Looking for more veal recipes? Try braised veal shanks, veal scallopini, and veal parmesan. With lamb and beef becoming super expensive, I’ve switched over to cooking with veal, and these pan-seared veal chops are a family favorite! What are veal chops? Veal chops are tender meat cuts from veal calves known for their delicate flavor. They can be divided into veal rib chops (from the upper rib side) and veal loin chops (the meatier center cut)....

Looking for more vegan desserts? Try vegan brownies, vegan chocolate cake, and vegan cheesecake. Even though I often bake with eggs, I prefer NOT baking with them. There’s something exciting about recreating a classic dessert without the usual suspects, and my famous and award-winning vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe is proof of just that! Why I love this recipe Made in one bowl. No mixers, no complex kitchen gadgets, nada....

The other day I came across the quote, “Practice being kind to yourself in small, concrete ways.” (It’s part of a book I’m reading on creative renewal, which I’d highly recommend.) Maybe it’s a tad bit cliche, but it got me thinking. The challenge here is not an excuse to be self-indulgent, simply kind. Are you feeding yourself well? Do you have socks? A new houseplant? Have you committed to daily solitude and reflection?...

Craving a Bloody Mary but can’t do alcohol? Make this virgin Bloody Mary, also known as the Virgin Mary, and you’ll hardly know the difference! It’s so full of flavor: savory, tangy, spicy, and salty all at once! You’ll hardly believe it’s a mocktail. In fact, we almost like this one even better than our classic Bloody Mary: especially because you can drink as many as you want! Here are all the keys to making the very best Virgin Mary drink you’ll have....

Cold soups are a great way to stay cool in the summer. Alex and I are huge fans of Spanish gazpacho, a cold soup made of ripe summer tomatoes, basil, cucumbers, and garlic. So why not add watermelon to the mix? Turns out, the sweet and savory mix of watermelon gazpacho is out of this world good. This unexpected pairing could not be more refreshing! With summer in full swing, we found a huge watermelon at our farmers market to use in this watermelon gazpacho....

Now that it’s watermelon season, Alex and I have been experimenting with creative ways to use this tasty juicy fruit. Straight up sliced watermelon isn’t my favorite, but I adore using it in recipes! We’ve made everything from a watermelon salad with feta to a watermelon margarita to a watermelon gazpacho. And our latest? This watermelon smoothie. Watermelon is actually difficult to add to smoothies without a recipe because of its high water content....

Frequently asked questions Eat them warm and lightly salted, dunked in a creamy dipping sauce like tzatziki or remoulade. They make the best fun appetizer or a tasty simple dinner, paired with a few summer salads. They disappeared in a flash over here! Zucchini Egg Garlic Flour Parmesan cheese Dried dill, onion powder, salt, and pepper Baking powder Olive oil, for frying Shred the zucchini, add salt, and wait 10 minutes....

Here’s a meal that’s special every time you serve it: a Shrimp Boil! This classic American seafood boil is one of our favorite meals to serve to a crowd because everyone always loves it. Boil up potatoes, corn, onions and shrimp in a flavorful broth, then dump them out onto a table lined with parchment paper. No plates, no silverware: just you, your hands and a can of Old Bay seasoning....

This elote is the perfect summer side dish, if you ask us. One bite of this irresistible Mexican grilled corn and you’ll be a believer: it’s sweet, smoky, savory, creamy, and tangy: all at once. It’s charred perfection and slathered in a creamy spiced sauce with cheese crumbles. Here’s the very best elote recipe you can make at home (though of course, it’s better on the street in Mexico!). It shows you how to grill corn perfectly and keep the husk as a built-in handle....

It’s winter and we’re focusing on adding immunity-boosting dark leafy greens in every way we can: spinach, kale, chard, and arugula. And guess what? You don’t just need to eat salad to eat your leafy greens. We’ve made a habit of throwing handfuls of leafy greens into soups, stews, pizzas, sandwiches, you name it! After our latest recipe featuring leafy greens (quinoa fried rice), we decided to provide a few more examples of recipes that put our leafy greens obsession into practice....

Love easy noodle dinners? Try my spicy noodles, Korean spicy noodles, spicy ramen, or birria ramen next. Noodle dishes are some of my favorites because they come together so easily and always feature a layered, flavorful sauce. These red curry noodles are no different! It’s an easy Thai-inspired recipe that puts red curry sauce-coated rice noodles on display. Why I love this recipe An easy, one-pan recipe. The aromatic, bright, and vibrant red curry sauce comes together in a wok on the stove....

Got bananas on hand for breakfast? There are so many ways to use this sweet fruit to start the day! Mix up banana pancakes, French toast, or waffles, or make a big pan of banana baked oatmeal. Better yet, bake them into our fan-favorite banana oat muffins or whiz them into a thick, creamy smoothie. There’s not much this versatile fruit can’t do! Here are some of our favorite banana breakfast recipes to use up all your ripe bananas....

Entertaining and want an easy signature drink? No one wants to be stuck in the kitchen shaking up drinks to order. The solution? These Party Drinks! Each of these options is customized for a crowd. We’ve got big batch drinks served in a pitcher, made in a punch bowl, whizzed in a blender, or simply poured right into the glass. Since we’re not sure what type of party you’re having, there are recipes for every season and occasion....

And now, our top vegan Italian recipes! More vegan and plant-based resources Here are a few more collections of vegan and plant based recipes: Here, we’ve collected our best vegan Italian recipes that make Italian cooking accessible for a plant-based diet. We love the classics, but sometimes it’s even more fun to see how delicious they can be with a little plant-powered twist! We’ve got everything from spaghetti and meatballs to classic basil pesto, made vegan....

Looking for peanut butter cookie recipes? Try my healthy peanut butter cookies, coconut flour peanut butter cookies, or crispy peanut butter cookies next. Nothing saddens me more than when I’m craving cookies but I open my pantry only to find I’m all out of ingredients. Luckily, I always have the 2 ingredients I need for this peanut butter cookie recipe. With only peanut butter and maple syrup, I can make golden brown, crispy cookies with a crunchy bite and melt-in-your-mouth center....

Are you a broccoli fan? This healthy veggie hasn’t always been the most popular. But today, just like Brussels sprouts and cauliflower, it’s made a major comeback into fresh and healthy meals! Alex and I never hated this vegetable growing up, but we most certainly weren’t eating it in ways that lived up to its delicious potential. Here we’ve collected our best broccoli recipes that are the top ways to eat this super nutritious vegetable!...

Craving high-protein breakfast recipes? Try my protein oatmeal, protein overnight oats, protein bagels, and protein pancakes. This protein waffle recipe is one of my breakfast staples… and one that I enjoy during the week (yes, not just for weekends!). My family also loves it too, and I think it’s because these taste like actual waffles. Why I love this recipe 4 Ingredients. All you need are oats, eggs, protein powder, and cottage cheese!...

Here at A Couple Cooks, we think that cooking food at home can be pretty simple. (In fact, we wrote a book about it.) And you know what else? Making cocktail recipes at home can be pretty simple, too. While it might seem intimidating, making a great cocktail is 100% accessible. As we’ve gone about our research, we’ve found that signature alcoholic drinks add infinitely more fun to any evening!...

Love cooking seafood in the air fryer? Try my air fryer salmon, air fryer shrimp, and air fryer cod next. I’d always been intimidated by cooking scallops because they are so darn expensive and not worth the risk. Luckily, I found that cooking them in the air fryer is a surefire way to perfectly cooked scallops every single time. Why I love this recipe Quick. From prep to plate, these scallops take barely any time to make....

Looking cooking vegetables in the air fryer? Try my air fryer zucchini, air fryer Brussels sprouts, air fryer carrots, and air fryer cauliflower. My air fryer baked sweet potatoes are one of my family’s favorite side dishes or easy dinners, so of course, I do it with the humble white potato too. It’s so much quicker than the oven, and it guarantees the gorgeous CRISPY skin every time. Once you add a little salt and some butter, it tastes like a million bucks....