icook for two

There’s something extremely refreshing about a taking a bite into a cold fruit salad on a sweltering, hot summer day. And now that the unofficial start of summer is just around the corner I will almost always have a bowl of it in the refrigerator for a quick snack whenever I need one. However it …

There are burgers… and then there are Juicy Lucy Hamburgers. If you’ve never bitten into a burger and had melted cheese come spilling out of the center, you’re in for a real treat. This is one of those recipe that is something special every time you make it, even though it uses simple, everyday ingredients. …

With Memorial Day right around the corner, it is time to enjoy all sorts of picnic and barbecue foods, including my favorite cookout side dish, potato salad. While it’s easy to prepare hamburgers and hot dogs for two, planning smaller portions of side dishes requires a bit more effort. Although you could purchase a specific …

If you’re looking for a simple yet delicious dinner for two you are going to love this Baked Feta Chicken Pasta Recipe. Chicken and pasta coated in a cheesy tomato sauce that takes only minutes to prepare. It is the perfect meal to make on a busy weeknight when you don’t have (or want) to …

If you have never made homemade jam because the entire process seems too difficult and time consuming, you are going to love this Strawberry Freezer Jam recipe. It is not only super easy to make, it requires only 4 ingredients. And because this is not a canning recipe there is no special equipment required. All …

One of my favorite recipes to make for lunch or dinner is this Sheet Pan Sausage Hoagies Recipe. It takes only minutes to prepare, requires very few ingredients, and is baked on a single sheet pan in the oven. But the main reason that I love this recipe is because of the flavor! It is …

When I need an easy dessert this Peanut Butter Cup No Bake Pie is one of my favorite go-to recipes. It is rich, creamy, and loaded with peanut butter flavor, yet it comes together with very little effort. Because there is no baking involved, it is also perfect for warmer spring days or busy holidays …

Ground beef stroganoff is an easy to prepare meal that is so delicious that it has become a favorite weeknight dinner in our house. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that is made and on the table in under 30 minutes! Although traditional beef stroganoff is made with slices of steak, this recipe uses …

With Cinco de Mayo here, I am fixing one of my favorite recipes – ground chicken tacos. They’re easy, festive, and perfect for putting together a great meal without spending hours in the kitchen. In fact this has become one of my favorite taco recipes when I want something lighter than beef but still packed …

When it comes to Mexican appetizers, it is hard to beat classic Guacamole and chips. Creamy, fresh, avocado dip that is packed with flavor. It is a recipe that is simple, yet tastes amazing every time. Whether you’re serving it with tortilla chips, spooning it over tacos, or adding it to a burrito bowl, guacamole …

If you are looking for a delicious and easy to make dinner recipe, then you are going to love this Easy Taco Casserole recipe! It takes only a few minutes to prepare and is ready to eat in just 30 minutes. All the flavors of a ground beef taco made into a delicious casserole. However, …