No seriously, I’m here to make your life sweeter.
I cook for two and like most people, I like dessert after dinner—but most dessert recipes make enough for 8 to 10 people! I don’t need 8 extra slices of cake tempting me from my fridge. Nor do I appreciate 2 dozen leftover cookies staring at me while I’m trying to eat a healthy breakfast.
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Instant pot beef stroganoff made in the instant pot mini 3 quart model. Just 10 ingredients to make a pot of creamy noodles with chunks of tender beef and mushrooms. Comfort food, all made in one pot in just minutes!…
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Cornbread muffins are light, fluffy and a perfect side dish to any cold weather dinner. This is a small batch recipe for just 6 corn muffins. You can double it for a larger batch and add any flavors you wish!…
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Hot dog buns recipe is here to save the day when you’re out of buns and have leftover hot dogs from the pack! This recipe makes just 6 hot dog buns, and they’re fluffy brioche style, too! You will love…
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Cheese stuffed chicken breast with Hatch green chiles, sharp cheddar and cream cheese is so flavorful with such few ingredients! It’s one of my favorite Chicken Dinners for Two! Why this Recipe Works When it comes to a weekly…
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Chocolate chip banana bread is the perfect way to use up 3 ripe bananas. Full of chocolate chips and super moist, this recipe is a family favorite! It’s great for breakfast with coffee or packed in a school lunch box…
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Watermelon margaritas recipe for summertime. Fresh watermelon blended with fresh lime juice, plus an easy simple syrup and a tequila floater makes these the best watermelon margaritas ever! Watermelon Margaritas Recipe This is the time most people start to think…
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Small batch chocolate cupcakes recipe that makes 4 cupcakes. The small batch of buttercream frosting is perfect for baking with kids, and a fun way to bake without leftovers! Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes for Two If there’s anything I’ve learned…
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Chocolate chip banana muffins made with just one banana! This small batch of banana muffins is perfect for using the last super ripe banana in the bunch! Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins I’ve always got one lonely brown banana on my…
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6 inch cake recipes for small celebrations! Make a small cake recipe from scratch to celebrate a birthday at home or an anniversary! When I first started this site, in 2010, I simply had the idea that most people don’t…
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Chicken spaghetti recipe is a can’t miss pasta dish. It’s a freezer-friendly chicken recipe that consists of a cheesy tomato sauce with bell peppers. This version doesn’t have any condensed soup, either! Chicken Spaghetti with Rotel First things first:…
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Chicken Cacciatore recipe for two, your new easy skillet dinner for two. Chicken and peppers in a rich tomato and caper sauce, all made in one pan! Why this Recipe Works Any time protein is seared over high heat…
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Instant pot lo mein with chunks of chicken (or tofu) is a one pot recipe that comes together in just minutes. Using frozen vegetables and a simple sauce made from pantry ingredients, everything cooks in the instant pot in just…
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Instant pot potato salad is a quick and easy side dish that is made in your instant pot mini! The potatoes and eggs cook at the same time–in just 5 minutes. Stir together the mayonnaise dressing while everything cooks, mix…
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Small batch cupcakes recipes! 28 recipes for small batch vanilla cupcakes, small batch chocolate cupcakes, lemon cupcakes, carrot cake cupcakes, and more! As the year 2020 progresses, we are baking a lot more with our kids. It’s a fun activity…
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Chocolate chip zucchini bread is the best recipe to use up zucchini! This tender zucchini quick bread is sweetened with honey and studded with chocolate chips. It will help you use 1 cup of shredded zucchini. If you are anything…
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This Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe is your next date night at home meal! Crispy chicken breasts topped with tangy tomato sauce and cheese baked until golden and bubbly. It’s your favorite restaurant dish, made at home in simple steps. Use the…
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Blondies recipe featuring a hearty dose of brown sugar, made entirely in one bowl—no mixer required! You can find a recipe for a small batch or a big batch of blondies below. Everyone loves these chewy blondies with a wafer-thin…
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Tamale pie with cornbread topping, all made in one skillet. It’s another ground beef skillet dinner for two, but with Tex-Mex flavors! Why the Recipe Works My friend Chungah from the incredible recipe blog Damn Delicious wrote this amazing…
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Instant pot teriyaki chicken is meltingly tender chicken bites in a sweet and salty teriyaki sauce. Homemade teriyaki sauce and chicken thighs bites make this a quick and kid friendly chicken dinner. You can check out all of my instant…
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How to make blueberry muffins from scratch. Made with lemon and buttermilk for the best, moist blueberry muffin! Small batch easy recipe makes 4 muffins, but can be doubled or tripled. My mom tests my recipes for me, isn’t that…
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Lofthouse cookies recipe: a small batch of the copycat grocery store sugar cookies with colorful frosting and sprinkles. These sugar cookies are so fluffy, soft, and piled with frosting–everyone loves them! So, COOKIES. Have you had Lofthouse cookies? You…
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Toaster oven recipes that are easy, delicious, and light on the clean-up! I compiled my favorite recipes for dinner for two using our countertop oven. Today, I’m finally answering a request I’ve received from many of you over the years:…
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Cookie dough dip for one! Creamy, delicious, edible chocolate chip cookie dough for one or two people to enjoy in an instant! Serve with sweet and salty items for dunking! I’m not proud of my snacking behavior this week. My New…
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Carrot cake cheesecake is two desserts in one! Such an easy Spring dessert — each batter is made in a bowl, and then layered together for a beautiful swirl effect! This recipe is sponsored by Philadelphia Cream Cheese; all opinions…
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