perfect for two

BREAKFAST/BRUNCH

Anya’s Potato and Onion Tortilla with Allioli

Baked Flounder and Eggs

Rhubarb, Strawberry, and Lemon Marmalade

LUNCH AND OTHER LIGHT MEALS

Curried Coconut Tomato Soup

Cumin Seed Roasted Cauliflower with Salted Yogurt, Mint, and Pomegranate Seeds

Frisée Salad with Bacon and Eggs

Queso Fresco Quesadillas with Papaya-Avocado Salsa

Deviled Egg Salad with Anchovies, Hot Smoked Paprika, and Tomato

DINNERS

Fresh Corn Polenta with Roasted Ratatouille and Ricotta

Spicy Black Beans with Chorizo and Jalapeños

Pasta with Turkish-Style Lamb, Eggplant, and Yogurt Sauce

Sautéed Scallops with Tomatoes and Preserved Lemon

Olive Oil–Poached Halibut Nuggets with Garlic and Mint

Steamed Wild Salmon with Mustard Greens, Soy Sauce, and Ginger

Stir-Fried Chicken with Leeks, Oyster Mushrooms, and Peanuts

Seared Pork Chops with Kimchi

DINNER SIDES

Barley with Carrots, Scallions, and Maybe Parmesan

Hello, Salad (Tender Greens with Herbs and Hazelnuts)

Garlicky Broccoli Rabe

Wilted Collard Greens with Lemon and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

DESSERTS

Tiny Valentine’s Day Cake for Daniel (Devil’s Food Cake with Butter Rum Frosting)

Pistachio Shortbread

COCKTAILS AND SNACKS

Speedy Coconut Eggnog

Roasted Pepper and Celery Leaf Crostini