These brilliant easy Christmas appetizers make any spread more festive! Try all the best ideas like finger foods, dips, spreads, and more. Throwing a party and looking for appetizer ideas? When the holidays roll around, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut. So we put together this list of easy Christmas appetizers to make the festivities a breeze! These finger foods, dips and spreads are simple to put together and look stunning for Christmas Eve. Whip up an epic cheese board like a pro, or whiz up a few easy dips that will keep everyone coming back for more. (And how fun is that Christmas pizza ..read more

This Christmas Moscow mule cocktail is perfect for entertaining! It takes just minutes to pour it together in a mug. Need a Christmas cocktail that’s quick and easy? Try the Christmas Moscow mule! This spin on the classic Moscow mule is a zingy, festive combination of cranberry juice, vodka, peppermint schnaps and ginger beer. It’s so simple you can build it right in the glass, no cocktail shakers required! Say hello to your new favorite holiday drink. Ingredients in a Christmas Moscow mule The classic Moscow Mule is one of the most popular cocktails of all time, invented in the 194 ..read more

This chocolate peanut butter balls recipe is the best easy dessert! A handful of ingredients makes an irresistible treat. Chocolate and peanut butter are one of those classic flavor combinations that will never go out of style. Here’s our one of our favorite easy treats starring these flavor besties: peanut butter balls. They’re simple to make, requiring no special equipment and under 30 minutes of your time. Whip up a batch and enjoy that crunchy chocolate coating covering an irresistibly creamy and chewy peanut butter interior. Here’s how to make this irresistibly tasty treat! Ingredients f ..read more

Impress everyone with this creamy Tuscan Salmon! It might just be the best salmon recipe ever, made in just 30 minutes. There are salmon recipes and then there’s this creamy Tuscan salmon. It might result in a few marriage proposals, which is why we also like to call it “Marry Me Salmon!” The tender fish is bathed in a luscious cream sauce with garlic, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, and capers, making each bite bright, salty, and luxurious. It tastes restaurant-style, but it’s easy to whip up at home in just 30 minutes. Honestly, it might be the best salmon recipe we’ve made! Ingredients in thi ..read more

This sourdough French toast recipe makes a breakfast everyone will love! The tang and structure of the bread is irresistible. The best French toast, in our opinion? Sourdough French toast. As two cookbook authors and professional recipe developers, this is some of the best French toast we’ve made. Why? The tangy flavor hints and the chewy, textured structure of the bread take perfectly to the sweetened custard, making a breakfast plate that’s a head above the rest. It’s ideal for a special breakfast or brunch, topped with fresh fruit, sauces, or just a dusting of powdered sugar. Why sourdough ..read more

This vegan spinach artichoke dip is better than the original: get ready to wow everyone! It’s easy to make with no substitute dairy required. No joke, we think this spin on everyone’s favorite dip is better than the real thing. Meet vegan spinach artichoke dip, the snack that no one will believe is plant-based! It’s easy to whip up and requires no special dairy substitutes, just a few regular ingredients. Creamy and bursting with flavor, it will make a splash at your next gathering (it has at many of ours). It’s perfect for entertaining since it’s a gluten-free and vegan appetizer. Get ready ..read more

This apple cranberry crisp is a delightful and easy dessert, with a sweet tart spiced fruit layer and golden buttery crumble topping! Apple crisp fans, here’s a dessert you might love even a little bit more: apple cranberry crisp! The tartness of fresh cranberries melds with sweet, comforting crisp apples in a cinnamon-spiced fruit layer. The berries add a zingy flavor and a bright red hue to the fruit, which shines topped with golden buttery crisp crumbles. This is the perfect easy dessert to impress anyone in fall and winter, during the holidays or just a cozy dinner in. Ingredients in appl ..read more

This Greek chicken recipe is an easy Mediterranean-style dinner with big flavor! Bake the chicken with tomatoes, lemon, and feta. Here’s a recipe that’s a total winner every night of the week: Greek chicken! We’re suckers for impressive-looking one pan meals, and this Mediterranean-style meal has charisma in spades. Bake the chicken with tomatoes, olives, garlic, lemon, and feta cheese, and it comes out with beautiful bold flavors. It’s easy to put together and works for quick weeknight dinners or for parties, making it one of those healthy dinners that’s got everything to offer. Ingredients ..read more

These mashed potato pancakes are absolutely delicious as a savory side or breakfast! Here’s how to make potato pancakes from mashed potatoes. Got leftover mashed potatoes? Here’s a genius way to give them a new life: try mashed potato pancakes! You will fall head over heels for these tender, savory pancakes that taste like fluffy hashbrowns. Add a little eggs and cheese and fry them up: they work either savory served with sour cream and chives or sweet with maple syrup. The tender texture is out of this world good! They’re extremely easy to whip up, the perfect idea for leftover mashed potato ..read more

These Thanksgiving cocktails celebrate the flavors of the season! Try drinks starring apple, pomegranate, and cranberry and more. Thanksgiving is full of traditions: and why not add a signature drink? This holiday is all about the food, but the paired drinks are just as memorable. Here at A Couple Cooks we’re cocktail experts, with a repertoire of over 300 cocktails. We reviewed the list and these top Thanksgiving cocktails for celebrating the holiday in style! Fall flavors are ripe for creating drinks that evoke those cozy fall feelings. Ingredients that feature in Thanksgiving drinks are ap ..read more