If you’ve ever been in a position where you don’t have measuring cups on hand, knowing the tablespoon equivalent will come in handy. This is also useful for halving or doubling recipe serve sizes. Basic tablespoon to cup conversions (tbsp to cup) The following chart uses the above formula to provide a list of ratios that will allow you to easily convert any quantity of cups into tablespoons, or the other way around....

Good morning! It’s your two egg-sperts here at A Couple Cooks (sorry, we had to!). Want to master sunny side up? Need a skillet of scrambled eggs or the perfect omelette? We’ve got you. Here’s the 10 best ways showing how to cook eggs! These master methods will get you from 0 to breakfast in minutes. These are the egg basics every home cook should know. Ready to get started?...

Got a fresh loaf of bread and not sure you’ll use all of it? Here’s a quick tip: pop it in the freezer! Freezing bread works effectively to extend the life of a loaf. It’s perfect for freshly baked bread or artisan-style loaves that have a shorter shelf life than purchased sandwich breads. Here are a few tips for how to freeze bread. Can you freeze bread? How long? Freezing fresh bread works effectively to extend its life....

A matcha latte is one thing, but the iced matcha latte is like a whole new category of drink. It’s perfectly chilled, lusciously creamy, with just the right hint of sweetness. If you love a good Starbucks iced matcha latte, guess what? You can recreate it in the comfort of your own home. It’s even faster and easier than a matcha latte! This is the ideal afternoon drink for us...

More Instant pot recipes Outside of brown rice in the Instant Pot, there are so many ways to use a pressure cooker! You can make Instant pot white rice, Instant Pot black beans, Instant Pot chickpeas, Instant Pot sweet potatoes, Instant Pot broccoli, Instant Pot oatmeal, and more! We’ve cook all sorts of things in our Instant Pot, but one of our favorite ways to use it is for rice. It’s a totally hands off method, and it saves time too....

Here’s a fun whiskey drink that’s a spin on a classic: the John Collins cocktail! Where the Tom Collins stars gin and lemon juice, the John Collins swaps in bourbon whiskey. In fact, it’s essentially a sparkling whiskey sour, served up with soda water in a highball glass! Bubbly and refreshing, the whiskey is a bit more bold than the delicately botanical gin. It’s a delicious whiskey cocktail that works for nearly any occasion or season....

Hungry for more keto sweet bread recipes? Try my keto pumpkin bread, keto banana bread, or keto zucchini bread next. Blueberries are a year-round fruit in my house, though I’ll admit I do go a bit more over the top with them when they’re in season. One of my family’s most-requested blueberry-centric recipes is my low-carb blueberry bread. Made with a mixture of coconut and almond flour, the loaf turns out light and fluffy, with warm, tender blueberries laced in every bite....

Need more keto cheesecake recipes? Try my classic keto cheesecake, keto no-bake cheesecake, or keto pumpkin cheesecake next! Whenever I’m hosting friends, it’s my mission to end the meal with the most show-stopping dessert. When one or more of my friends are going keto, I compromise with something everyone can agree on–keto cheesecake! But not just any low-carb cheesecake. I pair it with my famous blueberry topping to infuse every bite with sweet and tart summertime flavor....

If you’ve been around here for some time, you may remember that we’ve shared some classic keto desserts, including a keto cheesecake, keto ice cream, and a keto chocolate cake. None of them have been as easy as this. If you are after the best tasting keto brownies recipe, you have come to the right place. These brownies are a spin on my almond flour brownies and coconut flour brownies (or all my brownie recipes, to be honest)....

Craving keto desserts? Try my keto fudge, keto chocolate cookies, and keto chocolate cake next. My low carb chocolate mousse should be a staple in everyone’s kitchen. I don’t need a bunch of ingredients, yet I still get a satisfying, creamy dessert that’s perfect for sharing…or not. Why I love this recipe 3 ingredients. Like my keto strawberry mousse, the base recipe requires only three ingredients, plus a few extra for some bonus flavors....

Love keto quick bread recipes? Try my keto banana bread, keto zucchini bread, keto blueberry bread, and keto cinnamon bread next. My keto pumpkin bread recipe is the first thing I whip up once I spot a can of pumpkin in the grocery store. Over the last few years, it’s been made earlier and earlier, and now, this bread is pretty much a year-round staple! Why I love this recipe Perfect texture and taste....

Craving more keto cookie recipes? Try my keto chocolate chip cookies, keto lemon cookies, and keto sugar cookies next. Come the holiday season, I’m making keto shortbread cookies by the dozens. This may surprise you, but my almond flour shortbread cookies are even more highly requested than any of my other holiday treats. Why I love this recipe 5 ingredients. And no niche or fussy substitutions required! Perfect texture and flavor....

Loving curry recipes? Try my shrimp curry, eggplant curry, or vegetable korma next. My family loves Indian food, so I try to make it at least a few times a month. Some dishes are easier to master than others (hello, chana masala!), but of all the recipes I’m most proud of, my lamb vindaloo takes the cake. I learned this dish during my year-long study abroad program in New Delhi, and it’s been a staple in my kitchen for over 15 years!...

Here’s a brilliant drink that’s visually stunning with a deliciously tropical flavor: the Malibu Sunset! This layered cocktail brings the party with coconut rum, pineapple juice, and orange juice. Add grenadine and it layers into the gradient of the colors of a sunset! It might look intensely sweet, but it’s sweetened just enough, with a fruity finish from the coconut. This refreshing beachy drink is pure delight! (And we’re not just saying that....

If you’re always on the hunt for new recipes, or if you’re trying to stay organized and avoid takeout, then you’ll love these meal plans. This week, we’re kicking off with Big Mac salads, then we’re making curry noodles and chicken tinga. Finally, we’re ending the week with grilled chicken drumsticks and pan-seared orange roughy! What’s in this meal plan 5 dinner recipes 1 breakfast, 1 snack, and 1 dessert recipe Recipe tips + optional side dishes A printable grocery list...

Want corn on the cob and want it now? Here’s a quick way to cook it: Microwave Corn on the Cob! It’s fast, it’s simple, and it tastes just as good as boiling. There are just a few rules of thumb to keep in mind when you try this simple method. Here’s what to know! How to cook corn on the cob in the microwave The microwave saves precious minutes when you’re looking to cook this summer vegetable....

Days are getting shorter, leaves are falling, slight chill in the air. We’re gliding into autumn slowly. That means, it’s time to enjoy every last bit of summer. When I shared the okra masala recipe, I’d told you about the big okra harvest we had this summer. Well, now it’s time to share one of my favorite okra recipes –okra mappas- celebrating the very last batch of okras I picked up from my little veggie patch....

Are you ready for the best way to eat kale? This simple kale salad recipe has the power to transform hearts and minds everywhere. After one bite, you’ll agree that those green leaves smothered in a lemony, garlicky Parmesan dressing can only be one thing: irresistibly delicious! Tender kale gets a vibrant boost from juicy lemon, salty Parmesan, fresh garlic and olive oil. We’ve served this easy salad to so many guests and it always gets rave reviews, like: This is the best kale salad ever!...

Love seafood recipes? Try my cast iron salmon, air fryer tilapia, stuffed salmon, or tuna carpaccio next. My monkfish recipe transforms a not-so-pretty fish into a sophisticated meal. I pan-fry it to showcase the best parts of it: crispy skin, juicy meat, and a fabulous yet simple sauce. It’s so good that even non-fish lovers are obsessed! Why I love this recipe Quick and easy. I can put this simple yet impressive dish together in 10 minutes flat!...

Looking for more pork recipes? Try my carnitas, Instant Pot pork roast, grilled pork tenderloin, and lechon asado next. Steak nights in our house don’t typically stray far from the classics. However, my not-so-traditional pork steak always makes a welcome change from beef. For this particular recipe, I seared the pork in a sizzling hot skillet and finished it with a simple pan sauce to instantly transform this humble cut into a gourmet dinner....