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Crumpet vs English muffins: what’s the difference? These two small round breads are about the same size and use similar ingredients: but they’ve got some major differences. Are they both cut in half? Are they both English? Here’s what you need to know about these popular breads: and a few recipes if you’d like to try your hand at making them at home! What are crumpets? A crumpet is a traditional English round bread made with flour, milk, and yeast and cooked on a griddle....

Craving more chocolate cake recipes? Try my zucchini chocolate cake, chocolate caramel cake, vegan chocolate cake, and flourless chocolate cake next. I take my chocolate desserts seriously, and when I need a cake that pulls no punches in chocolate flavor, I make my death by chocolate cake. Dark chocolate cake layers are enveloped in creamy chocolate frosting, infusing every bite with even more chocolate richness. For what a showstopper it is, it’s so easy to make....

Cream cheese stuffed cookies or rather, cheesecake cookies, are a spin on two of my all-time favorite cookies I’ve ever shared here- cream cheese cookies and chocolate chip cookies. They make the perfect holiday cookie recipe when you want to bake something elegant, and delicious, and ridiculously easy. For such a fancy-looking cookie, you’ll love how easy it is to prep, bake, and eat. It’s so simple, I love to get the little ones involved, too!...

Frequently asked questions When you’ve got ripe bananas, this is one of the best ways to use them! It’s a fun recipe for kids that doubles as a grown up treat (especially with mix-ins). Our whole family loves this simple and wholesome banana ice cream recipe, and we hope you will too. Can it truly be as good as it sounds? We thought we’d put it to the test. Turns out, it actually comes out sweet, frosty, and creamy!...

Delicious, Easy Falafel Recipe Chickpea Nuggets Besan Ladoo | Chickpea Flour Ladoo Besan Dhokla | Steamed Gram Flour Cake Like this easy falafel recipe? Then join Nish Kitchen on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. Watch exclusive recipe videos on YouTube.

Ready for the perfect zingy sauce to add life to baked salmon? Try this pesto salmon! Bright green pesto goes hand in hand with tender baked fish to make a stunning dinner. Because really: what isn’t better with a little pesto on top? It’s mid-summer here and we’re making all the pesto with our overactive basil plant. The savory, garlicky sauce makes the flaky fish pop: you’ll already be taking your second bite before finishing the first....

Here’s an idea that has easy weeknight meal written all over it: pesto shrimp! Turns out this bright green, garlicky sauce is the perfect pairing for this succulent shellfish. The two flavors go hand-in-hand, just like famous duos like tomatoes and basil. Alex and I were inspired to make this recipe because of the bushy basil plant in our backyard. There’s no better use for a big patch of pesto than a pile of juicy, succulent shrimp....

Got fresh sage? Let’s make sage tea! Did you know you can make herbal tea with just fresh herbs and boiling water? It takes just 5 minutes, and this steaming cup is positively restorative. The flavor of sage tea is just as you would expect: cozy and pine-forward! Add a hint of sweetener and lemon to round out the flavors, and it’s positively delicious. It’s a fun way to make DIY tea, and it makes drinking your daily water much more interesting....

Enchiladas are one of our favorite dinner recipes around here. But they can take a while to prep for a weeknight. Here’s a new recipe we designed to work in 30 minutes flat: these easy Vegetarian Enchiladas! The filling takes no time to whip up: it’s just spiced pinto beans and spices. Roll ’em up, bake until golden and cheesy, and load with all your favorite toppings. These are so quick, we’ve ditched our other favorite recipes for this one (oops!...

Here’s a refreshing, healthy drink that’s packed with protein: this easy Yogurt Drink! It’s a homemade version of drinkable yogurt: yogurt with a thinner texture that’s intended as a beverage. If you have kids, you know it well! This homemade recipe is even tastier than the store-bought kind, and has less sugars and no artificial flavors. You can make it in any flavor and it tastes incredible: for kids or adults!...

For me, mug cakes are the easiest fix for my cake cravings. I make them in various flavors to fit any mood I am in. Craving a carrot cake? A carrot mug cake will help you out. Want banana bread right then and there? A banana bread mug cake will hit the spoon. And for a quick chocolate cake fix, this flourless chocolate mug cake is what I go for....

Looking for a beautiful drink for entertaining? Or just a healthy drink that’s an alternative to sugary soda? This fruit infused water recipe has your back for both! That Alex and I love about this recipe is that it looks so stunning — and tastes just as fun — but takes only a few minutes of hands on time. Alex and I are trying to drink more water (and kick our La Croix habit), and this fruit infused water recipe makes it all the more fun....

How To Make Ghee Cake Portuguese Orange Cake Blueberry Teacake French Pear Cake Easy Peach Cake Like this ghee cake recipe? Then join Nish Kitchen on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram. Watch exclusive recipe video on YouTube.

It’s hard to find a good gluten free banana muffins recipe. But consider this your new go to! These muffins have been made by many readers and followers who cannot believe how light and fluffy they are. And we can barely believe it ourselves! Alex and I have made many gluten free recipes that come out really dense, or call for hard to find ingredients or gluten free flour blends with additive....

Writing a whole foods blog seems to make people think all sorts of things about you: that you have it all together, you have some kind of super-human desire to eat massive amounts of vegetables, that you’re a “smoothie person”. Ahh, to be a smoothie person. Truth is, in 4 years of food blogging, we’ve never come up with a smoothie recipe that didn’t taste bitter or turn out brown....

Green beans are ideal for side dishes because they’re so quick and versatile. When it comes to variety, we always go for haricot verts, aka French green beans! This thinner, more tender type of green bean is quicker to cook and even tastier than the standard bean. They’re simple to whip up: our favorite way is sautéed with herbs and a splash of fresh lemon juice. It’s zingy and simple, yet feels elegant enough to serve to guests....

Besides Indian, one of my favorite takeaways is Chinese food. I love the complex flavors that make this cuisine so unique and totally amazing. Who would have thought that the delectable combo of sweet honey and savory chicken would create such an incredibly delicious dish? Whenever I eat Chinese, this honey chicken is a must for me. And the best part? You can easily create your own homemade version of this Chinese takeout favorite....

How much does 1 cup dry freekah yield cooked? 1 cup dry = approximately 3 cups cooked. Alex and I love freekah for its nutty flavor and chewy texture. The biggest plus is a quick cook time! It takes only 20 minutes to cook. It’s ideal for power bowls and soups, but it’s also a great side dish. Here’s how to cook freekah: and a little more about how to serve this unique grain....

Looking to start a vegan diet? You’ve come to the right place. Here at A Couple Cooks, we’re experts in plant based cooking and cookbook authors. Alex and I have devoted our careers to making eating vegetables delicious! While we don’t eat a strict vegan diet, the majority of the recipes we eat are plant based! We’ve learned all the tricks to making this lifestyle affordable, filling, and most of all: delicious!...

Cold brew coffee: it’s ultra smooth, perfectly chilled, and guess what? It’s beyond easy to make at home! Over here we make pour over coffee every morning, but cold brew is something different altogether. The great thing about a cold brew coffee recipe: it requires virtually no special equipment and takes very little hands on time! It also makes a big batch of concentrate that you can keep in your fridge for days....