Food Friends: Home Cooking Made Easy · Episode 317 · September 24, 2026 · 19 min

Cozy Kitchen Strawberry Brownies, Birthday Bundt Cake + More | Our Best Home Cooking Bites, with Adrianna Adarme

What do you make when you want to try something new but still want dinner to feel familiar? In this bite-sized episode, we share the best things we ate this week to inspire each other—and you! By the end of this episode, you’ll discover Adrianna Adarme’s Best Bites of the week, including her viral strawberry brownies that will change the way you think about what a brownie can be. You’ll also hear about what she’s cooking in her "Cozy Kitchen," from classic Peruvian lomo saltado (with a genius shortcut) to a flavorful, herb-and-pepper-filled take on chicken soup. Plus, we’re sharing a timeless way to cook bell peppers and a classic buttery Bundt cake made even better with toasted pecans and a cinnamon swirl. 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: Adrianna’s A Cozy Kitchen blog, and her brand new cookbook: A Cozy Kitchen Cookbook You can also find her on IG Adrianna's best bites: Cookie melting over ice cream Strawberry brownies with white chocolate glaze Other Adrianna Adarme recipes mentioned: Aguadito de Pollo (Peruvian chicken soup) Picadillo Italian Sardine Pasta Grandma’s seco de carne (beef stew) Lomo Saltado with oven-baked fries Sonya’s best bite: Marinated bell peppers Kari’s best bite: Golden layer cakes recipe from: Rosie's Bakery All Better Fresh Cream Sugar Packed Baking Book **** 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!