Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy · Episode 265 · March 19, 2026 · 14 min

Alison Roman’s Vinegar Chicken + Secret Ingredient Gluten-Free Brownies AND Smoothies! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week

Ever had a recipe surprise you in the best possible way? 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 make our new favorite crispy vinegar-roasted chicken with garlicky crushed olive sauce that’s easy enough for a weeknight and impressive for hosting guests. You'll also discover a one-bowl black bean brownie recipe that’s ultra fudgy, gluten-free, and comes together with simple pantry staples. 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: Alison Roman’s vinegar chicken with crushed olive dressing Fudgy black bean brownies from Live Eat Learn A pineapple beet smoothie from Three Little Chickpeas *** 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 a private farmers’ market tour with Sonya through Airbnb Experiences! Or order Sonya's cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!