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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    Creamed Dill Potatoes

    Tender, tiny, tasty red potatoes slathered in a creamy dill sauce make a versatile side for all kinds of meat...


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    Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

    Elevate your appetizers with bacon-wrapped asparagus, a delightful combination of smoky bacon and fresh asparagus spears. This easy-to-make dish is...


    Pasta Fagioli

    My older relatives brought this recipe from Italy and made it often as I was growing up . It is...


    Tomato-Basil Baked Fish

    This recipe works successfully with many kinds of fish, while the rest of the ingredients are things you’re likely to...


    Neptune Pasta Salad

    This my original recipe and very easy to make. It's good for a light supper, and co-workers love it when...


    Chinese Pepper Steak

    My husband enjoys Chinese food, and he's my test kitchen judge. Thus far, there aren't many dishes he doesn't care...


    Maryland Crab Cakes

    "We have wonderful seafood here on the East Coast," relates Mrs. Eric Brown of Edison, New Jersey. "When my daughter...


    Goldenrod Eggs

    This is a dish my wife had to learn to make in her high school home economics class. I've adapted...

    Carrots ‘n’ Celery with Pecans

    This tasty side dish makes my holiday meal complete. When I first tried the recipe, it was instantly a "keeper".


    Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash

    With a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, this squash becomes pleasantly sweet. This is comfort food—easy to prepare and...


    Clam Stuffing Bake

    It seemed like Mom was always standing at her old black stove, coming up with recipes. This was one of...


    Brats and Potatoes

    Quick, easy to make and always a hit, this brats and potatoes recipe is one you'll crave again and again.


    Grapefruit Lettuce Salad

    A light vinaigrette flavored with cilantro and grapefruit juice drapes this tangy salad. You can make the dressing ahead because...


    Kidney Bean Salad

    This kidney bean salad delivers creamy and savory flavors, and it's hearty enough to enjoy as a light...


    Yellow Squash Turkey Salad

    With a wonderful mix of flavors, colors and textures, this impressive salad can be made in minutes for lunch with...


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    Creamy Crab Wontons

    How about a fast festive appetizer just for two? These hot, crispy crab wontons boast a rich and creamy filling....


    Cheese Tomato Egg Bake

    While making eggs, I wanted something different, so I created this egg bake. We loved it! I hope you will,...

    Apple-Stuffed Pork Roast

    “My husband doesn’t usually like healthy meals, but this pretty entree is one of his favorites,” assures Melissa Holtz of...


    Honey-Mustard Chicken Pasta

    “In the six years that we have been married, my husband and I have lived in five countries on three...


    Squash Ribbons

    Steamed and well seasoned, these pretty vegetable ribbons will dress up your dinner plate. The strips of yellow summer squash...


    Home-Style Black-Eyed Pea Soup

    This colorful hearty soup makes a good starter or main course. With a salad on the side, it's a light...


    Chicken Marmalade

    As the children were growing up, it was fun to try different recipes. If they ate what I served and...


    Peanut Turkey Satay

    I found this recipe years ago and immediately served it to dinner guests. It’s easy and fun and takes only...

    Veggie-Stuffed Eggplant

    Ruby Williams writes from Bogalusa, Louisiana, "For years, I cooked for my late husband and our five children. Now it's...


    Slow-Cooked Peach Pork Chops

    “I played around with many variations of this recipe until I came up with one that was just right,” Bonnie...


    Asian Chicken Stir-Fry

    I always feel good serving this healthy Asian chicken stir-fry to my family, and it's easy to prepare at a...


    Sweet Pepper Rice

    This tasty, colorful side dish is a lovely complement to many entrees. The peppers and rice make a nice texture,...


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    Veal Scallopini

    When you need something on the table—fast!—veal scallopini to the rescue. A quick sauté and you have a thin cut...


    Strawberry Smoothie

    My mother gave me this strawberry smoothie recipe, and it tastes fabulous. I fix it for breakfast or sometimes as...