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

Lunch ideas for kids series: Creative cream cheese recipes that’ll save you time ⏱, and keep your kids fed & happy! 👧🏽🧒🏼👦🏾

We're back with more lunchtime revelations to make your kids' lunch prep a breeze with creative and doable ideas that'll leave em' asking for more! 🥪🎒
 
In this episode, we're singing the praises of cream cheese – the lunchbox superhero you never knew you needed.
🎉 Why you need to listen:
🍽️ Elevate Lunchtime: Discover new ways to feed your kids creative and delicious lunches.
 
🧀 Cream Cheese Wonders: Uncover the versatility of cream cheese and its role in making lunch prep a breeze.
 
⏱️ Time-Saving Tips: Get practical hacks to streamline your lunchbox routine and enjoy stress-free mornings.
 
🎒 Kindergarten Lunch Delights: Learn how to create lunchbox magic that will make your little one's day extra special. (and, your bigger kids, too!)
 
👩‍🍳 Expert Insights: Gain valuable culinary wisdom and have fun experimenting with flavors in the kitchen.
 
So, tap that PLAY button, and elevate your lunch game like a pro! 💪👩‍🍳
 
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
 
Mentioned in this episode: 
Food FAQ - Learn How to Cook: Cooking, Kitchen Tips, and Lots of Love: Easy Cuban recipes you can make at home 🥛🍰 (including how to make tres leches cake) Easy summer recipes series on Apple Podcasts
 
EP 36 - Transcripts - Lunch ideas for kids series: Creative cream cheese recipes that’ll save you time ⏱, and keep your kids fed & happy! 👧🏽🧒🏼👦🏾

Lunch ideas for kids series: Frozen chicken tenders, who dis? 3 new ways to use your kids’ favorite freezer staple. 🧊🌈

We're keeping the lunchbox game strong with ingenious ideas to make your little one's kindergarten lunches (or anyone, really) a hit! 🥪🎒
 
On day 3 of our Easy Lunch Ideas Series, today we're unveiling the magic of frozen chicken tenders – those versatile gems you never knew could revolutionize your lunch routine. 
 
🍗 Frozen Tenders Transformed: Turn simple chicken tenders into lunchtime delights
🥗 Healthy & Tasty: Whip up nutritious meals that kids will love.
💡 Lunchbox Hacks: Get time-saving tips for stress-free lunch prep.
 
So, tap that play button now and let us infuse your lunchtime routine with excitement and innovation.
 
 
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
EP 35 - Transcripts - Lunch ideas for kids series:Frozen chicken tender, who dis? 3 new ways to use this freezer staple. 🧊🌈

Lunch ideas for kids series: Rotisserie chicken recipes your kids will love 🎒👩‍🍳

Busy parents, put the Lunchables down-  because we’re here for you!
 
As we continue our Easy Lunch Ideas Series, today we are spotlighting Eric’s favorite easy ingredient, rotisserie chicken!
 
Today's recipes will be:
 
🍗Easy AF: Mostly assembling and feeling like a good parent (for now).
🥪Nutritious: Made with real ingredients you can feel good about.
💰Money saving: Because rotisserie chickens seems to be inflation proof.
 
Let’s uncomplicate lunch ideas for kids, and get on with the rest of your day!
 
So, tap on the play button now, and let us help you plan back to school lunches like a champ!
 
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
Mentioned in this episode:
 
Food FAQ - How many meals can you get out of a rotisserie chicken? 🎧🍗💰 How to save money on groceries using these rotisserie chicken recipes. Easy Summer Recipe Series on Apple Podcasts
EP 34- Transcripts - Lunch ideas for kids series:Rotisserie chicken recipes your kids will love 🎒👩‍🍳

Lunch ideas for kids series: Naan bread, your key to easy back to school lunchbox magic 🎩🐇

Lunchbox ideas challenge accepted!
 
Welcome to our week-long Easy Lunch Ideas Series, where we will:
Spotlight one magical ingredient per episode: Brace yourself because today’s is Naan Bread, our lunchtime hero! 🍞✨
Give you three ways to make it shine: That aren’t boring 🎩🐇
Guarantee Kid Approval: Because they’ve been kid tested. 
 
So, tap that Play button now, and let’s get back to school lunches off your to-do list!
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If you have a little more time to read:
 
Coming across good lunchbox ideas for kids that don’t include recreating the Mona Lisa using sandwich ingredients is no easy feat!
 
That’s why we're kicking off our Easy Lunch Ideas series- because we get it!! Planning and coming up with healthy lunch ideas for kids can make you crazy.
 
In this series, we’re highlighting one magical ingredient and giving you THREE different ways to use it.
 
In today’s episode, we’re talking about naan bread and help you unlock all the lunch magic stored in them!
 
Your kids will LOVE these lunchbox ideas, and they’re so quick and easy that you will love them too!
 
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
 
 
EP 33 Transcript- Lunch ideas for kids series: Naan bread, your key to easy back to school lunchbox magic 🎩🐇
 

Quick dinner ideas: A French onion soup sandwich recipe that’s fast and satisfying 🤤🥪

Are you a sandwich slut, too? Here's why you need to listen: 
 
French Onion Sandwich: A handheld twist on the classic soup!
Quick Dinner Ideas: A dinner sandwich perfect for busy weeknights.
Budget-Friendly: So you can eat AND pay your bills.
Family-Friendly Dinners: Kids and adults will love it!
Easy & Doable: Simple steps for a satisfying meal.
Flavor-Packed: A burst of savory goodness in every bite.
 
 
Tap Play NOW, and let's make this flavor-packed easy dinner together! 
 
🍽️👍
 
Have a little time to read?
 
Are you a sandwich slut? Because, you already know we are!
 
Today, we’re indulging in comfort food heaven with our delectable French Onion Sandwich! 
 
We’re taking all the goodness of French onion soup- but making it handheld. 
 
Perfect for busy evenings, this family-friendly dinner sandwich will win hearts without breaking the bank. 
 
Whip it up for a quick and satisfying dinner tonight!
 
Tap Play NOW, and let's make this flavor-packed easy dinner together! 🤤🥪 
 
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
EP 32 - Transcripts - Quick dinner ideas: A French onion soup sandwich that’s quick and delicious 🤤🥪

Protein balls on the menu: A sweet and healthy lunchbox snack must-try! 🎱🍫 Kitchen Quickie 9

Here's what listening in will get you:
 
No-bake Protein Balls: Quick and hassle-free recipe!
Energy-Packed: Perfect for a mid-day boost or post-workout snack.
Budget-Friendly: Wallet-friendly ingredients for all!
Healthy Snack: High protein and doable.
Lunchbox Snack Ideas: Ideal for both you and your kids' lunch breaks.
 
Tap Play NOW and let’s get ballsy with it.
 
😋👌 
 
Non bullet point version:
 
At Food FAQ, we do NOT mess around when it comes to balls!
 
We want to keep you buzzing with energy all day long, so, today’s Kitchen Quickie features a delightful no-bake Protein Balls recipe! 
 
Packed with goodness, these high protein snacks are perfect for a lunchbox snack, and a great healthy snack for kids, too! 
 
Tap play now for this healthy, easy, and budget-friendly recipe.
 
Let's roll one up together! 🤩🍽️ #ProteinBalls #EnergyBites #HealthySnacks #LunchboxSnacks
Let's unlock your kitchen confidence!
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
 
❤️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
KQ 9- Transcript -Protein balls on the menu: A sweet and healthy lunchbox snack must-try! 🎱🍫 Kitchen Quickie 9

Cheesecake recipe chronicles: What’s up with savory, healthy, and Basque cheesecake? 🍰🎙️ 👵The 5th Golden Girl demystified.

TLDR: 
 
Learn about different types of cheesecakes, both sweet and savory!
Discover the secrets behind the famous Basque cheesecake and how to nail it perfectly.
Get the scoop on whether it’s worth your while making a healthy cheesecake recipe.
🍰🎙️
 
I got time, tell me more:
 
Who was the 5th Golden Girl?
 
Cheesecake, DUH!
 
When Blanche, Dorothy, Sofia, and Rose sat around their dining room table to hash out their issues- she was always there.
 
Today, we're diving into the marvelous world of cheesecakes, and trust us, it's not just your average sweet treat. 
 
From the classic and oh-so-creamy Basque cheesecake to a deep dive discussion about savory cheesecake variations, we're dishing on it all!
Plus, we've got a secret burnt cheesecake hack that'll have everyone swooning! 
 
And don't worry, we've got a healthy cheesecake recipe up our sleeve- and our opinion on whether or not it’s worth your time.
 
So, tap that play button now, and get the down and dirty on all the types of cheesecake you can handle! 
 
As Blanche would say, we’re jumpier than a virgin at a prison rodeo- full of excitement to share it all with you! 🍰🎙️
 
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
 
 
Referenced in this episode:
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/basque-burnt-cheesecake
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT88espPS/
 
 
Ep 31 - Transcripts - Cheesecake recipe chronicles: What’s up with savory, healthy, and basque cheesecake? The fifth Golden Girl demystified. 

The ultimate high-protein snack that’s sweet AND creamy 🍦Kitchen Quickie 8

Picture this mouthwatering Kitchen Quickie: 
 
It’s creamy, sweet, and indulgent WHILE being packed with protein (and low in sugar)! 
 
Listen in as we dish all the deets on how to make a high-protein snack that’ll satisfy what ails you on those late nights. 😉 
 
Press play, and get on your way to satisfying those sweet cravings! 
 
We're going to have a blast exploring it together! 🥣🎙️
 
Let's unlock your kitchen confidence!
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
 
❤️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
 
Kitchen Quickie 8 - High Protein Snack- Transcripts

Can wedge salad be life-changing? We say YES! (plus a homemade blue cheese dressing recipe too)! 🥬✨ Weekly Meal Planning Series: Week 2, Day 5

Have you tried the world's most amazing salad yet? 
 
It’s so good (and easy) you could basically serve it alongside a shoe 👞 and everything would be okay with the world.
 
It's the iceberg wedge salad with homemade blue cheese dressing, and let me tell you, it's a total game-changer! 😋
 
Picture this: Crisp iceberg lettuce, like a refreshing crunch party in your mouth, topped with this tangy and creamy blue cheese dressing, oh! And there’s bacon involved. 
 
It's a match made in salad heaven! 🥬🧀
 
And the best part? It’s perfect for those busy days when you need something quick and delicious. ⏰
 
Seriously, Food FAQ-er, you gotta try this, and here’s why:
 
🥬 Crisp and Refreshing: Enjoy the satisfying crunch of fresh iceberg lettuce, providing a delightful texture to your salad.
🧀 Tasty Toppings: Dress it up with homemade blue cheese dressing, bacon, or tomatoes.
🥗 Easy to Assemble: Put it together quickly with minimal preparation, making it a convenient and time-saving option.
👪 Family-Friendly: Loved by all ages, it's a versatile dish that complements any meal and caters to everyone's taste buds.
🥂 Perfect Side Dish: Pair it with various mains, such as grilled chicken, steak, or seafood, for a balanced and satisfying meal.
 
So, press play now, and let's get our salad game on and dive into this incredible yumminess together! 🎉😍
 
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
 
EP 30 Transcripts -Can wedge salad be life-changing? We say YES! (plus a homemade blue dressing recipe too)!  Weekly Meal Planning Series: Week 2, Day 5

An irresistible & easy teriyaki chicken recipe that’s sweet, salty, and 😛 seductive! Weekly Meal Planning Series: Week 2, Day 4

What’s sweet, salty, and tasty all over? No! It’s not just Mariela & Eric...
 
It’s our Teriyaki Chicken recipe! 
 
Picture tender chicken, dripping in a lip-smacking teriyaki sauce that'll leave your taste buds cackling with joy. Here's why you'll love it:
 
🍗 Succulent Teriyaki Goodness: Juicy chicken coated in a sauce that'll make you go "Mmm!"
⏳ Quick & Easy: It’ll be on the table in a snap!
🥢 Effortless Fun: Easy steps and simple ingredients for a stress-free cooking experience.
🍚 Endless Pairing Possibilities: Enjoy it over rice, noodles, or even in a sandwich – the choice is yours!
🥦 Healthy & Yummy: A wholesome meal packed with veggies and protein.
👪 Family Feast: Even the pickiest eaters will ask for seconds!
 
Get those aprons on, turn up the tunes, and let's dive into this teriyaki adventure. 
 
Click play now because your taste buds are in for a treat.
 
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
 
 
Referenced in this episode:
Chicken Teriyaki Recipe - NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)
 
 
EP 29 Transcripts - An irresistible & easy teriyaki chicken recipe that's sweet, salty, and 😛 seductive! Weekly Meal Planning Series: Week 2, Day 4