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

Tired of the same old potato salad and questionable deli meats being served this time of year? We’re all about a good charcuterie board…but she needs some new friends.     And, that’s why we’re kicking off a week-long series of legit, doable, and simple spring picnic ideas so you can start getting out and enjoying the weather!      Today, it’s all about Eric’s high-protein curry chicken salad reci...

Ever get that craving for delicious salmon but the thought of fancy recipes makes you wanna crawl back in bed?  We sea you!      This week, we're making salmon patties that are SO easy and SO good, you’ll wonder why you ever stuck your nose up at canned salmon recipes.     (Tin fish recipes are having a moment right now tho…)     Forget dry, flavorless salmon cakes.  We're using canned salmon (bec...

Spring is international carrot cake craving time, right? Same.       This week, we’re sharing boxed cake mix hacks that’ll make a killer carrot cake that'll blow your mind (and maybe even your grandma's!).     Boxed cake mixes can be a glorious starting point, especially for this spring dessert.       We're gonna show you how to hack that box and turn it into a homemade masterpiece with stuff you...

Is fancy cake FOMO a thing?     Because, we think it is, which is why we’re classing up this joint with an Earl Grey tea cake that'll make you place your napkin on your lap like a lady!       Forget complicated recipes and expensive ingredients. This bad boy is easy enough for baking newbies (FRFR), but unique enough to impress your brunch crew (before the mimosas kick in).         Hit play and un...

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...

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 marin...

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 wil...

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 an...

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 chees...

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 discover...

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 mix...

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...

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...

"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 wor...

Get ready for the BEST. EASY. CHICKEN WING RECIPE. EVER!    We’re sharing our best kitchen hacks for making easy and life-changing chicken wing recipe and sauces that’ll make Taylor Swift shake, shake, shake…   And, duh, they will def be air fryer chicken wings, because that’s our latest obsession.   We’re answering pressing questions like: How long to cook chicken wings in air fryer? And testing...

Team, we don't know ish about football, but we're experts at helping you level up your Super Bowl spread with air fryer magic!    We are spilling the tea on crispy, crave-worthy game day finger foods (no soggy sadness here, promise) that'll have your party roaring louder than the ref's whistle.    We'll share life-changing hacks and easy recipes you can whip up in a flash!   Get ready to laugh, le...

Just trust us. This one will leave you speechless, and maybe a little tingly (down there).   In this episode, we're diving deep into the air fryer revolution.    We'll spill the tea on the best air fryer recipes, life-changing air fryer hacks, and answer all your burning questions (like, seriously, can you actually bake cookies in that thing?).   We're about to transform your kitchen into an air f...

Intimidated by the thought of making crave-worthy crispy chicken cutlets at home?    FOOD FAQ'ers, gather 'round! This episode is all about frying up the BEST chicken cutlets, easy as pie (and way more delicious).   We'll spill the tea on secret breading hacks, panko perfection, and the best oil for frying that won’t smoke out your kitchen.    Leftovers got you down? We've got genius ways to trans...

Feeling like your culinary mojo is stuck on snooze?    Spice things up with this episode on the OG flavor booster: bouillon!    We're spilling the tea on all things bouillon powder, and how to unleash its umami magic.    Think beyond boring broth, babe! We'll show you how to make quick and easy meals using chicken bouillon that will instantly upgrade ALL of your home cooking.   Plus, we'll be drop...

Brrr, it's gettin’ cold out there!   Feeling like a human popsicle, and your bank account isn't looking much warmer?    We got you! In this episode, we’re dishing on the best chicken soup recipe that'll soothe your soul and keep your budget meal plan on track.    We'll show you how to transform simple ingredients into a magical pot of goodness, bursting with veggies and flavor that'll hug your ins...

Honey, we’re getting real saucy with the OG of creaminess - Béchamel!     We’re going in deep on this mother sauce, which is easier to make than saying "oui oui" with a mouthful of mac & cheese!     We'll break down the "what, why, and how" (plus, what is a roux anyway?), throw in our own spice, and unveil all things Béchamel.   From dreamy mac to silky soups, this sauce is your new BFF.     S...

Ever feel like your lasagna's stuck in a ricotta rut?  Well, strap in, 'cause we're cracking open the creamy world of lasagna with bechamel!  Forget ricotta's stiff hold on you, and think velvety smooth, luxurious sauce hugging your noodles and melting in your mouth.  We're talking rich, cheesy goodness that'll have you forgetting that old dusty lasagna ever existed.  Hit play, get your bechamel o...

Ready to turn your kitchen into a beehive of sugary goodness?    Ditch the store-bought honeycomb toffee (which, let's be honest, tastes like disappointment dipped in sadness) and whip up a batch with this simple recipe instead!   We're talkin' four ingredients, 10 minutes of active time, and enough bubbles to make Willy Wonka jealous.    No candy thermometer needed, just your trusty spatula and a...

Ring in the New Year with a bang! 🎉   Join us in this episode as we unveil simple and budget-friendly appetizers perfect for your NYE party.    From crowd-pleasing dips for parties to a delightful New Year's cocktail, these easy recipes will elevate your celebration without breaking the bank.    Tune in for appetizers galore, NYE food ideas, and a toast to stress-free entertaining! 🥳🍹   Mariela...

Get ready to LOL with us as we dish out the deets on another viral TikTok recipe—buttered noodles! 🍜😂   We're spilling the tea (or in this case, noodles) on whether this recipe is a win, or womp-womp…   Tune in for the laughs, easy family dinner inspo, and a whole lot of pasta love.    Ready, set, play! 🚀 Mariela & Eric   Lets Connect!   📨Email: FoodFAQPod@gmail.com   🫶Insta: @foodfaqpodc...