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W ho eats with you at night? Is it someone you plan to spend the rest of your life with? Is it your child, your parent, or another member of your family? You probably see this person every day. They know when youre happy, and they sense when youve had it rough. The person who eats with you at night is usually someone you care about. Maybe its the person you love most in the world. The meal you share together is an act of love.

Cooking for two people isnt always easy. Youre short on time, for one thing. Proportions for two people can be hard to measure, since most cookbooks are designed for big groups. You end up with strange amounts of leftoverstoo much of one thing, not enough of something else. On top of that, you want to eat healthy. This is someone you care about, after all. Unhealthy food just wont do. The meals you share should nourish you both and keep you healthy for a long, long time. You want delicious recipes that cook quickly and fill you with good nutrients.

Healthy Cookbook for Two gives you plenty of fast, healthy, delicious meals that are perfect for a duo.

The trick to producing these fabulous meals with fresh, whole foods is having a strategy. You dont always want to eat leftovers, but a ready-made meal can be a relief when you need to grab and go. Cooking for two people requires smaller quantities of ingredients. Having leftover ingredients often means you need another recipe to use up the other half of your onion or can of beans so it doesnt molder under plastic wrap in the back of your refrigerator. A well-thought-out meal plan for the week allows you to use ingredients in more than one recipe. Creating a meal plan with your partner can also be a wonderful way to bond and discover new tastes to try. This book outlines how to do this planning and provides a comprehensive shopping list for a sample weekly meal plan () designed for two people without wasted or missing products. Dashing to the store for an absent ingredient cuts into the time you can spend enjoying your meals together, so shopping smart is the best strategy.

is all about taking those fresh ingredients and using healthy cooking techniques to create wonderful meals. You can ruin your long-term health if you combine nutritious food with too much salt, fat, sugar, and preservatives. How you cook is as important as what you cook when you have an eye on your health. You will also learn about tricks developed by professional chefs to save time and effort when preparing meals. Learning to accurately double your recipes for company is also important, because some of your favorite recipes might not taste the same or turn out exactly as planned unless adjusted correctly. Handy make-ahead preparation tips as well as methods to use and store leftovers can leave you more time to take a walk together or snuggle on the couch.

The second part of Healthy Cookbook for Two is where youll find over 175 healthy, scrumptious recipes that are simple to prepare and combine well together for an easy-to-execute weekly plan. Youll discover both weekday and weekend options that use everyday ingredients and cooking methods. Each recipe also provides nutritional data so you can see the calorie count and know how much fat, carbohydrates, and protein you are eating in each dish.

Healthy, home-cooked meals have never been easier to plan, create, and enjoy with the person you love. Use this cookbook as your guide, and most of all, have fun.