Love meaty, delicious ribs? Try my 321 ribs, country-style ribs, and boneless beef short ribs next. Although ribs are one of the most hands-off recipes you can make, I still sometimes find it a little cumbersome to make regularly. Luckily, my air fryer BBQ ribs are the perfect solution to enjoy them fuss-free, mess-free, and all the time! Why I love this recipe It’s quick. There’s no need to heat the grill or oven; these ribs cook in minutes!...
If you’ve cooked turkey breast, turkey bacon, or turkey burgers in the air fryer, you’ll no doubt love my turkey meatballs. I make them all the time because they are just as juicy as you’d expect pan-fried or baked ones to be, but cook up in a fraction of the time! Why you’ll love this recipe Healthy. Compared to ground beef or chicken, using ground turkey has less saturated fat and calories....
There’s no need to run out to the bakery if you’ve got a donut craving. Try this Baked Donut recipe! They’re irresistibly tender, sweet with a moist crumb, and pure perfection topped with a rich chocolate glaze. Add a bit of confetti sprinkles, and what could be more fun? All you need is a donut baking pan and a hankering for a project. We made these for our son’s birthday festivities one year, and they became a forever hit (because…donuts!...
I’ll never turn down a good Mexican recipe. Similarly to carnitas, beef barbacoa is made with basic cuts of meat cooked low and slow until they’re incredibly tender. The spices and chipotle peppers soak up in the meat, making for a juicy and super flavorful dish that’s perfect for mulitas, tacos, quesadillas, or, if you’re like me, to eat by the forkful! Why you’ll love this recipe This is a widely popular Mexican dish, and making it yourself is easier than you think....
Keto Fried Chicken If I had to choose one food that I always have a second stomach for, it would have to be fried chicken. Growing up, whenever it was my turn to pick dinner, I would always choose Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). It didn’t help that there was a store a mere half a mile away from my childhood home AND that my dad too, was a huge fan of it....
Are you a taco pizza fan? Here at A Couple Cooks, Alex and I have spent years honing our best Italian-style pizza dough and the tastiest pizza sauce. We’ve even traveled to Italy for research. But our new best pizza recipe is not Italian at all. Yes, it’s taco pizza! That’s artisan style Italian crust on bottom, straight up delivery-style taco pizza on the top. It’s insanely good. And oh yeah: it’s topped with crunchy tortilla chips and drizzled with creamy homemade ranch....
Here’s the best easy way to make Jack Daniels into a cocktail: the Jack and Coke, aka Whiskey and Coke! This quick and dirty cocktail is considered by some to be low brow. But what’s the harm in a drink that’s fast, easy and tastes great? This cocktail is a descendent of the historic Rum and Coke, and guess what? There are a few tricks to mastering the very best version of a Jack and Coke recipe there is....
Looking for a signature drink that’s sweet, tart, salty, and smoky all at once? Meet the Mezcal Paloma. This cocktail has everything you need in a drink. The sweetness of grapefruit juice contrasts the tart lime and bubbly soda water. Top it off with a background smokiness of mezcal and a salt rim, and it couldn’t be more fun. This spin on the Mexican Paloma is definitely worth adding to your collection: especially if you’re a mezcal fan....
Looking for a rice substitute for your diet? Rice is a staple grain in many cultures of the world. It’s considered a healthy whole grain, and brown rice in particular has lots of nutrients and fiber. (See Brown Rice vs White Rice for more.) But are you looking to mix up your rice routine, or want a lower-carb option? Here are a few of the best rice substitute options to include in your diet, gluten free and otherwise....
Making a recipe that calls for capers and don’t have them? Capers are a berry of the caper bush that’s native to the Mediterranean. You’ll find them in Mediterranean-style recipes, most well known in chicken piccata. They’re served pickled, and you’ll find them in jars near the olives. They’re round and dark green gray, about the size of a peppercorn. Want to know the best substitute for capers if you can’t find them?...
Sometimes Alex and I come across someone in real life who knows us from our online work. They’ll say something like I know all about your life, is that creepy? To which I reply, not creepy at all! In the social media age, many of us know intimate details about people we’ve never met, like the avocado toast they just devoured or the lace-up heels they’re wearing for date night....
I love breakfast desserts, so it’s no surprise that breakfast donuts are something I make my family a little too often. Unlike classic sugar and fat-filled donuts, this one is free from refined flour, butter, sugar, and frying! They are a spin on my healthy donuts but swapping out the flour for ground up oats. Why you’ll love this recipe Quick and easy. Unlike traditional donuts, I have made them without yeast, so you don’t have to worry about proofing them....
There’s something intoxicating about this shallow bowl of steaming pasta covered in salty, creamy sauce, black pepper and fluffy bits of Pecorino Cheese. Yes, it’s cacio e pepe, that famous Roman pasta that’s blown up in world-wide popularity. Years ago, we tasted a bowl on a trip to Rome, Italy that was so divine we never wanted it to end. Anthony Bourdain once said that cacio e pepe “could be the greatest thing in the history of the world”: and we’re inclined to agree with him....
Here’s a dinner to impress that doubles as an easy weeknight meal: try this Cajun Shrimp Pasta! This one scores major points with kids and adults alike at our table. It features irresistibly seasoned Cajun shrimp, colorful veggies, and a rich garlic Parmesan flavoring that lightly seasons the entire batch. Wow! was echoed around the table multiple times as we at it. Of any of the easy dinner ideas we’ve had lately, this recipe stands out as one we couldn’t stop eating!...
Got extra cream cheese blocks taking up space in your refrigerator? You might find it’s natural to toss it right into the freezer. But before you do, there are a few things to be aware of about the consistency of cream cheese when it’s frozen. Here’s what to know about whether you should freeze the creamy good stuff! (Spoiler alert: you’re better off avoiding the freezer, we think.) Can you freeze cream cheese?...
Got extra Greek yogurt and want to save it for later? Here’s a tip: throw it in the freezer! Unlike many dairy products, Greek yogurt freezes well. Throw it in the deep freeze and you can use it up to 2 months in the future. Then, use it any way you please: top it with fruit and granola or use it in recipes! Here’s how to package it for freezing and a few things to know!...
Opened a can of pumpkin and not sure what to do with it? Or, got extra homemade puree? Pumpkin puree lasts only a week in the refrigerator. So if you’re not sure you can use it in time, try freezing it! This squash puree holds up beautifully and you can use it for pumpkin bread, muffins, cake, and other baked goods. We recently tried this with a half-used can of pumpkin our fridge, and it baked into pumpkin chocolate chip muffins like a dream....
Got extra yogurt on hand? Sometimes it can be difficult to eat up an entire container. You might be tempted to throw it into the freeze, and guess what? While many dairy products don’t freeze well, you’re in luck: yogurt works! Here’s what to know about preserving this creamy ingredient. Can you freeze yogurt? Freezing yogurt is a simple and effective way to preserve it. Some dairy products become grainy after freezing (like sour cream or cottage cheese)....
Need more Mexican-inspired recipes? Try my pork al pastor, shrimp fajitas, or chicken tinga. We love cooking steak at home, but it’s not always cost-effective for a casual weeknight dinner. That is unless we’re talking about my carne asada. Featuring a humble cut of skirt steak or flank steak, the meat is marinated in a zesty, albeit simple, marinade. Then, I grill it over an open flame until it’s lightly charred, with a caramelized exterior and juicy, well-seasoned center....
Here’s a fresh, zingy drizzle for salads and bowl meals: this carrot ginger dressing! Once Alex and I tasted one spoonful of this recipe, we immediately were hooked. This vibrant sauce is packed with a punch of salty, savory, tangy, bright and sweet all at once. It uses Asian-inspired flavors like miso and rice vinegar, and it’s got a twist: tahini brings in creamy body to the dressing. Whip up a batch and you’ll love drizzling it on your meals all week long....
