Food FAQ - Recipes for the Home Cook (The food podcast with a sense of humor)
Hey, FOOD FAQ-ers! š³š Ready to elevate your cooking game and create magic in your kitchen? ššļø The FOOD FAQ podcast isnāt just any old cooking show- itās your ultimate guide to food, cooking, and learning how to cook. No matter where you are on your culinary rockstar journey. š«š“ Join us, Mariela and Eric, as we demystify the secrets of delicious, guest-worthy, and budget-friendly meals, right in the comfort of your own home! šš Say goodbye to random TikTok recipes and hello to real cooking skills, and proven recipes that work every time! ššØāš³š©āš³ Weāre helping you to sharpen your kitchen intuition, forget about perfection, and explore the endless possibilities of food- in your own unique way! šš³ Weāll sautĆ© your mind and unlock your kitchen confidence together! š³š„ Listen now and become the cooking guru you were destined to be! š§š½ļø Grab your kitchen notebooks, because accessible and doable food adventures await! šš” Letās unlock your kitchen confidence! Mariela & Eric Letās Connect! šØEmail: FoodFAQPod@gmail.com š«¶Insta: @foodfaqpodcast šStocking up your kitchen can be easy when weāre there holding your hand. CLICK HERE to get our FREE āBuild Your Kitchenā pdf checklist, and get all the things you need to make amazing food at home ā¤ļøLeave us a voice message with ALL your questions! Mariela & Eric Food FAQ - Audio Messages | PodInbox šŗ You can catch us on YouTube! Food FAQ Podcast - YouTube
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9 hours ago
9 hours ago
10 min
A cuppa flour, a cuppa sugar, a cuppa fruit cocktail, and bake it till itās done!" šøš
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Today, weāre honoring the legendary Dolly Partonās famous Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa cake.Ā
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This viral Steel Magnolias cake requires only a few pantry staples for a budget friendly baking project.Ā
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It's an easy southern dessert that tastes like pure nostalgia.Ā
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Dolly Parton Cake Recipe: Why This Viral Steel Magnolias Dessert Tastes Like Pure Nostalgia Ā
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Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
8 min
Why pay restaurant chain prices when we can make the very same magic (if not better) at home!? šāØ
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Thatās why we are recreating the iconic chicken costoletta recipe inspired by the Cheesecake Factory at home today!Ā Ā
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This copycat cheesecake factory recipe takes the best parts of this dish (the luscious creamy lemon sauce) and demystifies it so you can indulge for much less at home.
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Chicken Costoletta Sauce Recipe: How to Make Decadent Restaurant-Style Sauce Without Breaking the BankĀ

Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
15 min
Store-bought bottled sauces have nothing on a fresh batch from scratch! š
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Today, are making an incredible homemade BBQ recipe inspired by Alex Guarnaschelli.
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This gourmet BBQ recipe features unexpected ingredients for a budget friendly condiment that completely transforms your next get together.Ā
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Homemade Ketchup Recipe: The One Unexpected Ingredient That Changes Everything Ā

Jul 30, 2026
Jul 30, 2026
8 min
A kitchen counter without a snacking cake is just a sad little room! ššæ
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Today, weāre baking an unexpected lemon basil snacking cake!Ā
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This easy snacking cake recipe brings bright citrus and fresh herbs together for a budget friendly dessert that feels entirely luxurious and unique.Ā
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Bake a simple single layer summer cake recipe that delights guests and satisfies afternoon cravings.Ā
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Lemon Basil Snacking Cake: What Happens When You Bake With Fresh Herbs and Bright Citrus?Ā Ā

Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
9 min
Summer without a warm peach crisp is just a missed opportunity! šāØ
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Whip out your inner Blanche Devereaux, because today we're talking about an easy peach crisp recipe!Ā
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This easy peach crisp is our absolute go-to for a budget friendly dessert that screams luxury.Ā
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Grab fresh fruit and whip up a rustic summer dessert with a buttery oat topping. Itās the ultimate fresh peach crisp for your next cookout.Ā
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Bring Big Southern Energy to Your Next Cookout With Just One Pan of Peach GoodnessĀ

Jul 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
9 min
Garlic bread is the love language of every dinner party! šš§
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Weāre making the iconic Molly Baz garlic bread today.Ā
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This triple threat garlic bread uses roasted garlic and grated garlic butter on rich challah bread.Ā
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Itās an easy garlic bread that feels like elevated comfort food.Ā
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This garlic bread recipe is budget friendly and absolutely perfect for your next summer side dish rotation.Ā
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Why Molly Bazās "Triple Threatā Garlic Bread Will Change Your LifeĀ

Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
4 min
A sandwich can either be a sad desk meal or a total vacation in your mouth! š„Ŗš
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Thatās why weāre elevating the classic caprese sandwich with a twist today!
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This easy summer lunch is incredibly cost effective and portable, making it the best caprese sandwich for your next picnic.Ā
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Learn how to build a crowd pleasing sandwich that feels like a gourmet on a budget.Ā
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How to Build a Restaurant-Quality Caprese Sandwich For A Budget-Friendly PicnicĀ Ā

Jul 2, 2026
Jul 2, 2026
4 min
Pine nuts are great, but our wallets prefer a smart, delicious pivot any day of the week! šæš
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Thatās why today, weāre crafting a vibrant walnut pesto recipe that redefines what easy pesto sauce can be.Ā
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This budget friendly pesto is our secret for summer pasta recipes that taste like pure luxury.
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Discover the perfect nut substitute for pesto to create a savory no cook sauce in minutes.
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This sauce that delivers gourmet flavor without the premium price tag.Ā
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The Pesto Recipe Variation You Need to Get Through Summer While Saving Some Coins

Jun 25, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
7 min
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A picnic without a great potato salad is just a lunch meeting! š„š„
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That's why today, weāre sharing a crunchy, summery potato salad for a crowd!.Ā
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Potluck side dish ideas can be a drag to come up with, so we're doing all the work for you!
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Itās affordable, iconic, and absolutely legendary!
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The Crunchy (Easy) Potato Salad Recipe Thatāll Keep ALL the Summer BBQ Invites Rolling InĀ
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Jun 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
9 min
Why choose between a burger and a taco when you can have the best of both worlds? š®š
Today, weāre mastering the viral smash burger tacos (and adding a twist).Ā
This smash tacos recipe features juicy ground chicken on tortilla seared to perfection and topped with a lemony Caesar salad! So classyā¦
Also, try our big mac smash tacos variation for a copycat big mac recipe upgrade that feels like a middle age digestion friendly feast on a budget.Ā
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Why This Smash Taco Hack is the Only Way Weāre Doing Taco Night This SummerĀ






