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If you are a fan of Chinese dumplings, you must definitely try this South Asian version. Popular in Nepal, Tibet and India, these cute little parcels are the perfect way to enjoy your veggies. With so many varieties of beautiful veggies available all year round, there is no limit to how you can customize these dumplings. The golden rule in this veg momos recipe is chopping up your veggies really fine or grate them for even cooking thereby creating a smooth texture....

BBQ sauce: make it or buy it? While of course it’s a tad easier to buy a store bought barbecue sauce, let us be the first to assert that this vegan BBQ sauce will make you into a believer. The flavor is so tangy and savory that you’ll be convinced at first bite. Even better, it’s seriously easy to make: it’s just a matter of tossing a few things into a pot and simmering for 10 minutes....

Ready for more impressive vegan cake recipes? Try my vegan birthday cake, vegan lemon cake, vegan chocolate cake, and vegan carrot cake next. Few cakes capture my attention quite like a German chocolate cake. Maybe that’s because I love combining chocolate and coconut (hello, chocolate coconut bars), but I can’t get enough! The cake turns out light and fluffy, and the thick layers of creamy coconut filling and chocolate frosting take it to another level....

Love a good Mojito? Then let us introduce you to the very best mocktail version of it: this Virgin Mojito recipe! It has all the minty flavor of the original, without the rum. This makes it perfect for people avoiding alcohol (maybe you!), and people like us who love to entertain. Make up our Classic Mojito for some guests, and this Mojito mocktail for others! Here’s what to know about this drink…and the secret ingredient that makes it beyond delicious....

Frequently asked questions The vodka sour is so easy to make, perfect for a laid back afternoon on the porch or a cocktail night in. Alex and I love sour cocktails like the Whiskey Sour, so we set about to try them all. This Vodka Sour is a stand-out vodka cocktail that we think is a must make! Of course, there are all sorts of variations on the theme, the most well known being the Whiskey Sour and Pisco Sour....

Need a fantastic summer cocktail? Look no further than this Watermelon Mojito recipe! The minty Mojito is ideal for the season, with its bubbly, refreshing flavor. In fact, it’s one of the greatest cocktails of all time, in our opinion! Add juicy watermelon to the mix and the delicately sweet flavor is simply outstanding. The first time we sipped on this one, we fell in love! Here’s how to make it....

Here’s Alex and my top trick for summertime entertaining: the white wine spritzer! Yes, there’s nothing easier or more delightful than a bubbly version of your favorite crisp white wine. We discovered wine spritzers in Austria on a trip to visit friends. They’re so easy and you don’t need to plan or prep anything. Grab your favorite bottle of wine, then head to the pool or drink on the patio....

Or, love chocolate? Try making Chocolate Zucchini Muffins instead! They are moist, rich, and extremely chocolaty! All you need is a bit of Dutch process cocoa powder. They’re quick to whip up: much quicker than zucchini bread! Try them as a quick snack slathered with almond butter, or even as a little dessert cake topped with whipped cream. As two cookbook authors who have made and tested dozens of muffin recipes and zucchini recipes, this one is a fast favorite....

Black authors and chefs have long been at the forefront of the culinary scene, sharing stories and recipes that celebrate the African diaspora and Black American experience. Today, we’re diving into 10 cookbooks by Black authors that we absolutely adore! Each one is full of delicious culinary inspiration, from Southern soul food classics to innovative vegan delights. As cookbook authors, we love supporting fellow authors: and we heartily recommend each one of these books which we personally own and love!...

What exactly makes a simple egg dish so appealing? Nutrition, deliciousness, color, easy prep factor – the list is endless. Simple egg dishes are loved around the world, and I think simplicity is the key to creating the perfect recipe. This Chinese tomato egg stir fry brings in simplicity and deliciousness to one dish. A beautiful stir fry loaded with vibrant tomatoes, fluffy eggs and simple Asian sauces. Absolutely an egg lovers’ delight!...

Craving more healthy salmon recipes? Make my firecracker salmon, cast iron salmon, or baked sockeye salmon next. Lemon pepper is, without a doubt, the most underutilized spice in your spice cabinet. After first testing it out on lemon pepper chicken, I figured, why not try it on salmon? It was a game-changer, and now my family requests it all the time. Why I love this recipe Amazing flavor. The lemon pepper adds a citrusy, slightly spicy flavor, and the pan-seared salmon gets a gorgeous crust while the fish stays tender....

Our best summer gin cocktails to try! More summer inspiration Outside of these summer gin cocktails, there are lots more drink ideas! If you’ve got other spirits on hand, we’ve got cocktail recipes. Here are all our best ideas: Here are all our top summer gin cocktails, from classics to unique and fruity spins! There’s the classic Mule done up as a mojito, the gimlet with added basil, and the Tom Collins with lavender....

Looking for budget friendly cocktails? Don’t worry: you don’t have to break the bank to drink classy! Turns out, some of the best classic cocktails are 2 and 3 ingredient drinks that are deliciously simple to mix up in the comfort of your own home. And guess what? You don’t even have to tip your bartender! Here are the best cheap drinks to make on a budget! Classics from the Old Fashioned to the daiquiri and gimlet are all simple and inexpensive to make....

Looking for Spanish recipes? This cuisine holds a special place in our heart, after studying abroad there in college and traveling back to Spain recently. Spanish cuisine holds so many memories, like inhaling homemade paella with my host family for Sunday dinner, or slurping a cooling gazpacho in Andalucía with my 1 year old. Here’s a list of the top classic Spanish recipes to make at home: from main dishes to appetizers (tapas) to drinks....

Got celery? We’ve got recipes. Celery is an unassuming, underappreciated vegetable. It’s not often the main character. But give it a chance to shine, and celery can blow you away! It’s fantastically refreshing in a salad with apples and Parmesan cheese, or beautiful blended with apple and ginger in a green smoothie. Celery is also fabulous in a supporting role: it provides essential flavor in soup broths and a necessary crunch in salad recipes....

Goat cheese is one of our very favorite ingredients to cook with here at A Couple Cooks. And we’ll put it in just about anything! Pasta, pizza, salads, and eggs are exponentially better with tangy, creamy goat cheese crumbles. Aside from the flavor, goat cheese has some benefits over cows cheese as well. We’ve founded up our very favorite goat cheese recipes and a bit of info on the benefits of eating this delicious soft cheese....

Ahhh, pasta: arguably one of Italy’s best gifts to the world. Did you know there are about 350 types of pasta? These days more and more unique types of pasta are popping up at mainstream grocery stores. If you love to cook (like we do), you’ll want to experiment with all the noodles. But what are the right ways to prepare them? Which pastas work with chunky sauces, vs are thrown into soups or pasta salads?...

When I’m on a sugar free diet, the only thing that can keep me motivated is knowing I can still enjoy a healthy dessert every now and then. I know coming up with sugar free desserts that taste good can be a task easier said than done. Luckily, I’ve been experimenting for years, so I’ve managed to come up with quite a few. Like with my whole30 dessert recipes or keto desserts, I’ve filtered through the countless desserts on my blog to find the best sugar free dessert recipes you’ll be eager to share with your friends and family....

We admit, “We’re having cod for dinner!” doesn’t have the sexiest ring to it. But here’s the thing. Cod has a mild, pure flavor that’s not fishy at all: it’s even milder than salmon! Because of its approachable flavor, cod is a great starter fish for people who don’t think they like fish. Bake it coated in spices for Fish Tacos, or fry it and top it with crunchy coleslaw as a Fish Sandwich....

Looking for the best ways to eat carrots? These bright orange, healthy veggies are good for so much more than just your eyesight, like the old mantra. They’re packed full of vitamins and nutrients! Luckily: they’re also delicious. And there are so many more ways to eat them than raw carrots sticks! Here we’ve compiled all the best carrot recipes in two groups: first, recipes where carrots are the star!...