I’m obsessed with chocolate. The fact is there is no such thing as too much chocolate. Of course, we all love it! When I came across the heart mould (used in this recipe to make the hearts) in the darkest corner of the cupboard a few weeks ago, I had to figure out a recipe to make a dessert. Again, it’s been a while since I made a super cute chocolate treat, so these chocolate hearts turned out to be the perfect choice....
We love starting our morning with smoothies in my house. They’re so nutritious, easy to make, and provide all the energy we need to stay full and focused. If you love my chocolate peanut butter smoothie, carrot smoothie, and keto smoothie, this creamy smoothie must be next. It’s basically dessert in a glass. Recipe highlights Versatile. I like my smoothies in the morning, but you can have them as a midday snack or even a post-workout treat....
Here’s a recipe that stands out among all special breakfasts: this Cinnamon French Toast recipe! This one has double the spice, featuring it both in the custard batter and in a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating. There’s really nothing better than French toast that tastes like cinnamon toast! Just a hint of spiced sugar brings it all together. Here’s how to make what’s now our family favorite French toast recipe....
The only thing better than homemade cornbread is…homemade Corn Muffins! This corn muffin recipe is our family go-to that’s nostalgic for both of us. Alex and I grew up on Jiffy Corn muffin mix: that tantalizing bright blue box made the best side dish for soups, chili and all sorts of family dinners. Here’s our copycat recipe that takes all that’s great about the box mix…without the box! These muffins are moist and fluffy, with the ideal sweet savory flavor....
Here’s a drink that takes just 2 minutes and hits the spot in any season: the White Russian! This cocktail mixes vodka with coffee liqueur and cream in a decadently creamy, searingly sweet beverage. You may know it from the 1990’s movie The Big Lebowski, but this drink has been around since the 1950’s. It’s a total treat, and couldn’t be easier to make! Here’s what you need to know to make the best White Russian around....
Tacos are quite the in thing these days, gracing the menus at upscale restaurants and food trucks alike. Alex and I are huge taco lovers (who isn’t, really?), because they’re such an easy way to make a creative, plant based dinner. From our crispy cauliflower tacos to our tacos rancheros, we have dozens of ways to make dinner out of a tortilla. But before you can think about filling, you need a tortilla!...
Need a simple appetizer to wow at parties? Try this easy cranberry cream cheese dip! The homemade sauce bursts with sweet and tart cranberries, orange juice, and if you’d like, a little jalapeno for a tang. Spoon it over cream cheese and it’s perfect for dipping crackers or even apple slices. It comes together in minutes with minimal effort. So ditch the store-bought dips and make a batch of this homemade cranberry appetizer for your next party!...
Need more fall-ready cookies? Try my healthy pumpkin cookies, thumbprint cookies, or applesauce cookies. In my friend group, the holiday season means one thing: cookie exchanges. And when I need a cookie to stand out amidst a crowd of chocolate chip and sugar cookies, I make my orange cranberry oat cookies! They’re soft, thick, and chewy, as all oat cookies should be, but the difference comes with the balance of refreshing orange peel and tart cranberries....
Want a mojito that’s impossibly even better than the classic? Try this Coconut Mojito recipe! Coconut infuses a tropical sweetness and creamy body into this cocktail that’s altogether irresistible. Cream of coconut and coconut rum come together to make magic, forming a delightful frothy topping that adds a little foam to each sip. Serve it as a signature drink a party or like we did: for laid back summer sipping on the patio!...
Here’s a fun trick you can whip up with your pressure cooker: Instant Pot hummus! Sure, it’s easy to buy store-bought hummus. But for the very best creamy chickpea puree: homemade hummus is where it’s at! It’s a great trick using your Instant Pot, and perfect if you whip up a big batch of chickpeas. This recipe comes straight to you from our friend Sarah Copeland’s new cookbook, Instant Family Meals: an incredible collection of beautiful recipes and genius tips for your pressure cooker....
You know crispy roasted chickpeas? These crunchy salty bits have become popular as a healthy snack, and they’re now sold packaged at stores and airports alike. So why not try the same idea with black beans? Meet our new very favorite snack: roasted black beans! Make up a big batch and you will fall in love with this irresistible crunchy plant-based snack. Alex and I can’t stop eating them…and neither can our 3 year old Larson....
Well, I messed up when cooking this recipe. I cook a lot of Mexican food, and I’m thinking that what is meant by “red chilli powder” in Mexican cooking is a very different pepper than what is meant by “red chilli powder” in Indian cooking! Mexican red chilli powder is NOT really hot but used for instance in enchilada sauce. Anyhow, I made it using the red chilli powder I used for Mexican food....
Embark on the journey of making tomato pulao by ensuring that the rice is clean and ready for cooking. Begin by thoroughly washing the rice to remove any impurities, ensuring a clean and pristine base for your dish. Once washed, soak the rice in about 3 cups of water for at least 15 minutes. This crucial step helps to soften the rice grains, allowing them to cook evenly and absorb the rich flavors of the tomato pulao recipe....
Sure, brats on the grill or baked in the oven are classics, but cooking them in the air fryer is an absolute game changer. I love cooking these popular German sausages this way for myself and my family. Like air fryer sausage links, there is no oil or grease splattering, no mess in my kitchen, and they take barely any time. Honestly, besides the char marks, you won’t be able to differentiate between brats cooked in the air fryer and grilled ones!...
Here’s a recipe for when the mornings are hot and the farmers markets are stuffed to the brim with tomatoes: Blistered Tomatoes! This trick takes just 5 minutes and elevates cherry tomatoes to a decadent, sweet and savory treat. Cooking tomatoes in a blazing hot skillet chars the outsides and make the interior juicy and tender. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar at the end adds a sweet tart tang. You can use these blistered tomatoes in so many ways: as an appetizer, in a simple pasta, or over grilled fish for a stunning summer dinner....
Are you an pumpkin spice fan? (No need to be shy.) It might be cliched, but it’s true: there’s nothing cozier once fall hits than pumpkin spice…anything! Here’s a delicious recipe to channel your pumpkin love that works equally as well in coffee drinks as on pancakes: Pumpkin Spice Syrup! We created it especially for this Pumpkin Spice Coffee, but it’s delicious drizzled on pancakes or oatmeal, too. How to make pumpkin spice syrup This pumpkin spice syrup a variation on simple syrup: a liquid sweetener made with equal parts sugar and water....
A vegetable curry is one of the best ways to make eating your veggies taste incredible. Alex and I adore eating curry for dinner, and guess what? It’s the best way to get loads of nutrients without even noticing. This vegetable curry is so good, you’ll be shoveling it down by the spoonful. It’s full of big flavor and all the best veggies you can eat, like cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers, and chickpeas....
Here at A Couple Cooks, we’re unabashed mushroom lovers. So we were thrilled to get our hands on some Enoki mushrooms! This type of mushroom is common in Japanese and Chinese cuisine, but it only recently started to be easy to find at non-specialty American grocery stores. The enoki mushroom is incredibly delicious and absolutely worth experimenting with in the kitchen! Sauté up a bunch, or add them to a bowl of ramen or hot pot....
If you’re into chicken wings, here’s a recipe that will have you smitten: try these garlic Parmesan wings! These homemade wings are easy to whip up, bursting with garlicky goodness, and coated in a Parmesan blanket of bliss. Whether it’s for a game day snack or a weeknight meal (or you just love all things chicken!), these wings are about to become your new obsession. We whipped them up with this lemon pepper sauce that had everyone asking for the recipe!...
Got ginger? If you love the spicy flavor of the fresh root, try this Ginger Cocktail! It’s a refreshing spin on the vodka martini featuring, ginger, lemon juice and dry vermouth. Each sip has just the right balance of sweet and tangy, with a spicy finish. Alex and I made this drink to use up a large ginger root that was lurking in our refrigerator. After making ginger tea, we wondered how it would taste in a cocktail....
