Cooking for Two

A friend of mine prepared this homey dish for my husband and me after our first son was born. I've...

Garlic, basil and oregano add pizzazz to this savory side dish. The pasta is tender and moist, and there's plenty...

This lovely salad adds a special touch to any meal. The juicy pear slices, toasted pecans and mixed greens are...

My husband and I love pie, but we can't eat a whole 9-inch pie by ourselves. So I make these...

My mother brought this recipe back with her from Hawaii about 25 years ago. The tender meat, pineapple-coconut stuffing and...

Skip the trip to the trendy coffee shop and brew this good-for-you version of latte in the comfort of your...

Colorful sweet pepper, zucchini and yellow summer squash team up with tender shrimp in this delightful main dish. "If you...

I've been making this casserole for a few years now. It's rich, creamy and comforting.

I clipped this recipe 20 years ago. It's a great substitute for candied sweet potatoes.

My husband is of Greek decent, so I'm always interested in Greek recipes. This dish goes together easily and cooks...

My 9-year old son earned his cooking merit badge in Cub scouts by making this tasty dish.

This is a delicious alternative to traditional deep-fried scallops. My family calls it their all-time favorite seafood dish.

Simple and elegant, chicken fricassee is a French dish that stars juicy chicken thighs and a medley of veggies in...

When we decided to change our restaurant's menu to focus on breakfast all day, we came up with this delicious...

"This recipe yields just a short stack of oat pancakes that's perfect for one or two," reports Florence Groves of...

The browned potato and onion mixture is a nice complement to ham in this country-style dinner. This recipe has made...

Enjoy stuffed cucumber boats with French dressing as a twist on your usual lettuce salad or serve the crisp, cool...

I'VE SHARED this recipe with many friends who also cook for two. We all agree - small recipes are hard...

For a deliciously different treat try this dessert. Orange marmalade is a sweet and tangy base for this cobbler.—Margery Bryan,...

"For a light breakfast, lunch or brunch entree, this fluffy baked pancake is very little fuss," assures Sharon Emery ,...

These cheese-topped baked potatoes stuffed with pork sausage are nearly a meal in themselves.
"I learned to cook at...

"When I was young, my mother introduced our family to this delicious way to use up leftover buttermilk pancakes," says...

"This quick rice pudding is yummy and so easy to make!" says Sheila Wilde of Welling, Alberta. She uses her...

Because our children are grown, I often cook for just my husband and me. When I want to serve something...

A pleasant combination of honey, soy sauce and ginger glazes these tender pork chops and makes them seem special. Serve...

"Balsamic vinegar adds zing to these colorful sauteed veggies that cook in a flash," says Chris Kallies of Oldsmar, Florida....

"My husband has always been a beef and pork man, but after 53 years, I've finally gotten him to eat...

Embrace the joy of quick cooking with our Macaroni Egg Salad—a comforting, classic favorite you can whip up in just...