If I haven’t already mentioned it, it is just Sean and I in our household.
Over the years we have had roommates and the last couple of years has been the first significant length of time that it has been just us.
What dose this have to do with recipes?
With years of roommates and the way I was taught to cook, we have been ending up with leftovers that never end up being eaten. Going from cooking for three to four people with maybe one or two service left over to only cooking for two has been an adjustment.
So I went looking for recipes that are specifically for two people. Below is a list of a few recipes I have tried and have passed the Sean test. He is a VERY picky eater so new recipes have to pass his test.
Mains
Zuppa Toscana for One (double for two) by One Dish Kitchen
Last week I posted my personal variation of Olive Gardens Zuppa Toscana. I wanted to share a small batch version of it because it is our favorite soup.
Head over to One Dish Kitchen to find many more recipes the One or Two people.
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Lasagna for One (double for two) by One Dish Kitchen
We love lasagna! I was only taught how to make a very large 9 by 13 inch pan of it though and we are always left with a large amount of leftovers. Leftovers that we never get to and then waste a week later.
Head over to One Dish Kitchen to find many more recipes for One or Two people.
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Sides
Baked Mac & Cheese for Two by Zona Cooks
Mac & Cheese is a classic for our childhood that has just carried over into adulthood. Single serve mac & cheese is always good but if you want that extra cheesy baked mac & cheese this is for you.
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Au Gratin Potatoes for Two by Baking Mischief
I love au gratin potatoes more than Sean but it’s usually an Easter and Christmas treat. My grandmothers recipe that I follow is for two 9 by 13 inch backing pans.. and that is a lot. This is perfect for the two of use to hand with some stuffed pork chops.
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Desserts
Strawberry Cheesecake Bars by Chocolate Moosey
I am sad to say that when I make a regular size cheesecake usually half of it goes to waste. This recipe is perfect for the two of use and is perfect for two night of desserts and maybe a lunch time treat.
Head on over to Chocolate Moosey for more.
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Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies by Desserts For Two
Chocolate chip cookies are the number one cookie, well at least for me, for Sean it’s snickerdoodles… Anyway, chocolate chip cookies are always a favorite of mine and these small batch cookies make easier to enjoy them. A regular recipe usually makes around 3 dozen cookies and we don’t ever eat them all. This recipe is great for two, or even one.
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For more of my saved recipes for two check out my Pinterest board.
