We love our bok choy stir fry but when we want some simple greens to pair with dinner, sauteing the bok choy on its own is always a winner. It’s quick to cook, needs very few seasonings, and pairs well with almost anything. What is bok choy? Bok choy or pak choi is a kind of Chinese cabbage often used in Asian cuisine. It has dark green top leaves and a light, crunchy base....

A meal in a sheet pan never really gets old, does it? Introducing our newest sheet pan creation: the Mediterranean Sheet Pan Shrimp dinner! Combine juicy shrimp with colorful Mediterranean veggies like cherry tomatoes and tangy artichoke, then top it off with a squeeze of lemon and a hearty sprinkle of feta cheese. Serve with orzo, couscous or rice and it’s an explosion of flavor on your plate (or bowl)....

Frequently asked questions Plump, succulent shrimp are bathed in a vibrant lemon butter sauce that perfectly complements the al dente linguine. This one always disappears very quickly over here—both of our kids gobble it up! Linguine pasta Medium shrimp Onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt Butter Garlic Lemon Milk and heavy cream Parmesan cheese All-purpose flour However, you can substitute fettucine for the linguine, or other long pasta shapes like spaghetti or bucatini....

I steamed my squash whole and then I did not have to purée because when well done by steaming the squash cones out as if it was puréed. I also use cream so that it gets done fast I also did not use 2 cups of sugar I just started with a cup and added just how much I want it to be sweet I added lots of nuts and used pistachio and almonds Lola, sounds good how do you make almond paste....

Love veggie-packed dinners? Try my eggplant rollatini, spicy noodles, cauliflower steak, or Mediterranean bowls next. Because stuffed sweet potatoes are such a hit in my household, giving the same treatment to a humble white potato is a no-brainer. My stuffed potatoes recipe, AKA stuffed baked potatoes, makes a filling dinner or (elevated) side dish. Everyone gets their own giant potato to fluff, stuff, and enjoy. These have the best texture- Truly CRISPY on the outside while the inside is super fluffy, soft, and creamy…okay, my mouth is watering....

Sweet and sour bell peppers offer a delightful appetizer with an added combination of tangy sweetness, making them a favorite among food enthusiasts. Tips for Easy Bell Pepper Recipe: Selecting Bell Peppers: For bell pepper recipes, Choose bell peppers that are firm, glossy, and free from wrinkles or blemishes. Look for peppers with vibrant colors, such as red, yellow, or orange, as they tend to be sweeter than green bell peppers....

These sweet potato pancakes are so fluffy, moist and cinnamon-scented, they immediately moved to the top of our favorites list (along with these banana oatmeal pancakes). In fact, we’d recommend boiling up a potato just so you can make them, though they’re also the absolute best use of leftover cooked sweet potatoes. They turn into the most delicious, fluffy breakfast treat: incredibly moist and packed with cozy flavors. Get ready to fall in love with this easy and satisfying breakfast idea!...

Fried rice is indisputably one of the most loved street foods in the world. And it’s the perfect way to whip up a delicious meal on busy weekdays. Sure, you can load them with your favorite veggies and protein to create a balanced, nutritious meal. Or keep them less fancy with simple combo of flavors. Either way, they’re really easy to make and amazingly delicious. This Thai chicken fried rice is nutritious and delicious at the same time....

Thanksgiving cocktails and drinks A few nonalcoholic Thanksgiving drinks Don’t drink alcohol, or want something for the kids? There are lots of great options for Thanksgiving drinks that aren’t cocktails! Here are some of our top fall drinks that work when entertaining: These Thanksgiving drinks feature the flavors of fall, starring apple cider, pomegranate, cranberry, bourbon, and infusing cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Our signature drink for Thanksgiving 2024 is the Apple Cider Spritz—find the recipe and more ideas below!...

Need more Asian chicken recipes? Try my chicken lollipops, chicken satay, or firecracker meatballs next. My family and I LOVE going out for Japanese food, and tempura is always our go-to appetizer. But, surprisingly, I just realized how easy it is to make at home. Suffice it to say, we’ve been a bit obsessed. The batter coating is golden brown and addictively crunchy, while the meat remains tender and well-seasoned....

Keto French Toast We take weekend breakfasts seriously in our household. We have a few keto favorites up our sleeve, including cinnamon rolls and classic bagels. When we want to go all out though, we love to prepare some keto French toast. Let’s be real here. There are some foods that truly cannot be given a keto friendly makeover. For the longest time, I thought French toast fell into that category....

Love a good latte? Here’s a tasty variation to try: the vanilla latte! This spin on the classic features homemade vanilla syrup with the traditional espresso and milk. This delicious, classic latte is like the ones you can get in a cute European-style café, flavored with a lightly sweet, vanilla-scented essence. It’s outrageously cozy, especially in the fall and winter: though of course you can drink it anytime! Or, make it an Iced Vanilla Latte instead....

Vegan Chocolate Chips When it comes to staple ingredients, I love making my own almond flour, oat flour, and vegan chocolate chips. As someone who bakes plenty of desserts and snacks, I go through chocolate chips like they are their own food group. They are such a fun and tasty addition, and we all know everything tastes better with chocolate. Because many of my recipes are vegan, I use special chocolate chips without dairy!...

Looking for more pizza recipes? Try this Sicilian pizza, protein pizza, or birria pizza. I consider myself a pizza snob, so when developing a vegan pizza recipe, it had to look and taste like any good pizza. This not only ticks those boxes, but it’s so tasty that it’s become my go-to homemade pizza dough. Why I love this recipe Perfect for vegans. No one should be left out on pizza night....

I learned a long time ago that it’s not worth buying vegan protein bars when you can so easily make them at home, and that’s especially true when it comes to diet-friendly protein bars. Now, we’ve come up with quite a few vegan protein-packed snacks, like protein crunch bars and peanut butter protein balls. Still, I wanted to make a protein bar specifically since there are plenty on the market, but they’re either filled with unnecessary ingredients or, frankly, not enough protein!...

Frequently asked questions Looking for vegetarian dinner recipes? To pair with this easy vegetarian gravy recipe, here are a few of our vegetarian dinner recipes: Alex and I created a vegetarian meatballs recipe and needed a savory sauce to slather over those “meatballs.” We came up with this vegetarian gravy: it’s super savory and delicious, with an unexpected undertone of fennel that makes it tasty meaty. Here are our tricks on how to make a meatless gravy taste irresistibly satisfying!...

Do you need a special reason to indulge in some delicious vegetarian baked goodies? Well, I guess the answer is no, especially when they taste as good as their non-vegetarian counterpart. These vegetarian sausage rolls, as the name says, is a customized veggie version of your all time favorite party appetizer – sausage rolls. These appetizers are easy-to-make and will certainly impress your guests at your next gathering. You can even whip up a batch for yourself and enjoy with your afternoon tea....

Got melon? Here’s a fun way to use it: in watermelon salsa! Throw cubes of this juicy summer fruit together with lime, jalapeño, and cilantro, and it’s an unexpected spin on the classic Mexican dip. Spoon in mouthfuls with tortilla chips, or it’s great for serving with grilled fish, chicken or tacos. It’s perfect for parties, and this bowl always disappears very quickly at our house! Ingredients in watermelon salsa Salsa simply means “sauce” in Spanish, and refers to a wide variety of sauces in Mexican cuisine that can be made with or without tomatoes....

More sour cocktails Sour cocktails are a family of cocktails with base liquor, sour, and sweet elements. There are all sorts of variations on a good “sour”. Here are some of our favorites: It’s super classy, perfect for a cocktail night or just sipping on the porch. Alex and I have been working our way through great cocktails, and this is one is a standout. Plus, we’re huge fans of sour cocktails, so it’s right up our alley....

Welcome, cilantro lover! Here at A Couple Cooks, we’re huge fans of this zesty herb. Some people have a genetic aversion to the stuff, but we say: get over it! Because cilantro is one of the most delicious herbs there is. It’s the powerhouse behind the best salsa in the world, the freshness in guacamole, and maker or bright green, zingy sauces. Here are the best of the best cilantro recipes to use this tender herb!...