Cooking for Two

Valerie Belley of St. Louis, Missouri stir-fries a medley of six vegetables to create this colorful side dish for two...

We know it sounds crazy, but these homemade fries really are light. Shared by Margaret Taylor of Salem, Missouri, they...

This crisp salad is so refreshing that we always eat every bit. —Marilyn Newcomer, Sun City, California

You won’t miss the marinara sauce once you taste this pasta dish flavored with chicken broth and Italian sausage. “It’s...

Clams, garlic, bacon and Parmesan cheese flavor this hearty pasta dish from Darlene Hicks. “It's been a favorite for years,”...

In Wexford, Pennsylvania, Ruth Carter relies on this hearty salad for a quick dinner on busy workdays. “My husband likes...

Use some of your garden bounty to whip up this zesty quiche-like casserole that teams zucchini with cheese, onion, egg...

"This potato salad is quick and versatile," confirms Caron Osberg of Urbandale, Iowa. Her downsized version of the classic has...

David Tiren of Catonsville, Maryland uses leftover chicken and rice to make this classic Chinese recipe, enhanced with soy sauce...

We've raised sheep for years, so lamb has been a staple entree in our house as well as a favorite...

My guests often ask for this winning recipe and are surprised at how simple it is to prepare.

Besides being a great cook, my mom could put a meal together in no time at all. A creative cook,...

THIS RECIPE was given to me in an exchange with a homemakers group several years ago. Apples are a vibrant...

The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn’t quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting,...

Egg salad is a refreshing, tasty change from lunchmeat or peanut butter sandwiches. The touch of mustard and lemon juice...

I ACTUALLY created this recipe when I was a girl. Since then, I've found it's a good way to use...

No time to make a pie? This pear crumble recipe is quick and easy, and just as delicious!

HERE'S a recipe that satisfies a sweet tooth without any fuss. This wonderful pudding can be served plain or topped...

THE FIRST TIME I tried this salad, I knew it was a keeper. Using rice as the basic ingredient is...

Green peppers and tomato give lovely color to this nicely seasoned side dish. It's just right for two people.—Vivian Wolfram,...

I was born in 1936 to a family of eight. Much of our food came from our garden and the...

This recipe has been handed down through my family, and I've had it for almost 50 years. My husband and...

I adapted a basic recipe to copy the onion soup served at my favorite restaurant. No matter what entree I...

I FIRST made this delicious main dish in the '70s for a progressive dinner party. It was so easy to...

MY favorite after-school snack was applesauce with graham crackers. I started cooking and baking when I was a very young...

You'll love this unexpected baked orange chicken, in which humble chicken breasts are marinated in a sweet, tangy sauce and...