May 28th, 2015
Expert Columns
By Pat Sinclair NABBW’s Cooking for Two Associate Here’s another easy bar cookie recipe. I often take these bars to potlucks because there are always lots of plain brownies. This gives an alternative, especially for people who can’t enjoy chocolate. The opposite of a brownie is a blondie—the colors are different but the texture of […]
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October 29th, 2011
Food, Drinks and Entertaining
Pork Tenderloin with Cinnamon Scented Sweet Potatoes and Apples By Pat Sinclair NABBW’s Cooking for Two Expert Pork tenderloin is a lean, healthy cut of pork and is just the right size for two servings. This time of year select a fresh locally grown apple that keeps its shape when cooked, like a Haralson or […]
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July 24th, 2011
Food, Drinks and Entertaining
Meringues with Summer Fruit By Pat Sinclair NABBW’s Cooking for Two Expert The meringue shells for this light summery dessert can be baked a day ahead and stored at room temperature, loosely covered, if you only want to serve two at a time. Use summer fruits at their peak of freshness and arrange over the […]
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May 26th, 2011
Food, Drinks and Entertaining
Chopped Cobb Salad with Crab or Chicken By Pat Sinclair NABBW’s Cooking for Two Expert Salads make great dinners because there are so many variations. Just include your favorite ingredients. Adding crabmeat to this classic salad makes it a dish for a special occasion. Use 1 to 2 cups of a high quality canned crab […]
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May 10th, 2011
Food, Drinks and Entertaining
Savor the Flavors of Spring: Ham and Asparagus Linguini By Pat Sinclair NABBW’s Cooking for Two Expert The fresh bright flavors of spring pop from this quick and easy entrée. Crisp pale green stalks of asparagus are appearing in the supermarket, a sure sign of spring. For this dish, I select thinner stalks because I […]
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April 21st, 2011
Expert Columns
Delicious Spring Dessert for Two — Lime Panna Cotta By Pat Sinclair NABBW’s Cooking for Two Expert Whether you are planning an Easter brunch or dinner for two, this light dessert is tangy finale. Panna cotta is Italian for “cooked cream” and light and refreshing. I like to serve it in wine glasses or small […]
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February 14th, 2011
Food, Drinks and Entertaining
Enjoy a Valentine’s Dinner for Two By Pat Sinclair NABBW’s Cooking for Two Expert With the economy recovering so slowly, this might be the year to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home. Take time for a quiet meal for two and spend an evening enjoying a special dinner and a bottle of wine. Set the scene, […]
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