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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
An Easy, Shredded Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe Easy dinner recipes are all the rage for us lately. My most popular blog post of all time is these buffalo chicken sliders for two, and people LOVE them. I originally posted this shredded buffalo chicken lettuce wrap recipe about six years ago, so it was due […]
Grilled Romaine Wedge Salad for Two
An Awesome Wedge Salad Recipe with a Twist Wedge salads are wonderful, especially if you love blue cheese and bacon. Typically, a wedge salad is served as a wedge of iceberg lettuce, but we are taking a different approach with this recipe! For this particular wedge salad, we’re going to use a “wedge” or romaine […]
Creamy Canned Refried Black Beans
Creamy refried black beans are the ideal side dish for any Tex-Mex dinner. Loaded with some garlic and a hint of heat, these are sure to be a hit!
Kansas Beef Marinated Flank Steak and Vegetable Hash
An easy, lighter, flank steak dinner packed with roasted vegetables. This post is sponsored by Kansas Beef. All opinions are my own. Spring is here, and you know what that means! Warm weather, patio parties, and lots of grilling. I teamed up with Kansas Beef to make this easy, super delicious grilled flank steak recipe […]
Creamy Parmesan Risotto for Two
Classic, creamy parmesan risotto for two is the perfect side dish for any date night at home. Enjoy with roasted meats or veggies!
Date Night Slow Cooker Short Ribs for Two
A Small Batch Short Rib Recipe for Two. I had so much fun testing this recipe over and over. 🙂 This recipe makes just enough for two people to share, and they are the most decadent, melt-in-your-mouth, comforting date night short ribs ever. Every time I tested this recipe, the results have been absolutely delicious. […]
Steakhouse Caesar Dressing for Two
Traditional Caesar Salad Dressing from Scratch Caesar salad is probably my all-time favorite way to start a meal at any steakhouse (besides a dirty martini). 🙂 I just can’t get enough of the crispy romaine lettuce, the copious amounts of Parmesan, the crunchy croutons, and of course … the decadent, creamy Caesar dressing. This recipe […]
Rotisserie Chicken Tortilla Soup
An Easy, Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe. This chicken tortilla soup recipe is a year-round favorite! Most of my recipes are small-batch-versions for just two people, but this soup recipe makes about four total servings. It’s one of those soups that can be refrigerated overnight, and tastes even better the next day. So why not […]
Sparkling Pomegranate Gin and Juice Cocktail
An Awesome Pomegranate Cocktail with Sparkling Wine! ‘Tis the season for cheers-ing, boozing, eating, and living your best life. There are a few festive cocktails on the blog, but this one is the ultimate holiday cheer of cocktails. There’s pomegranate juice (so it’s clearly healthy, too), gin (or vodka!), grapefruit juice, rosemary maple syrup, and sparkling […]
Small Batch Loaded Mashed Potatoes
All the goodness of a loaded baked potato, but in mashed form. These loaded mashed potatoes are easy, packed with flavor, and a great side dish for date night in. This recipe makes two cups of mashed potatoes, which is great for 2-3 servings! Eat them with steak, grilled pork chops or chicken, or even […]
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small batch spicy shrimp risotto (for two)
How many variations of risotto can we make together? The answer is as many as we want, because risotto is LIFE. Risotto is kind of like pizza, or pasta, or whatever Italian-inspired comfort food fits your mood. It’s incredibly versatile, loves all types of meats and vegetables, and offers an elegant touch to dinner. This […]
Small Batch Barbacoa (in the Slow Cooker)
Spicy, Small Batch Barbacoa with Wine Pairings! Slow cooker barbacoa is a solid recipe to keep in your back pocket. This small batch version uses only 1.5 pounds of beef, and makes the perfect amount for a smaller household! What is Barbacoa? Barbacoa is the word from which “barbecue” was born. It’s basically a traditional […]
Oven-Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Mozzarella and Pesto
Bruschetta with Melted Mozzarella, in fact. That title gives away this entire bruschetta recipe. This one is way overdue, because I’ve been making variations of this for the last five years. Bruschetta is such a crowd pleaser, and it’s so easy to make. This bruschetta with mozzarella is even better than the rest. Loosely based upon […]
Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup for Two
A Simple, Perfect Tomato Soup Recipe This roasted tomato soup recipe makes two large servings of soup, and is the perfect way to make great use of those remaining summer tomatoes. This takes the incredible, simple flavor of roasted tomatoes, and transforms it into a creamy, comforting soup for two. The key is to roast […]
Date Night Slow Cooker Short Ribs for Two
A Small Batch Short Rib Recipe for Two. I had so much fun testing this recipe over and over. 🙂 This recipe makes just enough for two people to share, and they are the most decadent, melt-in-your-mouth, comforting date night short ribs ever. Every time I tested this recipe, the results have been absolutely delicious. […]
Bacon, Cheddar, and Chicken Risotto (with Wine Pairings)
A delicious chicken risotto recipe, plus all of the flavors. Trust me on this one. Pair with an oak chard, a fruit-forward red, or a juicy Beaujolais.
chicken fried rice
easy and delicious chicken fried rice! Chicken fried rice is one of my favorite indulgences. It’s also one of those meals you can order out, and it’s still delicious when you reheat it for lunch / dinner the following day. But why rely on takeout when you can make an insanely delicious version for yourself at […]
Easy Date Night Bolognese Sauce
Date Night Pasta Shouldn’t be Difficult. Pasta has a really interesting way of being both comforting and elegant, and this bolognese sauce is no exception. Bolognese typically takes over three hours to simmer, but with a couple of helpful swaps, this only takes 45 minutes. Of course, if you have the time and you want […]