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Ready for the best EVER homemade mac and cheese? We promise: it’s really worth pulling out the superlatives here! Making this comfort food from scratch makes it taste infinitely better than the kind from a box. Want to impress everyone? This homemade mac and cheese tastes homey and cozy, with the best gooey, cheesy sauce and crunchy breadcrumbs. Alex and I made this for a recent family gathering and everyone around the table agreed: “this is the best mac and cheese....

Tip: The best spatula for cooking eggs is a fish spatula for a cast iron pan, or a nylon spatula for a non-stick pan. Over medium eggs are eggs with a jammy center that’s just barely runny. (If you’ve got yolk running all over your plate, that’s no over medium egg: it’s over easy.) Here, we’ll show you our master recipe for how to cook over medium eggs and get the perfect jammy consistency every time!...

Looking for meal inspiration? Go for the bowl with these Vegan Bowls! These concepts make eating plant based meals fun: they’re so delicious, you won’t notice you’re eating loads of vegetables. Each recipe is a tried and true family favorite, from loaded power bowls to taco salad and poke bowls. There’s inspiration for lunch, dinner and everything in between. Here’s how to make vegan eating delicious! Let’s go. And now…10 great vegan bowls to make dinnertime fun!...

Craving more crispy air fryer recipes? Try my air fryer fried chicken, air fryer sweet potato fries, air fryer French fries, and air fryer chicken nuggets. I love deep-fried foods just as much as the next person, but if I can still enjoy the flavor without all the excess fat, count me in! My air fryer coconut shrimp recipe is completely oil-free but still gives you crunchy, succulent results....

Love cooking with salmon? Try my lemon pepper salmon, salmon bowls, and blackened salmon next. I could eat sautéed salmon every day of the week, but my family’s not always so forgiving. In order to keep things interesting, I have to spice it up. That’s where my Thai sweet chili salmon comes in. It’s sweet yet spicy and soaks into every nook and cranny of the salmon, infusing each bite with explosive flavor....

Got okra? Okra is an edible pod that’s popular in various types of cuisine, from soul food of the American South to African and Indian. While it’s technically a fruit, okra is used as a vegetable in cooking. It’s infamous for its slimy texture when it’s overcooked, but when cooked properly it’s popular roasted, stewed, in curries, gumbo, and more. Here are all our favorite okra recipes for using this tasty vegetable!...

Stuck in a rut with side dishes? While vegetable side dishes have our heart, it’s easy to forget about a no-fail way to round out a meal: pasta! Pasta side dishes can be some of the tastiest out there. What to look for in pasta sides? Recipes that are fast and easy to whip up so you can give your focus to the main dish. Often we simply sauté garlic in some butter, add it to pasta with Parmesan and call it a day....

Did you know you can mix up your own homemade seasoning blends? They’re fast, easy to make, and taste so much better than store-bought versions. Even better: it’s a fun project! They make for great homemade gifts: perfect as housewarming gifts or for holidays. Once Alex and I started making DIY seasoning blends: we didn’t look back! There are so many tasty spice blends: taco, fajita, Cajun, Italian, Greek (a favorite), and even ranch seasoning for dressing and dip!...

When people ask Alex and me where to start for eating healthy, we typically reply, “soup recipes!” Why? There are multiple benefits to cooking up a big pot of soup. Here’s a collection of our best easy and healthy soup recipes. But first: what’s so great about soups? Why soup recipes are the perfect healthy meal Over the years we’ve made hundreds of healthy soup recipes. Here’s a collection of few of the best soup recipes that stand out here on A Couple Cooks....

Looking for more seafood recipes? Try this honey garlic salmon, air fryer cod, Chilean sea bass, and honey walnut shrimp. I could eat salmon every day if I could afford it, but even too much of a good thing can get boring after a while (unless it’s firecracker salmon or stuffed salmon). That’s why I decided to get creative with this spicy salmon bowl recipe. I like to think of it as a deconstructed sushi roll, kind of like my sushi bake or salmon poke bowl, but instead of baking it in a casserole dish, everything is made fresh and piled atop a bed of rice....

Love high protein desserts? Try protein brownies, protein donuts, and protein muffins. You may love or hate cottage cheese, but it’s a fabulous addition to many delicious recipes. You may have seen it already on TikTok and social media, but cottage cheese ice cream is taking the internet by storm! This viral recipe uses cottage cheese blended with other ingredients to create a creamy frozen dessert. Why I love this recipe It’s low in calories....

What’s are all the baking recipes you should know? We’re here to help! Baked goods make any meal better: right? From a flaky buttermilk biscuit to pair with a hearty soup, to a gooey chocolate cookie cake to end the meal with a treat, there are so many sweet and savory baked goods to master! Here are the types of recipes you’ll find in this list: Breads and quick breadsBiscuits and sconesMuffinsCakesPiesCookiesBrowniesFruit Cobblers & Crisps...

When it comes to Greek yogurt…the sky’s the limit! This thick, creamy yogurt has exploded in popularity: and for good reason. Not only is it creamy and delicious, it really does have a lot of health benefits. Here at A Couple Cooks, we always stock Greek yogurt in the fridge. It’s always on hand to whip up a delicious recipe or as a healthy substitute for oil, butter or mayo....

Looking for ideas for what to make with salmon? This popular fish is a great healthy choice when it comes to dinner. In fact, salmon may be one of the most nutritious foods on the planet (source). Healthy can be a loaded term these days, but our definition? Recipes that are loaded with nutrients and protein to keep your body and heart satisfied. These top healthy salmon recipes showcase a variety of cooking methods and there’s something for everyone....

Who says you need meat or dairy for comfort food? Vegan comfort food recipes can be some of the tastiest out there. Alex and I have been creating plant based recipes for years. Along the way, we’ve found that eating a vegan cookie, cake, fries, or taco can be just as satisfying (or more). If you eat vegan regularly or just are trying to eat more plants: there’s no need to give up comfort food!...

Low in calories and high in nutrition, lentils are a plant protein that’s pretty darn perfect—and they’re budget friendly too! Luckily, they also have that most important final element that’s necessary for any food: they’re delicious. Here at A Couple Cooks we’re a married pair of cookbook authors who have been writing recipes for over 15 years. Here’s what we’ve found: Prepared correctly, lentils can be one of the best ingredients for a healthy, satisfying, economical, and delicious meal....

Looking for more homemade candy recipes? Try Turkish delight, peanut brittle, and almond roca. Candied grapes (also known as Jolly Rancher grapes and Jello grapes) are similar to my tanghulu recipe (candied fruit). Green grapes are coated in lemon juice and then tossed in granulated sugar. After a quick trip in the freezer, the tart, sugary fruit is ready to enjoy! Every bite is sweet, sour, and tart and will remind you of Jolly Ranchers or a sour hard candy....

Looking for more homemade biscuits? Try my air fryer biscuits, coconut flour biscuits, or 2-ingredient biscuits. Nothing, and I mean literally nothing, satisfies my savory cravings quite like freshly baked cheddar cheese biscuits. They were the highlight of my Red Lobster era (seriously!), and now, I can make them at home, and they’re even better. Why I love this recipe 3 ingredients. Yes, you read that right. Just self-rising flour, cheese, and milk are all that’s needed....

Need more protein bar recipes? Try my cookie dough protein bars, cinnamon protein bars, protein granola bars, and carrot cake protein bars next. When I first started my fitness journey, I thought all protein bars were created equal. Now I realize the importance of making homemade protein bars, and I haven’t looked back since. My coconut chocolate protein bars look and taste exactly like Bounty Bars, but I make a few high protein (and high fiber) swaps to turn them into nutrient-rich treats....

Love quick and easy oat-based bars? Try my raspberry bars, banana bars, oatmeal raisin bars, and strawberry oatmeal bars next. My family LOVES a good chocolate chip cookie or blondie, but to make things a little bit wholesome and healthier, I like to make these healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars. I swap out the butter and refined sugar for more wholesome alternatives but without sacrificing taste. If you ask certain family members, they reckon these taste incredibly indulgent!...