Need healthy pescatarian recipes to cook this month? We’ve got answers. Here at A Couple Cooks, Alex and I have spent years devising how to eat healthy meals every day. We made it our MO, wrote a cookbook called Pretty Simple Cooking, and have devoted our careers to helping connect people to healthy recipes. But how to do you do it…every day? Here’s our new 28 day pescatarian meal plan, designed to do exactly that!...
Need more healthy smoothie recipes? Check out my carrot smoothie, oatmeal smoothie, or coconut milk smoothie. I love avocado toast as much as anyone, but if you’re not using them in smoothies, you’re missing out. When blended, they become super creamy and smooth, with a rich yet mild flavor that pairs well with anything. The healthy fats keep me full and energized for hours, so I can take on the day....
Got a bottle of Fernet-Branca? This Italian amaro is quite the trend, an ultra bitter Italian liqueur made with a mix of herbs and spices. You can use a splash in cocktails, stir it into cola (as Argentinians do!), or even drink it straight. But it’s got such a bitter, astringent flavor that’s at its very best in cocktails. At A Couple Cooks, we’re cocktail experts with over 300 cocktail recipes under our belt....
Looking for more almond flour recipes? Try my almond flour cake, almond flour muffins, almond flour pancakes, and almond flour cookies. Baking banana bread with almond flour is a little different from your traditional wheat-based banana bread or oat flour banana bread. I developed this recipe out of a desire to experiment with the nut flour more, and I must say, it yields pretty stellar results! Why I love this recipe It’s moist, fluffy, and with a tender crumb....
More often than not, we love us a classic cocktail. But sometimes you’ve got to break the mold. Such is the case with today’s drink, the Aperol cocktail! Because Aperol isn’t just for using in the mega-popular Aperol spritz. We’ve whipped up a modern classic-style cocktail that we think it even better than a spritz, if that’s possible! Mix Aperol with rum, lime and pineapple juice, and it comes out sweet tart, almost like grapefruit, almost tropical with a subtly bitter finish....
Here’s a fun fall cocktail that’s ideal for any whiskey lover: try the Apple Cider Old Fashioned! Swapping out the sugar for apple cider syrup infuses fruity, spiced seasonal flavor into this classic drink. Each sip has notes of apple and orange, cinnamon and spice, and vanilla and oak. If you’re in the mood for a boozy showstopper, this is the drink for you! Ingredients in an apple cider Old Fashioned The Old Fashioned is one of the oldest cocktails in existence, first documented in the early 1800’s by a New York paper....
In my kitchen, I love experimenting with new cauliflower recipes for my family. That’s why they’ve been enjoying cauliflower casserole, sesame cauliflower, and cauliflower buffalo wings. In this buffalo cauliflower recipe, cauliflower is the star of the show. Each floret is coated in batter and baked until the outside is golden brown and crisp while the inside remains tender and flavorful. Then, they’re smothered in spicy, buttery, buffalo sauce, soaking into every nook and cranny....
Whenever I find myself with overripe bananas on hand, I love whipping up banana bread, banana muffins, or a healthy banana mug cake. I’m not going to lie. I love ALL kinds of banana bread. Banana bread with blueberries, a cinnamon swirl through it, or even loaded with double the chocolate– I play no favorites! However, I needed something a little healthier, and something that would NOT be polished off within 2 days…....
Frequently asked questions This one goes in our hall of fame of ice cream recipes, along with this mint chip and of course, the classic vanilla. You don’t even need any actual chocolate (though of course you can add mix ins!). Whole milk Heavy cream Cornstarch Cocoa powder Granulated sugar Salt Vanilla extract Freezer bowl ice cream maker (inexpensive). This type of ice cream maker is the most economical choice. Here’s the 2 quart freezer bowl ice cream maker we use; it’s a little pricier than some but it’s held up well over the years....
Making a recipe that calls for red wine, but don’t have a bottle? Or want to avoid cooking with alcohol? Many Mediterranean-style recipes like French and Italian recipes call for cooking with red wine. What does wine do? Cooking with wine helps to enhance the flavors in a dish: the acidity of the wine adds both a brightness and depth to the cooking. Red wine is often used to deglaze a pan or to add a complexity to sauce recipes....
Is there anything cozier than blueberry pancakes? Just the aroma from the griddle is basically the equivalent of a physical hug, right? Alex and I aren’t really breakfast people: but we’re blueberry pancake people. We usually eat ours towards lunchtime or for a midnight snack — but any time of the day: these babies hit the spot. These vegan blueberry pancakes are fluffy, a little tangy from the berries, and just sweet enough....
What do you really eat? People ask us that a lot. Well, Alex and I have eaten every single recipe on this website! (And many more that don’t make the cut.) But today we wanted to share something we eat on a regular basis. I actually make this recipe every single day. And that is not hyperbole, friends! I really do. Why? This best oatmeal recipe tastes incredible. It’s vegan so it’s a plant based way to start the day....
Hi Nithu, Can we skip honey or any substitute for honey? I do not eat honey but definitely wants to make these delicious biscuits. Thanks This is very delicious. My kids liked it very much. Thanks for teaching me. can you make agra petha sweet …. thanks a lot Hi Nithu the bourbon biscuits look delicious brownie biscuits looks yummy n perfect.. Hi Nithu, the bourbons look delicious. Well-deserved! All the best – I am rooting for you – posted this already but seems to have disappeared Wish you all the best for your bourbon recipe – Looks delicious and it will be a well-deserved award!...
Here’s a bright blue drink that’s fresh and sweet tart: the Blue Long Island, aka Blue Long Island Iced Tea! The traditional Long Island Iced Tea has a bit of a reputation for being a low-brow, high alcohol drink. But make it the right way, and this classic has fresh, nuanced flavor and less alcohol than most cocktails. This blue spin on the classic uses blue curacao for its ocean-hued color, and it adds a lovely citrusy flavor....
Cabbage Pakora Recipe: A Delicious Twist to Your Snack Time Cabbage pakora, also known as cabbage fritters, are a delightful snack that perfectly blends the crispiness of fritters with the goodness of cabbage. This popular Indian snack is made by coating shredded cabbage with a spiced chickpea flour batter and deep frying until golden brown and crispy. It’s a great way to incorporate vegetables into your diet while indulging in a savory treat....
I love roses. In fact, they are my most favorite flowers on the planet. Now, who doesn’t like them? So, creating these gorgeous caramel apple roses was indeed so much fun. And surprisingly easy. Crispy puff pastry, sweet apples and decadent caramel – sounds insanely delicious, doesn’t it? But the good news is you don’t have to spent hours in the kitchen to create these pretty masterpieces. Perfect caramel and the right technique of folding the puff pastry are the secrets to these fabulous caramel apple roses....
Behold the taco. Canvas for all kinds of deliciousness, from traditional like barbacoa with tomatillo salsa to fusion like Korean beef or Thai tofu. Most of the time Alex and I eat a whole food plant based diet, so we’re always looking for creative ways to use veggies. And the taco is the perfect canvas for creating some insane veggie flavors and textures! And this one is our new favorite: these Crispy Cauliflower Tacos....
Need a festive drink for entertaining? Try this sparkling Champagne Punch! Bubbly wine is ideal for a punch because of its effervescent bubbles. This beautiful bowl is full of flavor, pairing sparkling wine with ginger ale, orange liqueur and fruity pineapple juice. Each sip is enormously refreshing! Even better, you can make this with any type of sparkling wine: in fact, our preference is Prosecco. Here’s why! Ingredients in Champagne punch This Champagne Punch is beautiful and festive: and it takes only a few minutes to pour together in a bowl!...
Need more cheesecake recipes? Check out my mango cheesecake, raspberry cheesecake, and brownie cheesecake next. Don’t come for me, but I think cherries are the OG of cheesecake toppings. Other fruits are nice for a change, but cherries are where it’s at. When paired with a rich, tangy cream cheese filling, the cherries add acidity and much-needed brightness. Pair that with a crumbly pie crust, and you have a very decadent dessert indeed!...
Love no bake desserts? Try my chocolate coconut bars, peanut butter balls, and no bake oatmeal cookies next. During the holiday season, I prefer to make homemade treats for my friends and family instead of buying them. These simple truffles are one of my favorites, because they hold up really well and have the perfect balance of chocolate and coconut. Why I love this recipe Quick and easy. Just 5 simple ingredients and 5 minutes of your time is all you need to make the,....
