Chicken Leg Quarters for Two Recipe

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Posted on May 17, 2018 · Leave a Comment
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This is a super simple recipe that’s just the right amount to serve two people. There is very little prep time, and the barbequed like glaze is delicious.

If you need to serve more people just double the recipe.

Chicken Leg Quarters for Two Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 chicken leg quarters
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon stead sauce (I used A-1)
  • Dash of hot sauce
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F and lightly spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium size bowl mix together the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, steak sauce, and hot sauce until well combined.
  3. Using the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat brown chicken on both sides and arrange them on the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Spoon the sauce over the top of the chicken.
  5. Bake uncovered for 50 – 60 minutes to an internal temperature of 180F.

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Adapted from Allrecipes Cook Book

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Shepherd’s Pie for Two

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Posted on April 27, 2018 · 1 Comment
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This Shepherd’s Pie for Two is a delicious one dish recipe, and just the right amount for two people. It does require a little time to put it all together but it is well worth the effort.

I used frozen peas and carrots in this recipe and cooked them from the frozen state and it worked out real well.

Shepherd’s Pie for Two
 
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Recipe type: Cooking for Two
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 pound potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • Salt and pepper
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 1 ½ cups frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 12 ounces lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 large garlic clove (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
Instructions
  1. Place potatoes in a medium sauce pan covered with water and 1 tablespoon of salt. Cook until tender; drain. Add the half and half and 4 tablespoons of butter to the potatoes and mash until smooth. Cover and set aside.
  2. Using the remaining tablespoon of butter in a 10 inch skillet cook the onion, peas, and carrots, until softened. Add the ground beef, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and cook breaking burger up until burger is no longer pink inside.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste, garlic, and thyme; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute) stir in the flour and cook for 1 more minute. Mix in the broth, wine, and soy sauce and cook until mixture is slightly thickened.
  4. Spoon dollops of mashed potatoes over the top and spread it out in a layer over the filling. Drag fork tines over the top to create the ridges.
  5. Place oven on broil and move skillet to the oven, about 5 inches from the element, broil until potato topping is golden brown.

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Adapted from Cooks Country

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Glazed Meatloaf with Mushrooms for Two

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Posted on April 3, 2018 · Leave a Comment
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Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy are a favorite my house. When I saw this version with the mushrooms added into the ingredients I had to give it a try.

This recipe Is probably a little much for two people, but leftover meatloaf is always good.

This is a simple recipe that doesn’t require a lot of ingredients and is fairly quick to put together.

Give this Glazed Meatloaf with Mushrooms for Two recipe a try; it’s really good.

Glazed Meatloaf with Mushrooms for Two
 
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • Ingredients for glaze
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • Ingredients for meatloaf
  • 10 saltine crackers
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 4 ounces fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ¾ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl mix all the glaze ingredient together; set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350F with rack in middle position.
  3. Process crackers in a food processor until finely ground and place them in the bottom of a large bowl; stir in milk and set aside.
  4. Place the onion and mushrooms in the now empty food processor and process until finely chopped.
  5. Add the garlic and thyme to the onion and mushroom mixture. Using the oil in a 10 inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat cook the mixture until moisture is evaporated and mixture starts to brown; set aside to cool for about 5 minutes.
  6. Whisk the egg, mustard, mushroom mixture, salt and pepper into the cracker mixture and then work in the meat using your hands. Form into 2 equally sized meatloaves and place them in the now empty skillet; bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove meatloaf from the oven, spread the glaze over the tops, and continue baking until meatloaves are done. (160F)
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve hot.

Adapted from Cooks Country

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Creamy Burger Casserole Recipe

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Posted on March 23, 2018 · Leave a Comment
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This is a great one dish recipe for after work or school. It requires just a few ingredients and cooks quickly. This is the type of recipe I’m sure the kids would love.

Creamy Burger Casserole Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
  • 1 ½ pounds of ground beef
  • 1 jar home style Alfredo sauce (14.5 ounces)
  • 1 medium tomato (chopped – about 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough (7.5 ounces 10 biscuits)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F and lightly spray a 1 ½ quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium high heat cook burger until no longer pink inside; drain any excess fat. Stir in the Alfredo sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and continue cooking for 5 minutes; pour meat mixture into casserole dish.
  3. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and arrange the biscuits on top of the cheese.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes or until biscuits are nicely browned.
  5. Serve hot.

Adapted from Kraft recipes

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Easy Baked Chicken Thighs for Two

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Posted on March 1, 2018 · Leave a Comment
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This baked chicken thighs for two recipe only takes a few minutes to put together and has a really good flavor.

The sauce was really good served over rice.

Easy Baked Chicken Thighs for Two
 
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 4 chicken thighs (skin and any excess fat removed)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Sauce
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (I use Splenda instead of sugar)
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. In a small bowl mix together all the sauce ingredients.
  3. Lightly spray a shallow baking dish with cooking spray. (I used a 1.75 quart baking dish)
  4. Pat chicken dry using paper toweling and arrange chicken on the bottom of the baking dish in a single layer – salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until chicken is done. (185F.)
  6. Serve over rice or hash browns.

 

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Salisbury Steak for Two Recipe

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Posted on February 13, 2018 · Leave a Comment
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This is a simple and delicious Salisbury Steak recipe using just the right amount of ingredients for two. This recipe doesn’t require a lot of ingredients and cooks quickly so you can have supper on the table in less than an hour.

Salisbury Steak for Two Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Cooking for Two
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons instant potato flakes
  • 8 ounces 90 percent lean ground beef
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup thinly sliced onion
  • 8 ounces portabella mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl mix together the milk and potato flakes. Using your hands mix in the ground beef, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper; form meat mixture into 2 patties about ½ inch thick.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a nonstock skillet over medium heat. Brown patties on both sides and set aside on a plate.
  3. Add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet and the onions; cook until onions start to brown. Add the mushrooms and ¾ teaspoon of salt and cook until mushrooms have given up their moisture and are tender. Stir in the flour and tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes. Slowly mix in the broth and sherry. Return the patties to the skillet, cover, bring to a simmer, and cook covered for 5 minutes. Flip patties and continue cooking covered until patties are done. (160F)
  4. Remove steaks to a platter and lightly cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Continue cooking sauce until slightly thickened – salt and pepper to taste and pour sauce over steaks.

Adapted from Cooks Country

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Macaroni and Cheese for Two

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Posted on December 5, 2017 · Leave a Comment
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This Macaroni and Cheese is just the right amount for two people. This recipe is really simple to put together, but don’t let that fool you, it’s creamy and delicious.

It you are looking for a simple and quick side dish give this one a try.

Macaroni and Cheese for Two
 
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni (Cooked and drained)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325F.
  2. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain
  3. In a large bowl mix together the milk, sour cream, and cheese, and then mix in the macaroni until well combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into a 1½ quart casserole dish lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until heated through.

 

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Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs for Two

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Posted on October 12, 2017 · Leave a Comment
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This Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs for Two recipe requires just a few ingredients and very little prep time. The maple syrup and mustard are a perfect combination of flavors. This recipe makes 4 thighs but if you are feeding more people just double the recipe.

Maple Mustard Chicken Thighs for Two
 
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 4 bone in chicken thighs (skin and fat removed)
  • 2 tablespoons Spicy Brown Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. In a small bowl mix all the ingredients together except for the chicken.
  3. Pat chicken dry and place in a baking dish lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Spoon 1 ½ tablespoons of the mustard mixture evenly over each thigh.
  4. Bake for 40 – 50 minutes or until a crust has formed and is slightly hardened on the chicken and temperature is 185F.
  5. Serve hot.

Adapted from Food Network

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Skillet Lasagna for Two

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Posted on October 3, 2017 · Leave a Comment
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This Skillet Lasagna for Two recipe is simple and quick compared to the oven version of this recipe, and it is just the right amount to serve two people.

Because this one dish recipe cooks in the skillet there is no need to precook the noodles.

Give this one a try; it’s really good.

Skillet Lasagna for Two
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 garlic clove (crushed and minced)
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 8 ounces lean ground beef
  • 5 curly edge lasagna noodles (broken into 2 – 3 inch pieces)
  • ¼ cup mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
Instructions
  1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat using the oil cook onion and ¼ teaspoon salt until onion is softened and starts to brown. Add the red pepper flakes and garlic and continue cooking until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add the burger and continue cooking until burger is no longer pink inside. Breaking up the burger as it cooks.
  2. Spread the lasagna noodles over the top of the burger and pour the crushed tomatoes over the top. Bring mixture to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a high simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until noodles are tender (stirring frequently).
  3. Remove from heat and mix in 2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan, and then salt and pepper to taste. Arrange heaping tablespoons of ricotta cheese on top and then top with the remaining mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Cover and let set until cheese is melted.
  4. Serve hot.

Adapted from Cooks Country Cooking for Two

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Small and Simple Pickled Beets Recipe

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Posted on September 22, 2017 · Leave a Comment
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One of my wife’s friends gave her a few beets from the garden, and seeing that it has been years since I have canned pickled beets, I decided to prepare a couple of jars. I used a canning recipe and decreased the ingredients to an amount suitable for the number of beets I had on hand.

I used 3 beets in this recipe about medium size – the amount of brine was just right.

Small and Simple Pickled Beets Recipe
 
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Ingredients
  • 3-5 small beets
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon whole cloves
Instructions
  1. Cover beets with water and cook until fork tender; drain and set aside. After beets have cooled enough to handle peel and slice beets into ¼ inch slices. Place beets into canning jars.
  2. In a small sauce pan mix together the sugar, water, vinegar, and spices. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and simmer for ten minutes.
  3. Pour hot liquid over the beets leaving about a ¾ inch space from the top. Top with sterilized lids, let cool and refrigerate for at least a couple of weeks before serving.
  4. Note: these are not processed so they must be refrigerated. If you wish to process them cook them in a boing water bath for 12 minutes.

 

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