by Food Friends
Do you love home cooking but hunger for better recipes that help you deliver quick and delicious meals to your dinner table? Two former personal chefs turned best friends share their expertise with each other and you! Kari and Sonya have been inspiring each other in the kitchen for over 15 years by swapping recipes, tips, and trade secrets in the pursuit of better home cooking. FOOD FRIENDS is a bi-weekly podcast inspiring home cooks to try new dishes in the kitchen by sharing trusted recipes, tips, and friendship. Every Tuesday, each host delivers 3 unique solutions to seasonal home cooking, like: how to make craveable soups with your farmers market haul, the easiest one-pot meals for busy nights, or what to do with leftover rotisserie chicken. On Thursdays, we serve up a pint-sized chat about our “Best Bite” of the week, pantry essentials we can’t live without, and more. Previous guests include Seth & Lauren Rogen, actor Randall Park & writer/director Evan Goldberg, and NY Times Recipe Developer, Sue Li! If you’re looking for a boost of fun in the kitchen by discovering recipes that will make mealtime easier and more delicious with a healthy dose of laughter, then you’ll want to dig in with FOOD FRIENDS! First-time listener? Tune into Episode 2: Don’t send flowers, send soup! and Episode 4: What do you bring to a potluck?
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April 22, 2025
<p>What if your next vegetarian dinner could be packed with flavor - and made entirely on a sheet-pan in your oven? </p><p>Whether you're trying to cook more plant-based meals, accommodate a vegetarian at your table, or need low-effort dinner ideas, this episode is packed with satisfying recipes that are anything but boring.</p><p>By the end of this episode, you’ll:</p><ol><li>Learn how to make a sheet pan lasagna dotted with creamy ricotta cheese — no layering or béchamel-making required</li><li>Learn how to turn basic veggies into shawarma-spiced mains to serve up with warm pitas and creamy dips for a build-your-own weeknight feast</li><li>Discover a gluten-free, vegetable-packed noodle dish that can be ready in 30 minutes or less</li></ol><br/><p>Hit play and turn your veggie drawer into crowd-pleasing vegetarian meals you’ll want to make any night of the week! </p><p>***</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://busyinbrooklyn.com/sheet-pan-lasagna-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vegetarian sheet pan lasagna</a> from Busy in Brooklyn inspired by <a href="https://giadzy.com/blogs/recipes/sheet-pan-layerless-lasagna?srsltid=AfmBOoqqNMk-BaGE4OB6fguBgz-LqkebTj92MY5t3fXQqugaIM-bQtyr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giada’s original version (with meat)</a></p><p>Sheet pan <a href="https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sheet-pan-eggplant-parmesan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eggplant parm </a>from Food & Wine, or sheet pan <a href="https://www.howsweeteats.com/2020/09/cauliflower-parmesan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cauliflower parm</a> from How Sweet Eats. Plus, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnxK6O2DJmU/?igsh=X21kb2R0Z0tm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here’s a video</a> of Sonya + Kari’s version. And here's how to make <a href="https://www.abeautifulplate.com/crispy-garlic-bread-crumbs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">crispy garlic breadcrumbs</a> (to top your eggplant or cauli parm) </p><p><a href="https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/280314/mushroom-shawarma-with-yogurt-tahini-sauce/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mushroom shawarma</a> from Eating Well, or Sonya’s <a href="https://www.sonyasanford.com/recipes/tag/Shawarma+eggplant" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eggplant shawarma</a></p><p><a href="https://www.liveeatlearn.com/roasted-chickpea-gyros/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roasted chickpea gyros</a> by Sarah Bond from Live Eat Learn </p><p><a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023371-sheet-pan-feta-with-chickpeas-and-tomatoes?unlocked_article_code=1.9E4.QPDk.0EDfftOPuUjo&smid=share-url" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sheet pan feta chickpea tomatoes </a>by Ali Slagle for NYT Cooking (unlocked) </p><p><a href="https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegetarian-stuffed-peppers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vegetarian stuffed peppers</a> from Love & Lemons</p><p>Eric Kim’s <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1025197-sheet-pan-japchae?unlocked_article_code=1.9E4.UZXc.C9rpCh43TJo9&smid=share-url" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sheet-pan Japchae</a> for NYT Cooking (unlocked), and his <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022131-sheet-pan-bibimbap?q=sheet%20pan%20bi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sheet-pan bibimbap</a> too</p><p><a href="https://www.liveeatlearn.com/sweet-potato-black-bean-tacos/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sweet potato and black bean tacos</a> by Sarah Bond from Live Eat Learn</p><p>***</p><p>Got a cooking question? <strong>Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084</strong></p><p>For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack<a href="https://foodfriendspodcast.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. You can also...
April 17, 2025
<p>Want a pie crust that actually works and makes you feel like a baking genius?</p><p>In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! </p><p>By the end of this episode, you’ll want to make a buttery, flaky, foolproof pie crust so you can fill it with juicy, fragrant strawberries and tangy rhubarb. You’ll also discover the ultimate make-ahead appetizer: crispy French onion soup crostini bites oozing with melted Gruyere, a low-effort high-reward recipe we can’t stop talking about. </p><p>Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration! </p><p>***</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.lemontreedwelling.com/french-onion-crostini/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">French onion crostini</a> by Lemon Tree Dwelling </p><p><a href="https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/slow-cooker-caramelized-onions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Slow cooker carmelized onions</a> from Gimme Some Oven</p><p>Nicoler Rucker’s <a href="https://www.amateurgourmet.com/blog/2021/04/the-ultimate-strawberry-rhubarb-pie.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">strawberry rhubarb pie recipe</a> from Amateur Gourmet (with her old pie dough recipe)</p><p>Nicole Rucker’s updated pie dough recipe can be found in her new cookbook: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744513/fat--flour-by-nicole-rucker/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fat + Flour: The Art of a Simple Bake</a>)</p><p>***</p><p>Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on <strong>our hotline at: 323-452-9084</strong></p><p>For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack<a href="https://foodfriendspodcast.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>. You can also now find us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbNPEH4cVP3lmdMX0A1FHBE4vykKZBKuH" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube. </a></p><p>Order Sonya's cookbook<a href="https://www.sonyasanford.com/book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Braids</a> for more Food Friends recipes!</p><p>We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/foodfriendspod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">foodfriendspod</a>, or drop us a line at [email protected]!</p>
April 15, 2025
<p>Do you dread making pie dough… and wish you could feel confident when baking your favorite treats like pies, cookies, and quickbreads? </p><p>You’re not alone! So many of us home bakers struggle with outdated, overly complicated baking rules. If you’ve ever been frustrated by vague instructions like “add water as needed” or the impossible quest for “light and fluffy,” this conversation with noteable baker Nicole Rucker will change your entire outlook on baking.</p><p>By the end of this episode, you’ll:</p><ul><li>Learn how to make a foolproof pie crust - no guesswork or high-level baking skills necessary! And yes, we’re serious…</li><li>Discover how her no-creaming cookie method saves time and improves consistency, leaving you with the ability to turn out the cookies you’ve always dreamed of. </li><li>Find out about 5 distinct banana bread recipes that go beyond basic—from warm, spiced streusel vibes to a protein-packed option that you just might want to take on your next hiking trip!</li></ul><br/><p>Tune in now and start baking smarter, not harder—with tips you can use today! </p><p>*EPISODE COVER PHOTO CREDIT: <a href="https://www.alangastelum.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alan Gastelum</a></p><p>***</p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>Get your copy of Nicole Rucker’s new cookbook, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744513/fat--flour-by-nicole-rucker/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fat + Flour: The Art of a Simple Bake</a>, or check it out from your local library!</p><p>To find out more about Nicole, follow her on Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicole_rucker/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nicole Rucker</a> and her bakery @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fatandflourla/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fat + Flour</a> </p><p>Visit<a href="https://www.fatandflourla.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Fat + Flour</a> in person in Los Angeles</p><p>Also, check out her first cookbook,<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/557274/dappled-by-nicole-rucker/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Dappled: Baking recipes for fruit lovers</a></p><p><strong>Recipes discussed in this week’s show:</strong></p><p>Nicole’s new<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIPvKoWyJmO/?igsh=MTc4MDE3bDh0bzM0dg==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chocolate chip cookie recipe </a>with her genius method for making dough (the recipe is in the post description)</p><p>The pie crust recipe, “Co-Op Tofu Brownie Cookies”, Banana bread recipes, and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip 90s cookies can all be found in Nicole’s new book: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744513/fat--flour-by-nicole-rucker/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fat + Flour: The Art of a Simple Bake</a></p><p>Special shout out to the <a href="https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/roast-chicken-bread-salad" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zuni Cafe Chicken </a>recipe</p><p><strong>Bonus! Some of our favorite Nicole Rucker recipes: </strong></p><p>Nicole’s <a href="https://www.latimes.com/recipe/nicole-ruckers-key-lime-pie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">key lime pie recipe</a> featured in the LA Times (with Nicole’s original crust recipe)</p><p>A stunning <a href="https://www.thekitchn.com/nicole-ruckers-flame-peach-pie-23295741" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">July Flame Peach Pie recipe </a>from The Kitchn </p><p>Nicole’s famous <a href="https://www.latimes.com/recipe/drop-biscuits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">drop biscuit recipe</a> from the LA Times</p><p><a href="https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2019/08/12/ricotta-biscuits" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ricotta biscuits</a> and <a href="https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2019/07/15/banana-cream-pie" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
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