Tip: Freezing these pies works well! Bake as instructed, then freeze in a sealable container. To re-heat, plac

It's hard to explain the way we eat. We use the word vegetarian for simplicity, but we'll occasionally eat fis

I know some of you are #foreversummer sort of folks -- not me. Despite my best efforts to live in the present

Many times life calls for simple. We had some friends and family over last weekend and needed something we cou

Sour cream and hot sauce provide for a nice binding sauce for this burrito bowl; make sure to use something as

If you work in software development like we do, you probably know the phrase "failing gracefully". A software

Summer always seems to slip away, doesn't it? August is nearly gone, and we feel like we've barely scratched t

Remember when we talked about fear and failure? Cooking has been a major source of learning how to fail gracef

What is it about moving that is so uprooting? Even though we moved just two blocks away from our current home,

Salad bar is a meal concept, not a recipe: get creative and customize your toppings based on your preferences

Ironically, in my last post about recipe inspiration I said we didn't find much inspiration from traditional c

Here's a quick recipe that's easy to throw together in a pinch. There are as many versions of this salad as th

Food blogging, and cooking in general, involves constantly adapting recipes from others. Occasionally it inclu

Thanks for all your thoughts on food and judgment. We love being in conversation about how to approach eating

Before we knew much about food, we would have told you late June in Indiana would be the height of summer prod

Nori paper can be found in the international aisle; it is the black seaweed paper used to make sushi rolls.

Kombucha Recipe

We highly recommend the fresh herbs in this recipe — dry herbs just aren’t a good substitute!

This recipe. Friends, it's got the "it" factor. It's that just-sweet-enough, spongy cake with sweet summer ber

It's Memorial Day weekend, and instead of travelling, we decided to stay home. It's been a busy season for us,

Stuffed squash is a great meatless option for a Thanksgiving or holiday meal, especially if you're looking for

With Thanksgiving creeping ever nearer, we wanted to continue to share some holiday-related recipe ideas -- th

Here's one of our favorite recipes we've made over the years: sweet potato and black bean enchiladas. We creat

We've been working on our repertoire of quick weeknight meals lately. This one comes from an idea I had one ni

Along with a bit cooler weather lately, we've seen a  new offering at the markets to remind us of the impendi

We couldn't resist but give you a 2 in 1 recipe!  That filling from the quinoa black bean burritos works grea

We've had an intense couple of weeks!  We recently took a road trip home to visit my family in Minnesota, and

Cold soups are a great way to stay cool in the summer. We're huge fans of gazpacho, a cold soup made of everyt

Today, we're celebrating a special anniversary -- 2 years of A Couple Cooks! Yes, our very first post was Augu

While it takes a bit more effort, there is something ultimately satisfying about making your own baked goods

Looking for something to beat the heat? Here in Indiana, temperatures are soaring. We whipped up a bit of ice

We love the latest taco craze in restaurants, bars and food trucks -- because we can't get enough of them eith

Who said pickles had to involve a lot of effort? These pickled red onions take about 5 minutes to prepare, and

Sometimes, the most delicious things in life can be the simplest. Like a bite of a fresh, ripe peach. We picke

We couldn't leave you without an idea for sweet crepes to go along with the savory!  We got ahold of some del

We love cooking in the Mediterranean style, especially Italian and Greek. If you've eaten much Greek food, yo