Sonja Overhiser

Indiana, Indianapolis

Co-Founder and Blogger at A Couple Cooks

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These Air Fryer Taquitos = Dinner in 15 Minutes

1 week ago | acouplecooks.com | Sonja Overhiser

This post may include affiliate links; see our disclosure policy. These air fryer taquitos are the ultimate weeknight dinner! With just five ingredients and 15 minutes from start to finish, they’re crispy, cheesy, and satisfying enough that our whole family requests them weekly. When I first got my air fryer, I was skeptical about whether it was as great as everyone claimed.
How to Cook Frozen Shrimp

1 week ago | acouplecooks.com | Sonja Overhiser

This post may include affiliate links; see our disclosure policy. Learn how to cook frozen shrimp on the stovetop in 10 minutes! You’ll get perfectly juicy, seasoned shrimp ready to serve as an appetizer or entree. Staring at that bag of frozen shrimp and don’t know what to do with it? Well, you’re in the right place! I’m sharing my fool-proof method for cooking frozen shrimp on the stove.
Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes Are A Healthy Breakfast That Tastes Like Dessert

2 weeks ago | acouplecooks.com | Sonja Overhiser

This post may include affiliate links; see our disclosure policy. These strawberry shortcake pancakes make the classic dessert into a healthy breakfast! Made with oat flour and topped with strawberry sauce and Greek yogurt, they’re a nourishing spin that everyone in our family goes crazy for (and you will too!). I’ve always loved strawberry shortcake with its balance of sweet biscuits, juicy berries, and cream (plus it’s my dad’s favorite dessert).
This Dill Pickle Chicken Salad Is A Pickle Lovers Dream

2 weeks ago | acouplecooks.com | Sonja Overhiser

This post may include affiliate links; see our disclosure policy. This dill pickle chicken salad is any pickle lovers dream! With tangy pickles, creamy dressing, and tender chicken, it’s a protein-packed meal that comes together in just 20 minutes and stays delicious all week. For an easy vegetarian swap—use mashed chickpeas instead!Calling all pickle lovers—here with your new favorite meal idea! My entire family is pickle obsessed, so I’m working my way through pickle flavored recipes.
These Protein Bowls Are My Veggie-Packed Spin on the Viral Idea

3 weeks ago | acouplecooks.com | Sonja Overhiser

This post may include affiliate links; see our disclosure policy. These veggie protein bowls are my go-to weeknight dinner that’s nutritious, filling, and quick! With roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas, creamy cottage cheese, and a drizzle of honey mustard sauce, they’re simple and customizable—my answer to those viral beef protein bowls.
Chelada

3 weeks ago | acouplecooks.com | Sonja Overhiser

This post may include affiliate links; see our disclosure policy. The Chelada is a Mexican beer cocktail that’s become my warm weather staple! With just three ingredients—Mexican lager, fresh lime juice, and a spiced salt rim—it’s an easy way to transform ordinary beer into something truly special. Want a refreshing beer cocktail that’s as irresistible as it is easy to mix up? Try a Mexican-style Chelada! I still remember my first Chelada.
Blue Spirulina Smoothie

3 weeks ago | acouplecooks.com | Sonja Overhiser

This post may include affiliate links; see our disclosure policy. Always captivated by vibrant blue drinks, I created this blue spirulina smoothie that delivers those dreamy poolside vacation vibes as a healthy drink! Made with natural blue spirulina, you can add protein to make it a filling snack or breakfast. I’ll admit it—I’m obsessed with blue drinks. There’s something about that vibrant azure color that instantly transports me to a tropical beach.
How to Cook Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

3 weeks ago | acouplecooks.com | Sonja Overhiser

This post may include affiliate links; see our disclosure policy. Here’s my expert method for how to cook lion’s mane mushrooms, a unique variety with incredible flavor and texture. It’s a delicious recipe even mushroom skeptics love!I’m a big fan of mushrooms as a way to add savory, even meaty notes to meals.
Cottage Cheese Smoothie

3 weeks ago | acouplecooks.com | Sonja Overhiser

This post may include affiliate links; see our disclosure policy. This creamy strawberry cheesecake cottage cheese smoothie has become my secret weapon for protein-packed breakfasts and snacks! With 20 grams of protein, it’s the perfect solution when you need something quick, nutritious, and delicious.
These Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos Are The Meatless Meal We Always Crave

4 weeks ago | acouplecooks.com | Sonja Overhiser

This post may include affiliate links; see our disclosure policy. After years of perfecting meatless meals in my kitchen, these sweet potato black bean tacos have become my favorite plant-based dinner that even wins over my meat-loving friends! I make them at least twice a month because they’re ready in just over 30 minutes. Looking for a great meatless meal idea? Alex and I have been making this recipe for years now, and it’s become a go-to for busy weeknights.