Cooking for 2

Tofu Tropic Smoothie

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:15:53 +0000

Mango, pineapple and lime flavor this tropical smoothie. Silken tofu adds staying power.

Clean Breeze Smoothie

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:02:31 +0000

This refreshing smoothie is made with cucumber and kiwi and gets a kick from ginger-flavored kombucha and fresh cilantro.

Good Green Tea Smoothie

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:38:28 +0000

Good Green Tea Smoothie

This green smoothie is packed with grapes, spinach, green tea and avocado. A touch of honey adds sweetness.

“Get Your Orange” Flax Smoothie

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:28:26 +0000

“Get Your Orange” Flax Smoothie

This bright orange smoothie gets its color from frozen peaches plus carrot and orange juice. Fresh ginger packs a flavorful punch.

Pomegranate Berry Smoothie

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:26:53 +0000

Pomegranate Berry Smoothie

This berry smoothie is made with pomegranate juice and packs lots of satisfaction from banana and cottage cheese.

Banana Spice Smoothie

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:20:49 +0000

Banana Spice Smoothie

This healthy banana smoothie is made with vanilla kefir and spiked with warming spices.

Warm Lentil Salad with Sausage & Apple for Two

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:03:16 +0000

Warm Lentil Salad with Sausage & Apple for Two

We like the firmer texture of French green lentils in this hearty dinner salad for two featuring sausage and tart apples. Serve with pickled beets and your favorite beer.

Smoky Mustard-Maple Salmon for Two

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:45:39 +0000

Smoky Mustard-Maple Salmon for Two

It doesn’t get much easier—or more delicious—than this speedy recipe for roast salmon for two topped with a smoky maple-mustard sauce. The sweetness of the maple balances the tangy mustard; smoked paprika or ground chipotle adds another layer of flavor. Ask at the fish counter to have the salmon cut into two 4-ounce fillets with the skin removed. Serve with roasted green beans and whole-wheat couscous tossed with pecans and chives.

Korean Steak & Mushroom Tacos with Kimchi for Two

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:15:01 +0000

Korean Steak & Mushroom Tacos with Kimchi for Two

The spicy, pickled flavor and crunchy texture of kimchi, the Korean cousin to sauerkraut, is just right on these Korean steak-and-mushroom tacos for two. Serve with steamed brown rice and sautéed bok choy with chile-garlic sauce.

Turkey, Corn & Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps for Two

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:48:56 +0000

Turkey, Corn & Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps for Two

Fresh corn kernels, tomatoes and lettuce fill these hearty turkey wraps for two. This wrap is great for picnics or when you need to have dinner on the run. Add some crumbled feta or shredded Cheddar for another layer of flavor. Serve with carrot sticks, sliced bell pepper or other crunchy vegetables plus your favorite creamy dressing.

Classic Hamburger for Two

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:15:53 +0000

Classic Hamburger for Two

Slow-cooked onions add moisture and flavor to these lean beef burgers for two. A quick blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, relish and vinegar makes a perfect tangy, sweet and creamy “special sauce” for this burger. We love the dill relish here, but use sweet relish if you prefer it. Serve with sweet potato fries.

Steak Burritos

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:26:25 +0000

Steak Burritos

Here’s a burrito inspired by San Francisco’s super burritos that come packed with meat, beans, rice, cheese, guacamole and salsa. We’ve kept this home-style version a bit simpler to make and a whole lot healthier with brown rice, whole-wheat tortillas and a more reasonable serving size. We recommend wrapping it in foil—the traditional way to serve it—so you can pick the burrito up and eat it without it falling apart, peeling back the foil as you go. Serve with a cold beer and vinegar-dressed slaw.

Steak Burritos for Two

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:17:49 +0000

Steak Burritos for Two

Here’s a burrito inspired by San Francisco’s super burritos that come packed with meat, beans, rice, guacamole and salsa. We’ve kept this home-style version for two a bit simpler to make and a whole lot healthier with brown rice, whole-wheat tortillas and a more reasonable serving size. We recommend wrapping it in foil—the traditional way to serve it—so you can pick the burrito up and eat it without it falling apart, peeling back the foil as you go. Serve with a cold beer and vinegar-dressed slaw.

Quick Tuna Burgers for Two

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:07:59 +0000

Quick Tuna Burgers for Two

Turn a can of tuna into a zesty tuna burger with this quick recipe. If you can’t find good whole-wheat hamburger buns, whole-wheat English muffins are a great substitute. The burger mixture might seem a little soft going into the pan, but once the first side is cooked, you’ll be able to flip the burgers easily. Serve with steamed broccoli or sweet potato fries.

Chicken Sausage with Potatoes & Sauerkraut for Two

Erin McCormick-Interactive Producer — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:53:00 +0000

Chicken Sausage with Potatoes & Sauerkraut for Two

Here’s our weeknight version of choucroute garni, “dressed sauerkraut,” made with chicken sausage. The flavor of the dish will vary depending on what type of chicken sausage you choose. We like the taste of roasted garlic sausage or sweet apple sausage in this recipe. And although any type of sauerkraut can be used, we prefer the crisp texture of refrigerated kraut over canned. The recipe serves two. Serve with roasted carrots and some mustard to spread on the sausage.