Cooking for Two
Cooking Equipment for Two
It is impossible to cook small quantities satisfactorily in large dishes; so the first thing to do is to buy dishes and utensils of the…
How to Modify Recipes
Recipes in the Delineator Cook Book are standardized for six persons. All but a-few can be cut down to one-half or one-third and made…
To Use One Recipe in Different Ways
Often a full recipe can be made and used in different ways for several occasions. The Recipe for Creamed Chicken, for instance, will…
How to Use Left-Overs
The secret of success in cooking for two depends to a great extent for its solution upon the ability to use left-overs attractively at…
Meats for Two
The following types of meat dishes are as easily served to two as to six: Hamburg balls or steak Lamb, mutton, veal or pork chops Liver…
Vegetables (for Two)
The Large Vegetables will give left-overs that can be used in many ways. A small cabbage makes one nice salad, and a few days later, one…
Soups (for Two)
Any Creamed Vegetable Soup can be made in a pint quantity. A Quart of Meat Stock can be made from the bones and trimmings of meat purchased…
Breads
One Loaf of Yeast Bread, can be made at a time, and quickly, if the proportion of yeast is increased. Any Baking Powder Mixture can be…
Desserts
Puddings--With individual custard cups or ramekins or with one large enough to serve two, practically any baked pudding is possible, and…
Fruits
These offer little difficulty, since most of them come in individual portions. If you feel impelled to buy the large fruits, such as…
Nuts
These should not be forgotten in planning meals for two. Chestnuts, for example, make a delicious vegetable with meat when boiled and…
Canned and Package Goods for Two
Although it is easy to feed a family of two with home cooked fresh foods, as shown by the preceding suggestions, an acquaintance with the…
Types of Recipes Especially Suitable for Two
Appetizers Soups Broiled meats and fish Shell fish Soufflees Croquettes Patties Creamed, scalloped and au gratin dishes Cheese recipes Egg…