It's hard enough to satisfy two palates and even harder to find a recipe that feed less than eight people. Slow Food Vancouver's, Anna Grabowski gives you tasty, healthy (and quick!) meal ideas that are perfectly portioned for two.

Cooking For Two

Cooking for Two: Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers

Cooking for Two: Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers

By | February 5, 2012 at 6:00 am | One comment

Jalapeno Poppers are always a crowd pleaser, and a staple at the Super Bowl Sunday snacks set up. Paired with buffalo chicken, and bacon...these things are ah-mazing! Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken breast 1 packet of ranch dressing mix 1/2 c hot wing sauce 1 tbsp...

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Cooking for Two: Winter Wonderland Martini

Cooking for Two: Winter Wonderland Martini

By | December 31, 2011 at 2:10 pm | One comment

The perfect cocktail for your New Year's Eve bash via Single Minded Women:   Walking in a Winter Wonderland has a whole new meaning when paired with this cocktail. You might be inspired to get frisky in the snow…   Ingredients: 2 oz Van Gogh...

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Cooking For Two: Ayurvedic Carob Almond Cookies

Cooking For Two: Ayurvedic Carob Almond Cookies

By | November 21, 2011 at 12:10 am | No comments

It is obvious that one of us is more into food and foodly philosophies than the other. I am sure those of you who knows us, know which is which.  Ayurvedic principles have been of interest to one of us for quite some time and a lovely friend gifted us with a great cookbook (The...

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Cooking For Two: Heirloom Pumpkin Soup

Cooking For Two: Heirloom Pumpkin Soup

By | November 1, 2011 at 5:57 am | No comments

While most Halloween–ers are dicing up their pumpkins to adorn their stoops and frighten small children we decided to  take a study break and to be festive by turning a very beautiful Australian Blue pumpkin into a soup. And to eat it. Ingredients: -1 medium...

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Cooking For Two: Sweet Sweet Spanakopita Time

Cooking For Two: Sweet Sweet Spanakopita Time

By | October 24, 2011 at 6:09 am | One comment

Lets pretend to be pastry chiefs and roll up some tasty ol’ spanakopitas. Ingredients: -1 package a phyllo sheets defrosted - 1/4 cup yeast flakes -2 tbsp soy sauce/braggs -1 zuchhini chopped -1 cup of shitakes sliced -1 red pepper sliced -half a...

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Cooking For Two: Brunch For Two

Cooking For Two: Brunch For Two

By | October 18, 2011 at 6:56 am | No comments

We can usually agree on a delicious brunch that will satisfy both of our appetites/diets but sometimes it's nice to switch it up. Here are two takes on the scramble. Veggie Base: -1 head chopped broccoli -1 diced onion -1 red peppers -chopped...

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Cooking For Two: Apple Pie and Chai

Cooking For Two: Apple Pie and Chai

By | October 10, 2011 at 6:03 am | No comments

Possibly one of the best couples to be brought together at our table.   Pie: Crust: ·      2 cups of nuts ·      1 tbsp coconut oil ·      1 tsp cinnamon ·      6 dates ·      ½ a vanilla bean/ 1 tsp vanilla...

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Cooking For Two: Creamy Kabocha Soup

Cooking For Two: Creamy Kabocha Soup

By | October 2, 2011 at 6:20 pm | No comments

As the days become colder and shorter it’s nice to incorporate some of the delicious fall harvest into a lovely warm soup. Ingredients: -1 medium to large size kabocha squash -1 Tbsp. + 1 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil or olive oil - 1 large yellow onion, thinly...

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Cooking For Two: Gluten-free bread for your butter

Cooking For Two: Gluten-free bread for your butter

By | September 27, 2011 at 5:08 am | No comments

Here is a delicious bread recipe that we enjoy with …mmmmmbutter. Nothing beats fresh bread and butter. Nothing. What’s that you said?.... Nope, butter is better. Sorry.       1 1/4 cups almond flour (5 1/8 oz., 144 grams) 1/2 cup brown rice...

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Cooking For Two: Hello Fall! Hello Kale Chips!

Cooking For Two: Hello Fall! Hello Kale Chips!

By | September 19, 2011 at 2:41 am | One comment

This one is for all the kale lovers out there.  Crunchy, cheesy, and oh so satisfying. We love to enjoy these as an appetizer! Ingredients: -       1 bunch of Kale -       1 cup of cashews ( soaked for 3-4 hours) -       2 cloves of...

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