By Food Friends
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After a long commute home, are you craving a dinner you can whip up straight from your pantry?
In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!
You’ll want to cook up this easy vegetarian pasta with lentils that comes together in 25 minutes or less, and you’ll learn the secret to making the crispiest vegetarian schnitzel for a comfort dinner that will delight any diner at your table!
Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration!
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Links:
Zucchini schnitzel aka fried zucchini from Spend with Pennies
Lentils with pasta and caramelized onions by Mark Bittman for NYT Cooking
Episode 23 – All about our failures and firings as personal chefs
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Feeling a chill in the air and looking for a way to warm up after a busy fall day?
As the days get shorter and cooler, we crave comfort food that are nourishing, while still simple to make at home. But with so many different recipes out there, how do you choose a soup that will truly hit the spot?
Whether you want a quick weeknight option or a slow-simmered weekend treat, this episode will inspire you to make the most of soup season. By the end of this episode, you’ll…
Tune in now to learn how to create soul-warming soups that will carry you through autumn and into winter with ease and comfort!
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Links:
The viral TikTok “Glow Soup” by Maddie Harrington/Nutriouslyeasy
Similar to Kari’s soup: Andouille sausage + black bean soup with fire-roasted tomatoes by Sarah Carey for Martha Stewart, or this sausage, kale, and lentil soup (just swap the tomatoes for fire-roasted ones)
Olia Hercules’ Tarragon Soup from her cookbook Kaukasis: The culinary journey through Georgia, Azerbaijan & beyond
Classic French onion soup with beef stock and white wine, and a mushroom farro version from NYT Cooking
Slow cooker carmelized onions from Gimme Some Oven
Parsnip soup options – Easiest parsnip soup form Taming Twins , Carrot-Parsnip Soup from NYT Cooking, and Apple parsnip soup from Dana’s Table
White chicken chili (with 3 different methods!) from Add a Pinch, and a 5-ingredient white chicken chili from Gimme Some Oven
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Have you ever wondered what kitchen gadgets are essential to any home? Or maybe you’re looking for some new cookbook inspiration?
In this bite-sized episode, we share listener questions – and answer with expert advice – to inspire each other and you!
You might be surprised to hear what pieces of inexpensive equipment two former personal chefs consider a must-have in our respective kitchens. You’ll also discover the cookbooks we keep reaching for over and over again.
Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration, and call our hotline 323-452-9084 with your own culinary question!
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Links
Kari’s favorite books and gadget:
Love Soup: 160 All-New Vegetarian Recipes from the Author of The Vegetarian Epicure by Anna Thomas
Sonya’s cookbook, Braids: Recipes From My Pacific Northwest Jewish Kitchen
Wide mouth funnel
Sonya’s favorite books and gadget:
Cooking for Artists by Mina Stone
Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan
Benriner mandoline
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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:
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!
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Links:
Easy adult lunchable ideas from Nourished by Nic
Crispy chickpeas from Minimalist Baker
Little Sesame Hummus, Sonya’s favorite store-bought variety
Quinoa and broccoli spoon salad by Sohla El-Waylly for the NY Times
Herby quinoa salad with feta and pomegranate by Sarah Cook for BBC Good Food
Italian 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” here
Kenji Lopez-Alt’s Kale Caesar salad for Serious Eats
Massaged kale salad with tahini dressing from Big Delicious Life
Fennel and lentil salad by Yasmin Fahr for NYT Cooking
Shaved 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 Pod
Yewande Komolafe’s breakfast burritos for NYT Cooking
Potato cheese bourekas from Tori Avey
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Are you searching for a quick easy one-pan meal that you can make any night of the week?
In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!
You’ll want to cook up a craveable gnocchi and brussels sprouts dinner that comes together in 30 minutes or less, and you’ll discover the secret to the heartiest, most flavorful, plant-based lentil soup!
Don’t miss these two meatless meals that will work for any night of the week, and tune in now!
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Links to from this week’s show:
Crisp gnocchi with brussels sprouts and brown butter by Ali Slagle via NYT Cooking
Ina Garten’s lentil vegetable soup
Adrian Hale’s pita recipe can be found in her book Mama Bread!
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Or give us a CALL on our kitchen phone! 323-452-9084
Sign up for Sonya’s free Substack, or order her debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!
Are you tired of making the same bland, dry, or boring chicken dishes?
Whether you're intimidated by the idea of roasting an entire bird or are looking for some chicken dinner inspiration, this episode will delight your taste buds with tried and true techniques, cozy recipes, and easy methods for flavorful and delicious meals any night of the week!
By the end of this episode, you’ll:
Tune in now to boost your chicken dinners with these simple yet incredibly delicious techniques and recipes!
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Links to from this week’s show:
Ina Garten’s perfect roast chicken recipe and her engagement roast chicken
Mary Me Chicken by Lindsay Funston for Delish
Simple, classic roast chicken by Melissa Clark for NYT Cooking
Giada De Laurentis’ chicken cacciatore
Sonya’s chicken tinga recipe and her Seattle-style chicken teriyaki
Lemongrass, soy, ginger drumsticks from Barossa Fine Foods
Sam Sifton’s soy basted chicken thighs with spicy cashews for NYT Cooking
Colu Henry’s skillet chicken with pearl couscous and Moroccan spices for NYT Cooking
Weeknight fancy chicken and rice by Asha Gomez and Martha Hall Foose for NYT Cooking
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We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at [email protected]!
Or give us a CALL on our kitchen phone! 323-452-9084
Sign up for Sonya’s free Substack, or order her debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!
Do you want to incorporate more meatless meals into your week but feel stuck on what to cook?
In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!
You’ll want to make this one-pot kale pasta recipe that follows a streamlined technique for easy cleanup, and you’ll be seduced by a crispy tofu dinner that’s served with an Instant Pot creamy polenta.
Tune in now and don’t miss out on these two vegetarian dinners that will work for any night of the week!
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Links to from this week’s show:
Greens Pasta by Joshua McFadden via NYT Cooking
Tofu katsu recipe from Food52
Carla Lali Music’s instant pot polenta for Bon Appetit
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We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at [email protected]!
Or give us a CALL on our kitchen phone! 323-452-9084
Sign up for Sonya’s free Substack, or order her debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!
As the weather turns cool and crisp, what do you do when you've got a counter full of ripe pears or too many apples from an orchard visit?
This week, we share 8 recipes for turning crunchy apples, juicy pears, and luxurious persimmons into sweet and savory dishes, from weeknight meals to entertaining-friendly dishes.
By the end of this episode, you’ll…
Hit play now to uncover fresh and easy ways to use fall's most beloved fruits in your home kitchen all season long!
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Links to from this week’s show:
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We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at [email protected]!
Or give us a CALL on our kitchen phone! 323-452-9084
Sign up for Sonya’s free Substack, or order her debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!
Do you ever find your soups bland, and missing that extra something — like a zippy, flavorful sauce that turns a humble meal into something extra special?
In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!
You’ll want to make this hearty bean soup topped with herby green hot sauce that comes together in seconds in your blender, and you’ll get inspired to serve dinner in a crispy tortilla bowl – filled with an updated take on the classic taco salad that’s full of veggies, and makes for an easy meatless meal.
Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration!
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Links to from this week’s show:
Sonya’s Yemenite white bean soup with zhoug
How to make crispy taco salad shells from Natasha’s Kitchen, and a roasted cauliflower taco bowl to serve inside it from Budget Bytes
For a more classic take, try taco salad by Sohla from NYT Cooking
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We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at [email protected]!
Or give us a CALL on our kitchen phone! 323-452-9084
Sign up for Sonya’s free Substack, or order her debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!
Are you ready to simplify your fall hosting while still impressing your guests, whether for holidays, potlucks, or casual dinners with friends?
Fall gatherings can be overwhelming, from multi-course holiday dinners to last-minute potlucks. This episode provides you with 4 easy yet sophisticated menus with recipes and hosting tips, so you can delight your guests without stress. Whether you're hosting for Rosh Hashanah, going to a tailgate, or just cooking a casual dinner at home, this episode helps you create a relaxed, festive vibe in your kitchen.
By the end of this episode, you will learn how to:
1. Create stunning, low-effort appetizers that can be assembled in advance, and made almost entirely with store-bought ingredients.
2. Choose a main course that will impress guests, like a seasonal salad that’s hearty enough to be a main, studded with fresh herbs and jewel-toned pomegranate seeds, or a delicious one-pot braised beef and aromatic rice dish
3. Enjoy the comfort of make-ahead desserts, like Kari’s crowd-pleasing chocolate sheet cake that travels well, or the spiced cookies that Sonya makes that taste better the next day
Don’t miss out on this essential fall hosting episode — press play now to make your next gathering unforgettable!
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Links to from this week’s show:
Menu #1
Yotam Ottolenghi’s fig, radicchio, and hazelnut salad for the Guardian
Sonya’s beef plov and plum frangipane babka
Sonya’s honey sesame cake and one-bowl tzimmes cake
Menu #2
Baked brie by Ina Garten
Ottolenghi’s quinoa and fennel salad for Bon Appetit
Pear slab pie with sour dried cherries from Martha Stewart Living
Menu #3
Sonya’s smoked fish platter
Colu Henry’s sheet pan roasted chicken with shallot and roasted grape for NYT Cooking
Sonya’s apple + walnut spiced cookies in her recent Substack
Menu #4
Classic cheese ball recipe from It Tastes Better From Scratch
Fried chicken from your favorite place
Texas Chocolate Cake from All Recipes
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We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at [email protected]! Or give us a CALL on our kitchen phone! 323-452-9084
Sign up for Sonya’s free Substack, or order her debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!
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