Oh hello, luscious and velvety Sweet Potato Soup! This root vegetable is makes the best sweet and creamy puree. Accentuate it with a healthy dose of smoked paprika and the flavor is earthy, subtly smoky and absolutely irresistible. This healthy soup will please just about anyone: even avowed sweet potato haters! This recipe comes straight from cookbook author and dear friend of ours, Tanorria Askew in her new cookbook Staples +5!...

Recently made some tempura and want something to accompany it? This dipping sauce for tempura is your answer. In many Japanese recipes, dipping sauces and condiments plays an imperative role. Inspired by my beef negimaki recipe, I adapted the sauce to be thinner, less intense, and perfect to dip crispy and crunchy tempura. Also known as tentsuyu, this authentic Japanese sauce is so delicious you’ll drink it with a spoon!...

Got Thai basil? Here’s a great way to use it: Thai Basil Fried Rice! We have an abundant Thai basil plant in our garden, along with our Italian sweet basil. It’s got purple stems and a delicate black licorice flavor that’s absolutely irresistible. Add it to fried rice, and it infuses an irresistible aroma that makes it impossible not to take another bite. It’s a great way to use this herb if you have it on hand!...

And now, the best St Germain cocktail recipes! Frequently asked questions When to serve these cocktail recipes All of these St Germain cocktail recipes are fun and celebratory, perfect for so many occasions! Here are some ideas on when to serve them: Here at A Couple Cooks, we’re cocktail experts with over 300 cocktail recipes under our belt. Here are all best St Germain cocktails we’ve found to put it to use!...

Easy to make meal without compromising on flavor – that’s my kind of perfect weeknight dinner. Typical of an ideal dinner, this pasta dish is loaded with the right amount of vibrant veggies, carbs and protein. In short, comfort and deliciousness come together in one bowl.And oh, have you noticed the cute, gorgeous Dutch oven in the pictures? The beautiful Dutch oven is from Crumble, and it’s an all-rounder when it comes to preparing delicious dinners....

The terms “vegan” and “gluten-free” are so hot right now that sometimes I worry about using the words, in case they make a recipe seem trendy for trend’s sake instead of just good food. As you may know, neither Alex nor I are strictly vegan or gluten-free but eat a mostly whole food plant based diet. Turns out the word vegan is one of the best ways to describe foods without dairy, so vegan it is, for this recipe at least....

Almond flour has become a popular healthy flour to use in gluten free baking! What is it? Almond flour is essentially finely ground almonds. It makes a delightfully chewy chocolate chip cookie and a crispy, crunchy quiche crust. While it can’t be swapped for all-purpose flour as a one-for-one substitute, combined with other ingredients it makes for a lovely texture that’s nutrient dense and protein packed. Alex and I love making almond flour recipes: here we’ve rounded up our favorites and a little more about this tasty flour!...

Love bourbon for the holidays? There so many fun ideas for Christmas cocktails, but it’s hard to find ideas centered around a specific liquor. Luckily, there are lots of great things to do with a bottle of bourbon if you’re partial to this spirit. Here are all the best bourbon Christmas cocktails for the season! From spiked hot chocolate to hot toddys to signature drinks with seasonal flavors, there’s something for everyone in this list....

Keto Pad Thai If there was one kind of takeout we enjoyed on a regular basis, it would have to be Thai food. I feel like Thai food is pretty much an Australian family staple. This doesn’t surprise me, as the number of Australians who visit Thailand on a yearly basis is probably one of the highest in the world. While we love ourselves some green curry or pandan chicken, nothing beats some delicious pad thai....

There’s something about bright green food that feels vibrant and healthy, perfect for spring and the change of seasons. And in the case of foods that aren’t supposed to be green, they feel a little like a novelty: like our Glowing Green Hummus! Whatever the case, making St. Patrick’s Day recipes is a fun tradition that we’re planning to start with our toddler Larson. Growing up, I remember making green food as St....

Craving more seafood recipes? Try seafood soup, seafood lasagna, and sauteed shrimp. When pasta night rolls around (which is quite often), I need new recipes to keep my family on their toes. They don’t expect me to break out the seafood, so it’s always a treat when I do. Made with al dente noodles tossed in a garlicky, white wine-infused red sauce, it’s taken up a notch with the addition of your favorite seafood....

Looking for more homemade bread recipes? Try my oat bread, cottage cheese bread, keto bread, and protein bread next. Everyone needs a quick, easy, foolproof bread recipe that pairs with all sorts of dishes. My healthy flatbread ticks those boxes, and it’s become a weekly staple in our house! With two (literally, two) ingredients, the bread is light and soft, perfect for all your dipping or scooping needs. Why I love this recipe It’s so darn easy....

Got a bottle of vodka and need to use it up? There are so many great vodka cocktails to try, mixed drinks that are as varied as you could imagine! Because of its neutral flavor, vodka easily takes on the character of a drink. Types of vodka cocktails Pretty much anything goes with vodka! You’ve got fruity vodka cocktails like the Bay Breeze, classy drinks like the Gimlet and Cosmo, spicy ones like the Bloody Mary, and intriguing possibilities like endless types of martinis....

Want desserts by type? Try Fruit Desserts, Chocolate Desserts, Summer Desserts, Fall Desserts, Gluten Free Desserts, Vegan Desserts, or Healthy Desserts. These easy desserts are simple or speedy to prep: either in advance or right before serving! Some favorites: no bake cookies, a tasty 2 ingredient Italian treat that takes no time at all, or our favorite cake you can mix right in the baking pan (genius!). And now…our top easy dessert recipes!...

Our top grilled dinner ideas! Alex and I are huge grill fans. In fact, if it’s food, we’ve probably tried to grill it! We love unique things like BBQ cauliflower and grilled Caesar salad, just as much as more traditional things like grilled salmon. Here, we’ve collected our top favorite easy grilled dinner ideas! From our very best grilled veggie burger that stays together on the grill (we promise!) to our always popular grilled shrimp tacos, we think you’ll love every single one of them....

Cooking doesn’t have to be rocket science. In fact, simple combinations can make the most stellar flavors! Here’s a list of 3 ingredient recipes that proves you don’t have to buy loads of ingredients to make delicious and nourishing food. There are ideas for every time of the day: breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snack time. Nosh on tasty 3-ingredient bean dip, whip up a pot of pasta with emerald green pesto sauce, and even sear a fancy ahi tuna into buttery strips of deliciousness....

And now…the best dip recipes! Here are all our best easy dip recipes, from party favorites to 5-minute recipes you can whip up when a hunger craving strikes. There’s often a healthy spin, keeping these recipes fresh and centered on whole foods. Let’s get to the recipes, shall we? Dip with: Tortilla chips Dip with: Pita Chips, Crostini, or Crackers Dip with: Fruit skewers, apple slices, strawberries, sliced bananas, pineapple Also try: Homemade Tortilla Chips or Mexican Cheese Dip Dip with: Tortilla chips Dip with: Potato chips Dip with: Tortilla chips Dip with: Carrots, celery, bell peppers, pretzels, potato chips Dip with: Tortilla chips, carrot sticks, bell pepper slices Dip with: Pita bread, pita chips Dip with: Green apple slices, strawberries, bananas, pineapple, pretzels Dip with: Flatbread, Pita Bread Dip with: Carrots, Celery, Flatbread, Pita Bread, Pita Chips Dip with: Tortilla chips Dip with: Potato chips, cucumber slices, pretzels Dip with: Flatbread, pita bread, pita chips Dip with: Crackers, crostini, pita chips Dip with: Pita Chips, crostini, or crackers Dip with: Tortilla chips Dip with: Bread, pita chips, crostini, or crackers Dip with: Vegetables Dip with: Tortilla chips Dip with: Tortilla chips, pita chips, crostini, or crackers Dip with: Crostini, flatbread, crackers, bread Dip with: Apple slices, pretzels, graham crackers, gingersnaps Dip with: Strawberries, apple slices, pretzels Dip with: Pita bread, flatbread Dip with: Tortilla chips Dip with: Carrot sticks, broccoli, celery, bell pepper strips Dip with: Tortilla chips...

All good dinners MUST have a delicious side dish to accompany it. This should be consistent with any diet out there, including a ketogenic one. There is a false assumption that side dishes are too carb heavy for a low carb diet, but that is far from the truth. Some of the most delicious keto recipes are sides, as it is a way to showcase creativity with low carb vegetables and grains!...

Want to make seafood for dinner? There are so many tasty ways to incorporate seafood into your meal prep. It’s a healthy and delicious lean protein, and a backbone of the Mediterranean diet. Here are our best fish and seafood recipes to make for dinner! The recipes below include fish and shellfish like salmon, shrimp, scallops, tilapia, cod, and tuna. Each recipe is healthy, relatively easy to make, and full of flavor....

When we first started eating vegan food years ago, it seemed daunting. But we quickly realized: vegan recipes can be some of the most creative and delicious out there! Fast forward to today, and we’ve devoted our lives to inspiring people (you!) how to eat lots of vegetables in delicious ways. Our forte? Veggie-packed recipes that are tasty, healthy, and pretty simple to make. You have 3 chances per day to eat plant based meals....