Small Batch Recipes - How to Cook for Two People

If you've ever wondered how to cook for two people, today's video is a must watch! I've chosen 3 small batch recipes from the 1960s. Today's featured cookbook is Better Homes and Gardens Cooking for Two (1968). Cooking for Two playlist http://bit.ly/4gcTRvZ Better Homes and Gardens Cooking for Two (1968) https://ebay.us/5YXMTU Federal Glass Kitchen Aids Mixing Bowl https://ebay.us/IKIklk Corelle Snowflake Blue Garland bread and butter plates https://ebay.us/xmeqj9 Salem North Star salad plates https://ebay.us/UcxqWH IKEA Data Flatware https://ebay.us/Z6Lfbi ------------------------------ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/CookingAllTheBooks INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/_cookingthebooks_ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cookingallthebooks WEBSITE: https://www.cookingthebooks.net/ ------------------------------ MARINATED GREEN BEANS (pg 33) 1/4c dairy sour cream 2 Tbsp Italian salad dressing 8oz canned cut green beans, drained (I used frozen, cooked according to package) 1 tomato, peeled, cubed, and drained 2Tbsp finely chopped onion Thoroughly combine sour cream and Italian dressing. Add beans, tomato, and onion; mix well. Chill 3 to 4 hours before serving. Serve in lettuce cups. PIZZA BURGER FOR TWO (pg 83) 1 - 3/4" slice from large round loaf of white bread OR 2 hamburger buns, split 1/2lb ground beef 2Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 2Tbsp finely chopped onion 2Tbsp chopped ripe olives 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4c ketchup 1 to 2 slices mozarella cheese, cut into 1/2" strips cherry tomatoes, halved Toast bread or buns. Combine meat with next 6 ingredients and a dash of pepper; blend. Spread mixture on toasted bread. Broil 5 inches from heat for 8 minutes or until done. Add cheese and cherry tomato halves; broil until the cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute. Trim with cherry tomato and ripe olive. PEANUT BUTTER PARFAITS (pg 20) 1c brown sugar 1/3c milk 1/4c light corn syrup 1Tbsp butter or margarine 1/4c peanut butter vanilla ice cream Peanuts OR crushed peanut brittle In medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, milk, corn syrup, and butter. Cook an stir over medium heat until sigar dissolves and butter melts; remove from heat. Add peanut butter; beat smooth with rotary beater or whisk; cool. In parfait glasses, alternate layers of vanilla ice cream and peanut butter sauce, beginning and ending with ice cream. Garnish parfaits with peanuts or crushed peanut brittle, if desired. Makes 4 servings. ------------------------------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:12 Marinated Green Beans 3:21 Pizza Burger for Two 7:55 Peanut Butter Parfaits 9:45 finishing the Pizza Burger for Two 10:52 plating and taste test 15:38 Better Homes and Gardens Cooking for Two (1968) ------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: Links included above may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. You are not required to click through any of my links, and there is no additional cost to you.