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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Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Your favorite savory soup just had a major glow-up. It's our French Onion Soup Pasta! š
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This easy French onion pasta is a flavorful pasta recipe that's a total game-changer.Ā
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We'll show you how to make French onion pasta that's so good, itās a gourmet pasta on a budget.Ā
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This simple French onion pasta is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a showstopper for a crowdāa truly delicious and budget friendly meal! š§āØ
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Transcripts: French Onion Pasta for a Crowd (or just Family Dinner) š Bougie on a BudgetĀ

Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Forget everything you know about dinner, because we're talking about a savory, tomato-y meat-stuffed pocket of pure joy! š„
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This week, weāre showing you the best empanadas recipe! ANDā¦Our homemade empanadas are perfect for empanadas for beginners.Ā
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Learn our foolproof beef empanadas recipeāa truly simple empanadas method. We'll show you how to make a delicious empanada filling, making these authentic Cuban empanadas the ultimate party food ideas! š„
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Best Beef Empanadas for BeginnersĀ š„ A Cuban Party in a Pocket!

Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Beans for dinner? Trust us! We're talking big flavor, little effort, and even less cash. š¤
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This week, learn our easy pinto beans recipe that's a total game-changer.Ā
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These homemade pinto beans are a simple pinto beans lover dream, with only a few ingredients for a truly budget friendly meal.Ā
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We'll teach you how to cook pinto beans that are so good, you'll actually WANT to make them from scratch.Ā
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Bonus: a pot of these beans can turn into multiple meals! š„āØ
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Easy Pinto Bean Recipes š± Cook Once, Eat All Week with this Budget-Friendly Meal

Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Dinner in under 30 minutes with only a few ingredients? Say less.Ā
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This quick bacon pasta is a weeknight game-changer! š„š
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This week, learn our easy bowtie pasta recipe that's a total win.Ā
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It's a simple bacon pasta with just a few ingredients, making it an incredibly economical pasta dream.Ā
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We're talking rich pasta with bacon and parmesan thatās a fast weeknight dinner the whole family will love.Ā
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THE ultimate frugal pasta recipe! š§āØ
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Budget Pasta Recipe š„š Fast Dinner with Few Ingredients

Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Need dinner that's faster than your favorite TikTok? We've got a fast Korean beef bowl ready in minutes! ā”ļø
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This week, learn our easy ground beef recipe that's a total weeknight ground beef hero.
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Itās a delicious, simple Korean beef that makes a fantastic one pound ground beef dinner with minimal fuss.Ā
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Get ready for a flavorful, 15 minute Korean beef bowl that proves you can eat like a king on a budget.Ā
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This is the easy weeknight dinner youāve been dreaming of! š„©š
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Quick Korean Beef Bowl ā”ļø One Pound Ground Beef Dinner Idea

Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Ever try a viral TikTok recipe fail? Or how about a Facebook recipe disappointment?Ā
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Today, we're setting the record straight and dishing out the truth on the viral French casserole recipe, and letting you know if banana jam is worth the hype! š
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We're tackling what to do with ripe bananas (or what not to do) and giving you the rundown on casserole hell.
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Forget those misleading viral recipes that just don't work!
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Weāre making these mistakes so that you don't have to!Ā
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Viral TikTok Recipe Fail or Fab? š PLUS š Is Banana Jam Worth It?

Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Don't toss that stale bread! We're transforming it into a cold summer treat that'll blow your mind. šāØ
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This week, explore this TikTok easy bread pudding recipe we found ā perfect for what to make with old bread.Ā
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It's a budget bread pudding that tastes totally gourmet, proving you can make a delicious bread pudding from scratch with ease.Ā
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This no fuss dessert is a fantastic make ahead bread pudding, ideal for any summer dessert gathering.Ā
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Recipe referenced in this episode:
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Homemade Bread PuddingšāØ Best Summer Dessert from Leftover Bread

Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Got leftover rice? Don't toss it! We're transforming it into the ultimate cold summer treat ā pure dessert magic! šāØ
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This week, unlock a truly delicious rice pudding recipe that's shockingly also a budget rice pudding!Ā
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Itās a simple dessert recipe from pantry staples that uses what to make with leftover rice a question of the past. This easy summer dessert is also a no fuss dessert that is also THE perfect make ahead dessert. Get ready for elegant, creamy rice pudding without the fuss!Ā
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Creamy Rice Pudding šš„ Budget-Friendly Pantry Staple Dessert

Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Hot outside and your oven's off-limits? No problem!Ā
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We're obsessed with Sally's Baking Addiction's No-Bake S'mores Icebox Cake! š«š„
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This week, dive into the magic of this easy s'mores icebox cake, perfect for summer. Itās a homemade s'mores icebox cake that's a total no bake dessert for summer win!
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Seriously affordable and utterly delicious- A match made in Food FAQ heaven.Ā
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This icebox cake recipe easy enough for anyone. Get ready for a crowd pleasing no bake treat! š„³
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Homemade No-Bake Dessert š«š§ S'mores Icebox Cake for Beginners

Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
It's hot, you're thirsty, and your wallet's feeling light. It's time for a sauvignon blanc cocktail! āØ
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Forget complicated recipes and tiny glasses. We're showing you how to make a simple white wine cocktail that's a perfect make ahead wine cocktail.Ā
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This budget sauvignon blanc cocktail is the ultimate summer wine cocktail for a crowd, proving you can host like a boss without spending a fortune.Ā
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Get ready for your new favorite easy summer entertaining drink! š„
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