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Preparation and Assembly To start, gather the necessary ingredients for the stuffing mixture. While the original recipe focuses on corn chaat, we’ll repurpose it to create a flavorful filling for our stuffed bell peppers. Begin by finely chopping tomatoes and green chilies. Sauté them in a pan until they turn golden brown, adding spices like cumin powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder for an extra kick of flavor. Then, mix in boiled corn kernels and season with salt to taste....

When I talk about Indian food, tandoori chicken is the first dish that comes to my mind. Ok, maybe the second, right after butter chicken. Anyway, these classic recipes hold a special place in my heart. This is the one dish that has conquered the entire world. The spicy, smoky flavor of the chicken is totally irresistible. I can honestly say that the tandoori paste used in this recipe is out of this world....

Thai basil vs basil: what’s the difference? These two types of fresh herb are from the same family. But there are marked differences between the Thai variety and the common sweet basil! Here’s a breakdown on what makes them distinct, and when you can use them as substitutes. Thai basil vs basil: a breakdown What’s the exact difference between Thai basil vs sweet basil? Here’s the difference between these varieties of the same herb:...

It might be called the Japanese Cocktail, but this drink isn’t related to Japanese cocktails or cuisine. It doesn’t even have Japanese whiskey! But this American classic cocktail is worth a try. Grab your favorite brandy or Cognac then sweeten it with orgeat, a tasty almond cocktail syrup. Add a few shakes of bitters and it comes out nutty with a hint of citrus and an herbal finish from the bitters....

Looking for a tasty tofu ramen with a flavorful slurpable broth? Authentic ramen from a Japanese restaurant is the absolute best. But the next best thing is trying it homemade! This tofu ramen is one of our favorites. The tofu is crispy and bursting with flavor from soy sauce and miso. Alex and I kept sneaking bites while making it! It’s served in a broth that’s filled with savory umami, and it’s 100% plant based....

Recipe from The Pretty Dish by Jessica Merchant “Self-care is a trendy term these days, and I find that cooking and sharing a delicious meal with people is my own form of self-care. My true passion lies in cooking and sharing food with people I know and love.” That’s Jessica Merchant on her passion for cooking, and man, we couldn’t agree with her more! If you follow food blogs, there’s no way you haven’t come across Jessica’s....

WOW is all we can say about this vegan enchiladas recipe! It tops the charts (with our vegan lasagna and shepherd’s pie) as one of our most crowd-pleasing plant based recipes…ever. Tortillas are wrapped around a veggie filling oozing with flavor, and it’s all doused in a zesty homemade enchilada sauce. With the crunchy veggie topping, this dish looks simply incredible. And it tastes even better than it looks! Alex and my goal was a whole food plant based (WFPB) enchiladas recipe with no cheese substitutes or need for vegan cheese....

Noodle ideas There are lots of other options for pasta in this vegan fettuccine alfredo, especially if you eat a gluten free diet. Here are some options you could try: Why we love this recipe: This recipe is a fan-favorite! The sauce is made with nutrient-dense cauliflower and protein-packed cashews instead of dairy, but it comes out unbelievably creamy. Make it with any type of noodle it’s an easy 30-minute plant based dinner we’ve been enjoying for years!...

What’s better than a golden, crispy-on-the-outside, savory bite of crab cakes? These seafood patties are one of life’s great pleasures, and a tasty appetizer that graces the menus of many restaurants. You can serve them as an appetizer, but when we make them homemade, we like to make them into a light meal! What to serve with crab cakes? We’ve got a list of easy side dishes that are quick to whip up and complement the flavors perfectly....

Looking for a spin on everyone’s favorite drink? Try this Whiskey Sour with Lime! This classic cocktail gets a zingy makeover with lime and ginger, which add a spicy finish to each sip. Perhaps you’re looking for a substitute for lemon, or maybe you just want to go for something new. Either way, you’ll love this refreshingly easy drink! We’ve been making our fan favorite whiskey sour for years, and this new take on the old favorite....

Love homemade candy recipes? Try my crunch bars, almond joy, Turkish delight, and 2 ingredient fudge next. Reese’s peanut butter cups have been my favorite since childhood. These days, I make my own keto peanut butter cups because they are so easy! To change things up, though, and to appease my white chocolate loving family, I occasionally turn to my white chocolate peanut butter cup recipe for something different....

Did you know the foods we eat can affect not only our physical bodies but our state of mind? We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Drew Ramsey on our latest podcast, author behind 50 Shades of Kale (yes, that’s right!) and a psychiatrist focused on how food can do good for our brains and boost our moods. Recipes that are good for our brain are called “brain food” and spoiler alert: brainfood recipes are delicious too!...

Got a bulb of kohlrabi and not sure how to use it? Kohlrabi is a cruciferous vegetable and belongs to the same family as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and kale. So it’s no surprise that the flavor of kohlrabi is like broccoli stems! Also known as the German turnip, it’s popular in German and Hungarian cuisine. It comes in both green and purple varieties and is easiest to find at farmer’s markets, though you can also come across it at grocery stores, too....

Want to eat more greens without noticing? A green smoothie is your best bet! Nutrient dense leafy greens like spinach, kale, and chard are chock full of vitamins and fiber, and low in calories. So why not blend them into a smoothie? Whizzing greens together with fruit and ice makes them taste sweet and tangy. In fact, you’ll barely notice drinking this magic green potion is good for you. Here are our top favorite ways to make a green smoothie!...

Quinoa (KEEN-wah) is one of the world’s most perfect foods (according to some!), due to its high nutritional content. It’s actually a seed, not a grain, which makes it naturally gluten free. Quinoa is high in protein, calcium, Vitamin B, and iron. Fun fact: apparently the Incas thought it was sacred, because eating it regularly appeared to provide a long, healthy life. How to incorporate this superfood in your everyday?...

Got a few onions on hand? Onions are key in a multitude of recipes to bring savory flavor to a dish. More than almost any other vegetable, onions are used widely across cuisines of the world. Here at A Couple Cooks, we have so many recipes with onions it’s hard to count! (Probably hundreds.) But we’ve got a good handful that feature onions as the star. Here are all our best onion recipes!...

Chili is always a hands-down hit in our house. But what goes with chili? Of course there’s the standard choice: cornbread (which let’s not lie, always hits the spot). But outside of that, it’s harder to find a natural choice. Do you try a green salad? Balance a bowl of chili with a plate of something else? What are the best sides for chili? Here are all our favorite sides to serve with chili!...

Want mealtime inspiration? We get it. Dinnertime is one of the hardest times of the day to get fresh, wholesome meals on the table. So we’ve taken the guesswork out of it. Meet our list of our top healthy whole food recipes that make dinner a breeze! These ideas are all designed around healthy, whole real foods: ingredients as close to their original state as possible. That means lots of vegetables and fruits, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats like olive oil....

Got limes? We’ve got recipes. This mighty citrus fruit is one of the best ingredients to add to your cooking. Almost any recipe is better with a squeeze of fresh lime juice! It brightens the flavors and adds an unmistakable zingy nuance. They’re a staple in Mexican, Latin American and Southeast Asian cuisines. If you’ve got lots of limes, the sky’s the limit! Make homemade limeade, a sweet tart tangy treat that’s positively delightful, or whip up a margarita if you love cocktails....

Got an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker? Turns out, the Instant Pot can make eating healthy simple! While Alex and I were skeptical of the Instant Pot at first, once we finally got one we fell in love with its versatility. Here, we’ve put together a list of all our favorite healthy Instant Pot recipes! There are a few main categories: dinner recipes like soups and pasta, side dishes, and basics like dried beans, and whole grains....