About this episode

This episode shares a simple berry almond cake recipe and a homemade chopped cheese sandwich, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Can a humble pound of ground beef from your freezer turn into the best dinner of your week? 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 discover an irresistible snacking cake recipe by Alison Roman that uses up any seasonal berry you have on hand and is easy enough for a beginner baker! You’ll also want to try a homemade take on a Bodega-style chopped cheese sandwich. It’s the perfect way to use up kitchen staples for a quick, unexpected weeknight dinner. Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration! *** For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our free Substack here . And join us on our live monthly calls by upgrading your subscription to paid! **** Links: Blueberry cake with almond and cinnamon by Alison Roman from her cookbook, Dining In Alison Roman’s blueberry muffin recipe Chopped cheese by Melissa Knific for NYT Cooking **** Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084 For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here . Are you a local to Portland or planning a visit? You can now book…

People in this episode

Host: Food Friends

Topics covered

• baking
• home cooking
• snacking cake
• chopped cheese sandwich
• seasonal ingredients

Keywords

• berry almond cake
• chopped cheese sandwich
• home cooking
• Alison Roman
• Melissa Knific

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NYT Cooking

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