Cooking for Two: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Muffaletta Olive Salad
The recipe for a Mufaletta Olive Salad mixture is the key to a great muffaletta sandwich.
The recipe for a Mufaletta Olive Salad mixture is the key to a great muffaletta sandwich.
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).
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).
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.
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.
Carrot-Potato Casserole
I first ran across this recipe for a carrot and potato casserole or gratin about 20 years ago in an issue of either Gourmet or Bon Appetit. The combination of sweet carrots, starchy potatoes, fresh herbs, and pungent cheese is a real winner. Serve 2.
I first ran across this recipe for a carrot and potato casserole or gratin about 20 years ago in an issue of either Gourmet or Bon Appetit. The combination of sweet carrots, starchy potatoes, fresh herbs, and pungent cheese is a real winner. Serve 2.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
It's possible to roast turkey for two people producing a delicious holiday meal. It's a matter of knowing how to scale.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mexican Rice
Mexican rice (or Spanish rice) is a staple in Mexican restaurants and one of my favorites.
Mexican rice (or Spanish rice) is a staple in Mexican restaurants and one of my favorites.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spanish Potatoes
This recipe for Spanish potatoes, known as Potatas Bravas, is wonderfully bright, thanks to the vinegar, and rich, thanks to the beer.
This recipe for Spanish potatoes, known as Potatas Bravas, is wonderfully bright, thanks to the vinegar, and rich, thanks to the beer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What makes this soup so good is the beans soaking up the homemade stock as they cook - of course the country ham helps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Birthday Dinner
A birthday dinner is the perfect opportunity to tell someone you love them.
A birthday dinner is the perfect opportunity to tell someone you love them.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Applesauce Cookies Recipe
This recipe for Applesauce Cookies produces treats that are soft, spicy and frankly irresitable. The recipe makes 15 medium-sized cookies.
This recipe for Applesauce Cookies produces treats that are soft, spicy and frankly irresitable. The recipe makes 15 medium-sized cookies.
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.
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.
Cold Asparagus Soup
Cold Asparagus Soup
Cold Asparagus Soup
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.
This pot roast isn't particularly spicy (although you can certaily kick it up) but it does have incredibly deep, rich flavor. Serves 2.
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.
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.
Stewed Apples
Stewed apples are dead easy to make and absolutely delicious. Serves 2.
Stewed apples are dead easy to make and absolutely delicious. Serves 2.
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.
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.
Saganaki (Fried Cheese)
Saganaki, a great appetizer, is one of several Greek cheeses dredged in flour, fried in olive oil, and drizzled with lemon juice.
Saganaki, a great appetizer, is one of several Greek cheeses dredged in flour, fried in olive oil, and drizzled with lemon juice.
Ingredient: Crepes
Crepes will keep in the fridge, separated by waxed paper for up to a week and in the freezer for a couple of months. They thaw in minutes so crepes are nice to have around for a quick and elegant dessert.
Crepes will keep in the fridge, separated by waxed paper for up to a week and in the freezer for a couple of months. They thaw in minutes so crepes are nice to have around for a quick and elegant dessert.
Braised Red Cabbage
This recipe for Braised Red Cabbage is a wonderful side dish. Try it with pork chops or a pork loin roast. Serves 2.
This recipe for Braised Red Cabbage is a wonderful side dish. Try it with pork chops or a pork loin roast. Serves 2.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower has a completely different character from raw or steamed cauliflower and offers a wonderfully nutty undercurrent of flavor.
Roasted cauliflower has a completely different character from raw or steamed cauliflower and offers a wonderfully nutty undercurrent of flavor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kofta
Koftas are a middle-eastern street food made of ground lamb formed into sausage shape and then grilled.
Koftas are a middle-eastern street food made of ground lamb formed into sausage shape and then grilled.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
Cranberry Mousse
Cranberry Mousse is light, luscious, sweet, tart and a wonderfully different take on a holiday meal tradition. Serves 2 to 3.
Cranberry Mousse is light, luscious, sweet, tart and a wonderfully different take on a holiday meal tradition. Serves 2 to 3.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kitchen Aid Immersion Blender
The Kitchen Aid Immersion Blender is a surprisingly handy kitchen tool, well worth the investment.
The Kitchen Aid Immersion Blender is a surprisingly handy kitchen tool, well worth the investment.
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.
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.
Lamb Steak with Gremolata
This recipe for lamb steak with gremolata is quick, easy and works equally well with lamb chops. Serves 2.
This recipe for lamb steak with gremolata is quick, easy and works equally well with lamb chops. Serves 2.
Patty Pan Squash
Patty Pan Squash
Patty Pan Squash
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This recipe for parmesan crisps couldn't be any simpler. And because it's so simple, the quality of the ingredients is essential.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Technique: Pan Sauces
There is nothing so deserving of the term "kitchen magic" as a pan sauce. These sauces can turn a ho-hum meal into something exceptional - making a dish that's bland, dry, and boring flavorful, moist, and exciting. They're dead easy to make and take no more than 7 - 10 minutes to produce.
There is nothing so deserving of the term "kitchen magic" as a pan sauce. These sauces can turn a ho-hum meal into something exceptional - making a dish that's bland, dry, and boring flavorful, moist, and exciting. They're dead easy to make and take no more than 7 - 10 minutes to produce.
Smoked Salmon
Smoked Salmon
Smoked Salmon
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.
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.
Pepper Steak
Although packed with beefy flavor, this recipe for pepper steak only uses a little meat and so is quite economical. Serves 2.
Although packed with beefy flavor, this recipe for pepper steak only uses a little meat and so is quite economical. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crab Cakes
This recipe for crab cakes is slightly spicey, easy to make, and is a perfect weeknight meal. Serves 2.
This recipe for crab cakes is slightly spicey, easy to make, and is a perfect weeknight meal. 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.
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.
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Parmesan is another of those great quick-and-easy weeknight dinners. It takes only 20 minutes of hands-on time to make - start to finish. Serves 2.
Chicken Parmesan is another of those great quick-and-easy weeknight dinners. It takes only 20 minutes of hands-on time to make - start to finish. Serves 2.
Chicken Stir Fry
Chicken Stir Fry is one of my favorite recipes for leftovers. In this case leftover roast chicken was transformed into an Asian meal in 30 minutes. Serves 2.
Chicken Stir Fry is one of my favorite recipes for leftovers. In this case leftover roast chicken was transformed into an Asian meal in 30 minutes. Serves 2.
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.
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.
Shrimp and Grits
This recipe for shrimp and grits is my take on a low-country classic: Savory, spicy, and luscious. Serves 2.
This recipe for shrimp and grits is my take on a low-country classic: Savory, spicy, and luscious. Serves 2.
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.
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.
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.
I developed this recipe for sangria over many years. It's not too sweet, has a lot of citrus flavor, and sparkles just enough.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tailgate for Two
Tailgate picnics were a common feature of my childhood. Whenever we took a road trip, whether it lasted a day or, in one case, three weeks, at lunch we'd stop pull down the tailgate on the station-wagon, and my mother would unpack our lunch.
Tailgate picnics were a common feature of my childhood. Whenever we took a road trip, whether it lasted a day or, in one case, three weeks, at lunch we'd stop pull down the tailgate on the station-wagon, and my mother would unpack our lunch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Salmon in Parchment
Salmon in parchment seals all the flavors in and gently steams the fish producing a luscious and sophisticated meal. Serves 2.
Salmon in parchment seals all the flavors in and gently steams the fish producing a luscious and sophisticated meal. Serves 2.
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.
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.
Beef Burgundy
Beef Burgundy is another of those wonderfully hearty, slow-cooked meals suitable for a Dutch oven or slow cooker. And like most such dishes, it's even better on the second day, so this recipe plans for leftovers. Serve 2 with leftovers.
Beef Burgundy is another of those wonderfully hearty, slow-cooked meals suitable for a Dutch oven or slow cooker. And like most such dishes, it's even better on the second day, so this recipe plans for leftovers. Serve 2 with leftovers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tequila Chicken
This recipe for Tequila Chicken calls for marinating in a spicy mixture of tequila, orange juice and lime juice.
This recipe for Tequila Chicken calls for marinating in a spicy mixture of tequila, orange juice and lime juice.
Grilled Lemon Chicken
By long tradition, these grilled lemon chicken breasts are the first thing I grill each year when it finally warms up enough to cook comfortably outside are these chicken breasts. Serves 2.
By long tradition, these grilled lemon chicken breasts are the first thing I grill each year when it finally warms up enough to cook comfortably outside are these chicken breasts. Serves 2.
Southwestern Ham Casserole
This Southwestern Ham Casserole is perfect for using up that last bit of baked ham - you know, when you've got too little to feed two people and too much to throw away. Serves 2.
This Southwestern Ham Casserole is perfect for using up that last bit of baked ham - you know, when you've got too little to feed two people and too much to throw away. Serves 2.
Blackberry Ice Cream
The rich color of this blackberry ice cream recipe is matched by its rich, creamy and slightly tart flavor. Makes about 1 1/2 quarts.
The rich color of this blackberry ice cream recipe is matched by its rich, creamy and slightly tart flavor. Makes about 1 1/2 quarts.
Humus bi Tahini
Recipes for Humus bi Tahini (Chickpeas with Sesame Paste) are wildly popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. It's great with a round of pita, raw carrots, celery, and cauliflower.
Recipes for Humus bi Tahini (Chickpeas with Sesame Paste) are wildly popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa. It's great with a round of pita, raw carrots, celery, and cauliflower.
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.
Broccoli with blue cheese dressing is one of my favorite week-night,go-to recipes. Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. Serves 2.
In Braise of Cheap Meat
Braising is one of my favorite cooking techniques - it's part roasting and part stewing and it can turn the toughest imaginable cut of meat into something a toothless hillbilly could eat.
Braising is one of my favorite cooking techniques - it's part roasting and part stewing and it can turn the toughest imaginable cut of meat into something a toothless hillbilly could eat.
Strawberries in Puff Pastry
This recipe for Strawberries in Puff Pastry began where the recipe for left off. Your taste buds will think they've died and gone to heaven. Serves 2.
This recipe for Strawberries in Puff Pastry began where the recipe for left off. Your taste buds will think they've died and gone to heaven. Serves 2.
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.
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.
Rib Eye with Pan Sauce
This recipe for rib eye steak with pan sauce features a red wine reduction and blue cheese. It's extraordinarily good and deadl easy to make.
This recipe for rib eye steak with pan sauce features a red wine reduction and blue cheese. It's extraordinarily good and deadl easy to make.
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.
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.
Senate Bean Soup
This recipe for the classic Senate Bean Soup (served every day in the Senate cafeteria) adds savor by including country ham.
This recipe for the classic Senate Bean Soup (served every day in the Senate cafeteria) adds savor by including country ham.
Jerk Seasoning
This jerk seasoning spice mixture recipe is great on fish, shrimp, pork, and chicken. It will keep in a sealed jar out of the light for six months so I always keep some on hand.
This jerk seasoning spice mixture recipe is great on fish, shrimp, pork, and chicken. It will keep in a sealed jar out of the light for six months so I always keep some on hand.
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.
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.
Chile Powder
Making your own chile powder enables you to control the heat and flavor of your chile powder. This recipe gets a nice smoky flavor from chipotle chiles.
Making your own chile powder enables you to control the heat and flavor of your chile powder. This recipe gets a nice smoky flavor from chipotle chiles.
Baked Leeks
In this recipe the leeks are topped with garlic flavored butter, lemon zest, and buttered bread crumbs. Sreves 2.
In this recipe the leeks are topped with garlic flavored butter, lemon zest, and buttered bread crumbs. Sreves 2.
Mayonnaise
We tend to think of mayonnaise as a sandwich spread, and in doing so we miss some of its best applications. Instead, think of mayonnaise as a recipe for a cold hollandaise sauce and all sorts of options open up.
We tend to think of mayonnaise as a sandwich spread, and in doing so we miss some of its best applications. Instead, think of mayonnaise as a recipe for a cold hollandaise sauce and all sorts of options open up.
Breakfast Recipes
We're told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - which makes sense. After all by the time I get up in the morning I probably haven't had a meal in more than 12 hours.
We're told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - which makes sense. After all by the time I get up in the morning I probably haven't had a meal in more than 12 hours.
Tips: Successful Souffles
Souffles really aren't difficult to make, but there are a few tricks that can produce a better soufflé.
Souffles really aren't difficult to make, but there are a few tricks that can produce a better soufflé.
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.
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.
Steak & Guinness Pie
Steak and Guinness Pie is one of the absolute standards of English Pub fare. And no wonder. It's heartily meat-flavored but uses relatively little actual meat so it's not expensive.
Steak and Guinness Pie is one of the absolute standards of English Pub fare. And no wonder. It's heartily meat-flavored but uses relatively little actual meat so it's not expensive.
Lavender Ice Cream
This recipe for Lavender Ice Cream has a lovely floral flavor - it really is like eating sweetened flowers, and honey adds to that.
This recipe for Lavender Ice Cream has a lovely floral flavor - it really is like eating sweetened flowers, and honey adds to that.
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.
Quick and easy, this Strawberry Trifle is an excellent last-minute dessert suitable for just the two of you or for company. Serves 2.
Peppered Tuna Steak
Steak au Poivre is an old French Bistro classic, Jacque Pepin, America's most famous French chef, turns the dish on it's ear by substituting tuna steak for the traditional filet mignon. Serves 2.
Steak au Poivre is an old French Bistro classic, Jacque Pepin, America's most famous French chef, turns the dish on it's ear by substituting tuna steak for the traditional filet mignon. 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.
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.
Pan-Roasted Lamb (Abbacchio)
This delicious Pan-Roasted Lamb recipe, also known as Abbacchio, from Italy is a traditional Italian dish at Easter when fresh lamb was available, but is wonderful at any time of the year.
This delicious Pan-Roasted Lamb recipe, also known as Abbacchio, from Italy is a traditional Italian dish at Easter when fresh lamb was available, but is wonderful at any time of the year.
Yogurt Chicken
Yogurt chicken (chicken marinated in yogurt) is a popular dish throughout the middle-east. It's often baked, but is excellent grilled. Serves 2.
Yogurt chicken (chicken marinated in yogurt) is a popular dish throughout the middle-east. It's often baked, but is excellent 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.
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.
Potatoes Savoyarde
Potatoes Savoyarde is a classical French dish - a gratin - perfect with any meat prepared almost any way.Serves 2.
Potatoes Savoyarde is a classical French dish - a gratin - perfect with any meat prepared almost any way.Serves 2.
Thousand Island Dressing
Thousand Island Dressing (1000 Island) is one one of America's favorite salad toppings - but it's also great on burgers and reuben sandwiches. Makes 2 cups.
Thousand Island Dressing (1000 Island) is one one of America's favorite salad toppings - but it's also great on burgers and reuben sandwiches. Makes 2 cups.
Asparagus Parmigiano
This recipe for Asparagus Parmesan is a great way to use leftover steamed or simmered asparagus. Serves 2.
This recipe for Asparagus Parmesan is a great way to use leftover steamed or simmered asparagus. Serves 2.
Cubano
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.
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.
Tuna Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a popular component of cookouts and picnics - not to mention being a great snack at any time of year. They can be made a day or two in advance, are perfect for eating with your fingers, and are almost universally loved.
Deviled eggs are a popular component of cookouts and picnics - not to mention being a great snack at any time of year. They can be made a day or two in advance, are perfect for eating with your fingers, and are almost universally loved.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tip: Soups, Stews, and Braises
Fall and winter are the seasons for soups, stews, and braises. These are all cooking methods that involve cooking in liquid but most cooks make a serious mistake when making these dishes: they boil the meat.
Fall and winter are the seasons for soups, stews, and braises. These are all cooking methods that involve cooking in liquid but most cooks make a serious mistake when making these dishes: they boil the meat.
Here's the Beef
Here are a few of my favorite recipes using beef for two people.
Here are a few of my favorite recipes using beef for two people.
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.
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.
Ricotta & Apple Coffee Cake
This Apple-Ricotta Coffee Cake is delightfully moist and delicious with very nice textural contrasts between cake, apple, and strusel. Makes one 9-inch cake.
This Apple-Ricotta Coffee Cake is delightfully moist and delicious with very nice textural contrasts between cake, apple, and strusel. Makes one 9-inch cake.
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.
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 & 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.
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.
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.
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.
Chicken Paprikas
Chicken Paprikas is one of my go-to meals. It's not quick, but it is easy, delicious, and fairly cheap (serving it on a generous bed of egg noodles keeps the price down). Like so many such meals, it's better on day two - and it freezes beautifully so you might want to make a big batch. Serves 2 with leftovers.
Chicken Paprikas is one of my go-to meals. It's not quick, but it is easy, delicious, and fairly cheap (serving it on a generous bed of egg noodles keeps the price down). Like so many such meals, it's better on day two - and it freezes beautifully so you might want to make a big batch. Serves 2 with leftovers.
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.
This Lime Icebox Pie is pleasantly tart, only takes about 5 minutes of hands-on effort and is ready to eat in 3 hours.
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.