattened rice dish, poha, made with p
Soup Season! 10 Recipes For Cooking Up Comforting Soups At Home
Soup Season! 10 Recipes For Cooking Up Comforting Soups At Home Oct 13, 2026 31:24 What’s the secret to flavorful soups that don’t involve a ton of ingredients or a ton of time to prepare? This week, we’re back with our annual fall soup episode, with 10 recipes to keep in your rotation all season long, from quick weeknight dinners to soups worth sharing with friends.By the end of this episode, you’ll discoverSoups you can make with 5 ingredients or lessEasy veggie soups that can
Cooking for a Dinner Party Together: When Friends Reunite | Our Best Bites of the Week
Cooking for a Dinner Party Together: When Friends Reunite | Our Best Bites of the Week Oct 8, 2026 17:47 What if cooking a dinner party with your closest food friend could make hosting easier, more fun, and even more delicious? 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 menu of some of our favorite all-time recipes, like a hosting-friendly vegetarian casserole, crispy
Best Breakfasts + The Secrets to Better Baking, with John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen
Best Breakfasts + The Secrets to Better Baking, with John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen Oct 6, 2026 27:34 What’s the secret to a great breakfast that you’ll actually look forward to?This week, John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen joins us to share his best breakfast ideas and the baking techniques that make a difference, from the secret to the best cinnamon rolls to how to achieve a perfectly tender cake.By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:How to make the best crisp-edged fluffy waffles for weekend brea
One-Pot Braised Chicken Piccata + A Make-Ahead Chickpea Salad | Our Best Home Cooking Bites
One-Pot Braised Chicken Piccata + A Make-Ahead Chickpea Salad | Our Best Home Cooking Bites Oct 1, 2026 11:42 What if your next chicken piccata didn’t require dredging or sautéing and could come together in just one pot?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 Alison Roman’s braised chicken piccata, a one-pot version that’s buttery and lemony with caramelized garlic and crisp

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