Cooking For One Is Fun
If quiche had a dating profile, it’d say: “flaky, rich, and open to all kinds of fillings.” And honestly? That’s what makes it magical. This 🦀 crab quiche for one is the perfect blend of indulgent and approachable—packed with sweet crab, creamy eggs, melty cheese, and nestled into a buttery crust that won’t go soggy …
Traditional antipasti is meats, cheeses and pickled vegetables served cold on a tray as appetizers or a first course. The word comes from the Latin ‘anti’ meaning before and ‘pastus’ meaning food, in Italian pastus is pasto so you have Antipasto. It is meant to get the appetite going. Antipasti is the singular meaning one …
This is the ultimate cozy-up soup—made with a classic veggie trio, creamy potatoes (instant or leftover, we don’t judge), a splash of milk, and plenty of melty cheddar or jack cheese. It’s quick, comforting, and tastes like a warm hug from autumn itself.
Leftover ham never had it so good. Toss it into a pot with cabbage, simmer it into a soothing broth, and crown it with sour cream. Simple, satisfying, and just rustic enough to feel fancy. You can grab ham from the deli as well, if you want to get fancy with some flavor of Boar’s …
Not everyone has access to an oven such as those in dorm rooms, barracks, and van lifers. I’ve seen studio apts without them too but pretty much everybody has access to electricity, even if only off a generator. So here’s a comfort dessert, carrot cake that doesn’t require you to have an oven to enjoy …
Cooking for one comes with some troubles like food manufacturers not keeping you in mind when they package things. You may be craving hot dogs, bratwurst or the like and now you have all these extra buns that are going to go bad if you don’t use them but you cured that craving and don’t …
These are something I can never get enough of. Bacon, onion, small red beans, tomato sauce and spices come together for a rich sauced bean dish. This is amazing by itself but I’ll add linguiça and I always make sure that I make enough for breakfast the next morning. The Brits think they have a …
What It Is ~ Linguiça is a Portuguese sausage consisting of pork and spices such as white pepper, paprika and garlic. It’s smokey with a tang to it. It comes in regular and spicy varieties depending on the maker you find. Where To Find It ~ It can be difficult to find unless you’re in …
Caldo Verde, the beloved Green Broth of Portugal, is a soul-warming staple straight from the Minho province! Velvety potatoes, flavorful linguiça, and fresh kale blend together to create this comforting dish. No linguiça? No problem—swap in chouriço or andouille. Not a fan of kale? Spinach works beautifully too, I’ve also heard of people using collards! …
