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This post was created in partnership with One Degree Organic Foods. All opinions are our own. Ready for some easy vegan tacos…themed around a color? Yes, these Green Tacos are not only supremely tasty and done in 30 minutes: they’ve got a theme too! Green lentils, green onion, green salsa, and green cilantro sauce: what’s not to love? And they’re all wrapped up in our favorite organic tortillas from One Degree Organics, a family-business that sources organic ingredients from farmers and tells their stories....

These Loaded Grilled Nachos were created in partnership with Kroger. All opinions are our own. Guess what? We made a cooking show for you! It’s called the Summer Barbecue Series and it stars Alex and me with our friend author Tessa from Handle the Heat. Alex, Tessa and I have been working hard to create six brand new summer recipes. These Grilled Loaded Nachos are the first up in our series and man, are they good....

It doesn’t matter whether you are cooking for two or ten. Grilled Salmon with Mashed Potato is a simple and healthy dish that will only take 30 minutes to reach the table. This is one dish that I cook again and again especially on a busy day. The creamy potato mash is a great accompaniment, but you can try some steamed vegetables as well. More Fish Recipes: Spicy Grilled Fish Fish Tikka Baked Tandoori Fish One Pan Roasted Australian Salmon (Salmon Trout) Spiced Salmon Tray Bake Creamy Coconut Lime Salmon Fish Tikka Fish Tikka Masala Meen Pollichathu | Fish Cooked in Banana Leaf

Healthy Banana Cake When it comes to healthy cakes, my favorite recipes to make are carrot cake, chocolate cake, and this healthy banana cake. It’s no secret that if I can make a dessert healthier, I’ll do my darn best to make it happen. See, I’m the kind of person who eats dessert every single day, sometimes twice a day if I’m testing out a new recipe. Because of this, having healthier versions of them on hand is a blessing....

Love healthy muffins? Try my almond flour muffins, healthy zucchini muffins, and healthy oatmeal muffins next. It’s no secret that I love a good blueberry muffin (hello, almond flour blueberry muffins and sugar free blueberry muffins). When I’m being a little more wholesome or want something that could pass as breakfast, my healthy blueberry muffins are a winner. Why I love this recipe Wholesome ingredients. These are made with whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt and are naturally sweetened, so you can feel good about enjoying them....

Hi Manjula, I wanted to tell you a trick I have discovered that works well in tomato sauces. In Italy we use a trio of vegetables to flavor broths and to enhance the flavor of tomato sauces, the soffritto (or mirepoix in French), which is made with equal parts of onion (sometimes with a little garlic), celery and carrots diced small and sauteed in olive oil (sometimes oil and butter)....

What do Indian rose cookies (achu murukku or achappam), beehive or honeycomb cookies and Scandinavian rose cookies have in common? Well, apart from being a highly addictive treat, these celebratory cookies are prepared with the help of a special mold to create the beautiful intricate design. Today, let’s talk about these crispy and delicious Indian style rose cookies, a very popular treat made during the festive season. And the secret to making the perfect cookies – right consistency of batter and a whole lot of patience....

I believe that slow cooking is one of the best culinary inventions of all time. Meat cooked slow and steady to create juicy, tender and fall-of-the-bone pieces of deliciousness packed with flavor and taste. And the best thing is, it’s freaking simple and easy. The slow cooker is one extremely talented cooking machine. I rely on it to make the best lip-smacking curries and soups. But my latest favorite is this slow cooker pulled lamb....

Here at A Couple Cooks we’re suckers for anything with St Germain, so it’s no surprise this drink won us over in a heartbeat. Try the Irish Maid cocktail, a refreshing Irish whiskey cocktail starring the fresh flavors of lemon, cucumber, and elderflower liqueur. It’s perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, with floral and botanical notes that shine through and just boozy enough. In fact, it might just be our perfect style of drink....

Keto Drink Mix When it comes to keto staples, my favorite recipes to make are salad dressing, frostings, and a keto drink mix. Growing up, like many kids, water was the least preferred beverage of choice. If I could choose between soda, juices, boxed drinks and drink packets, they would all come before water. My mom didn’t want my sister and me to drink soda (unless it was a special occasion), and juice was only available if it was freshly squeezed....

Need more keto holiday treats? You’ll love my keto Christmas cookies, keto English toffee, and keto pecan pie bars. I’ve only recently started adding gingerbread men to my baking repertoire. I struggled to achieve the perfect cookie texture using low-carb flour for the longest time. After many trials and errors, I can safely say these men are ready for the holidays! Why I love this recipe Made with 6 ingredients....

Hungry for more easy keto breakfast recipes? Try my keto breakfast muffins, keto cereal, keto granola, and keto avocado toast next. I love waking up to a big bowl of overnight oats, but when I’m on a keto diet, I have to bid adieu to the excess carbs. Luckily, I’ve come up with a low-carb oatmeal recipe that is a perfect substitute for oats while keeping me well under my daily carb limit....

Need more no-bake keto desserts? Try my sugar free pudding, keto bark, or keto peanut butter cups next. I rarely got in trouble as a kid, but when I did, it was usually because my mom caught me in the fridge digging into her fresh batch of chocolate pudding… Well friends, now that I’m (sort of) an adult, I can make pudding whenever I want. When I need a foolproof chocolate pudding that doesn’t interfere with my keto diet, I make my mom’s chocolate pudding recipe–with a few low carb substitutions....

Why we love this recipe We have a lot of shrimp recipes over here at A Couple Cooks—over 50, in fact! So you won’t be surprised that this protein is one of our favorite easy dinner ideas for two reasons: it’s so quick to cook and it’s easy to make taste juicy and delicious. And what’s better than garlic, butter, and lemon combined with this juicy shellfish? Sauté it all up in a pan, and there’s really nothing better....

Pancakes, to me, is all about fluffy pillows of deliciousness. I’m totally in love with the basic pancake recipe on the blog that’s customizable with your favorite add-ons. Moreover, I also love to capture the beauty of pancakes turned into elegant and delicious desserts. So, is there a better way to enjoy pancakes than by whipping up a batch of these purely sweet and fluffy delicious goodies? And in this case, I’m talking about Indian style pancakes dripping with sugar syrup – malpua....

This Mango Black Bean Chili was created in partnership with the National Mango Board. All opinions are our own. Fall has us craving chili—but this time Alex and I wanted to create something a little different. Meet our new favorite: this Mango Black Bean Chili recipe. Mangos add a sweetness and complexity that’s just right for a hearty chili, especially if it’s a vegetarian black bean chili like this one....

Here’s a healthy dinner idea that’s so hearty and satisfying, it will please everyone around the table: Moroccan Chickpea Stew! In fact, it’s one of our top plant based recipes. Why? It’s ultra flavorful, with a blend of cozy spices that accentuate nutrient rich vegetables: sweet potatoes, chickpeas, tomatoes and spinach. Serve it with quinoa for a tasty plant based dinner that’s also gluten free. If you like, a dollop of Greek yogurt: and most definitely a squeeze of lemon to brighten the flavors!...

What is Paneer Kheer with Strawberry? Paneer kheer with strawberry is a variation of the classic Indian dessert, paneer kheer, which is made from paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in sweetened milk. Adding strawberries to the mix enhances the flavor and adds a burst of freshness to the dessert. Health Benefits of Paneer Kheer Strawberry Paneer is a rich source of protein and calcium, while strawberries are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber....

Sometimes it isn’t worth going too over the top with a recipe. What started off as a recipe for pecan pie brownies quickly morphed into classic chocolate pecan brownies. It’s no secret that I’ve been on a pecan kick lately. We’ve had chocolate pecan pie bars, pecan chocolate chip blondies, and even candied pecans. As someone who loves the chocolate and pecan combination, I knew adding them to brownies had to be next....

Need more chicken air fryer recipes? Try my air fryer chicken thighs, air fryer chicken breast, air fryer chicken tenderloins, and air fryer chicken wings next. I never tire of using my air fryer, especially when I need a foolproof weeknight dinner on the table, STAT. That’s where recipes like my air fryer chicken drumsticks come in. They couldn’t be easier to make, yet they have the perfect crackling exterior while the inside remains moist and juicy....