Why we love this recipe 💡Why buy organic chicken? We recommend buying organic since it’s the high-quality meat that is raised sustainably without chemicals. Organic standards require that the chickens have access to the outdoors and cannot be given antibiotics or growth hormones (happy chickens!). This chicken recipe has become one of those back-pocket concepts we keep on hand for guests or for an easy dinner on a weeknight. It’s great on its own, or you can slice it to top a Caesar salad or rice bowl....

Introducing: the perfect amaretto sour! Are you burned from those syrupy amaretto sours made with sweet and sour mix? Let us be the first to convince you: made correctly, this drink can be one of the best cocktails out there. It’s tangy and sweet tart, with a hint of almond that’s balanced by the secret ingredient: bourbon. We didn’t think we liked amaretto sours: until we tasted this one. If you’re not drinking your amaretto sour this way: well, it’s time to start!...

Just when we have our favorite way to cook shrimp…along comes another one! And this Broiled Shrimp is out of this world good. When we made it, I couldn’t stop declaring my praises for it. “Wow!” kept slipping out of my mouth, and I immediately texted my best friend and mom to share the recipe. That’s when you know it’s a keeper. This broiled shrimp is tender, juicy, and so fast to cook....

Love tea lattes? Did you know you can make them at home? Yes, you can make a cup of creamy tea with a beautiful foamy, frothy topping: and it’s just as good as your local coffee shop (or better). Want a chai latte instead? We’ve got a recipe for that too. Tea lattes are the perfect cozy warm drink for fall and winter: but they work for anytime, too! Here are all the tricks to making a tea latte at home....

Each and every culture has its own Easter traditions. For Catholics in Kerala, the celebrations start on Maundy Thursday. In remembrance of the last supper, every household prepares unleavened bread (Pesaha appam or INRI appam) which is served with a very sweet jaggery and coconut milk syrup. Not too long ago, I mastered this traditional recipe after numerous failed attempts. After all, failure is the stepping stone to success. I grew up watching my mom prepare this special bread and sweet syrup every year....

I think I jumped the gun a bit when posting my previous comment…. I posted it before I actually rolled them out and fried them. I was not able to roll them out to 5″ as suggested in your recipe as the filling started to ooze out from the sides. I managed to roll them out to about 3″. Please tell what did I do wrong!!! I used the chana dal filling....

Here’s a trick for making quick baked potatoes that cuts the time in half! It’s easy to throw whole potatoes into foil in the oven. But large potatoes can take 1 hour or more to bake. In this quick and easy method, the potatoes bake in about 30 minutes. This little trick takes baked potatoes from weekend affairs to weeknight meals (for us, at least!). Bonus: they taste even more flavorful than the standard method....

Intrigued by Averna, or wondering whether it’s worth adding to your collection? This Italian bittersweet liqueur is trending, and for good reason: it’s absolutely delicious. The sweet caramel notes and hints of anise and honey make it a great candidate for sipping on the rocks: and there are lots of great ways to mix it into cocktails. What is it, and how does it fit into the family of Italian amari?...

It’s bright yellow, it’s beautiful, and it tastes divine: it’s Galliano liqueur! This Italian liquor rose to popularity in the 1970’s with the Harvey Wallbanger. But there’s so much more to it than a mixer for vodka and OJ! The sweet, nuanced flavor of vanilla, anise, juniper, and cinnamon adds an herbal complexity to any cocktail. This liqueur spawned several classic cocktails and deserves a spot in your collection, we think....

Making a cocktail that calls for orgeat? After ordering a fancy cocktail with it several years ago, we had to Google it. Turns out, orgeat is an almond cocktail syrup with hundreds of years of history. The nutty, citrus vanilla flavor can’t fully be replicated by anything else. Here at A Couple Cooks, we’re cocktail experts with over 300 cocktail recipes under our belt. After buying a bottle and working with it in our home bar, we found it’s truly something special....

It’s pickling season! If you love pickled vegetables but don’t want to worry about hardcore canning, these mixed vegetable quick pickles are for you. These are refrigerator pickles, which are simple to make and don’t require a canning machine or any fancy sterilization techniques. While you can’t store them on your cupboard shelf, they last for up to 1 month in the refrigerator…which is much longer than they ever make it at our house!...

Looking for the perfect pizza dough in just 35 minutes? Alex and I have mastered how to make perfect, Italian style pizza at home. Our best homemade pizza dough recipe and thin crust pizza dough take 1 hour to make. But what about nights where you don’t have 1 hour? We’ve gone back to the drawing board and created this “cheater’s” quick pizza dough in a food processor! It’s a little more crumbly than our best ever dough, but overall it’s incredibly good for the amount of time it takes to whip up!...

Ragda Puri Chaat Recipe: A Burst of Flavor in Every Bite Ragda Puri Chaat is a popular vegan quick & easy street food in India, beloved for its medley of flavors and textures. This delectable appetizer consists of crispy puris (fried dough balls) served with ragda, a spicy and tangy curry made from dried white peas. Topped with an assortment of chutneys and sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles), This Chaat is a true delight for the taste buds....

Thank you, Aunty Manjula! I’ve been following your YouTube series for years and have learned so much about Indian cooking form you. I made your roasted cauliflower last Christmas and my family loved it! There was nothing left but my sister’s rice was still almost full 🙂 I’m going to make this tonight for myself. Yum! Very nice auty Ji… Hii aunty . I am a beginner in cooking ....

Cultural and Traditional Importance In many parts of India, Shakar Para holds a special place during festive celebrations. It is traditionally prepared in large batches, ensuring that everyone has a generous share of this delicious snack. The crispiness of shakarpara symbolizes prosperity and happiness, making it a staple during joyous occasions. This snack is not just limited to festivals; it’s also enjoyed as a daily tea-time companion, adding a touch of sweetness to everyday life....

What is the ratio of mung beans to the sprouts produced from it? For example, what is the quantity of sprouts that 1 cup of mung beans will generate? Thanks, Dido Dido, 1 cup of moong will make about 2-1/2 cups of sproutes Majula Ji, this is a very nice recipe. Thank you for sharing. I have a question, can we use curd in place of yogurt, because yogurt is difficult to get from a local grocery shop....

What is Arbi?please explain Hello Auntyji, I like all your recipes. I love to eat arbi but every time I try this vegetable my arbi sticks to pan. Even if I dry arbi properly. Can u pls tell any tips to avoid sticky arbi. Himadri, try using heavy pan and oil should be moderately hot before adding arbi. Thanks Auntyji. Will remember this next time. Dear Manjula, Thank you very much for your recipes....

Looking to lighten up your drinks? Alcoholic drinks can average 250 calories per cocktail (or more!). One way to reduce calories when it comes to cocktails: drink in moderation. Drink one cocktail per sitting, and you don’t have to worry about calories! The other rule with cocktails: liquor contributes the most calories. Use less alcohol, and you’ll have less calories! To see how fast calories can add up, here’s a list of calories in alcohol:...

When it comes to creating perfectly delicious meals, I tend to gravitate towards healthy alternatives. The fact is adding healthy ingredients to your meals can be easy as well as delicious. Here’s a simple trick to convert your favorite sausage roll into its super healthy alternative without compromising on deliciousness. Tortilla Sausage Rolls. It’s all about substituting puff pastry with tortillas. Obviously, an easier and healthier addition. When baked, you’ll get a delicious filling with a crispy tortilla shell....

Love air frying vegetables? Try my air fryer zucchini, air fryer butternut squash, air fryer okra, and air fryer asparagus next. Brussels sprouts are notorious for being mushy, boring, and frankly unappetizing. But with the magic of the air fryer, it doesn’t have to be that way! My air fried Brussels sprouts are kept simple because the air fryer does the legwork. They turn out crackling and crisp on the outside, yet the middle has the perfect, fluffy, tender bite....