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
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Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Ever heard the phrase “Faith the size of a mustard seed"?
We need a whole lotta seeds these days, and today, we're proving that even the smallest ingredients can yield extraordinary results!
We're making homemade mustard from scratch!
This week, we're helping you unleash your inner chef as we guide you through how to make mustard that’s both bold AND incredibly easy.
Get ready to impress yourself (and maybe some friends, too) with your culinary creations.
So, grab those seeds and let's get cooking!
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EP 139 | Transcripts | How to make mustard at home because everything is expensive. 🟡 (Homemade condiment recipes series: mustard recipe)

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Why would I make my own ketchup?
Because Ish is getting weird out there. (between the birds and their flu and who knows what's next…)
So, it’s best to become as self-reliant as possible.
Thats why this week, we're ditching the plastic squeeze bottle and making homemade ketchup with stuff you probably already have at home!
This isn't your average condiment. We're talking about a flavor explosion with unique-to- you spice blends and a touch of sweetness.
Get ready to impress your friends and family with this ketchup recipe- it's waayyy easier than you think, and the flavor will blow you away.
So, grab your canned tomatoes and let's get cooking!
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EP 138 | Transcripts | Ever wanna learn how to make ketchup at home? 🍟 Here’s a step-by-step guide just for you! (Homemade condiment recipes series)

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Store Bought might be easy, but it’s not always great.
And, that's why today, we're mastering the art of homemade naan bread recipe.
This fluffy, chewy bread is easier to make than you think, and we’re guiding you through every step, from mixing the dough to achieving that perfect charred exterior.
Get ready to impress your friends and family with restaurant-quality homemade bread recipe right in your own kitchen.
So, grab your flour & yeast and get baking!
Let’s keep the kitchen talk going!
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Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
This holiday season, let’s embrace our inner trad wife and give in to the magic of homemade soft gingerbread cookies.
On the final installment to our “12 Days of CookieMAS” series, we're diving deep into the spicy world of these traditional festive treats.
We’re not gonna make you cut cute shapes out of this gingerbread- no way! Instead, we’re delivering the goods with a super simple and easy to follow recipe that’ll hit all the high notes without the headache.
Get ready to unleash your inner baker and create a batch of gingerbread cookies that are sure to impress.
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Recipe referenced in this episode:
Gingerbread Kiss Cookies - Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons
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EP 136 | Transcripts | Soft gingerbread cookie recipe 🥰 Simple, a lil’ spicy, & irresistible (Cookiemas Day 12: Christmas cookie ideas for all! 🕯️🎄)

Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
You ready to zhuzh up a boring boxed cookie mix?
Today, we’re doing just that as we transform ordinary cookie mix into extraordinary coffee cookies.
We'll show you how to doctor up that store-bought mix with rich coffee flavor and a touch of magic.
Get ready to impress your friends and family with these elevated cookies.
So, grab your mixing bowls and let's get baking!
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EP 135 | Transcripts | Coffee cookie recipe 🪄🎩 Boxed cookie mix MAGIC! (Cookiemas Day 11: Christmas cookie ideas for all! 🕯️🎄)

Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Who’s ready to SPICE things up?
It’s time to elevate your baking game with these decadent cinnamon bars!
These gooey, buttery bars are the perfect treat for the holiday season.
Werel guiding you through every step of the process, and we guarantee it's a flavor explosion in every bite!
So, grab your cinnamon and let's get baking!
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EP 134 | Transcripts | Decadent cinnamon bars: A quick and easy holiday treat (Cookiemas Day 10: Christmas cookie ideas for all! 🕯️🎄)

Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Savory cookies: the unsung heroes of the baking world.
Today, we're diving into the world of savory shortbread cookies to be exact.
These aren't your average cheese cookies. We're talking cheesy, buttery, and incredibly addictive treats- Topped with a whisper of sweetness (courtesy of red pepper jelly).
So, grab your apron and prepare to be amazed by the savory side of baking during our annual Cookiemas series!
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EP 133 | Transcripts | Savory cookies:🫙 A unique twist on cheese cookies topped with a hint of sweetness (Cookiemas Day 9: Christmas cookie ideas for all! 🕯️🎄)

Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Indulge your inner chocoholic!
Today, we’re talking about chocolate thumbprint cookies that are THE perfect bite-sized treat.
Rich, chocolatey, and oh-so-delicious, these are the perfect holiday cookie treat!
We'll guide you through the process of creating the perfect cookie dough and adding that special special filling that’ll set these cookies apart.
So, grab your baking sheet and let's get baking!
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Recipe mentioned in this episode:
TikTok - Make Your Day
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EP 132 | Transcripts | Chocolate thumbprint cookie recipe 🍫 Decadent and customizable! (Cookiemas Day 8: Christmas cookie ideas for all! 🕯️🎄)

Saturday Dec 14, 2024
Saturday Dec 14, 2024
Prepare to be impressed.
Because, this week, we're tackling the ultimate holiday treat: Millionaire's Shortbread.
We'll guide you through every step, from the buttery shortbread base to the rich caramel topping (with our special twist). and decadent chocolate ganache.
Trust us, these Christmas bars are worth the hype!
So, grab your butter and chocolate and let's get baking! You won't regret it.
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EP 131 | Transcripts | Easy millionaire's shortbread recipe: A holiday baking must-make! (Cookiemas Day 7: Christmas cookie ideas for all! 🕯️🎄)

Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Looking to bust out of the same old cookie cutter Christmas cookies? We’ve got you!
Today on this episode of Cookiemas 2024, we're diving deep into the world of frosted sugar cookies!
These classic treats are perfect for the holiday season, and they're surprisingly easy to make, and we’re giving you all the insider info you need to make a successful batch the first time!
So, grab your sugar and flour and let's get to baking homemade Christmas cookies!
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Recipe mentioned in this episode:
https://sugarspunrun.com/soft-frosted-sugar-cookies/
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EP 130 | Transcripts | Frosted Sugar Cookie Recipe:🎅 A Holiday Baking Classic (Cookiemas Day 7: Christmas cookie ideas for all! 🕯️🎄)






