Cooking for Two

Ruby Williams writes from Bogalusa, Louisiana, "For years, I cooked for my late husband and our five children. Now it's...

Green chiles and fresh ginger add zip to this thick meatless stew. It can be served as is or with...

Dig in to Dungeness crab boiled in a special mix of spices. —Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin

"As a new wife and homemaker, I wanted to please my husband, so I created this dish from some of...

A friend shared this recipe more than 30 years ago, and I've been using it ever since. I make the...

Pretty chicken strips top this hearty salad sent in by Clara Coulston of Washington Court House, Ohio. Filled with good-for-you...

This is one of my husband's favorite meals. I came up with this recipe after sampling a similar dish in...

Ketchup and Worcestershire sauce lend a nice, tangy flavor to these quick tuna sandwiches from Brenda Biron in Sydney, Nova...

“These hens taste wonderful. They’re just the right thing to serve when you’re having company over. Your guest will think...

You can also use your imagination to come up with other grilled cheese sandwich ideas, such as chives, a sprinkle...

"If you like sweet potatoes, this is a great way to serve them," says Barbara Smith of Cannon Falls, Minnesota....

These colorful, sweet-tart chops deliver seasonal flavors in each bite! —Katie Shireman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We love to entertain, this is one of my favorite 'special' recipes to welcome dinner guests. The nuts add an...

Here’s a refreshing salad that’s great for lunches at work from Teresa Wilkins-Reckard in Monroe, Indiana. "I can mix up...

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

Laura Babberl of Boone, Iowa, relates, “I’m a retired nurse and do all the cooking for my sister and me....

Their small size makes these flavorful skillet tenderloins from Ruby Williams of Bogalusa, Louisiana perfect for two.

Cream cheese and cottage cheese nicely balance the saucy ground beef and noodles in this hearty casserole. It’s been a...

My husband loves these wraps for lunch and dinner. I serve them with nacho cheese tortilla chips and sometimes use...

Packed with veggies, tender beef and pineapple tidbits, this sweet-and-sour stir-fry is ideal for blustery weeknights or activity-packed weekends.
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A flavorful stir-fry doesn't have to feed an army, as this delicious serves-two version proves. From Aylmer, Ontario, Shelly McCallum...

Parsley, green onions and tomatoes add festive color to this mild rice dish from Carole Fraser of Toronto, Ontario. “I...

I visited Mexico last year and was inspired by the fresh flavor of the food. Tomatillos and limes were widely...

This tender, full-flavored rice makes a lovely side for a wide variety of main dishes, says Suzanne McKinley of Lyons,...

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

Here’s my go-to whenever we have brunch guests. If I have extra berries, I just make a fruit salad for...

“The cheese in this festive dish adds a nutty flavor and creamy texture,” writes Agnes Ward from Stratford, Ontario. “This...

These toasty breakfast muffins will give you a jump-start on brisk autumn mornings. I make the egg salad ahead of...

This pineapple-topped ham slice is a snap to cook on top of the stove. For a fast finish, serve it...