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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    Red Onion Rings

    DELICIOUS and yummy describes these onion rings. Not only does the batter coat well, but fries up light and crunchy,...


    Rice Pasta

    1 review

    MY FRIEND shared this recipe with me several years ago. It is a good side dish that compliments chicken, pork...


    Pork and Pasta

    1 review

    “A quick stovetop recipe that's great for using up leftover pork loin or those cooked chops sitting in the fridge....


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    Creamy Crab Wontons

    2 reviews

    How about a fast festive appetizer just for two? These hot, crispy crab wontons boast a rich and creamy filling....


    Biscuits for 2

    15 reviews

    I created this recipe in a larger quantity to enter in the Kentucky State Fair. It won first place! Since...


    Bacon-Wrapped Potatoes

    7 reviews

    I received this recipe for bacon-wrapped potatoes years ago from a friend. It's a delicious new twist to a baked...


    Black Bean Pita Pockets

    2 reviews

    "This is my own creation, invented one day at lunch time when I had limited time and ingredients," writes Ruth...


    Pan-Seared Lamb Chops

    A trio of garlic, rosemary and mint enhances the flavor of these chops, along with the luxuriously flavorful sauce on...

    Creamy Chip Dip

    —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin


    Spice-Rubbed Lamb Chops

    One of my absolute favorite meals to eat anytime is lamb chops! My girls, Hanna and Amani, love watching me...


    PBJ on a Stick

    5 reviews

    Take the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich on the go with these skewers. They also make easy snacks. —Sara...


    Sweet Pepper Rice

    This tasty, colorful side dish is a lovely complement to many entrees. The peppers and rice make a nice texture,...


    Cranberry-Banana Smoothies

    When the big meal is over, I make a smoothie using leftover cranberry sauce. Don’t have a frozen banana? Use...


    Lazy Lasagna for 2

    23 reviews

    One day when I craved lasagna, I devised this simple recipe and it worked out beautifully. Celebrate weeknights, too! —Carol...


    Steak Strips with Dumplings

    10 reviews

    Take in a parade on the Fourth or spend a day by the lake and come home to this slow-cooked...


    Basic Braised Lamb Shanks

    7 reviews

    A friend shared this recipe with me many years ago. My son-in-law loves these lamb shanks as part of a...


    Oven-Fried Parmesan Potatoes

    3 reviews

    I found this recipe in a newspaper and adjusted it somewhat by adding additional Parmesan cheese. This is a wonderful...

    Chili Beef Stew

    “Given to me by my mother, this spicy stew became a favorite with my own five children,” writes Evelyn Bullington...


    Crunchy-Style Chicken Salad

    Water chestnuts and pecans dress up this creamy chicken salad sent by Margaret McNeil in Memphis, Tennessee. It looks especially...


    Buttermilk Shake

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


    Open-Faced Egg Sandwiches

    I always experiment with different herbs on my eggs, since I eat them every morning. This one became one of...


    Rice-Stuffed Red Pepper

    Cooking for two is effortless when you have a recipe like this one from Mary Cloninger of Kennewick, Washington. “It’s...


    Cherry Bombs

    You'll win praise for these clever cherry bombs. Serve them for a special occasion with a knife and dessert spoon....

    Fiesta Time Omelet

    I created this dish when I needed to use up some black olives and jalapenos. With the abundant filling, two...


    Shake Then Bake Potato Wedges

    Pass on the high-calorie french fries and opt for the tasty potato wedges our Test Kitchen home economists cooked up...


    Lemon Basil Tea

    Our Test Kitchen experts sure know how to brew a great cup of tea! Infused with basil and lemon, this...


    Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce

    Of all my autumn recipes, apple dumplings are a hands-down favorite. I found this treat years ago in an Amish...


    Butterscotch Martinis

    The rich flavors of butterscotch and chocolate pair up for a nightcap that will satisfy any sweet tooth. —Clara M....


    Spanish Omelet

    4 reviews

    Wake up your taste buds with the yummy flavors of warm refried beans, salsa and shredded cheese in 15 minutes...