Product Description

Anyone can make tea for two-but cooking a balanced, interesting meal of two servings can be a challenge for newlyweds and empty-nesters alike. In this essential cookbook, JoAnna Lund shows how to get the half-used cans and never-ending leftovers out of the refrigerator. This all-new collection includes more than 200 two-portion Healthy Exchanges® recipes for salads, side dishes, entrees, and even traditional big-portion items like soups and desserts. And of course, like all of JoAnna's recipes so beloved by home cooks over the years, every one is quick, tasty, and healthy.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #535418 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 288 pages

About the Author
JoAnna M. Lund is the author of the bestselling Healthy Exchanges® series. She has been profiled in national and local publications including People, the New York Times, and Forbes, and has been featured on hundreds of radio and television shows. A popular speaker with weight-loss, cardiac, and diabetic support groups, she lives in DeWitt, Iowa, where she publishes the Healthy Exchanges® newsletter and creates healthful, delicious recipes.

Customer Reviews

Nothing special
I love cooking! But I don't like fast food, ready sauces, and dressings or canned food. Of course occasionally I use them but not in every dish. Cooking for Two should be a healthy cookbook but unfortunately its not. Almost every recipe contains `Kraft' sauces or salad dressings and half-and-half should be a common item in your refrigerator. Most of the recipes contained canned vegetable instead of fresh. I can't say that recipes are not good but be honest I haven't cooked one yet and I am cooking every day. If someone looking for a really healthy cook book, which inspires even your husband to look into your kitchen cupboard and experiment a dinner, go for this one: Weight Watchers Great Cooking Every Day. It's not a cooking for two but it is a way healthier and definitely more interesting.

Great my myself, hubby, and 2 yr old
I originally picked up this cookbook a couple years ago but I was still used to the way my family cooked (lots of fat and gravy) and wasn't really into the recipes. Since that time, I've revamped my cooking style to be healthier. Last week, I noticed it gathering dust and grabbed it off my cookbook shelf. So far, I've cooked 3 different dessert recipes, 4 main dishes, and 3 sides contained within this cookbook. Except for the desserts needing a little tweaking (I think they are too sweet) I've enjoyed everything I've made so far. I especially love the Parmesan green beans and peach crisp... oh, and the hashbrown cheesy casserole. I've stocked my kitchen with 14 oz ramekins and mini loaf pans to accommodate the servings. I've had a few issues finding no-fat dairy products, but when that happens, I just substitute lowfat instead. A lot of these aren't especially quick meals, so if you are looking for a 30 minute dinner, this isn't it. But if you looking for a tasty meal that is just right for 2 (or two and a half), I would suggest this.