A warming winter minestrone and a quick weeknight Midwestern "snappy pizza”! Our best home cooking bites of the week

As the days get colder and darker, are you searching for a nourishing dinner that will warm you up from the inside out? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! This week we’re talking about two must-try winter weeknight meals. You’ll discover the secrets to a craveable Minestrone, chock-full of veggies and topped with a vibrant basil sauce. You’ll also learn about a unique Midwestern twist on Sloppy Joe’s – it will make for a nostalgic weeknight meal that’s kid-friendly and parent-approved. Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration! *** LINKS Sign up for our Substack, and you’ll receive the Winter minestrone recipe (free) this Sunday (12/22)! You’ll also find more soup recipes in the Substack archives. Sloppy Joe recipe with bonus veggies via Celebrating Sweets *** Got a cooking question? Call in and leave us a voicemail on our kitchen phone! 323-452-9084 Sign up for our newsletter here for special offers and opportunities Order Sonya's debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes! We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at foodfriendspod@gmail.com!