Crab cakes, wings, apple crisp & V day
February 6, 2024
February holds that wonderful convergence of Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl, meaning loads of fun recipe inspiration to get us thinking. This week we’ve got a combo of new recipe ideas for both occasions, and we hope you’ll love them as much as we did.
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Crab cakes seem like romantic food to me (is that a thing?), so we’ve created a new recipe for the upcoming holiday of love. It makes golden, seasoned cakes that are crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender, and paired with creamy tartar sauce they’re pretty darn irresistible.
After we made those insanely good Vegan Crab Cakes a few weeks ago, we realized we didn’t have a recipe with actual crab. Both of them are equally delicious!
Garlic Parmesan Wings (or Buffalo Cauliflower Wings)
Those of you who know A Couple Cooks from the beginning might assume these garlic parmesan wings are made of cauliflower. But nope, this is real chicken (though of course we’ve got a vegan variation linked above!).
They’re baked to crispy perfection, then tossed with melted butter, Parmesan cheese and garlic for an explosion of flavor with every bite! We like serving them with lemon pepper sauce but buffalo ranch is pretty ideal, too.
We couldn’t quite shake the “vegan dessert but you wouldn’t know it” theme, so we’ve got one more for you! This irresistible vegan apple crisp has warm, gooey apples and a golden oat-streusel topping! It’s made with simple plant-based ingredients and the perfect comforting treat.
Just like last week’s popular vegan chocolate chip cookies, we might like this crisp even better than the classic!
Here’s a fun Valentine’s Day cocktail idea for you: the Brandy Crusta! We don’t often drink brandy cocktails, but this one was so fun we had to share it. This drink dates back to the 1860's, but in flavor it’s timeless.
It’s perfectly balanced, with orange and cherry liqueur that balance fresh lemon and sultry brandy. The best part? A big beautiful sugar crust that makes a fun texture to the glass and an oversized lemon peel garnish. An unexpected gem!
40 Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas!
We love dinner out, but there’s something cozy about staying in and cooking dinner with the people you love. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two or a dinner with the whole family, there are so many ideas to make a special meal. Here are a few of our top ideas, from Marry Me Salmon to chocolate covered strawberries.
Once January comes to a close, our minds turn to Super Bowl food and snacks! The ideal recipes for game day must combine comfort food with party appetizers in a way that’s almost indescribable. Here are some ideas! Some personal favorites are the taco dip and loaded sweet potato bites, which we make for our Super Bowl party every year!
