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Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy

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Do you love home cooking but hunger for better recipes that help you deliver quick and delicious meals to your dinner table? Two former personal chefs turned best friends share their expertise with each other and you! Kari and Sonya have been inspiring each other in the kitchen for over 15 years by swapping recipes, tips, and trade secrets in the pursuit of better home cooking. FOOD FRIENDS is a b... more

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Recent Guests

Molly Stevens
Cookbook author, cooking instructor and recipe developer
Episode: What Cookbooks Should You Cook From Next? | Recommendations from “Everything Cookbooks”
Kate Leahy
Cookbook author who has written or collaborated on more than 14 books about food and wine
Episode: What Cookbooks Should You Cook From Next? | Recommendations from “Everything Cookbooks”
John Kannell
cookbook author and founder of Preppy Kitchen
Preppy Kitchen
Episode: Best Breakfasts + The Secrets to Better Baking, with John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen
Adrianna Adarme
Author of A Cozy Kitchen and The Year of Cozy
A Cozy Kitchen (blog) / Cozy books
Episode: Cozy Kitchen Strawberry Brownies, Birthday Bundt Cake + More | Our Best Home Cooking Bites, with Adrianna Adarme
Maggie Hoffman
Host of The Dinner Plan podcast; cookbook author interview subject
The Dinner Plan
Episode: What to Cook on Busy Weeknights: 6 Dinners, with Maggie Hoffman
Leah Koenig
Author of seven cookbooks about Jewish food
Author, The Dessert Table; The Jewish Table
Episode: Easy Pickles, A Quick Way To Use Up Broccoli + A Surprising Carrot Cake with Leah Koenig | Our Best Home Cooking Bites
Omi Hopper
Runner up on Next Level Chef; Puerto Rican home cooking author and creator
Next Level Chef; Cooking Con Omi
Episode: Puerto Rican Home Cooking, with Omi Hopper
Adam Roberts
Food blogger known as The Amateur Gourmet; author of Food Person
The Amateur Gourmet / Food Person
Episode: A Food Person’s Summer: Cookbooks, Hosting, and What to Cook Right Now, with Adam Roberts (Re-Release)
David Page
Creator of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives; host of Culinary Characters Unlocked
Food Network; Culinary Characters Unlocked
Episode: A Memorable Spring Menu, Seasonal Fried Rice & the Best Philly Sandwich | Best Bites with Special Guest David Page

Hosts

Sonya
Host of Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy; long-time burner of practical home cooking tips with warm, approachable style
Kari
Host of Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy; former personal chef and recipe developer, known for clear guidance and friendly banter

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 488 ratings
  • 👌🏼

    It's great, great information.

    I just got the ick because it sounds like they're talking as sweetly and softly as they possibly can and smiling through every word they say. Almost the way people talk to babies .. Something just very off about it for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    goodpodclub
    United States4 months ago
  • Outstanding

    This is the most practical (and addictive) Food Podcast that I’ve found. I really look forward to each episode and especially appreciate how detailed the show notes are for each episode. I refer to the show notes every time and have found great information, recipes, and instruction. You can tell how much thought and effort they put into this. I’ve found my people!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MCG-Chicago
    United States6 months ago
  • Comforting and cozy

    The Food Friends podcast genuinely feels like having a conversation with friends, but not just any friends, friends who know so many useful tips and have so many recipes for me to try! The podcast has become a total comfort listen for me. I highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lipgloss225
    United States7 months ago
  • Love!

    I love this podcast so much! I’m home recuperating from surgery and listening to so many episodes. I love the affection between the two hosts - such a beautiful rapport and they always give each other the space to talk. Great depth of knowledge and inspirational recipes. I’m vegetarian and there’s lots for me too. I love all the tips too. I really do feel like their food friend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Makeanicjnameup
    Canada8 months ago
  • The best!!

    I have learned soooo much from these girls! I have been so inspired to try things I never would have used in my meals & recipes with delicious results EVERY time. Highly recommend ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lyndaathome
    United States8 months ago

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rapport between hosts is described as comforting and inspiring for home cooks.
Some listeners comment on the hosts' soft, soothing speaking style as either a charm or a distraction, depending on preference.
Show notes are appreciated for depth and usefulness across episodes.
Listeners find the show warm and cozy with practical, actionable tips.

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#17
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#110
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#130
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#199
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What Cookbooks Should You Cook From Next? | Recommendations from “Everything Cookbooks”
Q: Is there a recent cookbook trend that you do love and that you really hope continues?
Kate Leahy welcomes the rise of single-subject cookbooks, which can serve as useful references. Molly Stevens supports more personal storytelling and hopes for greater historical research that explains the context of food.
What Cookbooks Should You Cook From Next? | Recommendations from “Everything Cookbooks”
Q: What do you think are the key elements for a successful cookbook?
Kate Leahy values a clear voice, purpose and guidance on how to use the book. Molly Stevens adds that a cookbook should contribute something original and contain recipes that are well written, tested and reliable.
Best Breakfasts + The Secrets to Better Baking, with John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen
Q: John, we always start by asking, what did you eat for lunch today?
He had leftovers, specifically butter chicken with lime juice and cashews, which sparked a broader conversation about how he uses leftovers and quick meals as inspiration for new recipes.
What Do You Do with Beets? | Answering Your Home Cooking Questions
Q: What are the easiest ways for a beet-averse family to start using beets regularly, especially with kids and a busy household?
Start with pre-cooked beets to save time, then explore simple, flavor-forward dips and bowls like beet hummus or a yogurt-based beet dip, and pair beets with familiar foods like sandwiches and roasted vegetables to integrate them gradually.
What to Cook on Busy Weeknights: 6 Dinners, with Maggie Hoffman
Q: What did you eat for lunch today?
Maggie explains she cobbles together a quick lunch and sometimes uses a local meal-prep option; she focuses on staying organized on weekends so lunch is pre-set, with options like cauliflower with tahini dressing and pita.

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Two former personal chefs turned best friends share practical, recipe-forward conversations that make home cooking approachable and fun. With bi-weekly deep-dives on seasonal meals, quick one-pot solutions, and a recurring “Best Bite” segment, the show balances hands-on technique with warm banter and personality. Guests range from actors to recipe developers, adding diverse perspectives while keeping the focus on approachable, stay-at-home cooking and entertaining. A standout is the strong chemistry between hosts, plus a library-style set of show notes and tips that listeners can apply in their own kitchens.

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1. Molly Stevens
2. Kate Leahy
3. John Kannell
4. Adrianna Adarme
5. Maggie Hoffman
6. Leah Koenig
7. Omi Hopper
8. Adam Roberts

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