Small Batch

As a two-person household, I know firsthand how tricky it can be to find small batch recipes! Whether you're cooking for one or two, we have everything you need! Browse my extensive collection of delicious, flavorful, and comforting small-batch recipes, from breakfast to dinner. Looking for some options? Try my popular mushroom bourguignon, chili for two, or amaretto hot chocolate!

Amaretto hot chocolate with whipped cream and salted caramel.

Amaretto Hot Chocolate

This amaretto hot chocolate is a delicious twist on classic hot cocoa with a sweet almond-flavored shot of amaretto. Enjoy...

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Slices of apple cider coffee cake on parchment paper.

Apple Cider Coffee Cake Recipe

This apple cider coffee cake features a crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, a moist cake layer studded with fresh apples, and...

Skillet of beans and poached eggs in a tomato sauce with a wooden spoon.

Easy Breakfast Beans and Eggs (One-Pan Recipe)

Kickstart your day with these spicy breakfast beans and eggs! This hearty breakfast recipe features tender beans and perfectly poached...

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A bowl of Greek yogurt ranch with herbs surrounded by crudites on a platter.

Greek Yogurt Ranch (Dip & Dressing!)

This fresh, zippy Greek yogurt ranch comes together in just a few minutes, faster than it takes to head to...

A small dutch oven with basil pesto drizzled in olive oil and topped with a basil leaf.

Pesto alla Genovese (Homemade Basil Pesto)

You'll love this homemade basil pesto recipe, featuring vibrant and aromatic notes of basil, salty cheese, and pine nuts, all...

A block of room temperature butter with a buttered knife next to it on a wooden cutting board.

Homemade Cultured Butter (Better Than Store-Bought!)

This easy cultured butter recipe yields an ultra-creamy homemade butter flecked with sea salt and imbued with a tangy, savory...

A plate of paccheri pasta tossed in a lemon caper sauce with fresh herbs and garlic chips on top.

Lemon Caper Pasta (Quick & Easy!)

This easy lemon caper pasta recipe is a perfect example of how a simple dish can be greater than the...

A bowl of oatmeal with a spoon in it and various bowls of ingredients in the background.

How to Make The BEST Creamy Oatmeal

This creamy oatmeal recipe is truly the *best*! Oats soak overnight in a mixture of milk and water, then simmer...

A plate of fettuccine pasta tossed in a light butter and cheese sauce with a fork twirling a couple of strands.

Fettuccine Alfredo Without Heavy Cream

This is the real deal Italian fettuccine Alfredo without heavy cream. With a few simple ingredients and a clever technique,...

A bowl of salad with radicchio, lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, walnuts and apples drizzled with a mustard dressing.

Tangy Apple and Radicchio Salad with Mapled Walnuts and Gorgonzola

This luxurious apple and radicchio salad features tart green apples, crisp greens, quick-candied walnuts, and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. It's got...

A porcelain cup with thick hot chocolate topped with whipped cream dusted with cocoa powder.

French Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud)

This rich and velvety French hot chocolate recipe is an absolute stunner! Inspired by my favorite chocolate shops, it's an...

A plate of pasta twirled with salmon and a lemon wedge and more pasta and salmon in the background.

Salmon Pasta Without Cream

You'll love this salmon pasta without cream, featuring lots of garlic, shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon, and flaky salmon. Thanks to...

A wooden bowl with yogurt, a poached egg, and a spiced oil with walnuts and a spoon in the background.

Çilbir (Turkish Poached Eggs in Yogurt) Recipe

Çilbir is an incredibly tasty Turkish dish of poached eggs in garlicky yogurt topped with spiced chili oil. All you...

A bowl of fish in a tomato sauce with fresh herbs and alliums on top.

Poached Cod in Tomato Sauce with Fennel and Orange

You'll love this impressive and easy recipe for poached cod in an aromatic tomato sauce flecked with fennel, chili flakes,...

Bowl of spaghetti with pesto, cheese, and a fork.

Creamy Lemon Pesto Pasta (Quick and Easy Recipe!)

Inspired by the Italian dish "spaghetti al pesto di limone," this lemon pesto pasta recipe features a creamy no-cook sauce...

A bowl of creamy orange pasta topped with scallions on a countertop.

Super Creamy Gochujang Pasta (30-Minute Recipe!)

This gochujang pasta recipe is a delicious fusion of creamy tomato sauce with spicy Korean flavors. It's an easy 30-minute...

Creamy polenta topped with mushroom bourguignon and fresh parsley in a wooden bowl.

Mushroom Bourguignon

This mushroom bourguignon recipe is a crowd favorite, full of rich and hearty flavor. Mushrooms pan-sear until deeply browned, then...

A whole cooked lobster sitting on a ceramic plate on a countertop.

How To Boil Lobster (Classic Maine Lobster Recipe)

If you've ever wondered how to boil lobster, this recipe is for you. I've got an easy set of step-by-step...

Two lobster rolls on a ceramic plate topped with chives and lemon wedges in the background.

Connecticut Lobster Roll with Warm Brown Butter

This is my all-time favorite Connecticut lobster roll recipe, featuring tender pieces of lobster tossed in brown butter, lemon zest,...

Pita wrapped up like a gyro in wax paper and stuffed with sauced chickpeas, spinach, and tomato.

Vegetarian Gyros with Harissa Chickpeas and Tzatziki

Looking for a fun and filling vegetarian option for dinner? These delicious vegetarian gyros are stuffed in a warm pita...

A whole-roasted branzino topped with a sauce and parsley on a plate set on a placemat.

Whole Roasted Branzino with Lemon and Calabrian Chili Crisp

This whole roasted branzino is stuffed with sliced lemon and brushed with a brown butter Calabrian chili crisp that's utterly...

Halibut wrapped in parchment paper topped with corn, olives, and herbs.

Poisson en Papillote (Fish Baked in Parchment Paper)

Poisson en papillote, or fish baked in parchment paper, is an easy, warm weather dinner that comes together in 30 minutes! My...

A bowl with cabbage salad, cucumbers, and sugar snap peas topped with sesame crusted pieces of tuna.

Seared Tuna Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing

This sesame-crusted seared tuna salad recipe is light and refreshing during the warmer months! Ahi tuna is coated in sesame seeds, quickly...