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What says summer more than a watermelon vodka drink on the patio? Lately Alex and I have been creating thirst-quenching watermelon drinks for lazy summer evenings. It’s 95 degrees here in Indianapolis, and we need all the ways to beat the heat we can get! Watermelon is so hydrating and refreshing, and its natural sweetness is perfect for cocktails. So we used it to whip up this easy and vibrant watermelon vodka summer drink: perfect for parties or evenings on the patio!...

Our top ideas for what to serve with fajitas Frequently asked questions With that in mind, here’s our list of what to serve with fajitas! There’s everything from crisp green salads and cilantro rice, or simple chips and guacamole. Or, try our family favorite bean dip that takes only 5 minutes to whip up! Also try: Easy Instant Pot Refried Beans, Refried Black Beans, or Instant Pot Pinto Beans Our Shrimp Fajitas are the ideal 30 minute meal: full of irresistible flavor that everyone loves!...

Make it vegan Are you into eating plant-based? If you plan to use your white BBQ sauce on vegetables, you can easily make it vegan by using vegan mayo and using pure maple syrup instead of honey. Vegan mayonnaise is easily accessible at most major grocery stores or online. If you can’t find it, substitute cashew cream. It’s got a unique, creamy flavor and spicy finish: think black pepper and horseradish....

First of all, let me tell you, this coconut chutney is really a “back to basics” kind of recipe. A super simple recipe that doesn’t require masterchef skills in the kitchen. I know, it can be really boring. But, I want to share with you the tips and tricks to make this chutney super delicious. Does that sound interesting? In fact, I love all the recipes I share with you – simple or complex....

Are you cauliflower addicts like we are? Cauliflower has gotten a major makeover in the past few years. Growing up, Alex and I only saw it raw on veggie trays. But these days there are so many creative ways to eat this tasty cruciferous vegetable. For summer, might we recommend this grilled cauliflower? It infuses irresistible smoky flavor into this tasty veggie: and painting it with our tangy homemade BBQ sauce puts it over the top....

Got capers? Then you’ve got gold. The potential of this Mediterranean ingredient is undiscovered for many home cooks. It adds massive flavor to any dish: each bite is a pop of bright, briny and salty flavor. Behold, the magic of the caper! Here’s a list of all the best capers recipes to utilize this uniquely powerful ingredient in your cooking! There are classics like French-style salmon with capers and Italian pasta puttanesca....

Need more Asian chicken recipes? Try my Hunan chicken, pineapple chicken, Mongolian chicken, or chicken lollipops next. If your family is anything like mine, they love Chinese takeout. My wallet, on the other hand… In an effort to eat at home more often, I’ve been making our favorite takeout dishes. This time, I’m sharing my empress chicken recipe, made with tender chicken pieces pan-fried and enveloped in an addictively sweet and savory sauce....

Love homemade fudge and candy recipes? Try my 3 ingredient fudge, 2 ingredient fudge, and Nutella fudge. Is there any candy better than fudge? Nope, and there never will be. I know I shouldn’t play favorites, but as someone who loves peanut butter (and goes through several jars a week), I am a sucker for peanut butter fudge. Why I love this recipe Two Ingredients! Just peanut butter and vanilla frosting....

And now, the best sour cocktails! More types of cocktails We’ve got lots more great cocktail recipes for you! Here are some of our best cocktail collections: What’s a sour? It’s a mixed drink made of liquor, citrus, and sweetener. You might be surprised by the familiar names of cocktails that are part of the sour family: The Margarita! The Cosmo! The Daiquiri! As two cocktail experts who have over 300+ cocktail recipes in our library, sours are one of Alex and my favorite family of drinks....

Could there be a more refreshing vegetable than the cool cucumber? This vegetable is full of water so it’s super hydrating and deliciously crunchy. It’s also a truly versatile vegetable to use in recipes! Pop it into salads, pickle it, or throw it into drinks to make fancy “spa water”. Nothing says summer like cucumbers, but you can eat them any time of the year! Here we’ve collected our top cucumber recipes that can work for anytime, from tangy cucumber salad to creamy Greek cucumber dill sauce....

Maybe you eat gluten free, or maybe you’re cooking for someone who is. Either way, you probably know this already. Gluten free desserts can be some of the most delicious sweet treats out there! The treats below showcase different ways of making recipes naturally gluten free using whole foods, without the need to buy special flour blends or inaccessible ingredients. The best part? These dessert recipes please everyone at the table, not just people who eat that diet!...

When it comes to entertaining, there’s nothing better than Mexican cuisine! The bold, zesty flavors of this culinary tradition are renowned around the world. Looking for party ideas? Try these great Mexican appetizers! This list includes both traditional Mexican recipes, Tex Mex favorites, and fusion-style spins featuring Mexican-style flavors. There are a few recipes from this website, and selections from some of our favorite Mexican food blogs: Isabel Orozco-Moore of Isabel Eats and Alejandra Graf of Brown Sugar and Vanilla....

You can’t fully appreciate trying to feed kids…until you have one of your own. Kids are notoriously selective when it comes to dinnertime. Luckily, we’ve got two kiddos on hand to test all our recipes. Here are our top healthy dinner ideas for kids! Each recipe in this list has been tested on real kids (our son and daughter!) who have given their stamp of approval. Whether you’re looking for healthy recipes or just something fast and easy to get on the table, we’ve got something for everyone in this list....

Do you observe Meatless Monday? It’s a movement to eat meatless meals one day per week. (Guess the day. Yep!) Luckily, it can be the most delicious day of the week. Alex and I started eating more vegetarian and vegan meals for two reasons: to improve our physical health and tread more gently on the planet. We started by doing one day a week with Meatless Mondays…and then we loved it so much we added it to other days of the week too!...

Need healthy food to cook this month? We’ve got answers. Here at A Couple Cooks, Alex and I have spent years honing our method for how to eat healthy meals every day, not just here and there. 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 Mediterranean diet meal plan, designed to do exactly that!...

Are you looking to start eating a plant based diet, but don’t know where to start? Ten years ago, Alex and I were there too! Since then, we’ve written the cookbook Pretty Simple Cooking, named one of the best vegetarian cookbooks by Epicurious and Food & Wine. We’ve cooked everywhere from our home kitchen to the TODAY Show with the message that eating mostly plants can be “pretty simple”. Eating a mostly plant based diet is all about finding a sustainable practice....

Love healthy chocolate desserts? Try my healthy chocolate cake, healthy mug cake, and healthy chocolate muffins next. My 3 ingredient flourless brownies were developed by a complete accident. I was in the midst of making a smoothie and had put some banana, cocoa powder, and peanut butter into a blender. It was only then I realized that I had run out of milk. Instead of throwing out the contents of my blender, I gave them a quick blend and was left with something that resembled batter....

What’s your definition of the best chocolate cake? Chocolatey, moist, delicious. And to make the perfect one, you’ll also need a long list of ingredients that aren’t pantry staples. But, how about a super-practical method to make a delicious chocolate cake with only three ingredients. Cool, right? Yes, you only need 3 ingredients to make your favorite chocolate cake. This popular 3 ingredient chocolate cake is made with chocolate biscuits, milk and baking powder....

Fresh green leaves of peppery basil are one of the best things about summer! There’s nothing that more perfectly evokes the carefree days and warm evenings. Fresh basil brings an irresistibly herbaceous hint to any recipe, and it can be used in both traditional and unique ways. Try classic Margherita Pizza and Basil Pesto, or intriguing ideas like Peach Basil Crisp or Basil Strawberry Popsicles. Here are some of our very favorite basil recipes: and a little on how to grow this popular herb!...

Love keto bread recipes? Try my keto bread, keto buns, and keto rolls next. You’ve come to the right place if you are after the best-tasting low-carb bagels. It’s no secret that when it comes to low carb bread, I’m quite the expert with tons of tried and tested varieties up my sleeve. These bagels are up there too. There are so many keto bagel recipes out there, but none of them come close to achieving the texture of a traditional wheat-based bagel....