Food FAQ - Recipes for the Home Cook (The food podcast with a sense of humor)

Budget dinner ideas: Salmon patties so delicious you’ll change your mind about tinned fish recipes! (say "Bye Felicia" to dry salmon cakes! 👋)

Ever get that craving for delicious salmon but the thought of fancy recipes makes you wanna crawl back in bed?  We sea you! 
 
 
This week, we're making salmon patties that are SO easy and SO good, you’ll wonder why you ever stuck your nose up at canned salmon recipes.
 
 
(Tin fish recipes are having a moment right now tho…)
 
 
Forget dry, flavorless salmon cakes.  We're using canned salmon (because hello, pantry staple!) and whipping up 2 recipes for salmon cakes that are crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.   
 
 
Plus, we're sharing our salmon patty sauce ideas that'll have you diving in headfirst.
 
 
Hit play and unlock the secrets of these amazing canned salmon recipes!  
 
 
Guaranteed, your next dinner will be a total win!
 
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EP 89 | Transcripts - Budget dinner ideas: Salmon patties so delicious you’ll change your mind about tinned fish recipes! (say "Bye Felicia" to dry salmon! 👋)
 

A "Homemade" carrot cake recipe & ALL our cream cheese frosting tips! 🐰🥕 (Boxed cake mix hacks included because this'll be your new spring dessert obsession)

Spring is international carrot cake craving time, right? Same.  
 
 
This week, we’re sharing boxed cake mix hacks that’ll make a killer carrot cake that'll blow your mind (and maybe even your grandma's!).
 
 
Boxed cake mixes can be a glorious starting point, especially for this spring dessert.  
 
 
We're gonna show you how to hack that box and turn it into a homemade masterpiece with stuff you probably already have in the pantry. 
 
 
Plus, we'll share some secret frosting tips & tricks (because cream cheese frosting is the real star, let's be honest) that'll have you saying "HIDE THE EGGS!"
 
Forget fancy recipes with a million steps.  This simple carrot cake is perfect for anyone who wants to ditch the stress and enjoy the fun (because adulting is hard, but baking shouldn't be!).
 
 
Hit play and join us for some homemade carrot cake magic with a boxed cake twist!  
 
 
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EP 88 | Transcripts:A "Homemade" carrot cake recipe using boxed cake mix hacks & ALL our secret cream cheese frosting tips! 🐰🥕 (Your new spring dessert obsession is here)

Earl Grey tea cake: When boring desserts aren't an option & it’s time to impress! 💅 (home baking for awesome people only)

Is fancy cake FOMO a thing?
 
 
Because, we think it is, which is why we’re classing up this joint with an Earl Grey tea cake that'll make you place your napkin on your lap like a lady!
 
 
 
Forget complicated recipes and expensive ingredients. This bad boy is easy enough for baking newbies (FRFR), but unique enough to impress your brunch crew (before the mimosas kick in).  
 
 
 
Hit play and unlock the secrets of home baking with this Earl Grey tea cake, and maybe even teach you how to whip up a fancy (but easy!) glaze.  
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EP 87 | Transcripts: Earl Grey tea cake: When boring desserts aren't an option & it’s time to impress! 💅 (home baking for awesome people only)

Salad haters, listen up! This Mediterranean chickpea salad makes healthy eating awesome (for real life 🥫).

We’re not the satisfied-eating-a-salad type of folks.
Let’s get real, eating salad and happiness aren't two things that go together.
BUT today, we’re talking about a salad so good you’ll be asking yourself, “Can I eat chickpea salad everyday?” 👀
 
And that’s because we’re rescuing you from boring greens with a mediterranean chickpea salad that'll have you making meal prep salads for lunch like a whole new person.
 
 
We're talking fresh, vibrant, and EASY. Whether it’s for a quick lunch idea that won't leave you hangry, or an open-the-Tupperware-and-eat-it-over-the-sink type of dinner (which we know happens more often than not- no judgement here)- you need this.
 
 
Hit play and get ready to transform your relationship with salads forever!
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EP 86 | Transcripts: Salad haters, listen up! This Mediterranean chickpea salad makes healthy eating awesome (for real life 🥫). 

What is the tastiest way to cook salmon? Whip up this air fryer salmon & Asian noodle feast tonight! 🐟🍜

Dude, are you still struggling with how to make salmon? Like, it's either dry AF or tastes like nothing? Been there, done that. 
 
 
But listen up, because we’re here to rescue you from the salmon scaries!
 
 
We're sharing an air fryer salmon recipe that'll be ready in minutes (seriously, no fancy kitchen skills needed!). 
 
 
AND we're spilling the tea on how to make a super simple apricot marinade.
 
 
Ohhhh…did we mention the ridiculously good Asian noodle recipe we share as well?
 
 
Hit play and unlock the secrets to making an easy salmon recipe that’ll make you feel confident in the kitchen.
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EP 85 | Transcripts - What is the tastiest way to cook salmon? Whip up this air fryer salmon & Asian noodle feast tonight! 🐟🍜

What is a Sicilian granita? 🍾 This 2 ingredient Prosecco cocktail will become your new go-to “at home cocktail” of choice.

The time to enjoy yummy drinks while listening to birds chirping is right around the corner.
And, sure bottomless mimosas at brunch have their appeal, but you’re a grown-up now (😉)- so let’s get fancy and make the ultimate Insta-worthy prosecco cocktail recipe: GRANITA!
This is the OG slush (aka granita Siciliana, aka the best frozen cocktail) that'll blow your tastebuds away (and your wallet will thank you!).  
 
 
We're talking sparkling prosecco transformed into a refreshing, icy masterpiece right in your fridge without special equipment. 
 
 
And guess what? You only need TWO ingredients! (Girl, get on it!)
 
 
Today, we’re here to show you how to whip up this magical concoction with zero stress and maximum flavor.  
 
 
Hit play and unlock the secrets of granita that'll make you a cocktail pro! 
 
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EP 84 | Transcripts:   What is a Sicilian granita? 🍾 This 2 ingredient Prosecco cocktail will become your new go-to “at home cocktail” of choice.  

What can I add to cake mix to make it better? All the secrets on how to make box cake better (the glow-up is real) 🍰🎂🧁

Feeling like your baking skills are stuck on "basic"? 
 
Craving a moist AF chocolate cake that'll blow your mind? 
 
Want to transform your boxed red velvet cake mix into something extraordinary? 
 
Don't worry, we got you!
 
There’s  no room at FOOD FAQ for dry, crumbly cakes that taste like sadness. 
 
So, it’s time we start spilling the piping hot tea and share our best boxed cake mix hacks and help you figure out how to make a cake box cake taste homemade using simple ingredient swaps.
 
Hit play and let's leave boxed cake boredom behind! 
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EP 83 |  Transcripts - What can I add to cake mix to make it better? Here’s how to make box cake better (the glow-up is real) 🍰🎂🧁

Craving spring vibes ASAP? 2 Simple pasta salad recipes anyone can whip up! (Easter brunch ideas 🐰)

Spring is just around the corner, so let's twirl into two EPIC pasta salad adventures, bitches!
 
 
Today, we are diving into our vibrant cold pasta salad recipes, bursting with crunchy veggies, tangy dressing, and a secret seasoning trick that'll have you running to the grocery store.
 
 
Need Easter brunch ideas? We've got you covered with a showstopping tortellini pasta salad, loaded with cheesy goodness, savory meats, and a heavy pinch of easy AF.
 
 
Forget complicated recipes and hard-to-find ingredients! We're all about simple, deliciousness that anyone can whip up. Plus, these salads are perfect for make-ahead recipe magic, saving you time (and brain cells!)
 
 
So, tap play and let’s transform your pasta salad from "meh" to “gimme, gimme more” ✨ 
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EP 82 | Transcripts - Craving spring vibes ASAP? 2 Simple pasta salad recipes anyone can whip up! (Easter brunch ideas 🐰)
 

Simple kitchen luxuries & cool ingredients that'll level up your home cooking with affordable opulence 🌟🍽️

Feeling stuck in a culinary rut? You deserve a sprinkle of kitchen magic (without breaking the bank!)
 
 
Today, we're dishing on little luxuries and hidden gems that'll upgrade your cooking game faster than you can say "Maldon salt!" ✨
 
 
These are more than just food trends that fizzle! We're talking high-quality ingredients that make EVERY dish sing, from everyday staples to cool new discoveries.
 
 
Gifts for foodies? We got you covered! Learn about unique ingredients that'll make their tastebuds do a happy dance.
 
 
So, grab your apron, hit play, and get ready to transform your kitchen into a luxury haven (without the hefty price tag!). Remember, food is FUN, and a little indulgence goes a long way!
 
 
 
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EP 81 | Transcripts - Level up your home cooking: Simple kitchen luxuries & cool ingredients that are giving affordable opulence vibes!🌟🍽️
 
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What are the keys to getting thick chocolate chip cookies? 🔑🍪 Make BIG chocolate chip cookies at home (way better than the bakery)!

Remember those childhood dreams of giant chocolate chip cookies bigger than your face? 
 
 
We're making them REALITY! 
 
 
Today, we’re here to whip up BIG THICK chocolate chip cookies that are soft, cakey, and exploding with melty chocolate chunks!
 
 
We know you’re craving cakey softness, and we’ve got the best chocolate chip cookie recipe to satisfy your needs.
 
 
So, hit play, grab your mixing bowl (and maybe a glass of milk!) because WE GOT YOU! ✨
 
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Catch our other chocolate chip cookie episodes (it’s an obsession for us):
 
Ep 12: How to make chocolate chip cookies that will bring ALL the boys to the yard- PLUS, a lazy baker’s dream recipe for birthday cake cookies! Easy summer meal ideas series 
 
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Ep 61: The BEST chocolate chip cookie recipe: The queen of cookies is claiming the crown 👑🍫 12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 7
 
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EP 80 Transcripts | What are the keys to getting thick chocolate chip cookies? 🔑🍪 Make BIG chocolate chip cookies at home (better than the bakery)!