Ruth & Harold’s Kitchen30 easy dinners, sized for one or two
Simple, comforting recipes with separate quantities for one person or two, a 30-day calendar and a shopping list for every week.
Most recipes are written for four.
- You halve a recipe and end up with half an egg, a third of a can and a lot of guesswork.
- Big packs of chicken and bags of spinach go off before you can use them.
- The same leftovers come back for dinner three nights running.
This collection is written for smaller households from the start. Every dinner has its own For one and For two quantities, and the shopping lists tell you what to freeze so nothing sits too long in the refrigerator.
Pick your column. Shop once a week. Cook.
Choose one or two
Every recipe lists exact amounts for one person and for two. Use the same column all month.
Shop with the weekly list
Five lists cover days 1–7, 8–14, 15–21, 22–28 and 29–30, with typical US package sizes and what to freeze on shopping day.
Follow the calendar
One dinner a day, with thaw reminders the night before. Each recipe tells you the safe temperature to cook to.
Day 1: Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Broccoli
| boneless, skinless chicken breast raw weight | 5 oz |
| potatoes cut into ½-inch pieces | 6 oz |
| broccoli florets | 1 cup |
| olive oil | 2 tsp |
| lemon juice | 1 tsp |
| garlic powder | ¼ tsp |
Roast at 425°F until the chicken reaches 165°F. About 45 minutes for one or two. Cooking time does not double.
Five PDFs, ready to use or print
Delivered as one download. US Letter pages with large, clear type. Click any dinner on the calendar to jump to its recipe.
The cookbook
30 recipes with numbered steps, safe cooking temperatures, allergen notes and storage advice.
30-day calendar
Every dinner in order, with tick boxes and a reminder the night before to thaw.
Weekly shopping lists
Amounts for one and for two, typical package sizes and a plan for storing meat and fish.
Printable planners
A weekly dinner planner, shopping checklist and freezer log on ink-saving white pages.
A month of familiar dinners
Chicken, turkey, beef, fish and meatless nights, with ordinary US supermarket ingredients and everyday pans.
Take the guesswork out of dinner for one or two
30 recipes, a 30-day calendar and five weekly shopping lists in one download.
Get the cookbook $19Made for smaller households
A good fit if you
- cook for yourself, or for you and one other person
- are adjusting from cooking for a family
- want dinner planned without counting calories
- like familiar food more than fancy food
Not the right fit if you
- need a medical or prescribed diet
- want gourmet or restaurant-style dishes
- cook for a family of four or more
Meet Ruth & Harold
Ruth and Harold are the hosts of our kitchen and our YouTube channel. They are fictional, AI-generated characters, and we say so up front. The recipes are real everyday dinners written for one or two.
Before you buy
What exactly do I get?
One download with five PDFs: the 56-page cookbook, a 2-page dinner calendar, 15 pages of weekly shopping lists, 3 printable planner pages and a one-page start-here guide. Nothing is shipped.
Do I need special equipment?
No. A food thermometer, measuring cups and spoons, a kitchen scale, a couple of skillets and saucepans, a sheet pan and a small baking dish cover every recipe.
Are the amounts really different for one and two?
Yes. Each recipe lists separate quantities for one person and for two, and the shopping lists add them up for you. Cooking times stay about the same.
Is this a diet or nutrition plan?
No. It is a collection of everyday dinners. It makes no calorie, medical or weight-loss claims, and it is not a complete daily meal plan.
What about allergies?
Each recipe lists the major allergens in its ingredients and what to check on labels, such as broth, bread and tortillas. Brands vary, so always read your own labels.
Can I print it?
Yes. Every file is a US Letter PDF. The calendar, shopping lists and planners use white pages to save ink.
Have the recipes been kitchen-tested?
Not yet. This is a pre-release edition: recipe quantities, cooking times and portions are awaiting physical kitchen testing. Use a food thermometer and trust it over the clock.
Are Ruth and Harold real people?
No. They are fictional, AI-generated hosts, and the food pictures are AI-generated illustrations.
How do I pay and get my files?
Checkout is secure, and you can pay by card. After you pay, the download appears on screen and arrives in your email receipt.
Your next 30 dinners, planned
Recipes for one or two, a calendar, shopping lists and printable planners.
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