Cooking for Two

cooking light for weight loss/maintenance

gigi6 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:12:03 GMT

This is my first post and would love to join or start a group with interest in healthy weight.

Perfect Portions biscuits

gfp — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:27:56 GMT

I loved using the Perfect Portions Biscuits to cook for 2, often pressing the dough out and making a recipe for 2 people (Italian Herb flat bread, etc.) instead of just making the biscuits as is. I am very disappointed that Pillsbury apparently discontinued this product. They are pushing the frozen biscuits as being good for 'meals for 2,' but you can't use that the same way as the refrigerated dough.

Leftover Greatness: Best Storage Ideas

CateC_Pillsbury_MOD — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:27:21 GMT

As hard as the hubby and I try to cook for two, there are many nights were we end up with leftovers. Often we end up taking the leftovers into work the next day for lunch or freeze it for another dinner.

What are you best leftover storage ideas, tips and products that you live by?

Favorite 'for two' recipes

ande2713 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:16:21 GMT

I absolutely love keeping the perfect portion biscuits around for a really quick and easy "for two" meal. I think my favorite are the Grands Biscuit Sandwiches since we can make up the eggs while the biscuits cook in the toaster over.

http://www.pillsbury.com/Recipes/ShowRecipe.aspx?rid=12315

Anyone want to share their favorite meals for two? Anything under 30 minutes is great since it always seems we're on the go and running out the door.

Recipes with low sodium content

shftmar — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:34:05 GMT

I was looking over some of the recipes for two, and found most of the sodim content was 1500mg or more. That is very unhealthful for all of us. There must be some Pillsbury recipes out there with a much substantial decrease of sodium!

What do you think of the Wanchai Ferry frozen meals for 2?

CateC_Pillsbury_MOD — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:24:33 GMT

Craving Chinese food? Us too!

Have you tried the Wanchai Ferry frozen meals for two? Tell us what you think. What’s your favorite flavor?

http://www.wanchaiferry.com/products.aspx

Haven’t tried them yet? This month print off the 1.50 off coupon!

Check for coupons here on Pillsbury.com and tablespoon.com.

Cooking For Two: Meal Time Dips!

CateC_Pillsbury_MOD — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:34:06 GMT

Maybe it’s the summer heat, but I tend to make more cold/room temperature dips as meals or dessert for the hubby and me. Now often, to make it for two vs. a party of 16, I use a much smaller dish and often cut the recipe in half.

After seeing the latest newsletter with the member’s only recipe for S’more Dip, I wanted to reach out to you and see what you’ve done with dips when cooking for two.

Have you used a dip for a main part of your meal? If so, please share it with us your recipes, tips and tricks!

These are a few things I’ve done:

(1) The cold Mexican seven-layer dip is one we make often.

I've seen plenty of versions! Here is one:

http://www.pillsbury.com/Recipes/ShowRecipe.aspx?rid=37969

Here is another:

http://www.pillsbury.com/Recipes/ShowRecipe.aspx?rid=22085

(2) Also, when we’re tried of making big salads- I’ll cut up our favorite veggies, make basic dip like this Herbed Cheese Spread:

http://www.pillsbury.com/Recipes/ShowRecipe.aspx?rid=9948

(3) Finally, I loved this Mixed Olive Spread recipe. Served it with bread and hummus. Yum.

http://www.pillsbury.com/Recipes/ShowRecipe.aspx?rid=10023

Looking forward to reading your favorite dips for two.

Summer Delights - Smoothies!

CateC_Pillsbury_MOD — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:19:03 GMT

Hot summer days sometimes make me feel unmotivated in the kitchen. One way I combat the heat is by getting creative with the blender. Some nights I’ll make a smoothie to pair with my salad or sandwich. Or make a smoothie for dessert! I love the blender because it’s easy to make two perfect servings.

What do you put in your smoothies? Please share your recipes, tips and tricks!

Did you know that Pillsbury has over 15 recipes on here for smoothies?

I have the stuff in the house for the Raspberry-Banana Yogurt Smoothies… Mmm- tempted to try this soon.

My hubby likes to add an ice cube or two to make the drink extra cold.

Here are a few other tasty looking ones:

Crème Caramel Chai Smoothies

Cappuccino Smoothies

Key Lime-Banana Smoothies

Look forward to reading your posts!

Sincerely, CC

Cooking For Two: What is your favorite thing to grill in the summer?

CateC_Pillsbury_MOD — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:35:09 GMT

[Poll]

More interesting the second time 'round?

Sat, 23 May 2009 23:59:30 GMT

Is anyone else sick of eating leftovers? When you're cooking for two, it's inevitable -- we all end eating that pot roast for a few days. I love making wraps with leftover chicken, turkey or beef. It's so quick and yummy, and with nice, fresh veggies and a drizzle of something interesting (like honey mustard), I usually forget I'm eating last night's leftovers. What do you do to make leftovers taste better the second day?