Roasted Pecans

A few weeks ago, I made a double batch of these roasted pecans. I felt ridiculous when they all came out of the oven. We had jar after jar of roasted pecans sitting on our counter. I thought we’d be eating them for weeks! But, as it turns out, th…


A few weeks ago, I made a double batch of these roasted pecans. I felt ridiculous when they all came out of the oven. We had jar after jar of roasted pecans sitting on our counter. I thought we’d be eating them for weeks! But, as it turns out, these roasted pecans are such a tasty snack that as soon as Jack or I polished off one handful, we’d inevitably circle back for more. Two days later, there wasn’t a pecan in sight. If you’re looking for an easy, festive treat to bring to a party or get-together this week, […]

1-Pot Vegan White Bean Soup

In cool weather, there’s basically only one thing we want: soup. And somehow, it always tastes extra delicious when it’s quick and easy to prepare! This vegan white bean soup comes together in 1 pot and is all the things you want in a soup: wholesome, …

1-Pot Vegan White Bean Soup

In cool weather, there’s basically only one thing we want: soup. And somehow, it always tastes extra delicious when it’s quick and easy to prepare! This vegan white bean soup comes together in 1 pot and is all the things you want in a soup: wholesome, a little creamy, a little brothy, full of nourishing veggies, and perfect for chilly days. 

It’s a filling plant-based and gluten-free entrée on its own but would also be lovely served with a sandwich or salad.

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25 Crowd-Pleasing Party Food Ideas

The best party food ideas are fun. Not too fussy, not too formal. Not bland or boring. They catch your eye and draw you in, making you think, “I want to try THAT!” And when you do try it, good party food doesn’t disappoint. Even if it…


The best party food ideas are fun. Not too fussy, not too formal. Not bland or boring. They catch your eye and draw you in, making you think, “I want to try THAT!” And when you do try it, good party food doesn’t disappoint. Even if it’s a tiny, one-bite finger food, it packs a punch of flavor. You’ll find my best party food ideas in the post below. They include impressive platters, tasty finger foods, delicious dips, and more. They’re the recipes I make time and time again for holiday parties, cookouts, and birthday celebrations, and each one is […]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This roasted Brussels sprouts recipe comes out crispy roasted and perfectly seasoned! Here’s how to roast them in the oven…

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This roasted Brussels sprouts recipe comes out crispy roasted and perfectly seasoned! Here’s how to roast them in the oven as an easy side.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

When it comes to vegetables, there’s nothing quite like the crispy perfection of Roasted Brussels Sprouts! The humble sprout has come a long way in the last few decades, from a hated vegetable to the trendiest one on the block. Here’s our very favorite basic oven roasted Brussels sprouts recipe to bring those crispy, French-fry like addictiveness of these veggies to your home. Make it them way and you’ll never need another recipe!

How to make roasted Brussels sprouts: a few tips

Roasting vegetables is one of the best ways to transform them into sweeter, crisp tender versions of their former selves. Roasted Brussels sprouts are the epitome of this transformation (with roasted cauliflower being a close second). Here are the basic principles for the best oven roasted sprouts:

  • Use high heat: 450 degrees Fahrenheit. High heat makes them tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
  • Roast no more than 1 ½ pounds on one sheet pan. If the pan is too crowded, they’ll steam instead of roast because there is too much moisture.
  • Season with olive oil, salt and pepper. Cut them in half and season with olive oil, salt and pepper (head to the recipe below).
  • Roast about 20 minutes until tender and browned. That’s it! You can go up to 25 minutes depending on your oven; ours are typically done in 22 minutes.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts recipe

Keep other pans out of the oven

One rule of thumb for roasted Brussels sprouts: have no other pans in the oven! To get them nice and crispy, try to roast only one pan with nothing else in the oven. More food adds surface area and moisture, which can make them soggy and increase the baking time. It’s not always practical, but we’ve had them come out soggy when we try to cook other foods at the same time.

Ways to season this roasted Brussels sprouts recipe

Here’s the thing: roasted Brussels sprouts taste amazing with no added seasoning! We like to add one thing: a hint of Parmesan cheese. It amps the savory flavor even more with a salty pop. But while some other vegetables need additional help, Brussels need almost nothing. Here are a few more ideas you might consider, but they taste fantastic as is:

  • Grated Parmesan cheese: Remove from the oven and add about 2 tablespoons (we prefer that to roasting with the cheese in this case). Or add more in these Parmesan Brussels Sprouts.
  • Goat cheese or feta cheese: Take them over the top with creamy or salty cheese crumbles
  • Balsamic glaze: Drizzle with a Balsamic Reduction
  • Maple glaze: Try this Brussels with Maple Glaze recipe
  • Honey: Simply drizzle with a little honey before serving
  • Hot sauce: Toss with Frank’s Hot Sauce or Sriracha to taste
  • Pecans: Top with chopped pecans or candied pecans
  • Bacon: Add bits of cooked bacon or candied bacon
Oven roasted Brussels sprouts

More ways to cook Brussels sprouts

Brussels sprouts are a big favorite over here, so we’ve tried just about every way to cook them. Here are a few additional Brussels sprouts recipes and some notes on the pros and cons:

This roasted Brussels sprouts recipe is…

Vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, omit the Parmesan cheese.

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts


  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This roasted Brussels sprouts recipe comes out crispy roasted and perfectly seasoned! Here’s how to roast them in the oven as an easy side.


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts (off the stalk)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. (To get them crispy, make sure this is the only pan in the oven and you’re not roasting anything else at the same time.)
  2. Slice off any hard ends of the Brussels sprouts, as needed. Slice them in half lengthwise and place them in a large bowl.
  3. Mix the sprouts with the olive oil, kosher salt, Parmesan cheese, and lots of fresh ground black pepper.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (not a silicone mat), then pour the spouts onto the sheet. Turn them all cut side down.
  5. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until very browned and tender, stirring once. If serving with Parmesan cheese, toss with the Parmesan cheese in the last minute and return the pan to the oven until slightly melted. Otherwise, add another pinch of salt before serving if desired. Enjoy immediately.
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Roasted
  • Cuisine: Vegetables

Keywords: Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe, Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Christmas Punch

This delicious Christmas Punch recipe is fruity and delicious! Make it with rum for a punch with alcohol, or omit…

A Couple Cooks – Recipes worth repeating.

This delicious Christmas Punch recipe is fruity and delicious! Make it with rum for a punch with alcohol, or omit for non alcoholic.

Christmas Punch

Need a great punch recipe for the holidays? Try this Christmas Punch! The flavor is fruity and delicious, with a little sparkle from ginger ale. You can make it with rum for a punch with alcohol, or omit it for non alcoholic. Either way, it tastes incredible! The best part? Garnish it up with sliced citrus, rosemary branches and cranberries. It couldn’t be more festive or beautiful.

Ingredients in this Christmas Punch recipe

This Christmas Punch recipe is incredibly easy with minimal ingredients. It’s perfect for no-fuss holiday entertaining! When it comes to punch, we’ve found that not anything goes. After some tweaking, we found the perfect combination of juices, carbonated bubbles, and optional alcohol. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Cranberry 100% juice blend: This blend of juices is available at most grocery stores, and typically blends grape, apple, and pear juice with cranberry juice. Make sure to look for “100% juice” or “no sugar added” on the label.
  • Pineapple juice: Adds just the right tropical flair! Pineapple is great for punch recipes.
  • Ginger ale: Ginger ale adds just the right carbonation! It’s sweeter than ginger beer, which would also work but results in a spicier ginger flavor.
  • Rum: This makes it into a Christmas punch with alcohol! But it’s just as good without as a non alcoholic punch. Speaking of…
Christmas Punch recipe

Make it with alcohol or non alcoholic

You can add the alcohol right to the Christmas punch, of course! But if you’re entertaining with kids, it’s nice to allow drinkers to spike the drink afterwards. This offers most flexibility: you can essentially serve both an alcoholic and non alcoholic punch at the same time!

  • Add the rum to the punch bowl. If you’re serving all adults, throw the rum right in.
  • Or, spike the drink afterwards! The better way to make an alcoholic Christmas punch is to spike the drink after you ladle it out of the punch bowl. This makes it work for both kids and adults! The best ratio is 2 ounces rum to 8 ounces (1 cup) punch.
  • Other alcohol that works? Bourbon also works well in this Christmas punch recipe.
  • Or, make it as a non alcoholic punch! It’s just as good (really).
Christmas punch alcoholic

Ways to garnish the bowl

The best part about a good Christmas punch recipe? All the garnishes! A good punch has some lovely garnishes floating on top. Here are some of our favorite ideas:

  • Sliced citrus: orange, lemon or lime
  • Pineapple rings
  • Whole spices: star anise, cinnamon sticks, or cloves
  • Rosemary sprigs
  • Fresh or frozen berries: cranberries, raspberries, or blackberries

Notes on serving Christmas punch: preserve the bubbles!

This Christmas punch takes just a few minutes to throw together. But if you want to prep some items in advance, here’s what to do!

  • Chill the liquids in advance. Adding ice waters it down too much, so chill everything prior to serving.
  • Slice the citrus and assemble the garnishes. Make sure you’ve got everything on hand. Refrigerate the citrus until serving.
  • Add the ginger ale right before serving. You can pour everything in the bowl, but try to add the ginger ale right before serving. This way you get the best bubbles!
Non alcoholic Christmas punch

More punch recipes

Love entertaining? Here are a few more punch recipes to add to your repertoire that work in various seasons!

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Christmas Punch

Christmas Punch


  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 to 16
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This delicious Christmas Punch recipe is fruity and delicious! Make it with rum for a punch with alcohol, or omit for non alcoholic.


Ingredients

  • 64 ounces cranberry 100% juice blend, chilled
  • 32 ounces pineapple juice, chilled
  • 32 ounces ginger ale, chilled
  • 1 750 ml bottle aged rum (optional)*
  • 1 orange
  • 1 lemon
  • For the garnish: 5 star anise, fresh or frozen cranberries, rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  1. Add the cranberry juice blend, pineapple juice, and ginger ale to a punch bowl. Add the rum, if using. Garnish with orange and lemon slices, and if desired, cranberries, star anise and rosemary sprigs.

Notes

*Or, make it both alcoholic and non alcoholic! Spike the drink after you ladle it out of the punch bowl: add 2 ounces rum to 8 ounces (1 cup) punch.

  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Punch
  • Cuisine: Drink

Keywords: Christmas punch

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Tart Cherry Mulled “Wine” (2 Ways!)

Today we’re bringing you our new favorite holiday drink! This tart cherry mulled “wine” was inspired by traditional, oh-so-delicious mulled wine that usually brings red wine and spices together in a warm, comforting drink. We swapped the wine for tart …

Tart Cherry Mulled “Wine” (2 Ways!)

Today we’re bringing you our new favorite holiday drink! This tart cherry mulled “wine” was inspired by traditional, oh-so-delicious mulled wine that usually brings red wine and spices together in a warm, comforting drink. We swapped the wine for tart cherry juice and were blown away by the result (and the health perks)! 

It’s a delicious, non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine, but you can also add whiskey or rum if you’re after a boozy twist.

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21 Very Wonderful Vegan Dinners From WoonHeng Chia

What’s for dinner? Let our resident WoonHeng Chia help out. If you have yet to try her recipes—what in the world are you waiting for?—they are all simple, savory, and totally vegan. Not that you’d miss the meat, what with the truckload of umami packed …

What’s for dinner? Let our resident WoonHeng Chia help out. If you have yet to try her recipes—what in the world are you waiting for?—they are all simple, savory, and totally vegan. Not that you’d miss the meat, what with the truckload of umami packed into each dish.

1. Curry Laksa Ramen

“I've made this a few times with different variations on the ingredients based on what I have available, and it's wonderful every time,” writes Food52er kellyhere.

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45 Christmas Breakfast Ideas

All our best Christmas breakfast ideas, all in one place! In case you’re still figuring out your menu for the holiday morning (don’t worry, I’m right there with you…), I thought I’d share some of my favorite festive brunch…


All our best Christmas breakfast ideas, all in one place! In case you’re still figuring out your menu for the holiday morning (don’t worry, I’m right there with you…), I thought I’d share some of my favorite festive brunch recipes today. They include Christmas breakfast ideas of almost every size and style–sweet ones, savory ones, ones you can make ahead, and ones you can whip up at the last minute. Some are great for a group, while others are meant for smaller celebrations. I hope you find some you love! Christmas Breakfast Ideas for a Crowd Serving a crowd on […]

Cranberry Macadamia Nut Cookies (Vegan + GF)

We had BIG dreams for a vegan, gluten-free version of classic white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. Little did we know, good vegan white chocolate chips are hard to come by! But when we swapped them for dried cranberries in this new dough, we found ou…

Cranberry Macadamia Nut Cookies (Vegan + GF)

We had BIG dreams for a vegan, gluten-free version of classic white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. Little did we know, good vegan white chocolate chips are hard to come by! But when we swapped them for dried cranberries in this new dough, we found our new favorite cookie!

These cookies taste just like the classics — they’re soft, sweet, vanilla-infused, and we’re confident you won’t even miss the chocolate!

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