Cooking for Two

This homey mix of eggs, corn tortilla strips, roast beef and other savory ingredients is a favorite dinner for two...

Since my husband hates leftovers and there are just the two of us, I always try to pare recipes down...

Who can tell that this delicious smoothie is made with tofu? No one (especially your kids)! The blend of berries...

These yummy green beans have just the right amount of kick to spice up any meal. —Howard Pierce, Naperville, Illinois

"My grandma, who's an excellent cook, shared this recipe with me," notes Nadia Boutin Sylvester, Cookshire, Quebec. "It has lots...

This crunchy, colorful salad is full of fresh veggies, straight from our garden. It’s drizzled with my tangy pine nut...

Ham, vegetables and two cheeses are what make this omelet deluxe. It's a hearty meal for one or two.—Iola Egle,...

This festive side dish couldn't be easier to throw together. But because it's so pretty, it's perfect for special occasions....

"I love serving these tender crepes with their light lemony sauce in spring," notes Carol Hemker of Phenix City, Alabama....

Manicotti shells are filled with a three-cheese mixture, when topped with store-bought spaghetti sauce beefed up with flavorful sausage. Enjoy...

I've prepared this dish for a tableful of people, but it's also easy to fix just for two. If you...

When I cook, the goal is to have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. This Caesar with pork has...

We enjoy having this creamy and crunchy salad out on our deck on summer evenings. And it goes together in...

The key to the distinctive flavor in this casserole is the use of Italian sausage. The nice balance of ingredients...

I created this toasted sandwich last summer using homemade hummus and veggies from our garden. We really can't get enough!...

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

Nicely seasoned Cracker Dressing is a simple alternative to recipes that call for bread crumbs or cubes, suggests Jan Woodruff...

"This delicious Italian dish is easy to prepare, but it looks like you fussed," writes Brenda Hoffman of Stanton, Michigan.

“I created this when I was on a low carb diet,” writes Kim Thomas of Monahans, Texas. “It tastes delicious...

Nutritious sweet potatoes add subtle flavor to these extra-crunchy fries. With the tasty mayo-chutney dip, this super side could double...

This recipe has been handed down through my family, and I've had it for almost 50 years. My husband and...

"This melt-in-your-mouth Chicken Marsala is based on a recipe picked up in a cooking class," recalls Greta Igl in Menomonee...

On rainy days when we need comfort food in a hurry, I toast sandwiches of cinnamon-raisin bread with white cheddar,...

"With this original recipe, I was one of 10 finalists at an Ohio Beef Council Beef Cook-Off," notes Margaret Ashcraft...

These mildly seasoned chops are so satisfying, particularly if you enjoy lamb for holiday dinners. Field editor Alpha Wilson of...

This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I've prepared spinach this way...

An easy cheese sauce turns ordinary pasta into a special side dish that's the perfect accompaniment to the steaks.

When I was growing up, Mom let us pick our birthday meals. This one was a frequent choice. I made...

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