Food

[wallwalker]

I don't like convenience foods. I don't want to eat them anymore. But every time I try to cook from scratch - or from "scratch," even, using a few shortcuts - we end up with more than we can eat. Every recipe I've tried to make ahead has resulted in more waste than I'm comfortable with, because we just can't eat it in time. That's why my attempt at make-ahead slow-cooked food hasn't lasted. Every dish I've made I had to either throw away or give part of it away! (The pot roast was quite a hit.)

How do you cook for two using fresh ingredients, not spend a ton more money than necessary on small amounts of produce and whatnot (so that they don't go bad,) and not have leftovers to the point that everyone gets sick of them? I seriously do not know.

Comments

[princessofgeeks]

Definitely there are cookbooks that focus on food for one or two -- recipes that are for two portions instead of the usual four or even six.

The smaller cuts of meat idea is good, too.

Maybe find recipes you like and cut them in half ahead of time? Down from four portions to two, perhaps? Then shop for just the amount of food you need?

Good luck!