Cooking for Two

I CAME ACROSS this recipe more than 40 years ago as a newlywed. It eventually became a standby in our...

This wonderful old recipe for pineapple rice pudding was a treat during the Depression. We didn't have dairy topping in...

Au gratin potatoes and ham is an excellent make-ahead dish to use up leftover ham. We smother thinly sliced potatoes...

I like this recipe because it can be prepared for two, or easily increased to accommodate a large gathering. The...

We always called this Mama's never-fail recipe. I guess the same holds true for me since I've won contests with...

This zucchini frittata is perfect for a quick breakfast and effortless to prepare. Add a side salad or freshly baked...

I love this turkey sandwich recipe. Since I'm cooking for two nowadays, I enjoy being creative with simple meals. —Dollypearle...

THIS all-in-one dish makes a meal with great flavor. It's perfect if you're cooking for one or two, but the...

THIS tried-and-true dessert was printed in a cookbook published by a local organization. I have made a few changes, and...

WHEN our two children went away to school, I had to learn how to adjust my recipes for just my...

EVERY TIME I serve this simple but elegant dessert to guests, I have to give them the recipe, too.
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With my husband's dietary restrictions, I feel as if I'm cooking "low everything". He likes good food, so I try...

I like trying out new recipes on my boyfriend, and he's always willing to taste-test. The lemon juice and thyme...

I created this quick recipe after enjoying a seafood dish with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top at a restaurant. The...

Until I met my husband, an avid hunter, I'd never cooked or eaten pheasant. I tried several different recipes before...

Salmon salad sandwiches combine bright flavors, salmon and creamy mayo, for one seriously delicious lunch.

When garden-fresh zucchini starts to pile up, shred that squash and heat up the griddle for zucchini pancakes.

These cheesy potatoes are a super morning side dish. I prepare them often for my husband and myself. They go...

With a golden and flavorful stuffing, these tender hens are a special-occasion entree perfect for two. —Wanda Jean Sain, Hickory,...

I was never a fan of grapefruit until I had it broiled at a restaurant—it was so tangy and delicious!...

My husband and I avoid fried foods, but potatoes are part of our menu almost every day. These delectable sliced...

Earlene Ertelt of Woodburn, Oregon found the recipe for Pasta with Tomatoes in the newspaper a few years ago and...

I'm not big on leftovers, so I've pared down my recipes to serve two. This meat loaf is simple and...

To serve a reduced-calorie dish that is ready in about 15 minutes, I came up with this fast, simple recipe....

Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken.—Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California

"This rich shake tastes like liquid cheesecake!" reveals Gloria Jarrett of Loveland, Ohio.

This seafood thermidor makes an excellent centerpiece for a special night in or for company. The mix of shrimp, fish...

Ground beef Wellington has all the dazzle of a traditional Wellington at a fraction of the cost. Filled with juicy...