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Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy

Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy

Food Friends 287 Episodes Aug 20, 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

A Must-Try Pizza Recipe + A Favorite Breakfast Dish | Our Best Home Cooking Bites
A Must-Try Pizza Recipe + A Favorite Breakfast Dish | Our Best Home Cooking Bites Aug 20, 2026 14:55 Can a mountain of zucchini turn into a homemade pizza you can’t stop taking “just one more” slice of?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 a standout Smitten Kitchen recipe for a thin-crust summer pizza that’s loaded with zucchini yet somehow still crispy, golden, and
Meatless Sheet-Pan Dinners for Easy Home Cooking (Re-Release)
Meatless Sheet-Pan Dinners for Easy Home Cooking (Re-Release) Aug 18, 2026 29:34 What if your next vegetarian dinner could be packed with flavor - and made entirely on a sheet-pan in your oven?Whether you're trying to cook more plant-based meals, accommodate a vegetarian at your table, or just need low-effort dinner ideas, this episode is full of satisfying recipes that are anything but boring.By the end of this episode, you’ll:Learn how to make a sheet pan lasagna dotted with
Grandma’s Plum Crumb Bars + A One-Skillet Summer Dinner | Our Best Home Cooking Bites
Grandma’s Plum Crumb Bars + A One-Skillet Summer Dinner | Our Best Home Cooking Bites Aug 13, 2026 14:15 What do you make when you want a homemade dessert that feels special, but takes almost no effort to bake?In this bite-sized episode, we share 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 buttery plum jam crumb bar inspired by Sonya’s grandmother. It’s beginner-friendly, and so delicious you’ll want to eat the whole tray as soon
Puerto Rican Home Cooking, with Omi Hopper
Puerto Rican Home Cooking, with Omi Hopper Aug 11, 2026 27:02 What if you could easily fill your kitchen with the comforting aromas of sizzling sofrito, fluffy rice, and tender stews?This week, we’re talking to Omi Hopper, TikTok creator and runner-up on Next Level Chef, and author of Cooking Con Omi: A Love Letter to Puerto Rican Home Cooking.She’s sharing her favorite weeknight dinners, meal-prep strategies, and the techniques she uses to build big Puerto
Too Hot to Cook? Easy Summer Dinner Ideas to Beat the Heat
Too Hot to Cook? Easy Summer Dinner Ideas to Beat the Heat Aug 4, 2026 32:34 What do you cook when it's too hot to turn on the oven (or even the stovetop)… but everyone still needs dinner?When summer temperatures climb, even the simplest meal can feel like too much effort. If you've been relying on takeout, eating cereal for dinner, or are staring into the fridge hoping for inspiration, this episode is full of practical ideas for keeping your kitchen cool.We're sharing our
Summer Corn! 10 Recipes for Cooking Easy Seasonal Meals at Home (Re-Release)
Summer Corn! 10 Recipes for Cooking Easy Seasonal Meals at Home (Re-Release) Jul 28, 2026 28:47 Are you up to your ears in corn and scrambling for new ways to use up one of the best summer ingredients? If you’re looking for easy and inspired recipes to enjoy this seasonal darling, then you’ll want to tune in to this fan-favorite episode.By the end of this episode, you'll:Uncover the secrets to cooking perfectly grilled corn on the cobGet inspired by a 30-minute corn-filled ramen with miso bu
Two Salads You Can Make Once, And Eat Twice (or Three Times)! | Our Best Home Cooking Bites
Two Salads You Can Make Once, And Eat Twice (or Three Times)! | Our Best Home Cooking Bites Jul 23, 2026 12:50 What salads can really hold up for days and transform into multiple meals?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 5-star broccoli salad that's meal-prep-friendly and full of Italian flavors. You’ll also want to try a summery cucumber-avocado salad that's perfect f
Our Top 10 Best Bites of All Time! Celebrating 300 Episodes of Food Friends
Our Top 10 Best Bites of All Time! Celebrating 300 Episodes of Food Friends Jul 21, 2026 37:20 What recipes truly stand the test of time — the ones you make again and again because of their ease, deliciousness, and nostalgia?This week, we're celebrating our 300th episode by looking back at our top 10 “Best Bites” of all time. These are the dishes we still cook, recommend, and think about years later. They’re also the recipes that always make us think of each other.By the end of this episode
A One-Bowl Berry Almond Cake + Homemade Chopped Cheese Sandwiches  | Our Best Home Cooking Bites
A One-Bowl Berry Almond Cake + Homemade Chopped Cheese Sandwiches | Our Best Home Cooking Bites Jul 16, 2026 13:47 Can a humble pound of ground beef from your freezer turn into the best dinner of your week?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 an irresistible snacking cake recipe by Alison Roman that uses up any seasonal berry you have on hand and is easy enough for a beginner bak
Our Top 8 No-Bake Desserts for Summer Hosting! (Re-Release)
Our Top 8 No-Bake Desserts for Summer Hosting! (Re-Release) Jul 14, 2026 28:24 What sweet treats do you make when you feel like hosting, but temperatures are climbing, and you can't imagine turning on an oven?This week we're re-releasing a fan-favorite episode. We’re sharing our tried-and-true easy summer dessert recipes to make at home, all with zero cooking required!By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:How to stay cool with a refreshing icebox cake and an over-the-t
A 10-Minute Dessert from Cookbook Club + A Lemony Pasta with Greens | Our Best Home Cooking Bites
A 10-Minute Dessert from Cookbook Club + A Lemony Pasta with Greens | Our Best Home Cooking Bites Jul 9, 2026 18:19 Are you looking to beat the heat with an easy, refreshing, and QUICK dessert?By the end of this episode, you'll want to try a tapioca pudding topped with fresh summer berries that's vegan, gluten-free, and ready in just 10 minutes on the stove.You’ll also discover a lemony pasta dinner that comes together fast, with the help of a can of chickpeas, a bundle of greens, and crumbled feta.Tune in for
What Do You Do With All The  Zucchini? Cooking Seasonal Summer Recipes
What Do You Do With All The Zucchini? Cooking Seasonal Summer Recipes Jul 7, 2026 29:57 What do you do with a pile of zucchini?If you're torn between making the same tired zucchini bread again or scrolling through hundreds of recipes hoping to find one that’s actually delicious and not a soggy mess, this episode is for you.This week, we’re sharing tried-and-true zucchini recipes, and by the end of this episode, you’ll:Discover 30-minute dinners, like a one-skillet meatless meal with

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