Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy

• Two hot-takes on dinner: a spicy glazed salmon and a meal starring twice-baked potatoes! Our best home cooking bites of the week

  Craving easy meals that feel a little special? 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 quick salmon dinner that’s with a surprising veggie side, and you’ll be inspired by a secret-ingredient kale salad that accompanies a classic make-ahead Midwestern dish!Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration! ***Links:Simple high-heat baked salmon recipe by Kathleen Daelemans from Food Network (Sonya's sauce recipe is below)Braised leek recipe by Hank Shaw from Simply Recipes Massaged kale salad from Minimalist Baker, and how to make homemade lime curd from Tastes of HomemadeTwice baked potatoes with lots of butter from The Pioneer Woman, and one that’s a little less rich from All Recipes***Sonya’s recipe for creamy spicy salmon sauce (for 3-4 6 oz pieces of salmon):Ingredients:½ cup mayo2 Tbsps Tamari or soy sauce1-2 tsps gochugaru ( or red pepper flake, or Sriracha)1½ tsps maple syrup (or to taste)1-2 tsps toasted sesame oil1 inch grated ginger. Whisk everything together, taste and adjust for more spice or saltiness. Use ¾ of the sauce on the salmon before you put it in the oven, and then finish off with the remaining sauce once it’s out of the oven. ***Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here.Order Sonya's cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at [email protected]!

  --------  

  12:33
• Get your greens! Cooking vibrant recipes for spinach, kale, collards, and more

  Are you craving more ways to incorporate greens into your meals but are feeling stuck and uninspired?If you’re bored with the same old way of cooking greens, or are simply not sure where to start, this episode is here to help! We’re breaking down simple techniques and recipes to bring out the best in dark, leafy greens of all kinds–– from earthy kale to tender Swiss chard!By the end of this episode, you’ll:Master basic techniques for stir-frying and sautéing your favorite greens like kale, bok choy, and spinachDiscover easy one-pot recipes you can make with any green you can findLearn two creamy, decadent ways to make collard greens–– including one that’s completely vegan and gluten-free!Tune in now and learn how to transform your greens into dishes that will leave everyone asking for more!***LINKS:Ali Slagle’s one-pot beans, greens, and grains from NYT Cooking (unlocked)Collard green gratin by Joseph Lenn from Bon AppetitCoconut creamed collard greens by Gregory Gourdet, Chef and owner of kann restaurant You can find the recipe for coconut collards and coconut grits in the cookbook Coconuts and Collards by Von DiazPotato kale and scallion cakes from Smitten KitchenAyse’s recipe for Turkish pojaca from SonyaCollard greens stuffed with pine nuts, currants & rice from Martha Rose Shulman via NYT Cooking (unlocked) Dad’s stir-fried bok choy from Made with LauSwamp soup (also known as green garlic and ginger and rice soup) from Wishbone Kitchen ***Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here.Order Sonya's cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at [email protected]!

  --------  

  29:53
• Bonding over great soup with 2 easy recipes! Our best home cooking bites of the week

  Do you wish you could get dinner on the table quickly... without an extra trip to the grocery store? 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 how to whip up a clean-out-your-fridge veggie soup that effortlessly comes together with what you already have on hand. You'll also want to try out a 30-minute chicken soup that’s nourishing, colorful, and made with just a handful of ingredients. Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration! ***Links:Clean-out-your-fridge veggie soup from our Substack Kari’s confetti chicken soup recipeHomemade bone broth you can make in your oven from our SubstackOlia Hercules’ Tarragon Soup from her cookbook Kaukasis: The culinary journey through Georgia, Azerbaijan & Beyond***Got a cooking question? Leave us a message at: 323-452-9084For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here.Order Sonya's cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at [email protected]!

  --------  

  13:17
• What’s for lunch? Make-ahead lunches for on-the-go or at home (Re-release)

  This week we're re-releasing a fan-favorite episode. We'll be back with a brand new best bite of the week this Thursday (2/27)!***Packed lunches just got easier! If you need a boost for your midday meal, this week we’re sharing expert tips to help you upgrade your lunch game—whether you're meal-prepping for the week ahead or looking to pack something up in minutes.By the end of this episode, you’ll:Learn the 5 elements for building nutritious and customizable "adult lunchables."Discover flavorful, protein-rich salads that can be prepped in advance (and get better over time).Find out how to stock your freezer with satisfying, grab-and-go lunches that are simple, satisfying, and kid-friendly.If you’re craving lunch that’s delicious, quick, and easy to prep, tune in now and take your packed lunches to the next level!Links:Easy adult Lunchable ideas from Nourished by NicCrispy chickpeas from Minimalist BakerLittle Sesame Hummus, Sonya’s favorite store-bought varietyQuinoa and broccoli spoon salad by Sohla El-Waylly for the NY TimesHerby quinoa salad with feta and pomegranate by Sarah Cook for BBC Good FoodItalian pasta salad with homemade dressing from Tastes Better From Scratch, or the classic Italian pasta salad with bottled dressing from Plowing Through Life Spiced maple roasted carrots with zhoug recipe is in Sonya’s cookbook Braids, and you can find her “health salad” hereKenji Lopez-Alt’s Kale Caesar Salad for Serious EatsMassaged kale salad with tahini dressing from Big Delicious LifeFennel and lentil salad by Yasmin Fahr for NYT CookingShaved brussels sprouts salad with walnut and pecorino from NYT Cooking Homemade bean and cheese burritos and how to freeze them from Two Peas and their PodYewande Komolafe’s

  --------  

  27:57
• A slow cooker stew inspired by a classic dip, and a savory cornbread passed down for generations! Our best home cooking bites of the week

  Have you ever struggled to get dinner on the table after a busy day? What if you could easily whip together a one-pot meal that’s dinner-party-worthy in your slow cooker? 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 weeknight chicken stew that effortlessly braises in your slow cooker (or stove top!) and gets a fresh boost from pantry staples right before serving. You’ll also discover a classic cornbread recipe with irresistibly crispy edges (that’s naturally gluten-free) and comes together in minutes. Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration! ***LinksSlow cooker spinach-artichoke chicken stew by Sarah DiGregorio from NYT Cooking (unlocked)Stormie Monday’s Soul Food Grill in Fort Worth, TexasSouthern cornbread recipe similar to Kari’s great-grandmother’s – just makes a larger batch, and be sure to use yellow cornmeal, a preheated cast iron skillet, and generous pats of butter for serving. Adrian Hale’s recipe for: “Communal Table Bread - My easiest first bread recipe”***Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here.Order Sonya's cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at [email protected]!

  --------  

  12:49

More Arts podcasts

Trending Arts podcasts

About Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy