Food is our common ground, a universal experience. ~ James Beard

Pasta Bolognese
© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

Bolognese is the original meat sauce from which our American beef pasta sauces are derived. But comparing the real thing with what most of us are familiar with is like comparing a Mercedes to a Saturn, they both accomplish the same purpose but the Mercedes does it much more luxuriously. Also, a true Bolognese is a more a ragu (stew) than a sauce where the liquid flavors the meat rather than the reverse. This is another of those recipes better on day two so this recipe produces enough for leftovers. Recipe here...

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Mushroom Minute Steaks

© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

I've been making this recipe for Mushroom Minute Steaks for at least 35 years. It only takes about 25 minutes from prep to eating - which is just enough time to zap some frozen peas or corn or to toss a salad. Dale's Steak Sauce is available in grocery stores all over the country and has a distinctly Asian character (soy sauce is a key ingredient). If I happen to have an open bottle of red wine I'll usually add a splash of it to the pan. Recipe here...

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© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

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Apple Crisp
© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

Baking for two can be difficult. Most recipes are geared toward six to eight servings, but there are options. Excellent options in fact, some of which are dead simple, while others require more planning and effort. If you're looking for tips, tricks and hinst then read more...

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I'm at the age where food has taken the place of sex in my life. In fact, I've just had a mirror put over my kitchen table. ~ Rodney Dangerfield

Mushroom Soup
© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

I suppose you could call this Cream of Mushroom Soup, after all it includes both cream and mushrooms. But the order is wrong it is more a Mushroom Soup with cream.. And unlike the canned stuff, this soup is thickened not with starch and condensed milk but with pureed mushrooms. And although you won't see a single recognizable mushroom in it, it contains several variteties. This Mushroom Soup is thick, rich, and deeply savory, perfect as the first course for almost any elegant meal and equally at home as a comforting late-night supper. Recipe here...

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Chops And Kraut
© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

Chops and Kraut is my variation on a traditional dish from the Alsace region of France (which for a long time was the Alsace region of Germany) called choucroute. The original dish involves a lot of steps (double the number here) and takes up to a day to prepare, my version is much easier and only takes 1 1/2 to 2 hours - most of that time spent in the oven. This is also a great bet for a slow cooker. The recipe below serves two, but because this dish is much better the second day I recommend at least doubling the recipe. Recipe here...

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© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

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Freezing Food

© 2009 Kevin D Weeks

When you're cooking for two the freezer is one of your greatest assets. Not only because sometimes you have to buy more of something than you need for a particular meal, but also because using your freezer is a great way of reducing the amount of cooking you have to do. This collection of tips will help you take the greatest advantage of your ice-box. Read more...

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