Recipes in this category include Breakfast, Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Side Dish, Sauce, Main Dish, Dessert. Except for the fish dishes, they are all vegetarian. Most of the recipes serve two people.
THE BEST GRILLED CHEESE This is one of those recipes that is best prepared when you’re not in a rush. The caramelized onions take about thirty minutes to cook but it’s what makes this recipe something […]
French Onion Grilled Cheese Read more »
SERVES TWO I’d read about this recipe for years before deciding to give it a try. Now I’m asking myself what the heck I was waiting for. It is simple to prepare, tastes decadent, and is
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Read more »
TAIWANESE-INSPIRED In an effort to reduce my carbon footprint, I’ve started paying more attention to the seasonality of the fruits and vegetables I buy. This recipe, adapted from the one on The New York Times website,
Sautéed Root Vegetables Read more »
FLAVORFUL RUSTIC TOMATO SAUCE This is the very first tomato sauce I ever made, and it’s still my favorite. The sauce is chunky with plenty of fresh herbs and olive oil. Just right over homemade pasta,
Fresh Tomato Sauce Read more »
HOMEMADE COFFEE CAKE While a crumble topping may be the most traditional, this one is the most delicious! Here, more than sugar and butter are the star. In this new recipe, caramelized peanuts take center stage.
Coffee Cake with Caramelized Peanut Topping Read more »
FAMILY FAVORITE There are a fair amount of gluten-free people in my family. And as the most enthusiastic cook in the group, I am often assigned the dessert course. Making one dish that everyone can enjoy
Almond Cake, Gluten & Dairy-Free Read more »
CHUNKY AND CRISPY Oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips meets Almond Joy. The taste is somewhat reminiscent of a granola bar, but it is much thinner and more buttery. This recipe is adapted from the one on
Oatmeal and Coconut Trail Cookies Read more »
Meatless Entrée Recipes for Two Not eating meat shouldn’t mean eating less delicious food. But it does take a change in focus. A good vegetarian meal is more than a classic dish with the meat removed.
Eight Outstanding Vegetarian Entrees for Two Read more »
BETTER THAN STORE-BOUGHT I hesitated making this sauce at home. The store-bought versions are so delicious and convenient. Would it be worth it to make it from scratch? The answer: Absolutely. This recipe takes just minutes
Homemade Hoisin Sauce recipe Read more »
WITH YOGURT AND SALSA Souvlaki is a Greek dish of meat or fish on skewers. Cooked under the broiler in about five minutes, the swordfish comes out firm and moist. Wrap it up in a pita
Swordfish Souvlaki Skewers Read more »
AMAZING This slice of Fresh Pineapple Upside Down cake looks pretty unassuming, but don’t be fooled. It’s really good. Moist without being wet. Sweet without being cloying. And not crazy fattening either. I always imagined Pineapple
Modern Fresh Pineapple Upside Down Cake Read more »
MUSTARD-GLAZED Salmon with baby potatoes, corn, green beans, cherry tomatoes and an egg over greens This recipe is adapted from the Sheetpan Salmon Nicoise recipe on the New York Times website. I prefer the recipe without
Sheetpan Roasted Salmon Read more »