Is the viral Japanese yogurt cheesecake worth making?

In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!

By the end of this episode, you’ll want to find out for yourself if you should jump on the Japanese yogurt cheesecake trend, and you'll also discover a next-level take on no-bake rice crispies treats!

You'll also want to try our favorite slow-cooker braised chicken dish, which relies exclusively on pantry staples and can be the foundation for countless dishes -- like a delicious weekday taco.

Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration!

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Links:

Two-ingredient viral Japanese yogurt cheesecake recipe from Food & Wine

Pistachio Halvah Rice Krispie Treats by Miro Uskokovic from NYT Cooking (unlocked)

Kari’s slow cooker braised chicken for an easy taco lunch

Tortilla Land ready-to-cook flour tortillas that Kari uses (not sponsored!)

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What if you could easily cook up an incredible meal at home for someone you love?

Date night doesn’t have to be fussy or complicated to be special, and we firmly believe it can be about cooking incredible food for anyone you're close to: a partner, family, roommates, or friends.

This week, we’re sharing our top 10 date night recipes, and by the end of this episode, you’ll:

1. Learn simple fuss-free dishes, like a 30-minute crispy artichoke pasta, and a no-churn ice cream
2. Discover interactive meals, like a home-cook-friendly Japanese hot pot
3. Find out about our favorite 15-minute, elegant classic French main course

Listen now to get inspired to make a memorable date night dinner at home... no hard-to-get reservations, waiting in line, or complicated cooking required!

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Links:

Japanese shabu shabu (hot pot) at home from Just One Cook, or sukiyaki from White On Rice Couple

Classic sole meuniere by Molly Wizenberg, serve with steamed asparagus

Ricotta gnocchi by Mark Bittman for NYT Cooking (unlocked)

Crispy artichoke pasta by Andy Baraghani for NYT Cooking (unlocked)

Crepe night with savory buckwheat crepes by Martha Rose Shulman, and chocolate crepes by Zeynab Issa, both for NYT Cooking (unlocked)

Heart-shaped french toast by Sew White, and use the outside of the heart for “Egg-in-a-heart” (aka toad-in-a-hole)

Nigella Lawson’s one-step no-churn coffee ice cream

Heart-shaped pastry with strawberries and whipped cream from Bos Kitchen

Kiwi fool by Eric Triesit

Tiramisu dippers by Anna Painter for...

What are the building blocks of the perfect veggie sandwich?

In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you!

By the end of this episode, you’ll crave a veggie sandwich that’s packed with easy-to-make homemade saurekraut, and you’ll get inspired to cook up restaurant-style pizza at home – loaded with crispy kale and savory crumbled sausage.

Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration!

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Links:

Tabor Bread is one of Sonya’s favorite spots for sourdough loaves in Portland, OR

Our favorite brand of hummus is Little Sesame (not at all sponsored)

An easy reliable homemade sauerkraut recipe from The Gefilteria

Sweet Salt Food in Los Angeles inspired Kari’s pizza at home

Sourdough pizza dough made from Adrian Hale’s “Communal Table Bread - My easiest first bread recipe”

And our favorite super easy no-knead pizza dough