Dinner For Two Anyone?

Cooking for two requires a different mindset than cooking for larger numbers. Roasting whole joints of meat or cooking up big side dishes to share are 'off the menu'. As a result of this often much more planning is required, that is not a bad thing, I do it all for you.

Don't worry, if you are cooking for more going in the other direction and scaling up recipes is much easier!

My recipes are all designed with cooking for two in mind. Even those with larger serving sizes will be great for either freezing or repurposing as leftovers.

Buttery Chicken Kiev with Mashed Potato

Landscape image of a garlic chicken Kiev cut open releasing it's garlic butter and parsley all over a white plate, served with a side salad and mashed potato

Defining the perfect Kiev is simple, a perfectly cooked chicken breast with a crispy golden breadcrumb coating. Then when you cut it open it should ooze with lots and lots of garlic butter.

Goats Cheese and Spinach Cannelloni

Landscape image of baked Goats' Cheese and Spinach Cannelloni on a white plate with a vintage fork and side salad

I love cannelloni, as far as I am concerned baked cannelloni is the king of pasta bakes. It just begs to be experimented with and the number of fillings you can come up with is only limited by your imagination.

Roast Pork Fillet with Baked Apple Puree

Landscape overhead image of pink roast pork fillet served presented attractively on a white plate with apple puree, roast broccoli and parsnips and a cider sauce

Cooking is all about combining flavours and timing and very little else. This complete meal combines roast pork fillet with baked apple puree, roasted parsnip and broccoli.

Wild Garlic Pesto Pasta with Gorgonzola Cheese

Landscape overhead image of wild garlic pesto pasta using rigatoni pasta garnished with gorgonzola cheese served in two wide white bowls

Wild garlic is a wonderful ingredient that has a perilously short season and is a great sign that summer is coming. This wild garlic pesto pasta fizzes with the flavour of garlic and basil and is pimped with a little gorgonzola cheese.

Spinach and Mushroom Curry

Landscape image of a spinach and mushroom curry served in two copper bowls an a rustic wooden table with red linen and vintage forks

When it comes to cooking vegan food you have to look long and hard to find a better source of recipes than the Indian subcontinent. This spinach and mushroom curry is inspired by a rich culture of plant based cooking and it tastes fantastic!

Chili Beef and Noodles

Landscape image of chili beef and noodles served in two Asian style noodle bowls decorated with a red flower

This beef and noodles recipe features some classic drag trace style cooking! All of the work is in the methodical preparation and when you start cooking it is all about head down speed. This amazing stir fry cooks in just 10 minutes.

Sesame Salmon with Ginger Bok Choi

Landscape image of a sesame salmon fillet served with ginger bok choi and carrots on a white plate

Sweet and sour is often associated with meat like these sweet and sour pork chops. But sweet and sour fish absolutely works too as this sesame salmon beautifully demonstrates!

Indian One Pot Chicken and Rice

Landscape image of one pot chicken and rice featuring turmeric chicken thighs and red onion slivers

My baked one pot chicken and rice recipe is the perfect mid-week meal. 10 minutes of preparation then chuck it in the oven, come back later and tuck in!

Maple and Mustard Roast Pork with Cabbage

Landscape image of mustard roast pork on a bed of cabbage and golden fried potatoes and hazelnuts in a white bowl and spotted lined photographed from above

This simple roast pork recipe is scaled back to be the perfect meal for two and the cabbage and potato side dish takes simple staples to a new level!

Minced Beef Stuffed Mushrooms

This minced beef stuffed mushrooms recipe is a supremely simple midweek family meal that is perfect for young and old alike.

Simple midweek meals are a must, even if you are at home all day! These simple minced beef stuffed mushrooms are cheesy, simple and delicious.