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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    Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce

    Of all my autumn recipes, apple dumplings are a hands-down favorite. I found this treat years ago in an Amish...


    Healthier Zucchini Bread

    This healthier zucchini bread has a golden top, lots of sweet cinnamon flavor and a slimmed-down nutritional profile. It’s perfect...


    Asian-Style Baby Back Ribs

    The combination of tender grilled pork and an irresistible sauce will have you licking your fingers. Be ready to add...


    Flounder with Shrimp Stuffing for 2

    For a perfect date night meal, try this delicious stuffed flounder. You don't have to go to a fancy restaurant...


    Grilled Tilapia with Pineapple Salsa for 2

    Just because you are serving a smaller serving meals doesn't mean you have to give up flavor. This delicious fish...


    Thai Shrimp Salad for 2

    Here's a deliciously different salad that blends grilled shrimp, a lean source of protein, with the low-calorie crunch of cucumber...


    Pumpkin Pie Martinis

    My friends start requesting this cocktail in the fall and continue to ask for it throughout the holidays. Every delectable...


    Tarragon Carrots

    Crisp carrots are treated to a lovely tarragon and butter sauce in this fresh-tasting recipe from Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg,...

    Pilgrim Pudding

    With a pleasant pumpkin flavor, caramel and almonds, this rich and creamy pudding from our Test Kitchen tastes decadent, but...


    Cucumber Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    Dress up chicken salad with crunchy cucumber and dill for a summery sandwich that’s ready in just 10 minutes. If...


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    Beef Burgundy Over Noodles

    I got this delightful beef burgundy recipe from my sister-in-law many years ago and have used it ever since. Whenever...


    Strawberry Smoothie

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


    Bacon-Egg English Muffin

    Terry Kuehn of Waunakee, Wisconsin stacks cheese, Canadian bacon and poached eggs on an English muffin to make this appealing...


    Veggie Stir-Fry

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


    Oven French Fries

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


    Sunflower Broccoli Salad

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


    Sausage-Spinach Pasta Supper

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

    Fettuccine with Bacon-Clam Sauce

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


    Hearty Ground Beef Salad

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


    Mexican Zucchini Casserole

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


    Creamy Potato Salad for Two

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


    Quick Chicken Fried Rice for Two

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


    Couscous & Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

    If you have a tiny apartment, zero counter space and only two people to feed, hefty meals are out. This...

    Baked Apple Surprise

    This sweet-savory recipe is a favorite. Use Brie instead of blue cheese if you like things creamier. My tip? Bake...


    Seared Scallops with Citrus Herb Sauce

    Be sure to pat the scallops with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. This helps create that perfectly...


    Easy Berry Cheesecake Parfaits

    These sweet little parfaits take everything that's wonderful about cheesecake and make it way easier. You get the rich creaminess,...


    Ham & Feta Omelet

    Any excuse to have feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette is a good one! We pile this Mediterranean-inspired omelet with tomatoes...


    Salmon Bean Wraps

    Here’s a healthy wrap low in saturated fat and full of the wonderful nutrients in
    avocado, black beans and...


    Spanish Omelet

    Wake up your taste buds with the yummy flavors of warm refried beans, salsa and shredded cheese in 15 minutes...