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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    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....


    Veggie-Cheese Stuffed Shells

    Need a great-tasting meatless dish you can count on? These pleasing pasta shells are packed with veggies, three kinds of...


    Apricot Chicken Pasta

    "To come up with this pasta dish, I combined two of my husband's favorite things—apricots and chicken," says Elaine Sweet...


    Spaghetti Salad with Italian Dressing

    THIS salad is surprisingly flavorful and light, a refreshing change from a mayonnaise-based dressing. There is a nice contrast of...

    Cornbread Chicken Tenders

    These golden tenders come from Angela Bottger of Foster City, California. Since they are cooked in just a tiny bit...


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    Lemon-Pepper Chicken

    “This lemon pepper chicken is a favorite for days when I volunteer for area activities and don’t have much time...


    Easy Apple-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    The tart taste of apples and cheddar cheese season these quick, juicy chicken breasts from Betty Muir in Atlanta, Georgia....


    Italian Beef with Spaghetti

    Simple, savory and stir-fry fast, this easy entree from Dette Rainwater in Baker, Louisiana adds colorful summer zucchini, tomatoes and...


    Tender Flounder Fillets

    I enjoy using tarragon in a number of dishes, but especially in this flounder recipe that makes just enough for...


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    Chinese Pork Fried Rice

    This Chinese pork fried rice recipe tastes just as good as the one from your favorite restaurant! It features tender...


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    Beef with Broccoli

    Delicious beef, crisp yet tender broccoli and a simple sauce make this beef with broccoli recipe one you'll remember. It's...


    Sea Scallops and Fettuccine

    This luscious and lemony pasta dish is so easy, it's become one of our weekly meal mainstays. But it's also...


    Layered Chocolate Pudding Dessert

    This layered dessert is cool, creamy, chocolaty and a winner with everyone who tries it. What's not to like? —Carma...

    Quick Honey-Mustard Chicken

    “This entree combines my husband’s love for mustard with my love for anything sweet (the honey),” writes Lisa Varner, a...


    Lemon Pudding Souffles

    With their tangy lemon flavor and creamy texture, these pretty little souffles make the perfect finish to a special meal....


    Mandarin-Walnut Lettuce Salad

    THE sweetened walnuts add a nice crunch to this salad and a taste compatible with oranges. The dressing is sweet,...


    Tuscan Pork Medallions

    Pork tenderloin gets delightful Italian flavor from prosciutto, tomatoes and garden herbs. The beautifully browned slices are quick enough for...


    Meringues with Fresh Berries

    Juicy ripe berries and a dollop of light cream fill these cloudlike meringue desserts. When I double this recipe to...


    Balsamic Asiago Salad

    You can toss this tasty salad together in 10 minutes flat. Simply drizzle bottled dressing over the colorful blend of...

    Crab-Stuffed Portobellos

    Fans of portobello mushrooms will want to make these delectable treats filled with a tasty blend of crabmeat, cheese and...


    Fontina Potatoes Au Gratin

    We use a white sauce and mild fontina cheese to coat sliced potatoes in this casserole for two. It's rich...


    Portobello Angel Hair Nests

    "I whipped up this recipe one winter evening when my husband and I wanted something hearty but nutrtious," shares Tina...


    Caramel Vanilla Martinis

    We came up with this rich and delicious after-dinner drink, which has a chocolate swirl inside the glass, adding a...


    Rice-Stuffed Cornish Hens

    "I found this recipe in a cookbook many years ago, and it's become one of my favorites," reports Gloria Leiding...


    Herbed New Potatoes

    I make these potatoes often for my husband and me. They're easy to prepare and have a nice dill flavor....