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Try it baked and broiled, or go for fish sticks or fish tacos. There’s something for every eater and diet. Along with favorite recipes from this website, we’ve got ideas from a few other recipe developers around the web, too. Pan-frying is another quick and easy approach, resulting in a beautifully golden brown crust. Seasoning with herbs, spices, or a simple lemon butter sauce can elevate this basic technique. You can also grill it to infuse smoky flavor, bake it up into crispy fish sticks, or our favorite: turn it into tacos!...

Looking for frozen fruit smoothie recipes? Have we got the list for you! You can make smoothies with any fruit imaginable: from the commonplace strawberry to the uniquely refreshing honeydew melon. Then there are all the combo flavors: mango banana, strawberry blueberry…you can truly eat the rainbow! Here’s our list of top easy and healthy fruit smoothie recipes! Each one has been tried and tested by the two of us (and our kids!...

What’s the best way to eat lots of veggies? Soup! Why? Soups are easy to make, and they make those nutrient-packed vegetables taste so delicious that you can’t stop eating them. I mean, which would you choose: carrot stick or classic chili? Yeah, that’s what we thought. So without further ado, here are our top favorite vegetarian soup recipes! Let us warn you: we’re obsessed with infusing big flavor into humble vegetables....

I think the idea of making cakes in the microwave has been one of the best discoveries in cooking. Especially for cake lovers like me. The truth is this microwave chocolate mug cake recipe happened on a day when I was too tired to bake a cake, but was really craving for a moist, chocolate filled dessert. If you have never made a mug cake in a microwave before, you must definitely do it now....

Looking for more pancake recipes? Try coconut flour pancakes, almond flour pancakes, and oat flour pancakes. If you thought protein pancakes were the only pancakes to get protein first thing in the morning, then my cottage cheese pancakes need to be next on your agenda! I have a full-fledged love affair with cottage cheese now, and I add it to anything and everything (hello, cottage cheese bread and cottage cheese ice cream)....

Love cooking with shrimp? Try my shrimp curry, blackened shrimp, and air fryer coconut shrimp. We never tire of shrimp in my house. It’s a mild and lean protein that takes well to all sorts of flavor profiles. It’s also super fast to cook, and sauteing shrimp is a surefire way for me to feed my family a healthy protein in record speed! Why I love this recipe Simple but satisfying....

Love grilling chicken? Try my grilled chicken drumsticks, grilled chicken wings, and grilled boneless chicken thighs next. If you thought you’d outgrown chicken tenders, let my recipe convince you otherwise. For starters, the flavor is far superior to the family diner tenders of our youth. They’re simply seasoned, then grilled until the exterior is lightly charred and crisp while the center remains juicy and succulent. It’s one of my family’s favorite way to enjoy chicken and one that I hope you’ll add to your dinner rotation too!...

Looking for more delicious smoothie recipes? Try my carrot smoothie, avocado smoothie, and chunky monkey smoothie next. I live in a house full of diehard almond butter lovers, and I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate it into my favorite treats. Lately, that means a lot of almond butter smoothies. Unlike peanut butter, almond butter isn’t overpowering, yet it gives everything a rich, buttery texture, especially when blended into smoothies....

Spicy Potato Masala for Dosa Hearty and Satisfying: Aloo Potato Masala is a hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time of the day. Its comforting flavors and creamy texture make it a popular choice among both children and adults. Versatile Filling: Aloo Potato Masala is incredibly versatile and can be used as a filling for various Indian snacks and dishes, including dosa, samosa, and sandwich. Its bold flavors and creamy texture add depth and richness to any recipe it’s used in....

Yield: 12 patties Aloo Tikki | Indian Potato Patties | Video Print Easy and seriously impressive mashed potato patties flavored with fresh herbs and spiced up chat masala Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Ingredients 6 small or 2 large potatoes 1 white bread slice ¼ tsp ground turmeric (turmeric powder) ½ tsp ground cumin (cumin powder) ½ tsp garam masala ¼ tsp red chili powder (optional) 1 tsp chat masala ¼ cup chopped onions ¼ cup chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves 1-2 green chilies, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Oil for shallow frying Mint chutney, to serve (optional) Instructions Place potatoes in a large saucepan....

If you’re looking for an easy baking project with apples, this apple cookies recipe will have your heart! They’re essentially apple snickerdoodles, irresistibly soft, with a sweet coating of cinnamon and sugar. Each bite has a burst of sweet tart apple! They take no time to whip up and don’t require any refrigeration of the dough before baking: which means you can sink your teeth into that soft, spiced cookie as soon as possible....

There’s nothing quite like the Apple Martini, aka Appletini, with its liquid sour candy flavor and 1990’s charm. Sure, it’s a little past its heyday: but isn’t it time for a revival? This sweet tart vodka martini is charming and hard to resist. Our spin on it adds a little sophistication with a hint of orange liqueur and fresh lemon juice to boost its Jolly Rancher flavor. This recipe just sweet enough so it’s perfectly sippable and refreshing....

Love baking with applesauce? You’ve got to try my applesauce brownies, applesauce cookies, or apple blondies next! When the weather cools down, my oven goes into overdrive. If my family ever can’t find me, they know I’m probably getting my bake on. At the beginning of fall, we always have an abundance of homemade applesauce. And since I can never say no to a breakfast bread recipe, I always make a loaf of apple bread!...

Need more Asian sides? Try my Chinese eggplant, summer rolls, or Asian cucumber salad. I love cooking asparagus because it’s flavorful and quick, and if you play your cards right, it can be quite tender and flavorful. When I want to showcase the best features of asparagus, I stir-fry it! For this recipe, I combine trimmed asparagus with aromatics and red bell peppers. Everything’s pan-fried until crisp yet tender, then it’s enveloped in a sticky, savory umami sauce....

What’s your favorite way to make asparagus? Here’s ours: this easy baked asparagus! It’s roasted in a hot oven until tender but still beautifully green, then spritzed with lemon (the secret to making this healthy veggie taste over-the-moon good). Why we love this recipe: Roasted asparagus is the perfect way to cook asparagus: it comes out perfectly tender with a slight char to the flavor. We love to sprinkle with a little Parmesan cheese to the pan to infuse even more salty, savory flavor....

Love baking chicken? Try my crispy baked chicken thighs, baked chicken breast, baked chicken legs, and baked chicken wings next. When I want a simple chicken dinner, I often reach for these baked chicken leg quarters. Chicken quarters are perfect for a healthy and delicious dish that’s ready and on the table in under 40 minutes, with hardly any prep needed! My recipe is versatile and customizable, can be paired with just about any side, and is always a winner- just ask my whole family....

Ever since I was introduced to these sweet puffs, I really wanted to create a homemade version. Puffs are usually made with savory filling consisting of egg, vegetables, chicken or meat. So, these banana puffs obviously captivated my attention. With a few trials and errors, I think I’ve created the most delicious version of the banana filling of the store bought puffs. And honestly, these puffs turned out to be super awesome....

Anchovies on pizza? There’s a reason that real Italian pizza has anchovies: these little fish are chock full of savory, salty, umami flavor. Even better, anchovies are some of the most nutritious and sustainable fish on the planet! They’re full of Omega 3’s and protein. So why not add a few to your pizza? Anchovy pizza is a classic Italian dish that’s elegantly simple and perfect with a simple salad and a glass of wine....

Looking for a spin on pancakes…without the gluten? Then do we have a recipe for you. Try these Gluten Free Pancakes made with oatmeal! That’s right: there’s no need for special flours or ingredients! Gluten-free flour is handy, but it can have some odd ingredients and additives. Many gluten free pancake recipes also call for things like xanthan gum. So why not make pancakes with good old oats? They’re filling, healthy, gluten free and these pancakes taste like vanilla cake....

A new type beer of beer is spreading like wildfire, and here’s thing: you can sip it after a workout or enjoy it while pregnant. It’s non alcoholic beer! Alcohol free beer of the past tasted flat and watery. But new technology has enabled a way to make non alcoholic beer that actually tastes good. (Yes, it’s not just O’Doul’s anymore!) Here at A Couple Cooks, we’re created hundreds of cocktail recipes and love appreciating great alcohol....