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Recipe: Red Potato Salad with Herbs Created: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Fresh herbs and capers elevate ordinary potato salad to greater heights in this easy recipe for two.
Recipe: Chicken and Green Chile Tostadas Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Shredded chicken and roasted poblanos in a creamy sauce top crisp corn tortillas in these mildly spicy tostadas.
Recipe: Pickled Onions and Jalapenos Created: Monday, May 20, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013
Spicy pickled onions and jalapenos are a great garnish for tacos, tostadas or sandwiches.
What's New at Cooking for Two Created: Sunday, March 03, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 19, 2013
New recipes, culinary tips and techniques for cooking for two.
Recipe: Curry Noodles with Shrimp Created: Friday, May 17, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
Spicy curry paste and coconut milk form the base of this Thai-inspired noodle and shrimp dish. It's an easy and delicious one-dish dinner for two.
Recipe: Jerk Pork Skewers Created: Friday, May 17, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
Spicy but complex Caribbean jerk sauce flavors tender pork, pineapple and bell pepper in this easy, delicious dish.
Hot Potatoes for Two Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
Changing the cooking techniques and types of potatoes creates four delicious options to go with almost any entree.
Recipe: Red Salsa Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Simple to make but savory and complex, this red "table salsa" is a great accent for all kinds of Mexican and Southwestern dishes.
Recipe: Potatoes Anna for Two (Pommes Anna) Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
Layered potatoes are cooked so that they're crisp on the outside with a creamy interior. This small batch is perfect for two.
Recipe: Pork Chili Verde Created: Monday, May 06, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Roasted tomatillos and green chiles form the base of a spicy, complex sauce for slow simmered pork in this classic Mexican dish.
5 Great Ingredients for Two: Meat and Poultry Created: Friday, April 05, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 07, 2013
With ingenuity and planning, an experienced cook can use most cuts of meat and poultry and come up with a great dinner for two, but some cuts are better choices for couples than others. Here are fi...
Recipe: Mexican Corn Salad (Esquites) Created: Monday, May 06, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 06, 2013
Skillet-roasted corn is tossed with grated Mexican cheese, jalapenos and scallions and dressed with lime juice and mayonnaise in this savory, unusual warm salad for two.
Cinco De Mayo for Two Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
These delicious recipes bring all the best of Cinco de Mayo food and drink to your own kitchen.
Recipe: Tortilla Chips for Two Created: Monday, April 29, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Crisp, crunchy tortilla chips are so easy to make at home you'll wonder why it took you so long to try them.
Recipe: Guacamole for Two Created: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Creamy ripe avocado is enlivened with jalapeno and onion in this classic Mexican dip. The small serving is perfect for two.
Recipe: Baja-Style Fish Tacos Created: Saturday, February 09, 2013 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Crisp battered fish, avocado cream and spicy cabbage are layered in these delicious Baja-style fish tacos.
Recipe: Creamy Orange Icebox Pie Created: Monday, April 22, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Tangy orange curd and whipped cream in a vanilla cookie crust make a delicious, easy frozen dessert reminiscent of Creamsicle bars. The 6-inch pie is perfect for two.
Recipe: Browned Butter Pecan Tart Created: Monday, April 22, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013
Browned butter and toasted pecans put this scrumptious tart miles ahead of traditional too-sweet, sticky pecan pies.
Recipe: Caramel Apple Pie for Two Created: Thursday, January 03, 2013 Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013
Luscious caramel sauce and spiced apples turn ordinary apple pie into an extraordinary dessert for two.
Recipe: Sugar Snap Pea and Radish Salad Created: Monday, April 15, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013
Crunchy sugar snap peas and radishes bathed in a tangy horseradish-sour cream dressing make an easy and unusual side dish salad for two.
Recipe: Seared Zucchini Created: Monday, April 15, 2013 Updated: Monday, April 15, 2013
Salting zucchini slices to draw out moisture deepens the flavor and results in a beautifully browned exterior.
Recipe: Spicy Hoisin Pulled Pork Sandwiches Created: Sunday, November 18, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
Hoisin sauce, ginger and chile garlic sauce give this tender, delectable "pulled" pork an Asian twist. Served on soft buns with a tangy slaw, it makes a great casual dinner or lunch for two.
Recipe: Tangy Ginger Coleslaw Created: Friday, April 12, 2013 Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013
Pickled ginger and its pickling liquid flavor this refreshing, tangy coleslaw, which is a great match for Asian foods.
Tuna Deviled Eggs: A Spanish Tapas Created: Saturday, October 09, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 06, 2013
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 fin...
Picnic Munchies and the "Last Spot" Syndrome Created: Saturday, May 02, 2009 Updated: Saturday, April 06, 2013
In addition to pickles and olives, deviled eggs (the old stand-by) and similar munchies, a real tailgate picnic should include things like marinated mushrooms, feta-stuffed peppers, and even artich...
Small Bites: Appetizers, Tapas, Mezes, and Canapes Created: Monday, November 24, 2008 Updated: Saturday, April 06, 2013
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 p...
Recipe: Lemon Mousse for Two Created: Monday, March 25, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Lemon curd lightened by whipped cream makes an easy and delicious lemon mousse for two.
Recipe: Short Ribs "Flamande" Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Savory onions and porter turn braised short ribs into a delicious version of Carbonade Flamande for two.
Favorite Cookbooks Created: Thursday, June 23, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
The Silver Palate cookbook series by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins had a huge impact on my cooking style - solidified it, in fact - and I know I've cooked more recipes from them than any other cook...
Mushroom Duxelles: Intense and Refined Created: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
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 th...
Homemade Spice Blends Created: Monday, June 27, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Visit the average supermarket spice aisle and in addition to pure forms like dried thyme and ground chipotles, you'll find dozens upon dozens of herb mixtures and spice blends. There's Fines Herbes...
Mediterannean Ingredients Created: Monday, July 21, 2008 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
The ingredients used in Mediterranean recipes, whether Spanish paprika or Moroccan spices are what make these foods so distinctive and delicious.

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