I love quick, hearty, flavorful dinner ideas. And when you crave takeout dishes like honey walnut shrimp or Empress chicken, this sweet and sour meatballs recipe fits right in. The tanginess from the vinegar, sweetness from the brown sugar, subtle heat from the chili sauce, and fragrance from the garlic make these sweet and sour meatballs incredibly satisfying! Why this recipe works I tend to make these meatballs for quick dinners, but they are also great for entertaining too....

You might be familiar with savory cutlets. If you like them, here is a sweeter version using banana for you to try. Yield: 6 Sweet Banana Cutlet / Vazhappazham Cutlet Print Cutlets made with banana. Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes Ingredients 1 large banana / ripe plantain, steamed, cooled, and mashed ½ cup desiccated coconut ¼ cup rice flour 1 tsp ghee ¼ cup sugar ½ tsp cardamom powder 3 tbsp plain flour 1 cup bread crumbs A pinch of ground turmeric Oil for deep frying Instructions Place rice flour in a large bowl....

Here’s an incredible vegetarian recipe that’s impressive every time: these Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas! This recipe is one we originally published in 2012. And guess what? It’s stood the test of time and is a favorite of ours to this day. Tender sweet potatoes are the perfect contrast to savory black beans and tangy salsa verde. Top it off with Colby cheese, it’s the best gooey comfort food around....

Here’s a sweetly sippable cocktail that goes down easy: the Colorado Bulldog! The name shrouds this drink in mystery, but it’s simply a White Russian all dolled up with a splash of cola. Serve it over crushed ice with a cherry and a straw, and it’s a whole new drink! Honestly, it’s more like a root beer float than a cocktail! There’s not a lot known about the history behind this tasty concoction: but we’re here for it....

Here at A Couple Cooks, we’ve been eating this way for over a decade and we’ve never felt better! Here are our top 50 Mediterranean Diet Recipes of all time. You’ll notice there aren’t a ton of desserts in that post, so we’ve rounded up all of our favorites that fit into this way of eating! Daily consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats (like olive oil) Weekly consumption of fish, poultry, legumes (beans & lentils), and eggs Moderate portions of dairy products Limited intake of red meat and added sugar...

Got a bottle of crème de cacao and want more ways to use it? This delightful chocolate liqueur adds milk chocolate and vanilla notes to cocktails of all kinds. It features in drinks dating from the early 1900’s through the 1970’s: but interestingly it’s one of the oldest liqueurs around! Here are all the best creme de cacao drinks to make with this tasty liqueur, from pre-Prohibition cocktails to 1970’s classics!...

Looking for delicious, filling plant based recipes? This vegan chili is for you. Yep, this one is our best chili recipe yet and it’s totally plant based! Alex and I love finding ways to make vegetables delicious that go over well no matter what your personality or diet choices. And this chili is that: it’s hard to find someone who will turn it down! It’s full of savory flavor starring beans, quinoa, and a hint of adobo sauce for complexity....

Mexican-style flavors always go over well in our house. There’s something zesty and timeless that makes it supremely satisfying. So when I gave Alex a few choices to try from a new cookbook we received, I wasn’t at all surprised that this vegetarian skillet enchiladas recipe was his top choice. This recipe is from The High Protein Vegetarian Cookbook from Katie Parker, of the blog Veggie and the Beast. It’s full of delicious vegetarian meals that are billed as “hearty dishes that even carnivores will love”, since Katie herself is a vegetarian and her boyfriend a carnivore....

Manjula ji pls suggest an alternate method of cooking bread based dishes instead of the toaster oven. This is such a refreshing dish. I loved it. Thank you for recipe. HI Good recipes Love from Malaysia Your grand kids must just adore you! They looked to be enjoying your company and cooking with you 🙂 Your videos are always a pleasure to watch and help me immensely in my cooking!...

Flavored with fresh herbs and garlic, this smooth spread is ideal for dipping crackers or crostini. Add it to a veggie tray or cheese board for party snack perfection. We made this for my parents and they couldn’t stop dipping into it with pretzels. Fresh goat cheese (aka chevre; sold in a log) Greek yogurt Fresh chives Fresh basil Garlic powder Dried dill All you have to do? Whiz up the ingredients in a food processor!...

Got 5 minutes? Then you can whip up this stunningly simple appetizer: Whipped Ricotta! This recipe is inspired by one we had at a Mediterranean restaurant, and the pairing of fluffy, savory cheese and gooey golden honey had us all licking our plates. It’s creamy, salty sweet perfection scooped up with some warm bread. It’s the ideal starter to get any meal rolling: and it couldn’t be easier to whip up....

Here’s a modern spin on wild rice casserole that’s cozy and all about whole foods! Why relegate this healthy whole grain only to wild rice soup? There are plenty more ways to serve it, and this one is truly spectacular. It’s broccoli cheese flavor, flecked with savory bits of broccoli, gooey white cheddar, and a creamy easy-to-make filling. While it’s got a vaguely 1970’s vibe, this one is all whole foods and heavy on the plants....

Mango salsa was one of the first things Alex and I made together as newlyweds. And for two novice cooks, the combination of tart lime, juicy sweet mango, and savory tilapia tasted overwhelming gourmet! Ever since then, we’ve had a passion (borderline obsession) with the stuff. It’s tangy, sweet, salty and spicy all at once, and always goes over well with a crowd. So here’s everything you need to know about how to make mango salsa!...

Love air fryer recipes? Try my air fryer meatballs, air fryer chicken parmesan, air fryer cod, and air fryer coconut shrimp. Whenever I want to change up my usual air fryer salmon, my air fryer salmon bites recipe is always a fabulous alternative. These are a sure-fire way to have dinner on the table quickly. Why I love this recipe A better way to cook salmon. I couldn’t live without my air fryer, especially when it comes to cooking seafood....

Need more veggie air fryer recipes? Try my air fryer cauliflower, air fryer frozen green beans, air fryer butternut squash, and air fryer broccoli next. I love cooking zucchini because it’s fast, healthy, and mild enough to absorb whatever it’s cooked with. One of my favorite ways to prepare it is in the air fryer. My air fried zucchini is crispy yet soft, with plenty of moisture and the perfect, albeit simple, blend of seasonings....

Are you cooking for meat eaters? We get it, making vegetarian meals that please the staunchest of meat eaters is quite the challenge! When Alex and I first started eating more vegetarian and plant based recipes, our meat-and-potatoes families thought we were crazy. So it became a challenge! We set out to convince even the most passionate meat eaters that eating vegetables can be seriously delicious. Did it work? Absolutely!...

I always have Greek yogurt in my fridge. Not only is it delicious plain, but it’s a great source of protein and probiotics. And if you buy nonfat yogurt, it makes a far healthier alternative than other types of dairy when it comes to baked goods and sauces. What can I do with a tub of Greek yogurt? Greek yogurt makes a fantastic ingredient swap when you’d otherwise use oil, mayonnaise, or sour cream....

Cooking solo? It’s hard to get a delicious, nutritious meal on the table, especially if you’re on your own and tight on time. So we’ve gone through our archives to round up our favorite dinner ideas and recipes for one, for nights where you’re cooking solo and don’t have a moment to spare. Some of these aren’t even really “recipes,” they’re more like meal ideas. Feel free to customize them to make them your own, based on what’s on hand in your pantry!...

Purchased marinara is good and all, but it can’t hold a candle to the real thing. That’s right, a homemade pasta sauce recipe cooked with love is the best meal around. You may not always have time for a homemade sauce, but often cooking from scratch is easier than you think. Here are our top homemade pasta sauces to make when you need inspiration! With these these sauce recipes to your arsenal, there’s nothing you can’t do....

Are you a pickle fan? Well you’re in luck, because making pickles at home couldn’t be easier! Why make homemade pickles? They’re infinitely tastier than pickles from the grocery store. And, you’ll have a sense of accomplishment that doesn’t come from grabbing a jar of pickles off the shelf at the store. Here are our favorite easy homemade pickles: all of them are either refrigerator pickles or quick pickles. Keep reading for the recipes....