Cooking for two from scratch can be challenging - Few items at the market are labeled "for two." For a cook, this can lead to unneeded waste of ingredients. Meals for two can involve a couple without children, two friends sharing a meal or a special occasion. Here are some interesting tricks:
Need just a bit of bell pepper or onion instead of the entire vegetable? Visit your market's salad bar. This is where you can get small amounts of ingredients without waste.
Meat and fish are tasty, but some of the packages contain a large amount. Your best bet is to go directly to the counter, butcher, or fishmonger and ask for the amount you need. This way, you can get half a pound of hamburger, or one fish fillet, which is something you won't find in packages.
Consider your freezer your friend. You'll be surprised at the items you can freeze, for example, cheese. Simply use what you want and save the rest for another meal. Again, no waste.
Get creative in the kitchen. If you have leftover bread that is beginning to get stale, make croutons for your next salad. Too much milk or buttermilk in the fridge? Turn it into a tasty shake. Your can of tomatoes is larger than you need? Use the rest for tomorrow's salsa.
This Cooking Dinner for Two Made Easy Cookbook is specifically created for dinners for two using beef, chicken, and pork and a few sides. Use the recipes in this book, and you will never waste food while preparing the perfect dinner for two.
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