Need more healthy pie recipes? Try my healthy apple pie, healthy key lime pie, and vegan sweet potato pie next. In an effort to offset the typical indulgences of the holidays, I love to lighten up some of my family’s favorite desserts. This time around, we’re making my ppumpkin pie. But not just any pumpkin pie, but my healthy pumpkin pie made with wholesome, good-for-you ingredients, minimal sugar, and maximum flavor and texture....

What’s the first thing you consume in the morning? In this household, it’s one word: coffee. That enchanting elixir brings warmth and comfort into our lives on a daily basis, and we are truly smitten (a better term than addicted, right?). Nothing makes me happier than rolling out of bed to a cozy mug of that intoxicating, dark aroma. If you’re into coffee, you’ll know there is a plethora of brewing methods out there, many bordering on coffee nerd-dom: think French Press, Chemex, V60, And as budding coffee nerd-snobs, we have our favorite method to share with you: the Aeropress....

Love air fryer appetizers? Try my air fryer potstickers, air fryer pizza rolls, air fryer bagel bites, and air fryer biscuits next. Cauliflower is one of my favorite vegetables to cook with and one that my family unanimously agree on as a dinnertime side. Inspired by my baked buffalo cauliflower bites and air fryer cauliflower, I wanted to see if there was a quicker and just as delicious way to cook them....

Love starches in the air fryer? Try my air fryer baked potato, air fryer baked sweet potato, air fryer French fries, and air fryer sweet potato fries. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as when my plate is loaded with potatoes. Sign me up for sauteéd potatoes or stuffed baked potatoes any time of the day or year… I love ‘em all! But my crispy smashed potatoes are truly something special....

Love baking with almond flour? Try my almond flour cake, almond flour muffins, almond flour brownies, or almond flour sugar cookies next. I’m a firm believer that cake should be enjoyed for every meal of the day. In the morning, when the coffee is flowing, I’m all about coffee cake! Inspired by my vegan coffee cake, I figured, what would happen if I combined the spiced flavors of coffee cake with the natural sweetness and tender crumb you get with almond flour?...

The other day I came across the idea of avocado egg salad, where avocado stands in for mayonnaise in the traditional version of the popular lunch recipe. Often I’m wary of this kind of swap that promises to be “even better than the real thing.” But turns out, avocado egg salad really does taste even better than the real thing, in this cookbook author‘s opinion! (In fact, maybe I’ll put it in a future book....

The Essence of Bhatura The essence of bhatura lies in its fluffy texture and rich flavor. Made with a combination of all-purpose flour, yogurt, and a few simple ingredients, this bread is deep-fried to golden perfection. The yogurt helps in fermentation, giving the bhatura its characteristic softness and slight tanginess. This Indian fried bread is a delightful treat that pairs wonderfully with a variety of curries and dishes. Origin and Popularity Bhatura, also known as bhature, is a traditional bread from North India....

Idiyappam or string hoppers was one of my favorite childhood breakfasts. Steamed noodles made with rice flour from scratch is one dish that every kid loves to eat. Since I was so fond of this dish, this was one of the few recipes that I learned to make during the first years of cooking experiments. I think I hear a lot about healthy eating and including more veggies in your diet these days....

Can I use coarse polenta flour for this recipe? Or it won’t stick? I have tried this recipe and turned out to be well done….also you can make burfi with the same recipe. Did you forget to add sugar while preparing the laddoos in your demo video ? Suchit, see the video again I added the sugar last Thanks ! YOU teach easy, simple. I Love to Eat It !...

Frequently asked questions As two cookbook authors with previous careers in business writing, Alex and I are passionate about making complex processes simple. So we created this Simplified Guide for Sourdough Bread! It has easy to understand steps, a video, and a printable checklist to make sure you’re able to master the process. Ready to get started? We wanted to simplify the process, so set out to make our best sourdough bread recipe: which to us is the most repeatable, easiest to follow recipe with bakery style results....

Making a recipe that calls for tahini and don’t have it? Tahini is a paste made of sesame seeds often used in Middle Eastern or Mediterranean dishes. The most famous recipe with tahini? Hummus! It also can used for making creamy sauces for salads and sandwiches, desserts like cookies and cakes, or as a replacement for peanut butter for peanut allergies. Tahini has a slightly bitter flavor right out of the jar; it’s not sweet like most nut butters or seed butters....

Here’s a recipe for when you need special weekend breakfast or brunch: Brioche French Toast! The name alone feels luxurious, and trust us: it’s just as good as it sounds. This type of bread gives a velvet, custardy texture to the popular breakfast. Top it with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup, and it makes any morning special! This one is pretty hard to resist (and our pile of toast quickly disappeared over here!...

Burrata cheese is one of life’s greatest pleasures (if you’re a cheese lover like we are). One of the best ways to make it into a meal? This Burrata Pasta, a beautiful example of Italian-style culinary simplicity. The majestic balls of fresh mozzarella sit atop a pasta twirls entwined with a rustic tomato basil sauce. Breaking into the cheese releases its creamy, rich interior into each bite. We simply could not stop eating this one, and immediately added it to our “best of” dinner list....

If you haven’t tried a Caipirinha, well: you haven’t lived! Yes, the national drink of Brazil is just that good. In fact, it’s one of our top cocktails here at A Couple Cooks because there’s truly nothing like it. It’s made with cachaça, a liquor made of sugar cane, which tastes like a funky version of rum. Combine that with lime, sugar and lots of ice, and you’ve got one of the uniquely refreshing beverages on the planet....

Love a good spicy, seasoned fry? Try these Cajun fries! Cajun seasoning is the perfect foil for crispy potatoes: this savory, spicy seasoning adds just the right kick. Bake them up in a hot oven and they come out crispy and full of flavor: ideal for serving with burgers or fish. Just like most fry recipes, we couldn’t tear ourselves away from the pan. Here’s how to whip them up at home: without a deep fryer!...

Got a bunch of celery? Here’s a great use for it: this easy and delicious Celery Juice recipe! This green drink is full of intriguing bitter celery flavor, balanced with the sweetness of green apple and the tang of lemon. Drink it chilled over ice and it’s one of the most refreshing beverages! Even better: all you need is a blender! We love making juice recipes (like carrot, cucumber and pomegranate), and we’ve found there’s no need to get a massive juicer....

Here’s a bright, beautiful drink that works as a cocktail or mocktail: the Cherry Lime Rickey! Something about the combination of cherries and lime is pure genius, where the tart of the citrus perfectly accentuates the sweet berry. So combining it into a homemade mocktail or cocktail? Well, it’s pretty darn perfect. Here you’ll take a lime rickey mocktail and add a cherry syrup to bring in that candy-colored flavor....

Want to add a dose of fiber, protein and anti-oxidants to your morning smoothies? Try this Chia Seed Smoothie! Adding chia seeds in smoothies is our new trick to load protein and fiber into this healthy breakfast or snack. You can throw a handful into any smoothie, but our favorite is this creamy strawberry smoothie: fruity, icy, and the perfect way to use the power of these seeds! As smoothie experts with over 50 smoothie recipes under our belts, we promise it will be a winner at your house, too....

How does a perfectly crisp gluten free pizza topped with chicken and veggies aka chicken pizza dosa sound? I bet this pizza will be one of the best Indian fusion recipes you’ve ever come across in the culinary world. Usually, I prefer to whip up speedy meals in the kitchen. I always believe that you could create fabulous meals with a little forethought and zero effort. Just look at this pizza made with leftover dosa or idli batter!...

Need a healthy sweet treat? Try the Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie: made with good-for-you ingredients but tastes like a milk shake! We can’t resist smoothies that taste like dessert, like our Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie and Peanut Butter Smoothie. Put them together and you’ve got this one! It’s rich and chocolaty, but made with bananas, oats and honey. Blend it up for busy mornings or afternoons where you need a quick pick-me-up: it even doubles as a healthy dessert!...