When looking for a great soup recipe, it’s easy to come across lots of simple purees that while delicious, are certainly not filling. So here’s a list of our favorite hearty soup recipes that are filling enough to make a meal! These recipes are packed with loads of vegetables and protein (like beans and lentils) to make a satisfying and filling main dish. Accessorize them with bread and a salad, and there’s nothing better on a cold day!...

Naan Bread without yeast After stocking up on a bunch of pantry friendly ingredients, I found myself to have a plethora of self-rising flour. Now, don’t get me wrong. I didn’t go out and buy this particular type of flour as if you look through my recipes, it’s not a flour I regularly use. I often stick to grain-free and low carb flours, like coconut flour and almond flour. However, as a means to make use of my pantry staple ingredients, I’ve been digging through it over the past week!...

Hosting a gathering? Then let us be the first to suggest these Dinner Party Ideas! These recipes cover the gamut of occasions and seasons. Have a casual pizza party with friends, or a fancy meal of seared scallops. Try a cozy pot pie in winter, or breezy poke bowls in summer. These meals are perfect for entertaining and will impress everyone! Here’s our list: with side dish suggestions to pair!...

Need more keto friendly candy recipes? Try my keto peanut butter cups, keto chocolate, sugar free marshmallows, and coconut clusters next. Any diet that doesn’t allow candy is NOT the diet for me. With a few low-carb swaps, you can (and should!) have sweet treats on a keto diet. My keto friendly hard candies couldn’t be easier to make, yet the results are smooth, buttery, and addictively crunchy. Why I love this recipe Made with 3 ingredients....

Love homemade candy recipes? Try my Turkish delight, almond roca, crunch bars, and 2 ingredient fudge next. My family loves it when I break out the peanut brittle. It’s one of our favorite foolproof holiday and Christmas treats that’s perfect for family gatherings and parties. It’s crunchy, sweet, and has a satisfying buttery flavor. Why I love this recipe 3 ingredients. That’s right, just 3 ingredients are all you’ll need, and you likely have all of them on hand already....

Looking for salmon dinner ideas? This fish is a popular choice when it comes to meals, but it’s notoriously tricky to cook it right. Here at A Couple Cooks, we’ve become salmon experts by testing out all the best salmon recipes to make dinnertime delicious! Try it seared, baked, or grilled, with a butter sauce or smothered in a sticky glaze. Or think outside the fillet with burgers, tacos, salad and more!...

Looking for more pancake recipes? Try almond flour pancakes, protein pancakes, and almond milk pancakes. I love cooking with oat milk because it’s so thick, creamy, and naturally sweet, so I barely need to add any extra sugar. When mixed with some simple baking staples, it makes for a moist and pillowy pancake that taste like classic pancakes! Why I love this recipe Naturally vegan. There are no eggs or dairy in this recipe....

Craving more keto appetizers? Try my keto buffalo chicken dip, keto jalapeño poppers, and keto stuffed mushrooms next. If there’s one thing I love doing more than anything, it’s entertaining. When I have friends over, I take my appetizers very seriously. This keto spinach dip has an irresistible creamy, tangy flavor. Tender artichokes and wilted spinach add a beautiful texture. It’s so flavorful that it doesn’t even taste low-carb....

Love cooking with asparagus? Try my asparagus quiche, cream of asparagus soup, and bacon-wrapped asparagus. I always try to make sure my family has some veggie side dish with whatever dinner we’re enjoying. When the weather warms up, and asparagus is in season, my simple sauteed asparagus recipe is a common staple. Why I love this recipe Minimal cook time. Cooking asparagus in the pan takes less than 5 minutes....

Love air fryer recipes? Try air fryer chicken tenderloins, air fryer hamburgers, and air fryer chicken thighs. It’s no secret that I use my air fryer almost every day, but my favorite use for it is cooking proteins, and salmon is no exception. I like things delicious and fast, and cooking salmon this way ticks both those boxes. Why I love this recipe Ready in 6 minutes. Fish is already one of the fastest-cooking proteins, and the air fryer makes it even faster....

Love air fryer recipes? Try air fryer chicken breast, air fryer pork tenderloin, and air fryer steak. This air fryer pork belly recipe yields a beautifully seared crust and melt-in-your-mouth meat. Most pork belly recipes need lengthy cooking times to render the fat. However, my simple, 3-ingredient alternative yields the same succulent slab of pork belly using nothing more than salt and cooking spray. No heavy oils or long cooking times are needed!...

It’s mysterious, bold, spicy sweet, and transforms cocktails in an instant: it’s Allspice Dram! This dark brown liqueur is a historic cocktail bar ingredient, and brings an intense allspice and clove finish to any drink. Used in cocktails of the 1930’s, it had all but vanished by the 1980’s. Today it’s enjoying a new renaissance in the cocktail revival, and it’s an ingredient in many modern bars. Here’s more about allspice dram and how to get your hands on this magic elixir....

Almond meal vs almond flour: what’s the difference? Can you substitute one for the other? These two almond-based products look very similar. In fact, they’re easy to mistake for one another when you’re shopping! What’s the difference? Here’s a breakdown in definition, flavor, and recipes. Almond meal vs almond flour: an overview First up, let’s discuss the definition of each. Almond meal and almond flour are both made of ground almonds....

Manjula, I bought a bag of frozen methi. It has 4 small blocks of methi. Can you please tell me how to use this instead of fresh. Thanks Romi first thaw the frozen methi and then use it as fresh but about 1/4 in quantity than using the fresh. Having made this now with both fresh and dried methi, readers make note: Use fresh! It’s far better. But both are tasty and simple to make, and so delicious!...

🍾 Tip: A 750 ml bottle of Prosecco is 25 ounces, enough for 8 drinks. If you’re making 2 drinks, a mini bottle is perfect—it holds 187 mL or about 6 ounces! You may know the ever popular Aperol spritz. To Alex and me, the classic is a little too sweet—so spritz variations are where it’s at. This drink tastes sweet and balanced by dialing back the Aperol and swapping in fruity apple cider....

Battered deep fried goodies are unique on their own in terms of both texture and taste. Honestly, the cooking process is not straightforward; you must consider the ingredients used, consistency of batter, the right temperature of oil, and most importantly, the tips and tricks to achieve the best crunch ever. Tempura is one of the best deep fried dishes out there, and it’s clearly a very popular appetizer idea. Tempura batter recipe....

Avocados, which have long been popular as a breakfast staple, is undoubtedly one of the most nutritious fruits. I personally love them as a delicious dip, or as a healthy topping for easy morning toasts. With the right recipe, this plant based ingredient can take the centerstage of your meal. What is avocado aioli? A traditional aioli is a simple olive oil based condiment emulsified with fresh garlic. In this healthier version, we are going to make aioli with avocado....

A touch of the buttery, eggy, silky smooth classic hollandaise sauce is guaranteed to bring in more deliciousness to your grilled steak, fish and poached egg. But there’s one version of this classic sauce that’s healthier and packed with goodness – avocado hollandaise.The exotic avocados are well-known for their nutritional qualities that have actually contributed to their recent popularity. I’m literally obsessed with their beautiful vibrant green color, smooth texture and unique flavor....

Did you like my previous post about healthy chickpea salad (chana chat)? I loved the fact that you could enjoy it anytime of the year despite the weather. I thought I’d continue my love for all-season salads with another salad recipe – a super healthy baked kale chips salad. Now I don’t need to explain about all the health benefits of kale, one of the super foods packed with nutrients....

I had this trifle idea on my mind for a very long time. Honestly, I was waiting for the festive season to arrive so I can make it again and share with you. Don’t you love it when you can turn one fabulous dessert into another showstopper? That’s exactly what happened with this beetroot trifle recipe. I made beetroot halwa last week thinking about making this trifle from leftovers. But the halwa itself was so delicious there were hardly anything left....