Microwave Cooking for One: Cooking for 1 or 2 Links

We are becoming a society of single- and two-family households. Baby-boomers are retiring, and their children have grown up and moved out of the house. Learning to cook for one or two people is no longer a novelty, it is a necessity.

While recipes for 4, 6 or 8 servings are readily available, cookbook authors have not caught up with the trends of society. Have you ever taken a recipe for four, divided it by four, and made it? The results were probably not very tasty.

Fortunately, there are those who have realized the need for recipes for one and two, and we have endeavored to bring you all the information available on the web through the following links.

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Don Alexander's fascination with cooking began one day when his mother asked him if he’d like to stir one of the pots. Since that day, Don was hooked on cooking. His fascination with cooking even extends to watching cooking shows. For the past 10 years Don 's dilemma has been that he was usually only cooking for himself, and all the meals he learned from his childhood, cooking shows, and cookbooks made servings for 4 to 6 people.

During these 10 years he has been taking what he has learned about cooking and designed quick and easy meals for 1 or 2 people. His passion for cooking turned into the idea for a cookbook when he realized that there were thousands of people that were in his same situation. People who liked to cook, but didn’t want the hassle of making large, complicated meals for just themselves, or just themselves and a significant other.

Don thought that the numerous quick and easy recipes for 1 or 2 people he had created for himself could benefit thousands of people. This is when he decided to write the book. Hopefully, this book will give an insight into Don’s passion for cooking, and let people who have the same passion, but are only cooking for 1 or 2 people actually enjoy cooking.

Don's book is currently available in glossy hardcover, paperback and as an eBook. To learn more, visit www.1-2-cook.com.

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Gypsy Sue says, "Dining alone does have its benefits You can cook what you like... You can serve just as much as you want, when you want it... And you always eat in good company!!" She provides some wonderful recipes to get you started. Gypsy Sue also offers Recipes for Two.

The Single Chef — Recipes to cook for one are often difficult to find. This website offers a selection of delicious recipes for one.

SoloDining.com — Whether you despise or delight in solitary dining this site serves up solo dining savvy for you! Sign-up for the newsletter to keep up-to-date on the hottest tips for dining alone.

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John Ash: Cooking One on One: Private Lessons in Simple, Contemporary Food from a Master Teacher — For John Ash, author of the award-winning From the Earth to the Table: John Ash's Wine Country Cuisine, the lines that separate chef from teacher from cookbook writer from consultant blur and fade into insignificance. In the end, it's about ingredients and flavor and the meal at hand. "After twenty-five years of teaching," Ash writes in the forward to John Ash: Cooking One on One, "I know that you don't have to perfect all the basic kitchen skills in order to make great food." What John Ash likes to see coming his way is a good eater, because there's a person who as likely as not will want to taste and eat at home what he or she has tried out on the town.

The trouble, of course, is time. Or you are single and aren't cooking for more than yourself. It's all so daunting: eating light, eating well, eating responsibly. And ordering take-out is so easy. Cooking One on One, in chapters constructed like lessons, dispels all that. Part One is devoted to flavor-makers — salsas, vinaigrettes, pestos, world marinades, and simple, savory sauces. Learn to make the cucumber and mint salsa, Ash instructs, then use it to maximum advantage with grilled lamb chops. No muss, no fuss.

That which begins at a simple level grows more complex as you master technique and ingredient and apply layers of flavor. Ash leads the way with flair and confidence. Part Two covers basic cooking techniques — learning about soups, learning about oven-drying ingredients like tomatoes or cauliflower for maximum effect, learning about braising, grilling, creating soufflés (they can be assembled and frozen ahead of time!), learning about pasta in the West and the East. Part Three covers lessons in main ingredients: chicken, dried beans, mushrooms, salmon, shrimp, soy foods, desserts. The straightforward recipes reflect the nature of the lessons, the ingredients, the flavor profiles. This is a California chef with deep respect for culinary roots, whether they reach back to the Colorado barnyard or the French farm.

John Ash teaches cooking here, not recipe recreation. He creates good cooks out of good eaters..

Solo Suppers: Simple Delicious Meals to Cook for Yourself by Joyce Esersky Goldstein — Most recipes serve four to six people, leaving the solo cook in a predicament. Enter acclaimed cookbook author Joyce Goldstein and her stellar repertoire of meals that are fun for one. From hearty recipes like Spicy Tortilla and Lime Soup and Tuscan Style Rib-Eye Steak with Rosemary and Garlic, to dressed-up salads and seasonal fruit gratins, each dish is designed to serve one in style. Essential tips and techniques offer valuable advice on smart shopping for one and stocking the pantry. Numerous recipe variations take advantage of seasonal ingredients, while an array of sauces can turn that salmon fillet or lamb steak into a gourmet feast. When the good company is your own, Solo Suppers is the way to go.

Going Solo in the Kitchen by Jane Doerfer — Designed expressly for solo cooks, this supremely practical cookbook includes more than 350 recipes for all occasions — plus tips on planning, shopping, and storing and recycling food.

Healthy Cooking for Singles & Doubles by Eleanor Brown — A low calorie cookbook for people who live alone or with one other person. It contains 100 easy-to-follow recipes that will help build health and lose weight. Each recipe was written with the busy single person in mind. Quick and easy to prepare, most serve one or two. Each recipe is complete with a nutritional analysis, serving suggestions and friendly notes from the author. This well-indexed book offers an excellent range of cuisines, including many delicious vegetarian dishes. The cover is a beautiful water color, making it a perfect gift for college students, busy single professionals, newlyweds, empty nesters and widows alike.

The Newlyweds' Cookbook by Ryland Peters & Small — The Newlyweds' Cookbook is the perfect wedding gift for any couple. Whether they are seasoned cooks or new to cooking, this is the only cookbook they will ever need for their new life together. First, Kitchen Basics will ensure you have all that's needed to get you cooking — from essential utensils and pots and pans to flatware. Any items you are missing can be added to your bridal registry. The recipes include ideas for Brunch, Snacks and Appetizers, and Classics such as Coq au Vin. If you are a busy working couple, the evening meal is an opportunity to spend precious time together. Quick Weekday Meals will inspire you to whip up something delicious in a flash. However, for Special Occasions you will want to create a fabulous meal for two: try Oysters Rockefeller and Peaches and Raspberries in Sparkling Wine. Wow your new in-laws at Family Gatherings with the perfect Roast Chicken and all the trimmings, while Easy Entertaining gives you lots of ideas for smart meals that won't leave you slaving in the kitchen. Finish off with something from Desserts or Baking, and choose Drinks (from juices to smart cocktails) to suit the occasion. -Comprehensive and inspiring, this book will make the perfect wedding gift. -If you are new to cooking, this book offers lots of simple recipes to get you started, while seasoned cooks will find plenty of ideas for every occasion. -Includes Recipe Basics — all the essentials that you will need to refer to again and again, such as Broth, Pizza Dough, Sauces, and Dressings.

Two at the Table Cookbook: Cooking for Couples Now That the Kids are Gone by Cheryl Fall — Containing over 125 recipes, Two at the Table features a diverse stable of dishes, from starters and salads to savory items and desserts. With the focus on recipes that serve just two, the author addresses quantities of ingredients and how to reorganize a pantry for newly minted empty nesters. Recipes include Seattle Style Broiled Scallops with Vodka Sauce, Confetti Squash and Vegetable Kabobs, Rum and Raisin Cakes, and more.

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