Learning to Cook for Two
Here's where you'll find tips on shopping for two, tricks for reducing recipes, guides for stocking the pantry and refrigerator, and other articles to make your cooking easier, more efficient and more satisfying for you and your partner.
Tip: Kitchen Thermometers
You need kitchen thermometers because no single gadget can so improve your cooking as precise control of heat and cold.
You need kitchen thermometers because no single gadget can so improve your cooking as precise control of heat and cold.
Baking for Two - Tips, Tricks, and Hints
Baking for two can be difficult. Most dessert 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.
Baking for two can be difficult. Most dessert 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.
Shopping for Two - A Quick Guide
In general, shopping for two isn't much different from shopping for six. That's because you typically have little control over quantities. But there are some tricks that make it easier.
In general, shopping for two isn't much different from shopping for six. That's because you typically have little control over quantities. But there are some tricks that make it easier.
Right-Sizing Your Bake Ware
Whether you're cooking for two or six, a standard cookware set such as the Cuisinart MCP works. But when it comes to bake ware, smaller pieces are worth the investment. For example, trying to make a soufflé for two in a 4 quart soufflé dish is asking for disaster.
Whether you're cooking for two or six, a standard cookware set such as the Cuisinart MCP works. But when it comes to bake ware, smaller pieces are worth the investment. For example, trying to make a soufflé for two in a 4 quart soufflé dish is asking for disaster.
Tips for Using Your Freezer
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.
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.
Reduce a Recipe
Reducing a recipe isn't hard but it can seem more difficult than it has to be. Learn tips and tricks for reducing a recipe for four, six, or more to serve two.
Reducing a recipe isn't hard but it can seem more difficult than it has to be. Learn tips and tricks for reducing a recipe for four, six, or more to serve two.
Before You Cook Together
As a self-proclaimed "old codger" and "inveterate bachelor" thinking about young couples requires a little stretching on my part. But newlyweds are also typically cooking for two. This article by Francesca Di Meglio, Guide to Newlyweds, answers some questions I hadn't thought to ask.
As a self-proclaimed "old codger" and "inveterate bachelor" thinking about young couples requires a little stretching on my part. But newlyweds are also typically cooking for two. This article by Francesca Di Meglio, Guide to Newlyweds, answers some questions I hadn't thought to ask.
Busy and Cooks for Two
Here's a collection of tips and tricks from Linda Larson, About Guide to Busy Cooks,
Here's a collection of tips and tricks from Linda Larson, About Guide to Busy Cooks,
Linda Larson on Cooking for Two
Linda Larson, About Guide for Busy Cooks, writes: "When it's just you or the two of you, cooking for a few people presents a special challenge. How do you eat a varied, healthy diet without having tons of leftovers or having to throw away food? These tips and recipes will help you cook for two and keep a lid on your food expenses while eating healthy, delicious food.
Linda Larson, About Guide for Busy Cooks, writes: "When it's just you or the two of you, cooking for a few people presents a special challenge. How do you eat a varied, healthy diet without having tons of leftovers or having to throw away food? These tips and recipes will help you cook for two and keep a lid on your food expenses while eating healthy, delicious food.
Cookbooks for Two
Peggy Filippone, About Guide to Home Cooking, has assembled a great list of cookbooks for one or two people.
Peggy Filippone, About Guide to Home Cooking, has assembled a great list of cookbooks for one or two people.
Mayo Clinic: Healthy Meals for one or Two
Fed up with limited healthy meal options? Tired of eating leftovers all the time? Annoyed that you must throw food away because the package contained more than you could eat? The Mayo Clinic as some suggestions.
Fed up with limited healthy meal options? Tired of eating leftovers all the time? Annoyed that you must throw food away because the package contained more than you could eat? The Mayo Clinic as some suggestions.
More Tips on Cooking for Two
The government of Manitoba has published a list of tips and tricks for cooking for one or two people including ideas such as buying vegetables at the salad bar to control quantities or buyin fruit or veggies in baby food jars when you only need a little.
The government of Manitoba has published a list of tips and tricks for cooking for one or two people including ideas such as buying vegetables at the salad bar to control quantities or buyin fruit or veggies in baby food jars when you only need a little.
Cooking Solo
Here are some tips from North Dakota State University on cooking for one or two people, including ideas for equipping your kitchen.
Here are some tips from North Dakota State University on cooking for one or two people, including ideas for equipping your kitchen.
Meat for Two
I found this handy chart suggesting the quantities of meat to buy when cooking for two along with some recipes for two.
I found this handy chart suggesting the quantities of meat to buy when cooking for two along with some recipes for two.