Cooking for Two 2012: The Year's Best Recipes Cut Down to Size by America's Test Kitchen Editors

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  • Weeknight steak fajitas

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    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Quick / easy; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; Mexican
    • Ingredients: beef flank steaks; limes; red peppers; red onions; chile powder; ground cumin; hot sauce
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  • Juicy pub-style burgers

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    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: beef sirloin steaks; hamburger buns
    • Accompaniments: Pub-style burger sauce
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  • Pub-style burger sauce

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  • Juicy pub-style burgers with peppered bacon and aged cheddar

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    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: beef sirloin steaks; hamburger buns; black peppercorns; bacon; aged cheddar cheese
    • Accompaniments: Pub-style burger sauce
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  • Juicy pub-style burgers with crispy shallots and blue cheese

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    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: beef sirloin steaks; hamburger buns; shallots; blue cheese
    • Accompaniments: Pub-style burger sauce
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  • Classic pot roast

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    • Categories: Stews & one-pot meals; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: beef chuck roast; shallots; carrots; celery; dry red wine; tomato paste; bay leaves; thyme; balsamic vinegar
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  • Maple-glazed pork tenderloin

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    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: maple syrup; whole grain mustard; bourbon; apple cider vinegar; ground cayenne pepper; pork tenderloin
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  • Maple-glazed pork tenderloin with orange and chipotle

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    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: maple syrup; bourbon; apple cider vinegar; pork tenderloin; canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; orange marmalade
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  • Maple-glazed pork tenderloin with smoked paprika and ginger

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    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: maple syrup; apple cider vinegar; pork tenderloin; dry sherry; fresh ginger; smoked paprika
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  • Crispy pan-fried pork chops

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    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: buttermilk; cornflakes; pork chops
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  • Crispy pan-fried pork chops with Latin spice rub

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    • Categories: Spice / herb blends & rubs; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; South American
    • Ingredients: buttermilk; cornflakes; pork chops; ground cumin; chile powder; ground coriander; ground cinnamon; dried red pepper flakes
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  • Crispy pan-fried pork chops with Chinese five-spice rub

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    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; Chinese
    • Ingredients: buttermilk; cornflakes; pork chops; five-spice powder; ground ginger; dried red pepper flakes
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  • Smothered pork chops

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    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: onion powder; paprika; ground cayenne pepper; pork chops; onions; dried thyme; bay leaves; apple cider vinegar
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  • Indoor Wisconsin brats and beer

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    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Stews & one-pot meals; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; American
    • Ingredients: bratwurst sausages; onions; beer; mustard; caraway seeds; parsley; hot dog buns
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  • Orange-glazed chicken

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    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: oranges; ground cayenne pepper; chicken breasts
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  • Easy fried chicken

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    • Categories: Quick / easy; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: buttermilk; garlic powder; paprika; hot sauce; chicken breasts; chicken thighs; all-purpose flour; ground cayenne pepper; vegetable oil
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  • Nut-crusted chicken breasts with lemon and thyme

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    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: chicken breasts; almonds; shallots; panko breadcrumbs; lemons; thyme; ground cayenne pepper
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  • Nut-crusted chicken breasts with orange and oregano

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    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: chicken breasts; almonds; shallots; panko breadcrumbs; ground cayenne pepper; oranges; dried oregano
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  • Chicken pot pie with savory crumble topping

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    • Categories: Stews & one-pot meals; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: ground cayenne pepper; Parmesan cheese; heavy cream; chicken breasts; chicken broth; cremini mushrooms; shallots; carrots; celery; soy sauce; tomato paste; parsley; frozen peas
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  • Chicken chimichangas

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    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; Mexican
    • Ingredients: chicken broth; adobo sauce; long grain rice; chicken breasts; chile powder; ground cumin; canned pinto beans; sharp cheddar cheese; cilantro; flour tortillas
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  • Bean and cheese quesadillas

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    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; Mexican; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: refried beans; hot sauce; flour tortillas; Monterey Jack cheese
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  • Braised chicken thighs with lemon

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    • Categories: Stews & one-pot meals; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: chicken thighs; chicken broth; dry white wine; thyme; bay leaves; lemons
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  • Crispy salmon cakes with sweet and tangy tartar sauce

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    • Categories: Sauces for fish; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: mayonnaise; sweet pickle relish; capers; Worcestershire sauce; panko breadcrumbs; parsley; shallots; ground cayenne pepper; salmon
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  • Crispy salmon cakes with smoked salmon, capers, and dill

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    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: dill; salmon; smoked salmon; capers; panko breadcrumbs; mayonnaise; shallots; ground cayenne pepper
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  • Glazed salmon fillets

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    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: salmon fillets; soy sauce; mirin; sherry vinegar; whole grain mustard; dried red pepper flakes
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  • Lemon-herb cod with crispy garlic potatoes

    • jumali on April 29, 2012

      The lemon and thyme flavors were very subtle. There was quite a bit of oil left in the pan afterward, so I would probably halve the amount. That said, it was a delicious dish and I'll definitely make it again.

  • Glazed salmon fillets

    • cthdawn on February 19, 2013

      should have brown sugar also listed in ingredients; very good, simple and easy, used creole mustard; a go to recipe when you don't have a lot of time; put over 7 grain rice

  • Crispy salmon cakes with sweet and tangy tartar sauce

    • TaffyDeb on February 27, 2018

      Very tasty and goes together quickly with little fuss. I would not purchase salmon from the fish monger for this meal, but it is the perfect vehicle for those frozen filets in the big bags. Where some of the cooking-for-two recipe's portions can be more on the side of, cooking-for-two-linebackers, this is spot on with a salad and a side of roasted potatoes.

  • Crêpes with sugar and lemon

    • darylm503 on May 23, 2020

      Requires precision. Final thickness (thinness) of batter is crucial. Almost any fruit jam makes a good filling. Don't use something that is too sweet. Easy!

  • Skillet spaghetti carbonara

    • darylm503 on October 06, 2017

      I've made this about a half dozen times so far and every time it comes out wonderful. I use bacon or panchetta instead of ham and more cheese than called for. It is easy, fast, and my wife raves about it. I actually like it better than restaurant carbonara.

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  • ISBN 10 1936493071
  • ISBN 13 9781936493074
  • Published Apr 01 2012
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 312
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Cook's Illustrated

Publishers Text

This popular annual features a collection of our year's best recipes customized to serve two. Fans of this series have come to rely on Cooking for Two for the thrift it promotes, the freshness it delivers, and the small-batch dessert recipes.

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