Meals for One Recipe Category

Cooking for one can be a challenge but this selection of tried and true recipes from BetsyLife.com will make even a single portion feel like a gourmet meal. No more cans of soup! Cooking for one can be a hearty salad, a baked mini casserole, and much more. This is the last recipe index you'll need if you're cooking for one.

April 26, 2012 By betsy 3 Comments

Bacon, Egg and Toast Salad

A breakfast salad with egg is my favorite way to start the morning. Add bacon and toast and you have yourself a complete meal. Breakfast salad? Yes please! When I…
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April 24, 2012 By betsy 3 Comments

Roasted Vegetable Sandwiches

I’ve been on a bit of a detox since we got back from vacation. At least I’m trying. Let’s not talk about the copious amounts of alcohol, chips and dips…
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March 13, 2012 By betsy 6 Comments

Kimchi and Avocado Quesadillas

This probably sounds like a weird combination, but its actually truly delicious. Do you remember a while back when I made my own kimchi? Well The Hubs gobbled up that batch faster…
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January 26, 2012 By betsy Leave a Comment

Champagne Chicken Salad

This was the day last year where I received the unfortunate news that my Grandma had died. Her birthday. She would have been 100 years old today. She always said…
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August 30, 2011 By betsy 1 Comment

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

I did pretty good for my first installment of “cooking my pantry”. There is a whole lotta pantry items up in this business! These turned out great, although a little…
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June 24, 2011 By betsy 4 Comments

Lobster rolls!!!!!!!

There is one thing I DO NOT eat and that is mayo (ok, and bananas). If its mixed into a dip or VERY well camouflaged I will have some, but…
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June 23, 2011 By betsy Leave a Comment

A little snack

Plums, cantaloupe, prosciutto and arugula on Wasa crackers spread with goat cheese. Oh yeah………

June 22, 2011 By betsy Leave a Comment

You can grill anything, even salad

Yesterday was the official first day of summer which called for some grillables! In the short history of betsylife, I’ve done a lot of grilling experimentation. I’ve made clams on…
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June 10, 2011 By betsy 13 Comments

Fair Fare: Zucchini Weenies

Today marks the opening of the San Diego county fair. A nightmare for me since I have to drive into the “eye of the storm” to meet with a client,…
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April 12, 2011 By betsy 4 Comments

Easter fun with eggs: Round one. Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

A while ago I wrote about how I saw some amazing images of Martha Stewart’s easter eggs, and had decided to try to replicate them. Lo and behold this project…
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October 30, 2010 By betsy 8 Comments

Make Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos

What do busy families need on chaotic mornings! Pre-made breakfast that doesn’t come from a bag or box! These Make Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos are protein-rich and filling to give you and your kids the best start to the day without lots of sugar!