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Cooking For One or Two
From
Thom's Recipe File
When it's just you or the two of you, cooking for a few
people presents a special challenge. How do you eat a varied, healthy diet
without having tons of leftovers or having to throw away food? These tips
and recipes will help you cook for two and keep a lid on your food expenses
while eating healthy, delicious food.
Shopping and cooking for two can be really fun. You can
 buy
what you really like, splurge on more expensive items because the quantity
is smaller, and experiment more. Enjoy!
The dilemma I am often faced with is that I cook too much. Therefore,
I create left over's and I am not a huge fan of leftovers.
Unfortunately, we usually have a lot of leftovers that end up crowding our
freezer and refrigerator and eventually get tossed out.
Most recipes you find are written for more than two people. It's just
the way it is. Because of that it can be a bit tricky to cook for two
without leftovers. so the best thing to do is acknowledge and move on.
The good news is that there are lots of ways to around this. It's a
good thing to remember to cook only what you can eat.
With just
one or two palates to please, you have endless mealtime possibilities.
here are some ideas to wake up your table.
Explore ethnic cuisines. Browse through
the ethnic-foods section of your supermarket, or visit a Latin,
Asian, Italian, or other ethnic-food store. Use ethnic
seasonings to spice up basic recipes.
Splurge on fresh produce. Treat
yourself to tropical fruits such as mangoes and papayas, or to
fresh peaches in the dead of winter. Fruits, vegetables, and
fresh herbs bring both color and flavor to main courses and
desserts.
Head to the grill. Thanks to the popularity of gas and
electric grills, grilling is now a year-round activity. Widely
assorted barbecue sauces, marinades, and spice rubs are
available in supermarkets. Keep a supply in your pantry to add a
shot of flavor to meats, poultry, fish, and seafood.
Take time for extras. Arrange foods attractively on plates
before bringing them to the table. Finish your plate with simple
garnishes such as fresh herbs, citrus slices, or chopped green
onion.
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