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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    Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken

    This spinach-stuffed chicken breast recipe is special to me because it has so much flavor, yet not too many calories....


    Bacon Egg Cups

    These tasty little bacon and egg muffins are filled with protein for a portable and filling morning meal.


    Grilled Bistro Breakfast Sandwiches

    I used to make a classic breakfast sandwich when my kids were still at home. Now that it’s just my...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Shakes

    These chocolate peanut butter shakes will make you feel as if you're sitting in a 1950s soda fountain. Add an...


    Guinness Float

    The perfect finale to a dinner party, this Guinness float is decadence in a pint glass. The rich, velvety and...


    Blueberry Banana Smoothie

    Blend up a burst of fruity goodness with this vibrant and nutritious blueberry banana smoothie. It's the perfect...


    Nutty Hawaiian

    I came up with this tropical-tasting cocktail on a whim one day. Later, when my husband and I went to...


    Sunshine Lime Rickey

    This is my re-creation of the lime rickey sodas served at my favorite burger place. I even tried a version...

    Tropical Smoothie Bowl

    This wake-me-up smoothie bowl with fruit, oats and cinnamon helps me start the day feeling satisfied. Sometimes I top it...


    Tropical Berry Smoothies

    This fruity, healthy smoothie is a big hit with kids and adults alike because it tastes like a treat and...


    Pressure-Cooker Mushroom Pork Ragout

    Savory, quickly made pork is luscious served in a delightful tomato gravy over noodles. It’s a nice change from regular...


    Michelada

    Like your drinks with a south-of-the-border vibe? Try this kicked-up beer cocktail that’s a zesty mix of Mexican lager, lime...


    Deli Turkey Lettuce Wraps

    I used to make these during my training days when I worked at a restaurant in Hawaii. They're low fat,...


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    Cast-Iron Steak

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    You can enjoy a perfectly seared cast-iron steak any night of week at home. Read on to learn how to...


    Peanut Butter and Bacon Sandwich

    Creamy peanut butter, savory bacon and sweet cinnamon-raisin bread—this peanut butter and bacon sandwich is the ultimate trifecta for a...


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    Cobb Salad Club Sandwich

    Can't decide whether you want a salad or a sandwich? You'll never have to choose again. With generous ingredients piled...


    Crabmeat Boats

    I've been making this recipe for more than 40 years. You can also spread the filling on small rolls and...

    Herby Pesto Chicken

    You really won't miss the cheese at all in this dairy-free pesto. It's especially good over cauliflower rice or gluten-free...


    Walnut and Oat-Crusted Salmon

    I think this recipe gives you the most omega-3 fatty acid bang for your buck! —Cristen Dutcher, Marietta, Georgia


    Turkey Sandwich with Raspberry-Mustard Spread

    My hearty sandwich has different yet complementary flavors and textures. It's filled with flavor and nutrients, without all the unhealthy...


    Brownie Batter Oatmeal

    We all grew up eating bowls of lumpy oatmeal for breakfast, and everyone has favorite toppings to make porridge more...


    Chocolate Chip, PB & Banana Sandwiches

    I love finding new ways to combine peanut butter, chocolate and bananas. I was shocked when my nephews (who are...


    Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops

    These Jamaican jerk pork chops with savory jerk seasoning and sweet peach preserves hit all the right notes. Crisp pepper...

    Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls

    This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl! It is short on ingredients but packs in so...


    Cobb Salad Wrap Sandwiches

    These wraps are easy for a summer night—and, even better, I don't have to turn on my oven. There are...


    Green Tomato BLT

    I absolutely love tomatoes, any kind, any size. Being from the South, that includes fried green tomatoes. I created a...


    Chicken Alfredo Stromboli

    I combined my favorite fettuccine Alfredo recipe with the chicken Alfredo pizza from a restaurant and came up with this...


    Baked Sweet-Sour Pork Chops

    Lorraine Menard’s fabulous sweet-sour sauce does her proud whenever she serves these pork chops at home in Omaha, Nebraska. It’s...


    Baked Stuffed Zucchini

    "You don't have to fuss to make a special side dish for tow, as this recipe proves," says Sarah Rodgers...