Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy
Episodes
Episode 76: Afternoon Snacks for Home and On-the-go! Assembling and cooking up easy treats that get you to dinner time
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt like you’re fading in the afternoon, and wish you knew what snack to eat that would satisfy and energize you until dinner time? I...
Episode 75: Best bite of the week! Frito pie for all ages, and cooking a simple sweet potato sheet pan meal at home
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! You want to find...
Episode 74: Brownies, Blondies, and Bars! Baking and cooking the ultimate comfort desserts at home
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a fudgy, chewy, glossy, crackly-topped brownie and wondered: How can I replicate this brownie bliss? How can I make it at home? ...
Episode 73: Best bite of the week: a home cooking tip for the easiest jam, and a quick satisfying lunch!
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in a breakfast or lunch rut? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire eac...
Episode 72: Italian Night at home: Hosting and cooking comfort food favorites!
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ever overwhelmed by the thought of hosting a dinner party? Do you often find yourself stuck in the kitchen, cooking at the last minute, and mi...
Episode 71: Best bite of the week: Cooking a one-bowl-wonder at home, plus comfort food straight from your freezer!
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How exciting is it to come home after a long day at work and find a sweet treat waiting for you to indulge in joy and comfort?In this bite-sized episo...
Episode 70: Cauliflower’s charisma — 10 home cooking recipes with the most versatile veggie!
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever stare at a head of cauliflower and have no idea how to make it taste amazing? Or, maybe you’re tired of simply roasting or steaming it? ...
Episode 69: Best bite of the week — The secret to cooking the crispiest chicken wings at home, plus a vegetarian take on a classic French stew!
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever dreamed of making crispy, crave-worthy chicken wings at home, but without all the mess? In this bite-sized episode, we share delici...
Episode 68: Weekday Breakfast: Cooking easy, healthy, and exciting recipes at home!
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of the same boring bowl of oatmeal, cold cereal, or sad, hard-boiled egg? Are you ready to break free of your breakfast rut? S...
Episode 67: Can a frittata change your life? Simple home cooking tips for the best brunch!
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for the perfect brunch dish for spring entertaining that will impress guests AND can be made ahead of time? This week, we’re replaying ...
Episode 66: Best bite of the week — A taco night upgrade and a quick weeknight stew
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! If you’ve been...
Episode 65: How do you make delicious gluten and grain-free desserts? Home cooking tips for sweet treats!
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you searching for gluten-free or grain-free desserts that are so delicious that you don’t realize anything is missing? Indulgent grain-free...
Episode 64: Best bite of the week — A spicy twist for cooking up salmon, and the BEST banana bread recipe to make at home!
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to turn up the flavor on home cooking classics like simple roast salmon or classic banana bread?In this bite-sized episode,...
Episode 63: Asparagus: Cooking 6 easy and delicious recipes at home!
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever come home from the market with a beautiful bouquet of asparagus, hoping you can make an exciting meal, only to cook it the same way you al...
Episode 62: Best bite of the week — A competition-worthy chili and a weeknight meatball meal!
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a make-ahead dish that’s as comforting as a warm sweater, AND freezes like a dream? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious ...
Episode 61: Cooking for the kid in all of us: classic home comfort foods made for adults!
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you catch yourself eyeing the kids’ menu at your favorite restaurant, and wishing you could order a plate of nostalgia? Are you craving your favo...
Episode 60: Best bite of the week — A swoon-worthy chocolate dessert, and an easy one-pot vegetarian meal!
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to add some sweetness to your week? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate all week to inspire ...
Episode 59: Craving Spring greens? 6 soups that will liven up your home cooking!
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to shrug off that cold winter for the fresh, vibrant flavors of spring? In this episode, we explore 6 spectacular spring soup...
Episode 58: Best bite of the week — A home cooking Instant Pot win, and a craveable broccoli salad!
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to add some excitement into your weekly meal routine? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments from the best things we ate all...
Episode 57: 6 easy home cooking recipes to make with rotisserie chicken —from butter chicken to lemony soup!
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself staring at leftover rotisserie chicken in the fridge, wondering how to make it taste delicious and exciting the next day?...
Episode 56: How to go from a cooking rut to feeling inspired and excited in the kitchen – with Sue Li, Food Stylist and NY Times Recipe Developer
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself in a cooking rut? Uninspired, making the same thing on repeat day after day? You’re not alone! Even the most accom...
Episode 55: Becoming a better home cook — Surprising ways to elevate your kitchen skills with ambitious cooking projects!
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever dreamed of saying, “I’m really good at making homemade pasta!”? Or “I’ve mastered baking French macarons!”? Or perhaps, “W...
Episode 54: 5 winter salads you’ll want to make on repeat!
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to make a SALAD that’s truly CRAVE-WORTHY? If you love salad but feel uninspired when it comes time to make one, tune in to h...
Episode 53: Root Veggies 101 – How rutabagas, parsnips, and sunchokes can be the gems of home cooking!
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you bored with the drab offering of veggies during the winter? Are you looking for recipes beyond 'roasted root vegetables' that feel exciting, fr...
Episode 52: Recipes for romance — cooking for a date night at home
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What comes to mind when you hear “romantic dinner”? Steak? Chocolate cake? A dimly lit restaurant filled with couples?This week’s episode explor...
Episode 51: Making meatballs easy — Home cooking success in 6 recipes, with veggie options too!
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in search of the best meatballs for your dreams? Ones that you can easily recreate at home, time and time again?Meatballs (and veggie balls) r...
Episode 50: Dinner parties 101 — Home cooking strategies for your next night of entertaining!
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself stressing out before hosting any dinner party, whether it’s big or small? Do you get stumped on the menu, or how and when to se...
Episode 49: 6 One-pot meals that make home cooking delicious and easy!
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a hectic schedule and want to spend less time cooking, but still eat delicious homemade dishes? Or, do you feel overwhelmed by a pile-up o...
Episode 48: Cooking cabbage at home — 8 dishes that will make you fall in love with this versatile veggie!
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Name a veggie that’s available at virtually any grocery store, lasts for weeks in your fridge, is both healthy and versatile, and tastes even better...
Episode 47: Three memorable dishes from 2023 - from home cooking victories to restaurant revelations, we share our favorite meals and how to make them at home
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had one of those meals that you just can’t get out of your head? Do you keep dreaming of returning to that one restaurant? Did you rec...
Episode 46: Our top 10 food gifts for anyone that loves home cooking!
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are the best food gifts to give your FOOD FRIENDS during this holiday season? We’ve got you covered with all the food gifts we love to giv...
Episode 45: The wild world of fritters — home cooking tips and tricks for turning any vegetable into a delicious fritter!
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there anything better than a perfectly golden, crispy, fried fritter??This week, fritters are the name of the game: flavorful bites of fried dough ...
Episode 44: What’s it really like to write a cookbook? Turning home cooking wins into delicious recipes on the page
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it takes to write a cookbook? Sonya is publishing her first cookbook, “Braids – Recipes from my Pacific Northwest...
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...