Cooking for One or Two
No matter what we call it, we all need those small batch recipes that don't leave a load of leftovers.
Showing 20 matching recipes out of 48 recipes total in Cooking for One or Two
Protein Smoothies
Protein Smoothies have it all in the healthy department – low in calories and fat with a good dose of fiber and protein. And they taste terrific, too.
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Simple Savory Sofrito
There’s as many different ways to make Sofrito as there are cooks who rely on it’s savory goodness as a base for soups, a topping for stews, as a condiment for sandwiches or as a complex flavoring for fresh vegetables when stirred in just before serving.
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Spaghetti Chicken-Primavera with Parmesan-White Wine Sauce
Whole wheat spaghetti tossed with Spring’s freshest vegetables: Green beans, yellow bell pepper, grape tomatoes, mushrooms and spinach.
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Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad
Today’s recipe is a throw-back to the pasta salads that were so popular 20 plus years ago. And frankly, I don’t know why they ever went out of style.
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Tomato Risotto Diablo
Full of bright tomato flavor with a slow-building burn it is the perfect counterpoint to the creamy, mild Parmesan and rice.
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Garlic Roasted Salmon with Two-Cheese Polenta
This salmon is delicious with either farm-raised or wild-caught fish.
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Chopped Mushroom Wrap
Wrap sandwiches have come full circle in the last 20 years and are back to warm hearty fillings.
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Irish Shepherd's Beef Pie
Use Guinness Stewed Beef to make individual (or one big) shepherd's pie.
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Skinny Baked Chicken with Chopped BLT Salad
Easy baked chicken for one, two or more with a delicious BLT salad.
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Zesty Roasted Potatoes
The scoop to these easy potatoes is simple really: high heat and assertive seasoning.
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5-minute Spicy Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
While you do have to open a few cans, this is not "canned" soup! You're gonna love this soup!
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Small Crowd Steak and Black Bean Chili
Don't wait until you have a huge crowd to make a batch of chili.
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Italian Stewed Beef over Cheese Ravioli
Use your stash of Italian Stewed Beef for this easy dinner for one or more!
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Parisian Ham and Cheese Sandwich (Croque Monsieur)
I thought I knew what a good ham and cheese sandwich was all about until I tasted my first Croque Monsieur. If you’re not familiar with the Classic French toasted ham and cheese sandwich, then you are in for a real treat.
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Lentils with Sautéed Veggies
Using already cooked lentils means dinner is ready in 15 minutes.
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Old Fashioned Hamburger Stroganoff
Before reduced fat and reduced sodium cream of mushroom soup was around, I had all but banished this old favorite from the 80's. This beef mixture is just as good over jasmine rice, as well.
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Smoked Pork Chops with Lemon-Butter Pasta and Asparagus
Easy inspired dinner that truly is cheap, fast and oh-so good!
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