Love stuffed vegetables? Try my stuffed eggplant, stuffed zucchini boats, and stuffed tomatoes next. How do we elevate our basic baked sweet potato? Stuff them with tons of goodies and turn them into a complete meal! Inspired by my classic stuffed potatoes, this stuffed sweet potato recipe is an absolute winner. It can transform a typical side dish into the main course. I found that it’s such an easy way to get my family to get more veggies in their diet, and when you add some fun ingredients like guacamole and sour cream, who can resist?...

We take our condiments seriously in our house and always have at least one or two on the table for every meal. So, when I’m watching my sugar intake, you better believe I’m making sugar free BBQ sauce, sugar free honey mustard, and sugar free ketchup. Mainstream brands pack their sauces with copious amounts of sugar and, worse–high fructose corn syrup. Luckily, this sugar-free version tastes just as good as store-bought ketchup but with a fraction of the carbs and calories....

Frequently asked questions More seasoning blends Making DIY seasoning mixes at home is so easy! They taste incredible—much better than storebought—and are fun gifts, too. Try all our seasoning blends (listed by style): Another benefit of homemade seasoning: you can control the salt! Many times pre-packaged taco seasoning has a large amount of salt, but here you can customize it your liking. Alex and I have been making taco seasoning for years, and along with tacos we love it for taco salad and in scrambled eggs!...

When it comes to festive cocktails…well, this one might take the cake. Try this Pomegranate Mimosa! The combination of sweet tart pomegranate, orange perfume and airy bubbles is one of the most satisfying in our list of 200+ cocktail recipes. In fact, we think it should be called a Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail or Pomegranate Prosecco Sparkler…so you can drink it in the evening too. This one is great for any time, and especially festive for the colder months when pomegranate is in season....

Craving a healthy weeknight meal that’s bursting with flavor? Look no further than this tofu broccoli stir-fry! This type of fast and easy meal has become exactly what we crave (don’t you want to just dive right into that bowl?). The tender tofu cubes and crisp broccoli florets get tossed in a savory sauce that’s both sweet and umami, making it a vegetarian and vegan dinner everyone will love. Plus, it’s ready in 30 minutes, so you can get dinner on the table fast....

Got Hennessy and want to mix up a drink? You’re in luck: there’s a great collection of classic cocktails to make with this ages old brand of Cognac. The Hennessy company was founded over 250 years ago in France in 1765. Today it produces 40% of the world’s Cognac, making it the largest producer worldwide. If you’re ready to move beyond drinking Hennessy neat, here’s where to start! Here at A Couple Cooks, we’re cocktail experts with over 300 cocktail recipes under our belt....

(Blue Wrap Dress; Beach Sun Hat, Naot Pixie Sandal) Alex and I just got back from a 3 week trip to Europe, where we toted 1 ½ year old Larson around to Italy, Croatia and Spain. We went for the food, the views, and time with friends and family. But what so many of you have been asking after seeing our photos is something we didn’t expect: Tell us how to pack a travel capsule wardrobe!...

It takes minutes to make and tastes great on literally everything: it’s perfect with fries, grilled fish, roasted vegetables or even on a sandwich. For two truffle lovers like us, we’re absolutely smitten. This truffle aioli recipe uses a base of mayonnaise because it’s the quickest way to make aioli at home. Of course, you can also make this using the traditional aioli method if you’d like! Here’s what you’ll need for the base recipe:...

Love fun air fryer recipes? Try my air fryer potstickers, air fryer bagel bites, air fryer coconut shrimp, and air fryer chicken nuggets next. As someone who is borderline obsessed with French fries, cooking them in the air fryer instead of the deep fryer is a no-brainer. And the best part? They are just as crisp and fluffy as you’d expect but without all the added oil and fats. Like my air fryer sweet potato fries, these are the kind of fries I feel good about serving my family without compromising on texture or taste....

How much flour should I use to get a 1 kg cake. What is the difference between corn flour and corn starch….please tell….I really want to try this recipe Hi Manjula Aunty, I don’t have microwave for backing dishes. I heard somewhere we can bake products in cooker also. Could you please provide eggless cake recipe for cooker? Thanks Deepshikha, I have never used cooker for baking. Hi Manjulaben, Any brand for Maida?...

I made the recipe because I can’t eat cheese for a period. Out of curiosity I had made some cheese sauces from vegan sites before, and they were always a disappointment as well as containing a unholy amount of flavorings to make up for the plain taste. So I had decided to give up on vegan cheese sauces forever. But since I had to forego dairy and trusting Manjula’s abilities, I gave this recipe a go....

While I say things like, “That was the best ___ ever!” quite frequently, Alex isn’t usually quite as generous. However, we both used the phrase multiple times as we enjoyed this fresh vegetable linguine! Packed with delicate herbs, pungent garlic, crisp zucchini, and juicy tomatoes, this is a pasta dish that really shines. It’s perfect for tomato season when produce as abundant. Tips for making vegetable linguine What really makes this vegetable linguine recipe is the ripe tomatoes....

Vegetable oil vs olive oil: which oil is healthier? Technically olive oil is a vegetable oil, of course. But the generic term “vegetable oil” is used for any oil with a neutral flavor, including those marked with that title at the store. Which one should you use regularly in your cooking? Can you substitute one for the other? Spoiler alert: there’s a clear winner. Here’s what to know about when to use each one!...

If you’re not familiar with upma, it’s a thick porridge-like breakfast dish popular in the southern part of India and Maharashtra. The word “upma” literally translates to salted flour. But this dish is not just about flour flavored with salt. Trust me, perfectly cooked upma is to die for. There are tons of variations of this simple breakfast dish including the delicious vermicelli upma. But today, we’ll talk about the very basic method to cook upma with some extra addition of nutritious veggies....

If you love a Manhattan or Old Fashioned, it’s safe to say you’ll love this drink too: the Vieux Carre! This unique classic cocktail comes from New Orleans: the name means “Old Square” in French, which refers to the French Quarter. It’s strong and alcohol forward, made with not one but two types of bitters. The complex flavor is ideal for whiskey lovers who love to relax with a slow sipper in hand....

Craving a margarita but don’t want the alcohol? Enter our favorite non alcoholic virgin margarita recipe! This one is a fan favorite: tangy and refreshing, punctuated by that classic salt rim. A surprise ingredient brings a funky flavor that’s reminiscent of tequila: we can’t wait to hear what you think! The drink is balanced just right with sweet and tart: truly the non alcoholic mocktail spin on our favorite classic margarita recipe!...

It’s tall, it’s bubbly, and it goes down easy: it’s the Vodka Collins! This spin on the Tom Collins is essentially a sparkling vodka lemonade. It’s easy to drink and it’s classic: the base drink goes all the way back to the 1870’s when cocktails were just stating to emerge. Take one sip and it’s sweet tart, bubbly and ultra refreshing. It’s one the vodka drinks we love best....

What’s better than the buttery crunch of a pan seared scallop? Scallops are perfect for special dinners; they have an air of sophistication vs the standard shrimp or salmon. But what to serve with them? It can be hard to figure out just the right side dish that contrasts in color, shape, flavor, and nutrition. It’s got to contrast their mild, delicate flavor, but complement it just enough. It’s also got to be easy enough to whip up while you’re searing up the seafood....

Ways to use Everything Bagel seasoning After you’ve made this Everything But the Bagel seasoning, there are so many ways to use it! We love using it on our Everything Bagel pasta, a recipe we created to enjoy this seasoning mix at dinner. A few other favorite ways to use it are sprinkling it on avocado toast, making homemade Everything Bagel crackers, and sprinkling it over scrambled eggs. Here are 30 ways to use it!...

Got a dip craving? Or making a party appetizer and not sure where to start? Here are the very best dips for chips: whether you’re starting with the standard potato or the crispy tortilla chip! These dip recipes run the gamut: for potato chips you’ve got creamy ranch dip and a spread perfect for pickle lovers. Switch out potatoes for tortillas and you’ve got a whole other suite of options, from cheesy bean dip to fresh and healthy guacamole....