What? Did I just hear a collected groan and harrumph of disbelief in being able to make a delicious lasagna for one? Well, you are partially correct. This recipe is perfect for two… or one with a nice serving as leftovers. Normally I do not like leftovers, but there are a few dishes I make exceptions for – goulash, schnitzel, and lasagna among my favorites. This recipe is a little more involved than my typical quick and easy style, but this dish deserves the extra effort. But in all honesty, the toughest part may be…
Here is a stir fry recipe showcasing green beans and prawns. The sauce in this dish is light and not the typical spicy style you probably have come to expect from me. See… I can throw you a curve once in a while! This dish is based on one I enjoy at a neighborhood Chinese restaurant and is perfect for a quick to prepare and light dinner. Need I say it is versatile? Like nearly all stir frys, you can tweak and twist the ingredients to suit your unique tastes and desires (and ingredients!). Substitute…
Tonight’s cocktail is my take on the one created in the 90’s at the Queen City Grill in Seattle per Bartending with Fairness. I enjoyed this cocktail there back in the day – it really will pick you up if you are hanging at the end of a long evening. It can also mess you up in a hurry as this drink is potent, in my opinion. I think my version plays a little bit nicer as it is basically a twisted espresso martini. Since I don’t have an espresso…
Hey everyone, I’m back! I was recently in Las Vegas to spend time with my daughter and son-in-law for the birth of my first grandchild – a boy. Here is the obligatory picture of me with my newborn grandson! While I was there, I cooked for them each night. I had them choose a meal from the blog and these are the ones they picked. Flat Iron Steak Involtini, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Caprese Salad Prawn and Sausage Jambalaya Beef Bourguignon Arroz con Pollo Smoked Salmon Tortellini with Broccoli in a Lemon…
Instead of the Sunday Picture Post on the last Sunday of the month, let’s call this post what it really is – a monthly picture post. So in celebration of the first year anniversary of Cooking-4-One, here is the August Picture Post. Enjoy! Farro, Chickpea and Asparagus Salad Chocolate Glazed Yellow Cake Donuts Antipasto Plate Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce Veal Marsala with Caprese Salad Carnitas Fried Rice Stir-fried Beef and Vegetables with Soba Noodles Yellow Curry Chicken and Vegetables with Jasmine Rice Save Save…
Last night I threw a clambake party for some friends – sort of an end of the summer bash with a feast of seafood. In all actuality, the guys were here to help me with a foil packet clambake recipe I was working on… I needed taste testers. The party was a success as my friends devoured the results with everyone completely satisfied with the mixture of clams, prawns, lobster, linguiça, corn, and potatoes slathered in seasoned butter, aromatics, and fresh herbs. Here are the pictures – compliments of one of the guests! A…
Today’s post is not a meal for one, but a party dessert that is certain to please. This cheesecake really rocks, but the topping wins the day. Most of the time I bring a main dish to these parties, but this time I decided to switch things around and bring a dessert. This cheesecake is a variant of the German käsekuchen which uses quark – an ingredient hard to find here in the states. So after doing some research and seeing several suggestions on what to use as a substitute, I opted for…