Cooking for Two

Don’t get stuck with days of leftovers! These cooking for two dinners, sides and more will satifsy without filling your fridge.

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    Weeknight Goulash

    With this recipe, you can put in a full day’s work, run some errands and still get dinner on the...


    Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes

    This scalloped potatoes with apples dish is delicious with baked breaded pork chops, which you could cook at the same...


    Kimchi Cauliflower Fried Rice

    This healthier take on kimchi fried rice is one of my favorite recipes because it's customizable. If there's a vegetarian...


    Fruity Chicken Salad Pitas

    I found this handwritten recipe tucked inside an old community cookbook I bought more than 40 years ago. I made...


    Orange-Chipotle Chicken

    Big on flavor and easy on the cook's time, this orange-chipotle chicken recipe is appealing. The sweet-yet-hot sauce gets its...


    Air-Fryer Ham and Egg Pockets

    Refrigerated crescent roll dough makes this ham, egg and cheese pocket recipe a snap to prepare. —Taste of Home Test...


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    Air-Fryer Coconut Shrimp

    Try these easy air-fryer coconut shrimp with a sweet-and-spicy apricot sauce for a taste of the tropics.


    Air-Fryer Sweet and Sour Pork

    Whether you’re serving a party of two or making a bigger batch for company, you’ll find this air-fryer sweet and...

    Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken

    My husband and I love this slow-cooker coconut curry chicken! It’s a breeze to prepare and it tastes just like...


    Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken

    My father used to love it when I made this slow-cooker Italian chicken. Since it includes a flavorful tomato sauce,...


    Polish Kraut with Apples

    The combination of apples, sauerkraut and smoked sausage gives this hearty dinner an old-world flavor. I enjoy this, and it's...


    Instant Pot Country-Style Ribs

    This Instant Pot country-style ribs recipe turns a tough cut of meat into tender bites in less than an hour....


    Pressure-Cooker Mexican Stuffed Peppers

    These pressure-cooker stuffed peppers get a southwestern twist! The filling also makes a delicious meat loaf that we like cold...


    Salmon Patty Sandwich

    Salmon patty sandwiches on everything bagels with cream cheese make for a savory, satisfying breakfast or lunch. Or pair them...


    Air-Fryer Portobello Melts

    We're always looking for satisfying vegetarian meals, and this air-fryer sandwich recipe tops the list. These melts are especially delicious...


    Air-Fryer Bread Pudding

    This air-fryer bread pudding is a fun dish because the chocolate makes it different from traditional recipes. It's a rich,...


    Lime Coconut Smoothie Bowl

    This Key lime and coconut smoothie bowl is the most refreshing thing on the planet! —Madeline Butler, Denver, Colorado

    Shrimp Cobb Salad

    This shrimp cobb salad is quite healthy. I often use a grill pan, but you can simply saute, too. Feel...


    Pressure-Cooker Chicken Paprika

    I truly appreciate the speed of the pressure cooker. We use it often to make these tender paprika chicken breasts...


    Air-Fryer Almond Chicken

    My husband bought an air fryer after seeing it on television. We use it at least twice a week now!...


    Air-Fryer Smoked Pork Chops

    Air-fryer pork chops are so delicious and so easy to make. My husband loves them. —Lynn Moretti, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin


    Slow-Cooked Beef Tips

    These slow-cooked beef tips remind me of a childhood favorite. I cook them with mushrooms and serve over brown rice,...


    Air-Fryer Ground Beef Wellington

    Trying new recipes—like this air-fryer Wellington—is one of my favorite hobbies. I replaced the filet mignon with ground beef, while...

    Air-Fryer Cod

    This delicious, flaky air-fryer cod with a simple marinade can be ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick,...


    Air-Fryer Scallops

    I never liked seafood until my husband urged me to try scallops, and now I love it. With the crunchy...


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    Smoothie Bowl

    Ever wonder how to make a healthy, gorgeous, Instagram-worthy breakfast? We'll teach you how to make a smoothie bowl!


    Air-Fryer Steak

    This easy air-fryer steak recipe takes all the uncertainty out of cooking steak at home. It is even better with...


    Air-Fryer French Toast Cups with Raspberries

    These air-fryer French toast cups make any morning special. I made this recipe for my mom on Mother's Day, and...


    Grilled Tuna Salad

    I love serving this tuna spinach salad! Tuna steaks are quick to cook and delicious, and although they’re pretty inexpensive,...