These quick and easy recipes for two run the gamut from informal to company fare
By Kevin D. Weeks., About.com Guide to Cooking for Two
Our lives have become so busy and demanding that it's often hard to find the time or energy to cook. Sometimes the solution is stopping by KFC or ordering a pizza. But we all know taking at least a little time to prepare a meal from scratch is a better-tasting and healthier choice so these are a great alternative and can be prepared with minimal effort in 30 minutes or less.
Main Dishes
Beef? Chicken? Shrimp? Pasta? Whatever your mood you can find a recipe here that will satisfy your palate and yet takes a minimum of effort and time to make.
- Chicken Piccata
- Broiled Trout with Lemon Cream Sauce
- Pork Cutlets
- Spicy Moorish Chicken in Pita
- Greek Veal Scaloppini
Side Dishes
Man (and woman) do not live by entrees alone. Salads are an obvious and simple way of rounding out any quick meal, but there are a multitude of other side dishes that can be made quickly and easily to complete dinner.
- Asparagus Vinaigrette
- Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
- Rosemary Potatoes Parmegiano
- Glazed Carrots with Mint and Lemon
- Asparagus Parmegiano
Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches
There's almost no such thing as a "quick" soup, but there are few meals quicker tha warming up some leftover soup in the microwave. And salads and sandwiches are also quick, easy and often excellent meal choices.
