Looking for side dish recipes to round out your meal? You’ve come to the right place! Here at A Couple Cooks, we’ve been cooking up side dishes for years. That means, we’ve had years to weed out the bad ones and find the very best. To use, the best side dishes: Are seriously tasty: It’s got to taste amazing, from crispy roasted Brussels sprouts to a tangy, crisp chopped salad Have a healthy spin: Great sides are full of vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, and whole foods Are easy to make: Some of these are quick, some take longer, but all of them use simple methods and are accessible for cooks of all skill levels....

Love healthy oatmeal cookie recipes? Try my oatmeal breakfast cookies, healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, and flourless cookies. As much as I love a good chocolate chip cookie, sometimes we want something without chocolate (yes, sacrilegious). My healthy oatmeal raisin cookie recipe is the perfect antidote, and it’s wholesome to boot. Why I love this recipe Ready in 10 minutes. No refrigeration of the dough or chill time is required....

Want more air fryer recipes? Try air fryer French toast, air fryer French fries, and air fryer carrots. This air fryer garlic bread is the FASTEST way to make buttery, cheesy, and crisp garlic bread—it takes just 5 minutes. I always make it whenever my family enjoys a pasta dinner. It’s also highly requested whenever the cravings strike because, let’s be real, who can resist garlic bread? Why I love this recipe Quick and easy....

And now…the top easy appetizer recipes for your next party! So here are all the best easy appetizer recipes that we know everyone will love. These time-tested party favorites are organized into categories: you’ll see the top recipe and then other ideas within that category. Want to search by type? Go to Finger Foods, Dips, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Healthy Appetizers. Spinach dip recipesBest-Ever Spinach Artichoke DipCold Spinach DipSmoked Salmon Dip Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip Bean and cheese dip recipes5-Minute Bean DipTaco DipMexican Cheese DipEasy Refried Bean DipVegan Nacho Cheese (Queso) Pinwheel and roll-up recipesEasy Pinwheel RecipeBlack Bean Tortilla Roll Ups Hummus and Veggie Roll Ups Chip dips and salsa recipesTexas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar)Mexican Inspired Corn DipGreen Pea Dip Baked cheese appetizer recipesBaked Goat CheeseBaked BrieBaked Feta with Tomatoes Crunchy snack recipesCrispy Roasted ChickpeasCrispy Roasted Black Beans Baked Kale Chips Fruit dip recipesPeanut Butter DipCinnamon Yogurt Fruit DipEasy Pumpkin Dip Crostini recipesGoat Cheese CrostiniEasy CrostiniCherry Crostini Vegetable dip recipesEasy Ranch DipCottage Cheese Dip Buffalo RanchUltimate Veggie TrayDill Dip Homemade Salsa RecipesBest Salsa RecipeCorn SalsaMango SalsaPeach SalsaCranberry SalsaWatermelon SalsaCucumber SalsaBlack Bean SalsaPico de Gallo Shrimp appetizer recipesEasy Coconut Shrimp Shrimp CocktailShrimp CevicheShrimp Lettuce Wraps20 Tasty Shrimp Appetizers Potato chip dip recipesDill Pickle DipFrench Onion DipCaramelized Onion Dip Nacho recipesUltimate Nachos RecipeShrimp NachosVegan NachosTater Tot Nachos Marinated recipes Marinated OlivesMarinated MushroomsMarinated Mozzarella BallsMarinated Tomatoes Hummus recipesChocolate Hummus RecipeHomemade HummusBlack Bean HummusHummus Without TahiniGlowing Green Hummus Easy Pumpkin HummusCreamy Beet Hummus Baked appetizer recipesBaked TaquitosHealthy Loaded Sweet Potato Rounds Avocado appetizer recipes Simple GuacamoleBaked Avocado FriesAvocado Tuna Salad with crackers or crostini Skewer recipesCaprese SkewersAntipasto Skewers Cauliflower appetizer recipesBuffalo Cauliflower WingsBuffalo Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Dip Mediterranean style dip recipesWhipped Feta Dip Whipped RicottaBest Homemade LabnehLabneh Dip with PomegranateHomemade HummusAuthentic Tzatziki...

Just started a whole30 diet and not sure where to start? These whole30 recipes will keep you covered. As someone who has done the whole30 over 16 times, I’ve managed to stay on track with it thanks to one key thing- plenty of recipe variety! From breakfast to snacks to main dishes, every meal is covered. What is the whole30? The Whole30 is a 30-day diet ‘reset’ program to promote healthier eating habits by eliminating certain food groups, including grains, dairy, sugar, and processed foods....

Love seafood recipes in the air fryer? Try my air fryer cod, air fryer salmon, and air fryer tilapia. Mahi Mahi is one of my favorite fish to cook with because it’s affordable and easy to find. My air fryer mahi mahi recipe is such a winner because it turns out crispy on the outside, flaky in the middle, and, best of all, in record time! Why I love this recipe It’s quick and easy....

Dear Manjula: Can I use dry coconut in the barfi? yes that will work Can jaggery be used instead of sugar? Anupama, I have never tried if you try, please share I loved your coconut Apple Barfi , I will try to make it with less sugar as apples are sweet & coconut is bit sweet as well. I did like your recipe of milk Barfi. The burfi came out well but it too sweet....

Here’s a green salad idea that’s flavorful and versatile: arugula beet salad! It features jewel-toned roasted beets with baby arugula, all covered in a zingy citrus vinaigrette. Add thin-sliced shallots and toasted walnuts, and it tastes sophisticated with minimal effort. Shhh: here’s our secret! Alex and I made this with those precooked beets you can find in many stores these days. Usually we roast our own…but it saved a massive amount of time....

The beautiful sunny summer is synonymous with barbecues and outdoor gatherings. And one of my favorite ways to add more flavor to deliciously grilled meal is with a little help from homemade barbecue sauce. Furthermore, I’m going to bake with barbecue sauce so you can enjoy baked bbq chicken all year round.I have also added a touch of spice rub to the chicken before slathering it with the sticky barbecue sauce....

I’m a huge fan of muffins. Fuss free preparation, no icing – all these make me a crazy muffin lover. And if you add your favorite fruit, it just turns into a wonderful, healthy breakfast. I’ve tried so many different versions of banana muffins. But this classic recipe is still my favorite. I can’t rave enough about these super moist muffins. Give it a try! Yield: 12 muffins Banana Breakfast Muffins Print Moist banana muffins for brekkie on the go!...

Tofu is a highly underrated ingredient that has a bad reputation for no reason, in my opinion. I choose tofu over many meat options because, when it’s done right, it’s absolutely delicious! And it can be cooked in so many ways, like air fryer tofu or baked tofu. If there’s a way to convert any tofu hater into a tofu lover, all you need to do is slather it in BBQ sauce to act as a tasty marinade, and you are done!...

🍺 Want more beer cocktails? Try the Michelada or Chelada! Why we love this recipe: Many beer margarita recipes call for frozen limeade concentrate. But that’s not what a great cocktail is made of, is it? This beer margarita recipe has no limeade: just pure lime juice against the citrus and bitter notes of a beer. It became an instant favorite around here! More margarita recipes We’ve got all sorts of variations on the margarita outside of this beerita!...

Here’s a colorful, tasty and healthy side dish that pairs with just about any main: bell pepper salad! Sweet bell peppers need only a few ingredients to make them shine. Combine them with a tangy vinaigrette of white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil, then throw in a few handfuls of chopped herbs like parsley and chives. It’s a true rainbow of flavors and it’s quick and simple to whip up!...

If you’re a bourbon fan, you’ve got to try it in one the oldest cocktails there is: the Old Fashioned! This classic blend of spirits, sugar, water, bitters, and a spritz of orange is truly sophisticated and sublime. The bourbon Old Fashioned lets that bourbon shine, gussied up with just enough to accentuate its classic vanilla and oak flavor notes. Here’s how to make this classic recipe and a few tips for how to make a stand-out version at home....

More burrata recipes There are so many great ways to use this Italian cheese! Some of our favorite burrata recipes are a peach burrata salad, a simple salad with ripe fruit, burrata pasta, a deliciously creamy dinner, and burrata pizza, an over-the-top pizza night sensation. This sandwich has got rich and creamy burrata cheese paired with a sweet ripe tomato, spicy pepperoncini, peppery arugula and basil. Slather the ciabatta bread with smoky sundried tomato aioli and add a drizzle of honey and wow....

Want a salmon recipe to impress? This Cajun Salmon is so tender and full of savory flavor, everyone around the table will fall head over heels. This beautiful piece of fish has a crispy blackened top, seasoned with a special blend of homemade Cajun spices. It packs a bit of heat, just enough to make you immediately want another bite. Even better: pan searing salmon is the fastest and easiest way to cook it!...

Got leftover almond milk and wondering what to do with it? This creamy ingredient is an ideal non-dairy milk substitute, perfect for pouring on cereal or oatmeal, adding to smoothies or using in vegan baked goods. But can its texture be saved once you throw it into the freezer? Here’s what to know about whether to freeze almond milk. Can you freeze almond milk? Freezing almond milk is not recommended, because it separates once defrosted, though its flavor is preserved....

I have never made pickles at home so i was a little nervous to try this. It was not sunny outside so instead I left the jar on my kitchen counter for 4 days at room temperature. It worked! Hello Manjula, Since we don’t have the sun required to cure carrots anymore I used this recipe (with less salt) to cook a simple carrot side dish…I just roasted the carrots with their spices until they were cooked (I let the carrots soak the spices a bit before)....

This is a “curry in a hurry” – perfect for weeknight meals and goes well with plain rice or any Indian bread. I think replacing potatoes with frozen green peas is a great variation to this recipe. But remember to add them at the end stage of the cooking process. Any other ideas? Please let me know. More Cauliflower recipes: Chilli Gobi or Chilli Cauliflower Gobi Manchurian Aloo Gobi Restaurant Style Gobi (Cauliflower) 65 Cauliflower Crust Pizza Lentils Kale Cauliflower Curry

“The more you love your art/calling/enterprise…the more you will fear it and the more resistance you will experience facing it.” Steven Pressfield, The War of Art My current read is the most quotable of books; the words ring like a gong of truth into my life, and perhaps into yours too. Your creative work, your business or non-profit idea, your dream to write a novel or a screenplay or a symphony, to start writing poetry again, to start a blog or website: with that idea comes fear....