Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy
Episodes
Episode 43: The three sisters: Indigenous wisdom for growing, sharing, and home cooking squash, beans, and corn
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re honored to share a wise and generous conversation with Javier Lara, a Nahau from Mexico, and program manager of the Anahuac Farm, a ...
Episode 42: Top 6 Thanksgiving side dishes — home cooking, entertaining, & guesting with ease!
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to celebrate the richness and abundance of the season…with the best part of Thanksgiving! Warm…nutty…spicy…rich…toasty…we...
Episode 41: Cold Nights, Warm Stews
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the simplest weeknight quick stews and stewy dishes, to slowly cooked culinary powerhouses like bouillabaisse, gumbo, gormeh sabzi, and pozole, s...
Episode 40: Cozy baked pasta dishes — 6 easy recipes for home cooking comfort
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there anything more comforting than baked pasta??From lasagna to stuffed shells, ziti to spaghetti pie, we’re rounding up the coziest baked pasta...
Episode 39: We love beans! Home cooking 6 delicious dishes with our favorite pantry staple!
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our shared love of beans is infinite! This episode explores just a tiny corner of the vast and beautiful world of bean dishes that we each cook a...
Episode 38: Cooking a steakhouse dinner at home: How to transform your kitchen into a restaurant-style meal for family and friends!
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you intimidated to cook steak at home? This week, we’re talking about turning your kitchen into a steakhouse! Sometimes it’s fun to cook ...
Episode 37: How to make kimchi at home with Food Friends Randall Park & Evan Goldberg
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode takes us on a journey of homemade kimchi and FOOD FRIENDship as we speak to Randall Park and Evan Goldberg about their mutual lo...
Episode 36: Snacking cakes & unfussy desserts — Easy sweet treats to make at home!
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re a novice or expert baker, this week we’re offering simple paths to homemade desserts, and share several different recipes that yiel...
Episode 35: Our favorite fall soups — 10 recipes for cozy home cooking!
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to add soups back into the cooking rotation! This episode is dedicated to all the best fall soups like creamy tomato, roasted squash,...
Episode 34: Season 2 Kick-off: Home cooking our favorite fall dishes!
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Autumn’s abundance is upon us and we’re back in our podcast seats! Summer corn, tomatoes, and eggplant mingle with a new bounty of crisp apples, j...
Episode 33: Season Finale Part 2 — Two Home Cooking Food Friends are Reunited in Portland!
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thirty-two episodes ago, we began this podcast with one goal: to spend more time with one another. Our conversations celebrate the beauty of home cook...
Episode 32: Season Finale: When home cooking friends plan a visit – how to be a good guest and good host!
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re planning a FOOD FRIENDS adventure… Kari is headed to Portland to visit Sonya! We’re celebrating the finale of our first sea...
Episode 31: Handheld meals are the best meals — Home cooking our 8 favorite recipes!
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are our favorite handheld meals? Empanadas! Samosas! Piroshki! Borekas! Burritos! (to name a few!)This week we’re talking all about our fa...
Episode 30: What do you bring to a picnic? Home-cooking dishes everyone will love!
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is the time to take your meals outside! Whether you’re heading to your local park, the beach, an outdoor concert, or any other warm-weather g...
Episode 29: Our favorite veggie sandwiches! Assembling and cooking up delicious lunches at home
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “veggie sandwich?” Sprouts? Avocado? Grilled asparagus??? If you’ve never had a g...
Episode 28: All the berries — Baking and cooking the best of summer at home!
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Juicy, sweet, dark & jammy…we’re talking about the arrival of summer berry season!There are so many ways to enjoy summer berries, and in this ...
Episode 27: Home cooking secrets for the best pies, with expert baker Danielle Bell
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your favorite kind of pie… Fruity and jammy? Cool and creamy? Savory? Kari and Sonya start the show off by talking about their favorit...
Episode 26: What’s your favorite deli salad? Cooking classic recipes like chicken and egg salad at home
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking about deli salads: egg salad, chicken salad, coleslaw, broccoli crunch salad…and more!At Sonya’s restaurant, Beetroot, t...
Episode 25: Sheet pan meals made easy — home cooking your way to a quick and delicious dinner
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A good sheet pan is an essential piece of equipment. In this episode, we talk about what we mean by sheet pans, where to buy a good sheet pan (we’ve...
Episode 24: How to shop farmers’ markets to enhance home cooking!
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Strawberries! Rhubarb! Peas! Cherries! Turnips! Artichokes! Melons! OH MY!!Prime farmers market season has arrived! All over the country, local market...
Episode 23: When home cooking is your job…and you get fired! What’s it really like to be a personal chef?
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the worst thing that can happen when you try a recipe and it fails? In this week’s episode, we share stories from our most epic fails, from...
Episode 22: Pasta without red sauce — 5 outstanding recipes for home cooking happiness
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re talking about pasta recipes and ideas that go beyond the comforts of red sauces like marinara and bolognese. As the weather gets war...
Episode 21: Cooking without recipes — Making dinner easy to get on the table at home!
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a go-to dish that you make from memory? Many of us lean on recipes for inspiration for our daily cooking, but there's something to be...
Episode 20: Let’s celebrate spring with 10 delicious recipes for cooking and hosting at home!
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re celebrating spring in this week’s episode with time-honored rituals and new traditions to welcome light, warmer weather, and connection with...
Episode 19: Edible home gardens — The joy of cooking food you grow yourself, with Grace Chon!
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to chat with FOOD FRIEND, Grace Chon!Grace is not only a passionate gardener, but she’s also an acclaimed photographer, best-selling...
Episode 18: Lunch at home doesn’t have to be sad — Home cooking tips for delicious midday meals!
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the key elements of a great lunch salad? How can you elevate a sandwich from ordinary to extraordinary? What simple kitchen tool is a game-ch...
Episode 17: When home cooking is your job… What’s it like to be a personal chef in Hollywood?
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being a personal chef is, well…personal…and in this episode, we’re taking you on a behind-the-scenes look at our unique experiences cooking in o...
Episode 16: Weeknight entertaining made easy – Home cooking stand-out meals for your guests!
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I want to run some ideas by you” launches these FOOD FRIENDS into a spirited conversation where they join forces to share ideas and recipes to ma...
Episode 15: Hosting & Guesting — Tips and tools for successful home cooking!
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when FOOD FRIENDS reunite? This episode captures all the excitement of Sonya’s recent trip to Los Angeles to visit Kari. Tune in to fin...
Episode 14: What’s in your freezer? The secret to better home cooking success is already in your kitchen!
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what chefs keep in their freezers? This week we’re waxing poetic about one of our favorite appliances, divulging some unexpec...
Episode 13: What’s the best pizza? From home cooking to restaurants we explore our FAVORITE food!
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode answers an essential question: what’s the best pizza? You may be relieved to hear that the answer is a very loud “ALL OF THE...
Episode 12: Friends who help friends love tofu
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
frying, encourages you to freeze your tofu (who knew!), and describes several ways that silken tofu can be delicious in both savory and sweet dishes. ...
Episode 11: Episode 11: When home cooking is your job: Two different paths to becoming a personal chef!
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After fifteen years of friendship and collaboration, we’re finally asking each other the question: how did you get your first job as a private chef?...
Episode 10: Cooking our favorite meatless meals at home — celebrating veggies in 10 delicious recipes!
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re exploring our favorite meatless meals that are flavorful, easy, and exciting. These veggie-centric dishes include several one-pot me...
Episode 09: Three memorable dishes of 2022! From home cooking victories to restaurant revelations, we share our favorite meals and how to make them at home
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From intimate dinners to huge potlucks, this week we reflect on our favorite dishes of 2022. These stand-out food moments made the cut, not because of...
Episode 08: Baking the best holiday cookies at home, with Shannon Sarna!
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our food friend and cookbook author, Shannon Sarna, reveals all the details of her holiday cookie boxes and shares the recipes she must include each y...
Episode 07: Classic Latkes & Country Ham: Home cooking favorites for festive holidays
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Classic Latkes & Country Ham” might not be an obvious holiday food pairing, but these two iconic dishes hold special places in our FOOD FRIEN...
Episode 06: Party snacks make us happy! Cooking irresistible treats at home
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The buttery, crunchy Chex mix Kari ate throughout her life is the traditional version that comes from the recipe found on the cereal box. Recently, Ka...
Episode 05: Thanksgiving with Seth Rogen & Lauren Miller Rogen – Cooking and hosting family and friends at home!
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first guests! Lauren Miller Rogen and Seth Rogen have been hosting Thanksgiving together for close to twenty years. In this episode, th...
Episode 04: What do you bring to a potluck? Home cooking tips for feeding a crowd
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we break down the elements for hosting a successful potluck meal, whether it’s for Thanksgiving or any time of year. We’ll share our fav...
Episode 03: Can a frittata change your life? Simple home cooking tips for the best brunch!
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sonya tells Kari all about the life-changing frittata made by her chef friend, Lauren Chandler. Who knew this simple egg dish could be so delicious wi...
Episode 02: Don’t send flowers, send soup! Cooking comforting soups at home for family and friends
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kari is known for bringing jars of delicious, nourishing soups and broths to her friends’ doorsteps. Homemade broths and soups can be the best gift ...
Episode 01: Chocolate chip cookies: Decoding the perfect cookie for home cooking
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sonya’s quest for the perfect chocolate chip cookie led her on a 10-year journey of tasting, testing, and asking hundreds of questions all in the na...