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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    Grilled Vegetable Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

    My Italian-style grilled veggies have a wonderful sweet and sour dressing. Best of all, I pick the fresh veggies and...


    Best Ever Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

    You can also use your imagination to come up with other grilled cheese sandwich ideas, such as chives, a sprinkle...


    Coffee with Cinnamon and Cloves

    A quick-and-easy, fall-flavored coffee made with instant granules. What's not to love about this special beverage? —Jill Garn, Charlotte, Michigan


    Greek-Style Ravioli

    Here's a flavorful Greek twist on an Italian classic. It’s an easy weekday meal that’s become one of our favorites....


    Turkey Tetrazzini For Two

    You'll gobble up this saucy pasta classic from June Esmond of Utica, Illinois. Creamy and comforting, it's chock-full of turkey,...


    Hamburger Shepherd’s Pie

    Transform leftovers into a light but filling one-dish meal sized for two. Elaine Williams of Surrey, British Columbia shows you...


    Asparagus Cream Cheese Omelet

    When asparagus is in season, it makes an appearance at almost all of my meals. It tastes fantastic in this...


    Chicken Slaw

    Try this fun twist on chicken salad using fuss-free coleslaw mix. Hilda Anger in Valparaiso, Florida writes, “This crunchy, creamy...

    Cola Pork Chops

    “Great flavor and simplicity make this recipe one of my favorites,” writes Tracy Reedy from Dublin, Ohio. “Cola adds sparkly...


    Flavorful Sloppy Joes

    Do you like sloppy joes but not all the leftovers? This recipe makes just enough for two hearty sandwiches. The...


    Fruity Peanut Butter Pitas

    My kids ask for these pita sandwiches all the time. They haven’t noticed that as good as the pitas taste,...


    Skillet Meat Loaf

    This convenient and flavorful skillet meat loaf cooks in just 30 minutes, using only one pan. It's perfect for a...


    Creamy Baked Corn

    "This is an old recipe handed down from my mother-in-law and is an especially good accompaniment to roast beef," Nancy...


    Southwestern Roast Beef Sandwiches

    When we have leftover roast beef, I like to make these tasty grilled sandwiches that get their zip from green...


    Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding

    My mother used to make this dessert whenever she could. During the Depression it was hard to find chocolate, but...


    Salami Scrambled Eggs

    For a taste twist on traditional ham and eggs, Carol Towey substitutes hard salami and shredded Swiss cheese for this...


    Mashed Potato-Topped Hot Dogs

    INSTEAD of the usual hot dog and bun meal, I like to make more of a main meal. It's a...

    Sausage Cheese Balls

    These bite-sized sausage balls are a favorite of mine. Feel free to swap in different cheese for the cheddar. You...


    Sausage Crescent Rolls

    Loaded with pork sausage and cheese, these golden brown sausage crescent rolls take 30 minutes to make, and they're perfect...


    Sour Cream Meatballs

    You’ll enjoy these tender meatballs draped in a creamy mushroom gravy. “I came across this recipe about 20 years ago...


    Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad

    At home in Salem, Oregon, Christine Vaught packs her chunky and nutritious salad with crunchy apple and celery, dried cranberries,...


    Waldorf Salad with Dates

    “For extra taste and texture, I added dates to the original recipe for this popular salad,” writes Mary Kirner of...


    Parmesan Crust Chicken

    For her Parmesan Herb Chicken, Lisa Francis of Elba, Alabama coats the meat in a light crumb coating with a...

    Greek Spaghetti Squash

    Greek olives and feta cheese lend an ethnic flare to this colorful entree created by our Test Kitchen.


    Cheddar Bacon Penne

    Sandra Bienz from Calgary, Alberta gave this satisfying classic extra flair by mixing in bacon crumbles and minced garlic.


    Meatballs with Spaghetti Sauce

    “A friend gave me the recipe for this traditional favorite. It’s her Italian mother-in-law’s recipe from the old country, and...


    Easy Tuna Macaroni Salad with Cheese

    "This jazzed-up tuna recipe came from a nutritionist I worked with at a prenatal clinic," writes Mary pat Eck from...


    Chicken-Stuffed Shells

    Chicken-stuffed shells are an enticing alternative to tomato-based pasta sauces. This simple recipe makes a cozy, comforting dish reminiscent of...


    Pasta with Chorizo and Spinach

    This zippy entree from Athena Russell of Florence, South Carolina looks and tastes special, but it’s a cinch to make....