This recipe was reprinted with permission from Let’s Stay In by Ashley Rodriguez. “Our kitchen and our table are the center of our home. Food brings us to the table and my goal in life is to spend as much time there as possible.” That’s Ashley Rodriguez in her new cookbook, Let’s Stay In. Ashley’s recipes are designed for just that: a life lived around the table. This shakshuka recipe with feta emodies everything about that philosophy!...

Here’s our new favorite easy side dish to go with tacos and enchiladas: Spanish rice! Contrary to its name, it’s actually not Spanish at all. It’s a Mexican-style red rice: and I’m not sure how we went so long without it in our repertoire! As often as we make tacos around here, it’s our new go-to. This recipe is a quick and easy spin: it uses salsa to get big flavor quickly....

Do you love plant based meals, or have you recently jumped on the vegan bandwagon? Well, this vegetarian version of classic chili is one of the most delicious ways to create the perfect dinner on Meatless Mondays. Trust me, this recipe is an absolute game changer.This vegetarian chili recipe is totally customizable loaded with vegetables and canned beans you have on hand. You can even add more or less chili powder and jalapeños to adjust the heat to your liking....

Here’s a 1920’s cocktail that’s begging to be part of your drink repertoire: the El Presidente cocktail! This Cuban classic never soared quite as high as the daiquiri or the mojito, but it’s something special in its own right. It’s sleek and sophisticated, like a Cuban spin on a Manhattan using rum instead of whisky. It’s got some special ingredients and comes out boozy, subtly bitter with a sweet and citrus nuance....

Frequently asked questions If a salad can taste as satisfying as a dessert, this one is it! It stars juicy ripe peaches and a sweet balsamic vinaigrette, with creamy goat cheese, nutty toasted almonds, and pops of sweet corn. When we first took these photos, we polished the salad off the minute we were done shooting it. It’s become a favorite for us each summer! Ripe peaches: Use only the best juicy ripe peaches....

Who needs AP flour, really? This one’s our favorite banana bread recipe…and there’s no flour to speak of. Just good old fashioned oats, bananas and a bit of magic. Try this golden brown Gluten Free Banana Bread recipe! It’s got just the right moist texture, nuanced sweetness, and pure banana flavor. There’s a crunchy sugar topping, too (yum). Whip it all up in a blender and wait while comfy, cozy aroma winds it’s way from the oven....

When it comes to grilled dinner ideas, there’s not much better than seafood. So let us introduce you to our new favorite: these Grilled Shrimp Skewers! Adding shrimp to skewers for grilling makes them easy to turn, and the presentation is simply stunning. Here we took our Perfect Grilled Shrimp and gave it a skewer make-over, with even better shrimp seasoning and a few tips on skewering technique. These will impress everyone around the table!...

Got a bottle of Maraschino liqueur, or deciding whether it’s worth it to buy some? Despite the name, don’t confuse it with the liquid in a jar of maraschino cherries! This clear, cherry-flavored liqueur is a common ingredient in classic cocktails that originated in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Here A Couple Cooks, we’re cocktail experts with over 300 cocktail recipes under our belt: and Maraschino cocktails are some of our absolute favorites....

Here’s a sophisticated cocktail that will have all your friends talking about it: the Hanky Panky cocktail! It’s complex and nuanced, with a smooth flavor perfect for sipping. The star here is Fernet-Branca, an Italian bitter that adds an herbal punch. The cocktail is perfectly balanced: a little sweet and a little bitter, which makes it irresistible. Here’s how to make it, and a little more about the origin of the name....

Keen on more pancake recipes? Try my red velvet pancakes, savory pancakes, or lemon ricotta pancakes next. Once blueberries are in peak season, my mind instantly goes to my healthy blueberry pancakes. They’re a quick and easy way to incorporate summertime fruit into my mornings, and nothing says ‘homemade’ quite like a stack of pancakes studded with juicy blueberries. Why I love this recipe Quick and easy. So long as you have blueberries and a few pantry staples, you can make these pancakes whenever inspiration strikes!...

Need more healthy baked goods? You’ve got to try my carrot cake cookies, chocolate zucchini bread, and sweet potato cake. I consider my healthy carrot cake to be the pinnacle of my career, that is, until I came up with my healthy carrot muffins! Okay, maybe that was an overstatement, but I promise these muffins are that good! They’re light and fluffy like any good muffin, but the carrots add moisture and a sweet flavor that takes them to another level....

Sure, you can buy the premade packets with pictures of snow covered ski chalets. But did you know the absolute best hot chocolate is homemade in just 5 minutes? After years of tinkering, we’ve got a master recipe for you. Here’s our very best homemade hot chocolate recipe: it’s creamy, rich, chocolaty, and tastes like a dream. All you need are a few ingredients, and you might already have them on hand....

Need more keto breakfast recipes? Try my keto quiche, keto oatmeal, or keto donuts next. I love starting my mornings with yogurt and granola, but finding suitable keto alternatives was tricky, so I started making them myself. Making keto granola was easy, but making keto-friendly yogurt was somehow even easier. It’s creamy and tangy enough to convince you never to buy store-bought yogurt again! Why I love this recipe Just 2 ingredients....

When it comes to cooking with chicken wings, sometimes a simple fried or baked version just isn’t enough. Adding an extra boost of flavorful sauce always improve the taste while also making it visually appealing.The contrasting flavors of honey and soy sauce bring in that burst of deliciousness to this honey soy chicken wings recipe. Chicken drumsticks or thighs also taste amazing in this dish, however, if you want more of a crowd pleaser, wings would be the perfect choice....

Love homemade sandwiches and burgers? Try my spicy chicken sandwich, chopped cheese, or smoked salmon bagel next. My family and I LOVE a good chicken sandwich, and Wendy’s hot honey chicken sandwich was a favorite. See, they stopped making it, but that did not stop me. Oh no, it didn’t. My spicy chicken sandwich looks like the takeout version but is much more delicious. Why I love this recipe There is an epic amount of CRUNCH....

Are you a tea lover? Then there’s quite like a steaming cup of matcha, aka Japanese green tea! This Japanese beverage has spread across the world: and for good reason. It’s full of anti-oxidants and a great healthier morning caffeine boost. You can make it into a matcha latte or iced matcha latte, but our favorite way to drink it? Straight up in a cup. The purity of the bitter, herbal flavors is incomparable....

Love making your own pantry staples? Try blanched almond flour, self-rising flour, and coconut flour. Have you ever tried making your own oat flour? It can be used in place of white or wheat flour in many recipes. We love making it because it comes in handy whenever we run out of other kinds of flour. I mean, considering I eat oatmeal almost every single day, it’s safe to say we always have the one thing you need to make it....

Today we’re answering the question: How do you stretch pizza dough? Do you need to throw pizza dough in the air? Don’t worry: you don’t need to get dough on your ceiling to stretch the perfect pizza. Here’s our step-by-step tutorial on how to stretch pizza dough. Want to skip stretching? Try our popular pan pizza or sheet pan pizza instead! Pizza dough: Here’s our master pizza dough recipe that we use every time we make it....

Whenever I visit an Indian restaurant, I always opt for the spiciest curry on the menu. But sometimes, I just stick to the less spicier ones. I must admit, spicy or not spicy – all of them are my favorites. So, if I want to choose from the mildly spiced section of the menu, I always go for this chicken korma. I have created this killer korma curry recipe for you today....

Love melt-in-your-mouth beef recipes? Try my boneless beef short ribs, Dutch oven pot roast, Mississippi pot roast, or carne guisada next. After spending time in Chicago and borderline obsessing over Portillo’s beef sandwiches, I had to make my own homemade version! In my version of the classic Italian beef sandwich, I braise the beef in a homemade gravy for several hours before shredding it and stuffing it into rolls. I always make a triple batch because, trust me, the leftovers taste even better!...