I can generally put dinner on the table for my husband and myself (cooking for two again) in about thirty minutes.  I often spend a few minutes just resting and thinking what am I going to have for supper tonight.  I can choose from several possibilities, because I have prepared foods ahead of time and I have kept foods from a previous meal to use later (left-overs).  

Leftovers are a staple at my house.  I love to make soups, stews and casseroles that I can add a salad to and whala, my meal is made.  My favorite soups are senate bean soup and my favorite stew is brown stew.  I buy several kinds of lettuce and wash it ahead of time so it doesn’t take so long to prepare.  It also makes it crisp.  I love to add extra cheese to a salad that takes a cheese type dressing.  Croutons will make or break a good salad.  Keep some on hand and make sure they are fresh.

If a meal doesn’t look appetizing it won’t taste good either.  Be sure to mix the colors in a pleasing way.  Use greens, yellows and reds to their better advantage.  Let meats and breads take care of the browns.  

It is not unusual for me to cook breakfast for our evening meal.  I grew up eating a hearty breakfast and it has always been my favorite meal.  Mother made biscuits every morning and cooked bacon.  Eggs were available, but the children usually ate oatmeal with lots of butter and lots of sugar.  Both of which are “no - no’s” today.  I grew up skinny and the calories were not a concern.  I have often said “I was too mean for anything bad to attack me”.  So, I always thought I was very healthy.  Well, eventually even the healthy ones run into a brick wall.  But cooking for two again is really nice. 

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