Ready for the tastiest Russian tea cakes out there? These gluten free Russian tea cakes are seriously tasty, made with cozy chai spices. Growing up, my mom made Russian tea cakes as a treat, especially since my sister and I were always throwing tea parties for our dolls (ha!). This version is a little more nutrient-dense than our family recipe, and even tastier! Adding chai spices gives them a warmth, and they totally melt in your mouth....

Though we love spending time in our kitchen, most weeknights we’re not up for much of a challenge. We generally save our cooking adventures for the weekend (though sometimes we find some unexpected mid-week inspiration!). Here’s some mid-week inspiration for a dish that’s incredibly easy to put together, but seems inspiring none the less. (And, you can capitalize on local winter greens, if they’re readily available in your area!)...

What’s more quintessential summer than the crunch of biting into a green bean? Here’s a salad that captures that essence: this homey Green Bean Salad! Imagine: tender blanched green beans covered in a zingy dressing, paired with tomatoes, baby arugula and the salty pop of feta crumbles. This one is ideal for pairing with a grilled meal, a trio of salads or dish for a summer potluck or pitch-in. We’ve made this one many times already: we hope you’ll love it much as we do!...

How to make grilled tuna steak (step by step) The basic concept behind grilled ahi tuna: you need to crank up your grill to the highest heat possible! To get a perfect sear on the outside and a raw inside, the hotter the better. Because grills vary, the exact temperature will be different based on your grill. Why we love this recipe: Ahi tuna is one of our favorite showstopper dinners, and it’s so fast to make....

What makes grilled chicken absolutely lip-smacking? Well, I’d say, the ingredients going into the marinade. What do you think? How about a gorgeous side dish that literally accentuates the flavor of grilled chicken? Stunner dinner sorted without much fuss. Cool, right? Recently, I’ve been looking for recipes that can fit into my busy schedule. Making elaborate dinner has become nearly impossible these days. Moreover, I wanted a kid friendly recipe that’s not too spicy....

Healthy Banana Pudding When it comes to healthy desserts, my favorite recipes to make are an apple cake, banana cake, and this healthy banana pudding. Over the past few months, I’ve been trying to implement some healthier foods into my diet. Due to a more hectic schedule, I’ve found myself cravings sweets and desserts like never before. I’ve noticed this trend in the past and those times, I’d continue eating in some of my favorite sugar-laden foods… until things settled down and I went back to my healthy choices....

Looking for more fruity cobbler and crisp recipes? Try my strawberry crisp, healthy apple crisp, and gluten-free blueberry cobbler next. Need a refreshing dessert in time for summer? Here’s a recipe that’s been a massive hit in my household: peach cobbler, made with healthy, good-for-you ingredients. The texture of the filling is gooey and thick, while the topping is flaky yet fluffy. It’s sweet and bursting with refreshing peach flavor....

Looking for a quick and dirty cocktail with Hennessy? Try Hennessy and Coke! This spin on the Rum and Coke might be considered low brow by some…but add this Cognac and it’s a top notch drink! The oak, vanilla and caramel notes of the Hennessy are a perfect fit with the sweetness of bubbly cola. Here we’ve added a few tips to take this cocktail to the sophisticated level. Here’s how to make the best Hennessy and Coke to impress all your friends....

Want to make your own cashew butter? This protein-packed plant based (WFPB) spread is creamy and lightly sweet, and tasty smeared on just about anything. There’s a unique sweetness about it that’s almost, dare we say it, better than peanut butter? (Sorry, PB.) Making it homemade results in all natural butter with no added sugars, oils or preservatives. And even better: it’s just plain fun to make this healthy snack!...

If you think making beautiful flatbreads from scratch is not an easy task, trust me, it’s not as hard as you think. Read on to learn about the most important elements of creating homemade flatbreads and customize them to your liking.Pita bread, the classic Greek flatbread, is the base of your favorite falafel wraps and gyros. In fact, a Greek style feast is incomplete without this traditional puffy bread. To make this, all you need are a few pantry staples including flour, yeast and oil....

Frequently asked questions So why not make it at home? You can use it to dress up just about anything. Our hot honey sauce recipe takes just 1 minute to make: no waiting for hours to infuse spices. Here’s how it’s done! Most of the hot honey recipes we’ve seen require simmering honey for an hour or more with hot chili peppers. But we decided we’d prefer a quick and easy method....

Looking for more warm oatmeal recipes? Try my cinnamon roll oatmeal, chocolate oatmeal, Instant Pot oatmeal, or apple pie oatmeal next. Craving the warm flavors and doughy texture of baked oats but don’t want to wait? You’ll love my warm overnight oatmeal! With a bit of planning and a very simple hack, you can have warm, nutrient-packed oats for breakfast… or really any time of day. Why I love this recipe Perfect for meal prep....

Got a zucchini to use up and not sure what to do with it? Sure, you can make zucchini bread. But for the most versatile method, try popping it in the freezer! Yes, frozen zucchini works well and you can cook it like you would a fresh zucchini. Even better: it takes just minutes to prepare it for the freezer. Here are the tricks to how to freeze zucchini, and a few recipes for using it!...

Looking for a side dish for tacos or enchiladas? Or a filling for a burrito or burrito bowl? Here’s your solution: Instant Pot Spanish rice! It’s really not Spanish at all but Mexican in heritage, flavored with onion, salsa and smoky adobo sauce. It’s full of flavor and has a vibrant bright red color! Alex and I have a stovetop Spanish rice recipe that we love, so we decided we needed a pressure cooker version too....

Alex and I begrudgingly got an Instant Pot last year, but it’s actually become a well used tool in our house! Don’t get us wrong: it’s not magic. It doesn’t cook food in an instant. For example, this Instant Pot wild rice soup takes over 1 hour to make. Then why use a pressure cooker for soup at all? Well, it’s so, so delicious. It cooks dried white beans at the same time as the rice (wow!...

The other night Alex made Larson and me a “throw together” dinner with odds and ends from our pantry and refrigerator. Pasta, various veggies, and crunchy romaine lettuce came together into an Italian vegan pasta salad that was like eating pasta and salad all at once! Not only was it delicious, the romaine and veggies helped us take our time and be satisfied eating less pasta overall. After I tasted it, I knew we had to create an “official” recipe for it here on A Couple Cooks....

This simple recipe proves you don’t need fancy ingredients to create a delicious meal. In fact, there are umpteen ways to cook minced meat, from simple stir fries to lasagne. If you love cooking with this simple ingredient, here’s a new way to cook them with a flavor boost from spices. Keema aloo literally translates to minced meat and potatoes. Minced meat is stir fried with lots of spices giving it a beautiful dark brown color....

One of my most favorite ways to celebrate any special occasion is with mouthwatering food. And it needs to be extra special and fabulous. I actually made this keema biryani a couple of years ago for the very first time. Since then I’ve been dreaming about posting the recipe on the blog. Sharing is always a good thing to do. I know, making biryani is real hard work. But, as I said before, this recipe is for that special occasion....

Craving more keto soup recipes? Try my keto taco soup, keto French onion soup, and keto chicken soup. When it comes to hearty soups and stews, nothing quite curbs my craving like a massive bowl of broccoli cheddar soup. Of course, being keto means I have to sacrifice–but not when it comes to this recipe. Made with tender broccoli and an ultra-creamy broth, the word “compromise” has no meaning here....

The Best Keto Gummies Sugar free gummy bears may be easy to find at grocery stores and online, but making them yourself is even easier. With just three ingredients, you can make homemade gummy bears that are soft, jelly-like, and pleasantly chewy. And there are tons of flavors you can choose from! Like my homemade hard candy and homemade marshmallows, they have zero sugar and zero carbs. They take minutes to make and you can use other shapes too: gummy worms, snakes, and more....