Full of flavor and very easy to prepare, this lemon and herb cod filet with crispy garlic potatoes is delicious and a perfect meal for two on a busy weeknight. Honestly, I had never had fish with a potato dish before. I thought it just was not a logical combination, however, after preparing this dish, I now realize what I have been missing. This perfect dinner is also very easy to clean up. Just line your baking sheet with aluminum foil and you can just toss it when done. I highly recommend trying this recipe. If you like halibut or haddock better, they would make good substitutes for the cod. …
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Skillet Lasagna For Two Without Leftovers
Three Meals for Two People Meal Three: Meaty Skillet Lasagna This meaty skillet lasagna is simple and scaled-down, requiring very little prep and it will not leave behind a wake of dirty dishes nor leftovers. Do not substitute no-boil lasagna noodles for the traditional, curly-edged lasagna noodles here because the no-boil noodles will fall apart. Most lasagna recipes are constructed to serve 8-10 people. Here, we just want enough to serve two people; however, this recipe is so filling, it could serve three people easily. This recipe recommends using 85% lean ground beef to cut down on the amount of grease; however, the beef is not as flavorful as Italian…
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Indonesian Rice for Two
In our cooking for two series, this week, we made Indonesian Rice and it was just enough for two. This is a simple dinner but is very filling. The original recipe from America’s Test Kitchen calls for Thai chilies. I do not like hot, spicy foods, so I used banana peppers instead (still removing the seeds). I prepped my white rice ahead of time and just slowly allowed it cool on the stovetop. Cook your rice according to package directions to yield 3 cups (1.5 cups per serving) Indonesian Rice For Two Recipe
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Beef Taco Casserole Portioned for Two
Beef Taco Casserole Portioned for Two This meal is designed for a weeknight of maybe chilling out and having a cocktail. Made with items you should have in your pantry already, It goes great with a margarita….see my classic margarita recipe by clicking HERE When cooking for two, try to find recipes that only use half-pound portions. Divide your one pound packages. This recipe is ideal for using half of that pound. Recipe for Beef Taco Casserole for TWO Recipe courtesy of America’s Test Kitchen Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save Save
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A Humble Version of Bangers and Mash
Origination of the humble Bangers and Mash Thought to be an Irish dish, Bangers & Mash originates throughout the British Isles, a group of islands including Great Britain, Ireland, and over six thousand smaller isles. In native British terms, the “bangers” portion of the dish has been linked to the World War I meat shortage. Sausages were produced with such a high water content, they popped under high heat cooking methods. Modern sausages do not contain such a high water content. Construction of Bangers & Mash Bangers & Mash can be constructed using any type of sausage you like. Traditional dishes are made of pork or beef, or a Cumberland…
