Food FAQ - Recipes for the Home Cook (The food podcast with a sense of humor)
Hey, FOOD FAQ-ers! 🍳🍔 Ready to elevate your cooking game and create magic in your kitchen? 🎉🎙️ The FOOD FAQ podcast isn’t just any old cooking show- it’s your ultimate guide to food, cooking, and learning how to cook. No matter where you are on your culinary rockstar journey. 💫🍴 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! 🌟🏠 Say goodbye to random TikTok recipes and hello to real cooking skills, and proven recipes that work every time! 👋👨🍳👩🍳 We’re helping you to sharpen your kitchen intuition, forget about perfection, and explore the endless possibilities of food- in your own unique way! 🍞🍳 We’ll sauté your mind and unlock your kitchen confidence together! 🍳🔥 Listen now and become the cooking guru you were destined to be! 🎧🍽️ Grab your kitchen notebooks, because accessible and doable food adventures await! 🚀💡 Let’s unlock your kitchen confidence! Mariela & Eric Let’s Connect! 📨Email: FoodFAQPod@gmail.com 🫶Insta: @foodfaqpodcast 👐Stocking up your kitchen can be easy when we’re there holding your hand. CLICK HERE to get our FREE “Build Your Kitchen” pdf checklist, and get all the things you need to make amazing food at home ❤️Leave us a voice message with ALL your questions! Mariela & Eric Food FAQ - Audio Messages | PodInbox 📺 You can catch us on YouTube! Food FAQ Podcast - YouTube
Episodes

Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Ever feel like your lasagna's stuck in a ricotta rut?
Well, strap in, 'cause we're cracking open the creamy world of lasagna with bechamel!
Forget ricotta's stiff hold on you, and think velvety smooth, luxurious sauce hugging your noodles and melting in your mouth.
We're talking rich, cheesy goodness that'll have you forgetting that old dusty lasagna ever existed.
Hit play, get your bechamel on, plus a sprinkle of dirty jokes (because, let's be honest, pasta's better with laughter).
Mariela & Eric
Lets Connect!
📨Email:
FoodFAQPod@gmail.com
🫶Insta:
@foodfaqpodcast
👐Stocking up your kitchen can be easy when we’re there holding your hand.
CLICK HERE to get our FREE “Build Your Kitchen” pdf checklist, and get all the things you need to make amazing food at home
📖 Kitchen Help is here! Dive into our kitchen notebook, where we streamline your meal planning, and gather all your recipes in a single delicious hub:
Meal Planning and Recipes: Meal Planning Notebook for Home Cooks | 8.5 x 11", 75 pages: Publishing, Food FAQ Podcast, Amazon.com
❤️Leave us a voice message with ALL your questions!
Mariela & Eric Food FAQ - Audio Messages | PodInbox
📺 You can catch us on YouTube!
Food FAQ Podcast - YouTube
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EP 69- Transcripts - Ricotta who? Why our bechamel lasagne will leave you hypnotized (and ready to ditch your old lasagna recipe)!

Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Ready to turn your kitchen into a beehive of sugary goodness?
Ditch the store-bought honeycomb toffee (which, let's be honest, tastes like disappointment dipped in sadness) and whip up a batch with this simple recipe instead!
We're talkin' four ingredients, 10 minutes of active time, and enough bubbles to make Willy Wonka jealous.
No candy thermometer needed, just your trusty spatula and a sprinkle of our signature naughtiness (because what's cooking without a little spice?).
Hit play, grab your sugar coma buddies, and let's get this honeycomb toffee cracklin'!
Mariela & Eric
Lets Connect!
📨Email:
FoodFAQPod@gmail.com
🫶Insta:
@foodfaqpodcast
👐Stocking up your kitchen can be easy when we’re there holding your hand.
CLICK HERE to get our FREE “Build Your Kitchen” pdf checklist, and get all the things you need to make amazing food at home
📖 Kitchen Help is here! Dive into our kitchen notebook, where we streamline your meal planning, and gather all your recipes in a single delicious hub:
Meal Planning and Recipes: Meal Planning Notebook for Home Cooks | 8.5 x 11", 75 pages: Publishing, Food FAQ Podcast, Amazon.com
❤️Leave us a voice message with ALL your questions!
Mariela & Eric Food FAQ - Audio Messages | PodInbox
📺 You can catch us on YouTube!
Food FAQ Podcast - YouTube
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KQ 28- Honeycomb candy recipe: Sugary goodness in 10 minutes! 🍯🐝Kitchen Quickie 28

Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Ring in the New Year with a bang! 🎉
Join us in this episode as we unveil simple and budget-friendly appetizers perfect for your NYE party.
From crowd-pleasing dips for parties to a delightful New Year's cocktail, these easy recipes will elevate your celebration without breaking the bank.
Tune in for appetizers galore, NYE food ideas, and a toast to stress-free entertaining! 🥳🍹
Mariela & Eric
Lets Connect!
📨Email:
FoodFAQPod@gmail.com
🫶Insta:
@foodfaqpodcast
👐Stocking up your kitchen can be easy when we’re there holding your hand.
CLICK HERE to get our FREE “Build Your Kitchen” pdf checklist, and get all the things you need to make amazing food at home
📖 Kitchen Help is here! Dive into our kitchen notebook, where we streamline your meal planning, and gather all your recipes in a single delicious hub:
Meal Planning and Recipes: Meal Planning Notebook for Home Cooks | 8.5 x 11", 75 pages: Publishing, Food FAQ Podcast, Amazon.com
❤️Leave us a voice message with ALL your questions!
Mariela & Eric Food FAQ - Audio Messages | PodInbox
📺 You can catch us on YouTube!
Food FAQ Podcast - YouTube
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Mentioned in this Episode: White Bean Dip with Pita Chips Recipe | Giada De Laurentiis | Food Network
EP 68 - Transcripts -NYE appetizers (& a New Year’s cocktail 🥃) that’ll rock your celebration! 🥳
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Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Get ready to LOL with us as we dish out the deets on another viral TikTok recipe—buttered noodles! 🍜😂
We're spilling the tea (or in this case, noodles) on whether this recipe is a win, or womp-womp…
Tune in for the laughs, easy family dinner inspo, and a whole lot of pasta love.
Ready, set, play! 🚀
Mariela & Eric
Lets Connect!
📨Email:
FoodFAQPod@gmail.com
🫶Insta:
@foodfaqpodcast
👐Stocking up your kitchen can be easy when we’re there holding your hand.
CLICK HERE to get our FREE “Build Your Kitchen” pdf checklist, and get all the things you need to make amazing food at home
📖 Kitchen Help is here! Dive into our kitchen notebook, where we streamline your meal planning, and gather all your recipes in a single delicious hub:
Meal Planning and Recipes: Meal Planning Notebook for Home Cooks | 8.5 x 11", 75 pages: Publishing, Food FAQ Podcast, Amazon.com
❤️Leave us a voice message with ALL your questions!
Mariela & Eric Food FAQ - Audio Messages | PodInbox
📺 You can catch us on YouTube!
Food FAQ Podcast - YouTube
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Mentioned in this Episode:
https://www.tiktok.com/@forkinfoodie/video/7310728117109198111
KQ 27- Transcripts - Send noods: Buttered noodles that make an easy family dinner 🍜 Kitchen Quickie 27

Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Nothing jingles our bells quite like a festive drink and little breaky.
Jump into today’s episode as we unravel the secrets of the BEST Panettone French Toast recipe—thanks to Giada De Laurentiis! 🍞🎄
And that's not all—brace yourself for a taste of Puerto Rican holiday magic with our Coquito drink recipe.
Expect laughter, flavor, and friendly banter as we elevate your Christmas breakfast game and cocktail time.
Tune in for easy hacks and lots of good cheer! 🎙️
Mariela & Eric
Let's Connect!
📨Email:
FoodFAQPod@gmail.com
🫶Insta:
@foodfaqpodcast
👐Stocking up your kitchen can be easy when we’re there holding your hand.
CLICK HERE to get our FREE “Build Your Kitchen” pdf checklist, and get all the things you need to make amazing food at home
📖 Kitchen Help is here! Dive into our kitchen notebook, where we streamline your meal planning, and gather all your recipes in a single delicious hub:
Meal Planning and Recipes: Meal Planning Notebook for Home Cooks | 8.5 x 11", 75 pages: Publishing, Food FAQ Podcast, Amazon.com
❤️Leave us a voice message with ALL your questions!
Mariela & Eric Food FAQ - Audio Messages | PodInbox
📺 You can catch us on YouTube!
Food FAQ Podcast - YouTube
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Mentioned in this Episode:
Panettone French Toast Recipe | Giada De Laurentiis | Food Network
EP 67 Transcripts -Taste of the holidays: Panettone French Toast + Coquito drink recipe magic! 🌟🍹

Saturday Dec 16, 2023
Saturday Dec 16, 2023
We’re spicy here at Food FAQ! 🍬✨
Join us in this episode as we spill the ginger-infused tea on the quintessential holiday cookie – ginger snaps!
As this series comes to a close, we're dishing out laughs, kitchen wisdom, and our take on how to make the iconic ginger snap cookie.
Get ready to elevate your holiday baking game and enjoy some spicy fun.
Tap play and let's bend and snap into the festive spirit! 🎄👩🍳
Mariela & Eric
Let's Connect!
📨Email:
FoodFAQPod@gmail.com
🫶Insta:
@foodfaqpodcast
👐Stocking up your kitchen can be easy when we’re there holding your hand.
CLICK HERE to get our FREE “Build Your Kitchen” pdf checklist, and get all the things you need to make amazing food at home
📖 Kitchen Help is here! Dive into our kitchen notebook, where we streamline your meal planning, and gather all your recipes in a single delicious hub:
Meal Planning and Recipes: Meal Planning Notebook for Home Cooks | 8.5 x 11", 75 pages: Publishing, Food FAQ Podcast, Amazon.com
❤️Leave us a voice message with ALL your questions!
Mariela & Eric Food FAQ - Audio Messages | PodInbox
📺 You can catch us on YouTube!
Food FAQ Podcast - YouTube
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Mentioned in this Episode:
https://handletheheat.com/crispy-gingersnaps/
EP 66 - Transcripts - Ginger Snaps 👏👏👏 THE icons of holiday cookies: 12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 12

Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Hey, sugar (free) babies! 🍪✨
In today's episode, we're diving into the delicious world of sugar-free, flourless peanut butter cookies.
Why? Because holiday baking should include everyone, even our dietary restrictions FOOD FAQ-ers!
Join us for sweet laughs, without all the sugar!
Tap play and let's whip up some guilt-free (although guilt is BS) holiday joy! 🎄👩🍳
Mariela & Eric
Lets Connect!
📨Email:
FoodFAQPod@gmail.com
🫶Insta:
@foodfaqpodcast
👐Stocking up your kitchen can be easy when we’re there holding your hand.
CLICK HERE to get our FREE “Build Your Kitchen” pdf checklist, and get all the things you need to make amazing food at home
📖 Kitchen Help is here! Dive into our kitchen notebook, where we streamline your meal planning, and gather all your recipes in a single delicious hub:
Meal Planning and Recipes: Meal Planning Notebook for Home Cooks | 8.5 x 11", 75 pages: Publishing, Food FAQ Podcast, Amazon.com
❤️Leave us a voice message with ALL your questions!
Mariela & Eric Food FAQ - Audio Messages | PodInbox
📺 You can catch us on YouTube!
Food FAQ Podcast - YouTube
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EP 65 - Transcripts - No sugar, all joy: Flourless peanut butter cookies for our dietary restriction sweeties! 12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 11

Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Hey, budget-savvy bakers! 🍬✨
Dive into today's episode where we spill the secrets of sweetened condensed milk magic for affordable and delicious holiday treats.
These cheap and cheerful cookies are sure to make your friend and fam feel the love and keep your holiday budget snatched!
Tune in for some kitchen wisdom and elevate your holiday baking without breaking the bank. 🎁👩🍳
Mariela & Eric
Lets Connect!
📨Email:
FoodFAQPod@gmail.com
🫶Insta:
@foodfaqpodcast
👐Stocking up your kitchen can be easy when we’re there holding your hand.
CLICK HERE to get our FREE “Build Your Kitchen” pdf checklist, and get all the things you need to make amazing food at home
📖 Kitchen Help is here! Dive into our kitchen notebook, where we streamline your meal planning, and gather all your recipes in a single delicious hub:
Meal Planning and Recipes: Meal Planning Notebook for Home Cooks | 8.5 x 11", 75 pages: Publishing, Food FAQ Podcast, Amazon.com
❤️Leave us a voice message with ALL your questions!
Mariela & Eric Food FAQ - Audio Messages | PodInbox
📺 You can catch us on YouTube!
Food FAQ Podcast - YouTube
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Referenced in this episode:
https://www.lordbyronskitchen.com/sweetened-condensed-milk-snowballs/
Condensed milk cookies: Affordable holiday magic 🍪💸 12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 10

Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Step aside, gingerbread men.
In this episode, we're dishing out the deets on spiced brownies, (or gingerbread bars, as Mariela likes to call them) as a cheeky twist on classic gingerbread.
Get ready for a sprinkle of holiday sweetness. #sprinklesprinkle
Tap play to join the festive fun, and let's elevate your gingerbread game! 🎄👩🍳
Mariela & Eric
Let's Connect!
📨Email:
FoodFAQPod@gmail.com
🫶Insta:
@foodfaqpodcast
👐Stocking up your kitchen can be easy when we’re there holding your hand.
CLICK HERE to get our FREE “Build Your Kitchen” pdf checklist, and get all the things you need to make amazing food at home
📖 Kitchen Help is here! Dive into our kitchen notebook, where we streamline your meal planning, and gather all your recipes in a single delicious hub:
Meal Planning and Recipes: Meal Planning Notebook for Home Cooks | 8.5 x 11", 75 pages: Publishing, Food FAQ Podcast, Amazon.com
❤️Leave us a voice message with ALL your questions!
Mariela & Eric Food FAQ - Audio Messages | PodInbox
📺 You can catch us on YouTube!
Food FAQ Podcast - YouTube
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Referenced in this episode:
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/gingerbread-cookie-bars/
EP 63- Transcript - Gingerbread men shouldn't get all the action! 🎀Spice up your holiday with a brownie twist! 12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 9

Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Anyone else need a sugar break? 🍪🎢
In this episode, we're serving up a unique twist on holiday baking – savory cheddar and thyme cookies.
Join us as we dive into this unconventional creation, sprinkled with lots of laughs and plenty of kitchen wisdom.
Tap play and spice up your Christmas cookie game! 👩🍳✨
Mariela & Eric
Let's Connect!
📨Email:
FoodFAQPod@gmail.com
🫶Insta:
@foodfaqpodcast
👐Stocking up your kitchen can be easy when we’re there holding your hand.
CLICK HERE to get our FREE “Build Your Kitchen” pdf checklist, and get all the things you need to make amazing food at home
📖 Kitchen Help is here! Dive into our kitchen notebook, where we streamline your meal planning, and gather all your recipes in a single delicious hub:
Meal Planning and Recipes: Meal Planning Notebook for Home Cooks | 8.5 x 11", 75 pages: Publishing, Food FAQ Podcast, Amazon.com
❤️Leave us a voice message with ALL your questions!
Mariela & Eric Food FAQ - Audio Messages | PodInbox
📺 You can catch us on YouTube!
Food FAQ Podcast - YouTube
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Referenced in this episode:
Thyme and Cheddar Cheese Cookies (Savory Cookies) - The Flavor Bender
Trader Joes Cheese Recommendation:
Creamy Toscano Cheese Soaked in Syrah
EP 62 - Transcripts - Step out of the Christmas baking sweet zone: Try a savory cookie that brings in a new holiday vibe! 12 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 9






