Cooking For One Is Fun
Broccoli puree comes to life with a lil zip of curry. This is great hot or cold. Garnish with some salted peanuts.
There’s something incredibly comforting about a big, steamy bowl of noodle soup—and when it comes together in just minutes? Even better. Whether you’re after a quick lunch, a solo dinner, or just craving something cozy and customizable, chopstick soups are where it’s at. The secret? Starting with a simple Asian-style noodle soup mix or building …
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! …
Mushrooms & Onions are sauteed in butter then a roux is made with them to form this Creamy Mushroom Soup. This can be a light meal by itself alongside a salad or sandwich or a starter for something else. Wondering what to do with the rest of your mushrooms? Try this Marinated Mushroom Salad
This Sherry Clam Chowder is great for a chilly winter evening or when you’re looking for a quick light meal for lunch or supper. The sherry (or vinegar) just adds a lil body and zip to it. For what to do with the extra potato soup check out this Mashed Potato, for the extra clams …