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Thanksgiving Menu for Two
Thanksgiving with all the fixings is an effort, but you can rein in that effort by spreading it over two or three days and working on it together. This menu is geared for two with a day or two's leftovers (and will serve four if your neighbors have been dropping you hints).
Beef Wellington
This recipe for individual Beef Wellingtons looks like a million dollars and tastes like heaven. It's also surprisingly easy to make, albeit time-consuming, but can easily be completely prepped a day in advance. Serves 2.
Muffaletta
The key ingredient to a muffaletta sandwich recipe is the muffaletta Olive Mix (you'll find a link to that recipe here). Ideally you want to make the sandwich an hour or two before eating it so the juices from the olive mix can soak into the bread, which makes this a perfect picnic sandwich.
Roast Turkey for Two
It's possible to roast turkey for two people producing a delicious holiday meal. It's a matter of knowing how to scale.
Gyros
Gyros are a classic Greek sandwich. Traditionally made of slices of marinated pork, packed on a spit, and then roasted in front of a fire, the gyro is one of the world's great sandwiches. Makes 4.
Thanksgiving Dinner for Two
Thanksgiving with all the fixings is an effort, but you can rein in that effort by spreading it over two or three days and working on it together.
Muffaletta Olive Salad
The recipe for a Mufaletta Olive Salad mixture is the key to a great muffaletta sandwich.
Mushroom Duxelles
This recipe for mushroom duxelles produces an intensely flavored sautéed mushroom and shallot mixture. I was introduced to the concoction when I first made Beef Wellington, a classic use of this semi-paste. Makes 1 cup.
Apple-brined Turkey for Two
Sure, you can go out to dinner on T'day and avoid the trouble of making your own feast. Or you could just make it a private celebration and be thankful for each other.
Braised Lamb Shanks
Slowly braised lamb shanks are almost impossible to beat on a cold wintry day. Savory and richly-flavored, this recipe will almost make you glad the weather is bad. And although there's some prep up front, most of the cooking process is trying to ignore the marvelous odors that permeate your home. Serves 2.
Hoecakes
Hoecakes are distiguished by the use of corn flour or corn meal. In this hoecake recipe there's just enough cornmeal to add some texture and flavor.
Apple/Sausage Stuffing for Two
This recipe for Stuffing (or dressing if you prefer) for Two includes apples and Italian sausage is packed with flavor and created specifically to go with Apple-Brined Turkey. Serves 2 with leftovers.
Apple/Sausage Stuffing
Sure, you can go out to dinner on T'day and avoid the trouble of making your own feast. Or you could just make it a private celebration and be thankful for each other.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a classic, slightly spicy Italian dish (but feel free to kick up the spice if you wish). It's perfect for a weeknight dinner but fancy enough for company. Serves 2.
Patty Pan Squash
Patty Pan Squash
Turkey Gravy for Two
Sure, you can go out to dinner on T'day and avoid the trouble of making your own feast. Or you could just make it a private celebration and be thankful for each other.
Cuisinart MCP Cookware
Cuisinart Cookware is a high-quality cookware choice. As a cooking instructor I've had long-time experience with other name brands and I chose Cuisinart Multiclad Pro.
Making the Most of Pork
Leftover pork is far easier to deal with if you plan in advance. These recipes are quick, easy, delicious and quickly reduce a pork roast to fond memories.
Tzatziki Sauce
"Tzatziki" is the Greek name for this yogurt-based sauce recipe, but variants on it are found throughout the Middle East. My recipe for tzatziki sauce uses roasted garlic. Makes 1 cup.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Cranberry Mousse
Cranberry Mousse is light, luscious, sweet, tart and a wonderfully different take on a holiday meal tradition. Serves 2 to 3.
Broccoli with Blue Cheese
Sure, you can go out to dinner on T'day and avoid the trouble of making your own feast. Or you could just make it a private celebration and be thankful for each other.
Fried Chickpeas - Ceci Fritos
These wonderful fried chickpeas aren’t so much fried as sautéed and are one of my favorite snacks. They take 10 minutes to make and about 30 minutes to eat with a glass or two of wine or a cocktail, which seems fair.
Thanksgiving Recipes for Two
My 2008 Thanksgiving Menu for Two was a fairly traditional turkey dinner for two. But I almost never fix turkey for Thanksgiving, it's just too much food - even scaled down as I did it. As far as I'm concerned the holiday is typified more by the feast itself than the specific components. This year I'm going for an alternative menu, but a menu that still gives a nod to tradition.
Mashed Rutabaga with Maple Syrup and Bourbon
Sure, you can go out to dinner on T'day and avoid the trouble of making your own feast. Or you could just make it a private celebration and be thankful for each other.
Carpaccio
Carpaccio is an Italian recipe for a raw beef appetizer dressed with a lemony mayonnaise. My Carpaccio recipe uses a balsamic vinaigrette and is a great summer meal.
Review: Le Creuset Dutch Oven
I consider a Dutch oven an essential piece of cooking equipment. There is no pot better suited to making stews and braises - from pot roast to chicken curry - and it's also useful for making stocks, soups and even bread.
Cranberry Mousse
Sure, you can go out to dinner on T'day and avoid the trouble of making your own feast. Or you could just make it a private celebration and be thankful for each other.
Baked Pasta with Chicken
One of my favorite meals is baked pasta. It's a great way to clean out the leftovers hanging around in your fridge - just cook up some pasta (ideally something like penne, macaroni or rotini) then cut up and toss in that leftover chicken leg, leftover cauliflower, and two-day old spinach. Serves 2.
Roasted Rutabaga
Roasting rutabaga concentrates and highlights it's natural sweetness. In this recipe I season the rutabaga with a dried Italian Herb mixture, which also highlights the sweetness. Serves 2.
Turkey Gravy for Two
Many cooks are terrified of gravy, and yet it can as easy as - easier than - tomato sauce. Here are three options ranging from some trouble to "call me when it's done."
Menu-planning for Two
Creating meals for two needn't be difficult, but a little planning goes a long way toward making it easier to do with better results.
Muffaletta Bread
Muffaletta bread is essentially an Italian bread shaped it into a round flat loaf, it comes out of the oven about 8 inches in diameter and about 1 1/2 inches high. It turns out these dimensions are the perfect amount of bread for a mufalletta.
Broccoli with Blue Cheese
Broccoli with blue cheese dressing is one of my favorite week-night,go-to recipes. Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. Serves 2.
Pork Cutlets
An old southern favorite, this recipe for pork cutlets leaves out the traditional white gravy and it's load of calories, opting instead for a fresh and bright squirt of lemon juice. Serves 2.
Baking for Two
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.
Cooking-in-Parchment
Cooking in parchment is an old technique; and doesn't actually involve genuine parchment (lambskin). It's typically done in parchment paper and can even be done in aluminum foil or even a brown paper bag. But parchment paper makes a beautiful presentation and isn't that hard. The food is essentialy steamed in an envelope, locking in flavors and juices.
Reduce a Recipe
Reducing recipes isn't hard but it can seem more difficult than it has to be. Learn tips and tricks to reduce a recipe for four, six, or more to serve two.
Spanish Potatoes
This recipe for Spanish potatoes, known as Potatas Bravas, is wonderfully bright, thanks to the vinegar, and rich, thanks to the beer.
Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
The Cuisinart Ice Cream maker makes just enough ice cream for to last two people for about three days. And given my previous experience with Cuisinart, I expect this ice cream maker to last a long time. Recommended.
Mexican Rice
Mexican rice (or Spanish rice) is a staple in Mexican restaurants and one of my favorites.
Chicken Saltimbocca
Saltimbocca is an Italian word meaning "jump in the mouth" and is the name of a Roman dish classically made with veal, prosciutto, and sage. It's also sometimes made with chicken or pork and cheese is a frequent addition. I've had it a few times made with either chicken or veal and although it was good, I can't say it jumped in my mouth. So I set out to create my own version.
Mashed Rutabaga
Mashed ruatabagas with maple syrup and bourbon are slightly sweet, slightly tart, slightly rich, and all delicious. Serves 2.
Gremolata: A Burst of Flavor
Gremolata is a combination of lemon zest, garlic, parsley, and olive oil. Traditionally an addition to Osso Buccoit is also great as a garnish on grilled or roasted lamb, pork chops, beef, and even roasted potatoes. Serves 2.
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is a variation on veal picata, but it's just as good when made with chicken breasts, something I almost always have in the freezer. Serves 2.
Ham and Cheese Crostini
This recipe for Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Crostini are an invention of mine based on a spread sold in Europe. I recreated this delicacy after my second trip to the old world. Spread on lightly toasted slices of baguette, or even on crackers, it's a great little munchie. Makes 12 crostini.
Pork Burgers
This recipe for pork burgers is, without doubt, one of the best recipes I've ever come up with. They're amazingly good combining ground pork with bacon, onion, and parmesan cheese.
Country Ham and Bean Soup
What makes this soup so good is the beans soaking up the homemade stock as they cook - of course the country ham helps.
Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Potato Pie is an old Southern favorite. It looks like and is usually flavored like pumpkin pie and I've had it many times in my life. This recipe intrigued me because it included buttermilk.
Horseradish Rack of Lamb
This recipe for rack of lamb with horseradish is a beuatifully elegant meal for two. A single rack of lamb usually has six ribs (three each) guarding that most tender of any cut of meat, the tenderloin.
Pork Medallions with Apples
Pork medallions are one of my favorite meats and this recipe highlights their rich dense flavor and firm texture. And properly cooked it's is as tender as good steak. Serves 2.
Smoked Salmon Bruschetta
This recipe for smoked salmon bruschetta can be prepped hours in advance and refrigerated, but are quick enough to make and serve in 15 minutes.
Applesauce Cookies Recipe
This recipe for Applesauce Cookies produces treats that are soft, spicy and frankly irresitable. The recipe makes 15 medium-sized cookies.
Birthday Dinner
A birthday dinner is the perfect opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Marinara Sauce
I consider marinara sauce to be a kitchen staple, so I make this recipe in larger quantities than I need and then freeze it in freezer bags in one-cup amounts. Makes about 4 cups.
Beef Braciole
Braciole is a recipe for herbs and cheese, rolled up in meat. This recipe uses beef and is astoundingingly good on a winter's night. Serves 2.
Pork Dry Rub
This pork dry rub recipe isn't particularly hot and, unlike many rubs, it doesn't contain any sugar because I also use it for grilled pork and the sugar will burn while grilling. Try this on smoked pork butt, pork ribs (smoked or grilled), and grilled chops.
Pasta Carbonara
I fell in love with Fettuccini Carbonara when I was in college and waiting tables at a restaurant. I got the recipe from the chef and it became a regular in my repetoire. This recipe is much truer to the traditional dish.
Small Bites
One of my favorite party types is the tapas or meze party. These consist of lots of small bites and needn't be limited to traditional Spanish tapas or Greek mezes. But even for dinner parties and pot-lucks a selection of small bites is always welcome.
Tabouleh
Tabouleh is great at any time of the year, but is best with fresh local ingredients so I particularly look forward to it as a summertime treat.
Holiday Side Dishes
Here are seven of my favorite side dish recipes that are not only suitably elegantto appear on a holiday table, but that will go well with almost any main dish.
Glazed Ham Steak
This recipe offers most of the satisfaction of a glazed ham without having to spend a month eating it. The flavor profile is a tasty balance of salty, sweet, hot, sour and savory and so it touches effects every almost every taste bud in your mouth. Serves 2.
Potatoes O'Brien
This recipe for Potatoes O'Brien is a wonderful way to use leftover boiled or baked potatoes. In fact, it's worth cooking a few extra potatoes just to have the leftovers. Serves 2.
Cold Asparagus Soup
Cold Asparagus Soup
Cassoulet
I set out to create a quicker and easier recipe for cassoulet. And although this version doesn't have the depth and complexity of the traditional cassoulet, it's still an excellent meal in it's own right.
Beef Carbonade
Beef Carbonade is a strange name for this delicious recipe. First, carbonnade is a Spanish word but the dish comes from Belgium. Second, the words means "grilled" or "cooked over coals," but in fact the dish is actually braised with Belgium's signature beverage, beer.
Basic Cheese Souffle
This recipe for a basic cheese souffle is a starting point for dozens of variations on savory souffles an includes a link to a photo tutorial.
Steamed Cabbage
Cabbage is one of those few things that actually cook well in the microwave. It's a dish I've always loved and using the microwave means making it is a breeze. It's a great quick and easy side dish. Serves 2.
Potatoes Savoyarde
Potatoes Savoyarde is a classical French dish - a gratin - perfect with any meat prepared almost any way.Serves 2.
Salmon in Parchment
Salmon in parchment seals all the flavors in and gently steams the fish producing a luscious and sophisticated meal. Serves 2.
Greek Fried Cheese
Greek Fried Cheese, a great appetizer, is one of several Greek cheeses dredged in flour, fried in olive oil, and drizzled with lemon juice.
French Beef Stew
This French beef stew recipe is unusual because the meat is marinated in a vegetable mixture of onions, carrots, and celery, which brings an unusual lightness to the flavors. Serves 2.
Italian Apple Cake
This wonderful apple cake is easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect any time of year. I particularly like Braeburn apples in this recipe. Serves 9.
Fall Vegetables
Even the zucchini eventually gives out and summer is over, at which time we turn to the hard winter squashes like butternut, acorn, kimbawe and pumpkin (yes, pumpkin is a squash) to fill our nutritional needs and desire for flavor.
Cranberry Coulis
A coulis is a sauce made from fruit that is cooked down into a thick syrup and then strained. This is sweet and tart and is marvelous on roasted poultry as well as pork.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are always a popular hors d'oeuvre, this unusual recipe has an Italian twist and features pancetta and sun-dried tomatoes.
Sauteed Sweet Potatoes
These sweet potatoes feature a bit of curry powder, a bit of sugar and a bit of butter for frying - what could be better? Serves 2.
Shrimp and Grits
This recipe for shrimp and grits is my take on a low-country classic: Savory, spicy, and luscious. Serves 2.
Grunt
When I was in college my roommates and I used frequently make a dish we called "Grunt." It was a take-off on Beef Stroganoff and it featured such things as leftover roast beef, chicken and pork. Serves 2.
Stewed Apples
Stewed apples are dead easy to make and absolutely delicious. Serves 2.
Milk-Braised Pork Chops
Deceptively simple, this Italian recipe for milk-braised pork chops surprises with it's rich complex flavors. It takes a while to cook but couldn't be easier to make. Serves 2.
The Classic Reuben
If I was forced to live the rest of my life on a single food, I would choose sandwiches - not least because sandwiches can involve pork or turkey; lettuce or slaw; mustard, ketchup, chili sauce, and mayo. Sandwiches are the ultimate cheat.
Grade B Maple Syrup
I discovered grade B maple syrup when I lived in New Hampshire and bought some at a road-side stand. That night I had pancakes for supper and tried it out. Wow! As my brother described when I introduced him to it, "It's like eating the tree!"
Brussels Sprouts Vinaigrette
Brussels sprouts are terribly misunderstood, mainly because they're often terribly overcooked. But this recipe has won over more sprout-haters than any recipe I've ever served. Serves 2.
Parmesan Potatoes
Parmesan Potatoes with Rosemary is yet another of those recipes that demonstrate that simple and easy is often also best. This dish is particularly good in the spring with genuine new potatoes tasting of the earth they were grown in. But whatever the time of year these potatoes are hard to beat. Serves 2.
Ingredient: Gastrique
Gastriques are a sort of classic French sweet and sour sauce. The primary flavor (and some of the sweetness) typically comes from fruit (peaches, berries, mangoes and so on) and the sour from vinegar.
Cottage Pie
The difference between recipes for cottage pie and shepherd's pie is the meat used. Cottage pie is made with beef and shepherd's pie is made with lamb. Serves 4.
Seafood Crepes
I came up with this recipe for seafood about 15 years ago and was really pleased with it. I like it best with bay scallops, which are not only smaller than sea scallops but they're also sweeter.
Juniper Berries
Juniper berries have a wonderfully piney taste - most like rosemary if you looking for a comparison - but more resinous and with citrus overtones.
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
Broccoli rabe should be part of your recipe collection. I discovered this italian vegetable (also known as broccoli rape, broccoli raab and rapini) a few years ago and fell in love with it's somewhat bitter flavor with notes of both broccoli and cauliflower.
Dutch Apple Pie
My favorite apple pie is the Dutch variety, which features a streusel topping instead of pastry. The main reason I like it is the topping's flavor. Makes 6 servings.
Making a Savory Souffle
Making a savory souffle intimidates many cooks, there seems to be something arcane or magical about creating them, but in fact souffles aren't difficult to make. This photo tutorial will take you through it step by step.
Garlic Bread
I guarantee this is the best garlic bread you've ever eaten - loads of garlic flavor but mild and mellow with a great crunch.
KitchenAid Stand Mixer
The KitchenAid Stand Mixer is a workhorse. I've had the opportunity to cook with KitchenAid, Viking, Cuisinart, and Sunbeam mixers and I like the KitchenAid Stand Mixer best.
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower has a completely different character from raw or steamed cauliflower and offers a wonderfully nutty undercurrent of flavor.
Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese is one of my favorite meals - not that horrible neon stuff in the blue box, but the real thing, baked in an oven just like Mom made. Serves 2.
Mushroom Minute Steaks
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. Serves 2.
Mititei
This is a recipe for mititei, a Romanian sausage that can be made with beef, lamb, pork, or a combination. They're delicious grilled and served with mustard.
Gougeres
Gougeres are bite-size savory puff pastries generally made with cheese. Best of all, these can be frozen and reheated. The prosciutto is my own addition - and I really like it (think of ham and biscuits with a French accent).
Mushroom & Sausage Rice Pilaf
This delightful recipe for rice pilaf combines toasted rice with sausage and mushrooms producing a deeply savory side dish perfect for chicken, lamb, pork, and fish.
Broiled Trout with Lemon Cream
Broiled trout is a great dinner option. Quick and easy, it's perfect for a weeknight meal and because trout is usually farm-raised it doesn't cause harm to declining wild fish stocks. Serves 2.
Bean Soup with Country Ham
This bean soup with country ham involves a trick I've never seen anyone else use. It seems so obvious and makes the beans so exceptional, and yet...
Florentine Pork Chops
This recipe for Florentine Pork Chops is based on the Florentine Biftecca alla Fiorentina. There's no spinach involved, but it's still mighty good. Serves 2.
Corn Pudding
This recipe for corn pudding is somewhat unusual in that it's intended as a dessert rather than the traditional side. Lightly sweetened with brown sugar and flavored with cardomom, it's a a new face on an old friend. Serves 4.
Christmas Menu for Two
I've spent many Christmases alone or with just a friend or two, and as with all other holidays I absolutely dispute the idea that just because there are only one or two is no reason not create a feast. A smaller feast? Yes, but that makes it even harder to justify going out to eat instead of cooking. My friend, Q, absolutely relishes the excuse to cook an over-the-top menu for him and his sweetheart.
Kofta
Koftas are a middle-eastern street food made of ground lamb formed into sausage shape and then grilled.
Cameron Stove-top Smoker
Cameron's Stove-top Smoker isn't a replacement for a genuine outdoor smoker or grill. However, when the weather's bad or if you don't have access to grill or smoker it can provide genuine wood smoke flavor indoors.
Soy Vinagrette Dressing
My father invented this salad dressing, which is actually based on Dale's Steak Sauce. It has a tremendously hearty flavor but the consistency is light enough to dress baby greens.
Cuban Sandwich
Cuban sandwiches are marvelous things consisting of roast pork, ham, salami), dill pickles, Swiss cheese, and yellow ball-park mustard; built on a bread similar to Italian; and then grilled. Serves 2.
Pan-roasted Duck
This is a wonderfully festive recipe: a real treat for Christmas, a birthday, or an anniversary and it couldn't be any easier. If cranberries aren't in season you have make a different sauce for it for ideas. Serves 2.
Apple Crisp
Apple crisps (and fruit crisps in general) are among my favorite desserts. Crisps are quick to prepare, can be made with apples, blueberries, peaches, or almost any other fruit that's handy, including frozen fruit. The topping recipe below makes more than you need, but I like to keep a bag of the topping in the freezer, which makes creating this dessert even easier. Just prepare your fruit, pull out the bag of topping and sprinkle what you need on top, and put the rest back in the freezer.
Beet Salad with Feta
This recipe for beet salad with feta presents a great collection of tastes: sweet, salty, and tart, with peppery notes from the arugula.
Mexican Corn Saute
This traditional Mexican Corn Saute is a favorite with my clients - especially in the summer when all the ingredients are fresh. But I also make it using frozen corn and canned tomatoes. Serves 2.
Crab Cakes
This recipe for crab cakes is slightly spicey, easy to make, and is a perfect weeknight meal. Serves 2.
Stuffed Roast Cornish Hens
Roast cornish hens are the perfect answer to roast chicken for two. In this recipe the hens are seasoned with Herbs de Provence and stuffed with Mushroom & Sausage Rice Pilaf. Serves 2.
Tip: Try a Santoku Blade
A santoku knife is perfect for dicing carrots, onions, and celery for mirepoix or simply cutting vegetables and meat into chunks.
Spicy Moorish Chicken in Pita
I typically serve this spicy Moorish Chicken recipe in pita bread, but it's also great served on rice or couscous. It's quick, easy and delicious. Serves 2.
Peach Crepes
Peach crepes are an easy and elegant dessert. They're best when made using fresh, locally grown peaches, but frozen peaches also work.
Blue Cheese Dressing
This recipe for blue cheese dressing is for blue cheese lovers only, it will knock your socks off.
Cuban Bread
Cuban bread is similar to what American's consider Italian bread except for the high fat content, which produces a moister and more richly flavored loaf. It's particulary well-suited for sandwiches. Makes 2 loaves.
Lime Icebox Pie
This Lime Icebox Pie is pleasantly tart, only takes about 5 minutes of hands-on effort and is ready to eat in 3 hours.
Senate Bean Soup
This recipe for the classic Senate Bean Soup (served every day in the Senate cafeteria) adds savor by including country ham.
Parmesan Crisps
This recipe for parmesan crisps couldn't be any simpler. And because it's so simple, the quality of the ingredients is essential.
Cheddar Cheese Quick Bread
This recipe featuring chunks of cheddar cheese and sour cream can be made in no more than an hour and a half. Makes 1 loaf.
Pepper Steak
Although packed with beefy flavor, this recipe for pepper steak only uses a little meat and so is quite economical. Serves 2.
Iceberg Wedge Salad
A wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with dressing was a popular, and even elegant, salad in the 50s and 60s. It's worth trying again just for nostalgia's sake. Serves 2.
Mushroom Soup
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. Super savory but light, musky and fresh, simple and sexy. Serves 2.
Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler may be my favorite dessert. Each year I look forward to locally-grown peaches more than anything else and when they finally appear at the farmers' market I always buy too many.
Blueberry Ice Cream
This recipe for blueberry ice cream is simple and delicious. A great treat that can be made with either fresh or frozen blueberries. Makes 1 qt.
Herb Broiled Trout
The best thing about this recipe for herbed broiled trout is how delicious it is. The second best thing is how quick and easy it is.
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.
Artichoke Bruschetta
This artichoke bruschetta makes a great appetizer. Use the best olive oil you can get then simply spread it on a piece of bread. Serves 4 - 6.
Chicken and Rice
This chicken and rice recipe features sour cream and mushrooms, giving it a rich, lucious and tangy flavor. Serves 2.
Tip: Better Burgers
These tips for better burgers will you create the best homemade burgers possible, whatever your recipe.
Mediterranean Pork Roast
This outstanding recipe for a Mediterranean Pork Roast is juicy, packed with the flavor of garlic and rosemary, and dead easy to make. Serves 2 with leftovers for sandwiches.
Sangria: Cool Libations
I developed this recipe for sangria over many years. It's not too sweet, has a lot of citrus flavor, and sparkles just enough.
Kitchen Aid Immersion Blender
The Kitchen Aid Immersion Blender is a surprisingly handy kitchen tool, well worth the investment.
Basic Fruit Crisp Struesel
This basic recipe for the topping on a fruit crisp dessert can be adapted for use with almost any fruit. Make extra topping and store it in the freezer for last minute desserts.
Strawberry Trifle
Quick and easy, this Strawberry Trifle is an excellent last-minute dessert suitable for just the two of you or for company. Serves 2.
Pureed Cauliflower
This recipe begins by steaming the cauliflower, but then reduces it to a thick pudding and adds cream and butter, but the tangy goat cheese really kicks it over the top. Serves 2.
Spanish Sauteed Lamb
This Spanish recipe for sauteed lamb is quick and easy to make. Packed with Mediterranean flavors, it's exotic enough for a special weekend and simple enough for an ordinary weeknight.
Mexican Pot Roast
This pot roast isn't particularly spicy (although you can certaily kick it up) but it does have incredibly deep, rich flavor. Serves 2.
Glazed Carrots w/ Mint & Lemon
This recipe for glazed carrots is simple, fairly quick, definitely easy, and spins the classic dish of glazed carrots in a new direction. Serves 2.
Romesco Sauce: Spanish Savor
Romesco Sauce is a classic combination of bell peppers and almonds and originating in Catalonia, Spain: rich, full, spicy, edgy, and absolutely delicious. I've called it "the other red sauce" to distinguish from Italy's tomato sauces.
Potato Soup
This recipe for potato soup (or chowder) simple and earthy and it manages to be filling without being heavy. A medium starch potato such Yukon Gold contributes to the thickness of the broth without the need to use flour. Serves 4.
Turkey Pot Pie
This recipe for turkey pot pie is a great way to reuse the leftovers from a turkey dinner. Surprisingly, the combination is different from the sum of it's parts. Serves 4.
Oven-barbequed Ribs
To be honest, these Oven-barbequed Ribs won’t be as good as if they’d been smoked slowly over charcoal, but if you live in an apartment or the weather stinks they’re a great option. Serves 2.
Sausage Ragu
During the winter months nothing hits the spot like a recipe for sausage ragu and this Italian stew fits the bill wonderfully. Choose hot or mild Italian sausage according to your taste and serve it on polenta or pasta according to your preference. Serves 2.
Greek Veal Scaloppini
This recipe for veal scaloppini with a feta cheese sauce is wonderfully quick and easy. It only takes minutes to make and yet is quite a treat. Serves 2.
Grilled Moorish Pork Kabobs
This recipe for Grilled Moorish Pork Kabobs is extraordinarily good, a bit spicy but not too much so, they need to marinate over night but cook quickly on a hot grill the next day. Serves 2.

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