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

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)!

Easy dinner ideas: The best pot roast recipe everyone will crave! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Remember that cozy feeling of a Sunday dinner simmering away, filling the house with delicious aromas? 
 
 
We want to bring that back.
 
 
We’re here to take your pot roast game to the next level with TWO incredible (and easy!) recipes.
 
 
We've got you covered with a flavor-packed pot roast recipe that'll leave you asking for seconds. Or maybe you're feeling a bit adventurous? Buckle up for our Cuban-inspired boliche, bursting with chorizo, citrusy magic, and all the Latin love!
 
 
No matter your taste, we've got a pot roast perfect for your Sunday supper (or any night, really!). Forget fancy ingredients or complicated steps – we're all about good food, good times, and making even the simplest meals feel special. 
 
 
So, grab your apron, crank up the heat, and get ready to create memories (and deliciousness).
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Spiced nut recipe: HERE
 
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EP 79 | Pot Roast Transcripts -Family dinner ideas: The best pot roast recipe everyone will crave! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

How to make bread step by step with your Bread BFFs 👯‍♂️ Saucy Saturday 5

Feeling intimidated by bread-making? Don't stress, bro. 
Join your BFFs in flour-crime, as we demystify homemade bread from crust to crumb! 
Forget fancy equipment and confusing recipes – we're talking easy, step-by-step guides using ingredients you already have. 
Want to impress your fam with bakery-worthy loaves? We got you! 
Buckle up, buttercup! Hit play, grab your apron, and let's conquer the world of homemade bread…together! 
 
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EP 78 - Saucy Saturday Bread Transcripts -  A deep dive into how to make bread step by step with your 👯‍♂️Bread BFFs. Saucy Saturday 5

No knead bread recipe? No sweat!: Beginner's guide to homemade artisan bread (Yes, you can bake bread too, trust! 🍞)

"Artisan" loaves are overpriced, and we think that’s bullsh!t.
 
Join us as we break down homemade bread in a way you can not only understand but actually feel confident enough to make! 
 
 
Everybody loves that crackly crust and fluffy center, areweright? That’s why we're talking easy, no-knead bread magic that doesn't require anything special. 
 
 
Still wondering if baking your own bread is worth it? Spoiler alert: it's pretty life-changing. 
 
 
Hit play, grab your flour, and let's get baking!
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EP 77 | Bread Recipe Transcripts - No knead bread recipe? No sweat: Beginner's guide to homemade artisan bread (You can bake bread too, trust! 🍞)