Looking for more cottage cheese recipes? Try my cottage cheese pancakes, cottage cheese cheesecake, cottage cheese pudding, and cottage cheese ice cream next. I love baking bread for my family and recently have been experimenting with adding more protein to it for staying power. While I do have a protein bread recipe, I wanted to see how it would go with cottage cheese added, and friends, we have a winner....
You might remember that I’ve shown a few pancake recipes that use different flours- like oat flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes. My favorite, though, is almond flour pancakes. This almond flour pancake recipe is something special; it’s perfect for those who want pancakes that taste like actual pancakes! Why I love this recipe Ready in 5 minutes. Like protein pancakes, from prep to plate, these take barely any time....
They’re fudgy, chewy, chocolaty, and one of the favorite things to come out of our kitchen to date. Try these Sweet Potato Brownies! Why hide vegetables in desserts when you can proudly proclaim them? These brownies could not be more thrilled by their sweet potato interior. It makes the best chewy texture and loads them with nutrients. In fact, these are super plant-powered vegan sweet potato brownies! But most importantly: they’re irresistibly delicious, with a rich nuance in flavor that makes them taste loads better than a standard brownie....
Need an easy 2 ingredient cocktail idea with gin? Try this Gin and Lemonade! It might sound overly simple, but gin and lemon are a natural cocktail pairing featured in many classic drinks. What do the Tom Collins, Gin Fizz, and French 75 have in common? They all pair gin and lemon! If you’re in the mood for a laid back version of these drinks, simply stir together gin and lemonade....
Here’s a tasty dressing that makes any pile of greens taste infinitely better: try this Ginger Salad Dressing! This sunny vinaigrette pairs rice vinegar, honey and oil with the earthy spiciness of fresh ginger root. Wow does it take a salad over the top! It’s great on just about anything, from salads to roasted vegetables. This one is a straightforward spin on the concept, but you can add soy sauce to bring a more Asian-inspired flair....
Love juicy steaks? Try my bavette steak, flat iron steak, Denver steak, or chimichurri steak next. Serving steak for dinner never gets old in my house. It’s definitely the most requested family meal, and I try and cook it once a week, or whenever my wallet allows me to! My hanger steak recipe is always a good standby. It’s an affordable and, quite frankly, underrated cut of beef. It needs very little to make it shine, and it tastes absolutely incredible....
How good is a beautifully roast turkey adorning your holiday entertaining table! While I love whole roast turkey, the delicious celebration meal always bring in the usual “leftover” dilemma. But don’t worry, I’ve the perfect solution for you. Let’s make these healthy turkey tacos Whether you’re looking for delicious ways to use up all the leftovers from your holiday dinner or just want to whip up an easy weeknight recipe, these tacos are the way to go....
If you’ve been following for long, it may surprise you to know I LOVE plain basmati rice. Of course, I also love turning it into creative dishes, like coconut milk rice and curried fried rice, but in order to get creative, it’s important to learn the basics. This recipe is deceptively simple, yet the results are anything but. The rice turns out light and fluffy, with a mild, delicate flavor that suits all sorts of dishes....
Salmon is one of the most popular fish in America: yet it can be intimidating to cook! How do you get it to the perfect tender, flaky consistency? How do you know when salmon is done, and why does it sometimes taste fishy? What about that white stuff that sometimes appears after you cook it? Here are all our tips to mastering how to cook salmon. Pick your favorite method below, then scroll below the list for a few tips on choosing the best fish, that white stuff, and more....
Video: How to cut a tomato Are you wondering how to cut a tomato but not sure the best way? There are many ways to cut a tomato: diced, into wedges, and into slices. Here is exactly how Alex and I cut tomatoes showing four different ways; we use these methods in everything from our pico de gallo recipe to our tabbouleh recipe! Here’s our step by step guide for how to cut tomatoes, including a video of me showing how to dice, slice, and cut tomato wedges in our kitchen....
Video: How to cut spaghetti squash Wondering how to cut spaghetti squash: the best way? Yes, the standard might be to hack at it with a large chef’s knife. But here at A Couple Cooks, Alex and I are all about finding the right way to cut things. This way to cut everyone’s favorite squash is safer and results in the longest, most luxurious spaghetti squash “noodles”. We use it all the time in our recipes like Pesto Spaghetti Squash or Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai....
Got a cocktail that you want to garnish with a lemon twist, but not sure how to make one? We’re here to help! Alex and I are home cooks and homemade cocktail connoisseurs. We love finding the very easiest way to things, avoiding special tools if we can. Lately we made our French 75, Lemon Drop and Champagne Cocktail, and needed a cocktail garnish. Traditionally a lemon twist requires a special tool…so we set about finding a new way!...
Cashew cream is something Alex and I avoided for years. It’s too trendy. And it can’t be that good, we thought. Well we thought wrong, because after tasting it we were sold! It’s not that eating it straight up is so amazing (though it really tastes good!). But there are so many ways that you can use it to make plant based recipes creamy without using dairy. It’s basically non-dairy sour cream, mayo, heavy cream, and yogurt all in one....
They sound deceptively simple, but scrambled eggs can be easy to mess up. They’re often overcooked and under-seasoned, odd shaped little rubbery bites. But these eggs? These are the very best fluffy scrambled eggs you’ll taste! They’ve got a lovely light texture and are cooked until just set into a mess of golden perfection. Keep this method in your back pocket for go-to breakfasts. Or lunch or dinner…if you’re like us and eat eggs for every meal!...
Want to learn how to make latte art…in the comfort of your own home? We’re here to help! We’re A Couple Cooks, two coffee obsessed home baristas (and mixologists). After years of practice, we’re ready to unveil our tips on how to make latte art at home! If you’re a professional barista, this is not the post for you. But if you’re a beginner with an espresso machine ready to learn the basics…let’s get started!...
Hello and thank you for the delicious vegetarian recipe. I’m just turn vegan. I am badly allergic to wheat and dairy. Can I use almond milk, coconut milk or something like that in place of the cows milk? Laura almond milk will be good I usually add 1/4 part of rice milk. Dear manjula garu, This recepie is simple & superb…. Can u pls post healthy breakfast & snacks recipies for kids to school …....
If you’re not making toasted walnuts: start now! Toasting does two things for a nut: it makes it crunchier and it brings out its nutty flavor. Try a raw walnut vs one that’s toasted, and you can immediately taste the difference! Alex and I always make time to toast walnuts if we’re using them as a pancake topping or to throw on a salad. There are two major ways to do it, each with pros and cons — but both easy!...
Looking for more keto breakfast recipes? Try my keto oatmeal, keto breakfast casserole, and keto chia pudding next! I love starting my morning with smoothies and acai bowls. Of course, not all smoothie bowls are created equal. Most use bananas as a base, which are notoriously not keto-friendly. I came up with a low-carb version that gives this acai bowl recipe a thick, creamy consistency with a fraction of the carbs....
Looking for more Asian-inspired keto recipes? Try my keto stir fry, keto beef and broccoli, and keto pad Thai next. Whenever I visit a Chinese restaurant, I always scan the appetizer list for egg rolls. Traditional egg rolls are usually deep-fried and calorie-laden. While delicious, I’m of the opinion that the filling is the best part. So, I came up with a keto version that cuts right to the chase....
Looking for more keto side dish recipes? Try my keto mac and cheese, keto green bean casserole, keto biscuits, and keto chicken salad next. Craving the flavor of traditional potato salad but watching your carbs? My mock potato salad recipe is the answer! Before I continue, I’m well aware it’s a bit of an oxymoron since there are no potatoes in the recipe. That said, you’d never be able to tell....
