Cooking for Two

I saw this recipe on a TV show on Amish cooking in the 1980s, and I've adapted it to suit...

These tender sirloin strips are marinated in a soy sauce mixture that gives them a wonderful Asian flavor. For a...

“I like fixing dinner when my mom is going to be late coming home from work,” says high-schooler Katie Anderson...

Clams, garlic, bacon and Parmesan cheese flavor this hearty pasta dish from Darlene Hicks. “It's been a favorite for years,”...

"This is an old recipe handed down from my mother-in-law and is an especially good accompaniment to roast beef," Nancy...

Green peppers and tomato give lovely color to this nicely seasoned side dish. It's just right for two people.—Vivian Wolfram,...

This one is a family favorite! —Linda Bounds, Cedar Hill, Texas

I served this with Chive Garlic Bread from the April/May 2001 issue, and my
finicky-eating, 6-year-old grandson absolutely loved...

This scrumptious chicken is low in fat but bursting with flavor from the marinade and breadcrumb coating. The meat is...

Lorraine Menard’s fabulous sweet-sour sauce does her proud whenever she serves these pork chops at home in Omaha, Nebraska. It’s...

"Since I love potatoes and my husband and I both enjoy the flavor of tacos, this fun dish is a...

"I found this recipe in a cookbook many years ago, and it's become one of my favorites," reports Gloria Leiding...

Begin dinner with the delightful Tender Chicken for Two from Rosena Vrshek of Phoenix, Arizona. Instead of traditional tomatoes, her...

My mother created delicious dishes based on whatever was in the refrigerator or on the shelf. This recipe is one...

These fries are "skinny" since they bake to a crisp in the oven, without submerging the potatoes in oil or...

“This casserole is ready to eat in just 30 minutes and it's simple, warm and welcoming,” writes Darlene Brendan of...

This recipe makes just the right amount for my husband and me. I like the idea of cooking it all...

“As snowbirds originally from Iowa, we love these tender chops and sweet potatoes with an orange sauce in the fall,...

Here's an easy and attractive way to spruce up sweet potatoes for your Thanksgiving dinner. Field editor Billie Moss of...

From Aurora, Colorado, Janice Mitchell shares, "With it's bright colors this is beautiful on a holiday buffet table, but I...

Dress up chicken salad with crunchy cucumber and dill for a summery sandwich that’s ready in just 10 minutes. If...

When my family was snowed in one time, we had to make do with what we had on hand, so...

Here is a hearty meal that's perfect for two...or one hungry guy! It's great on it's own, or serve at...

THIS IS one of my favorite ways to prepare carrots—simple but flavorful. I devised this recipe since we always seem...

From Jane Shapton of Irvine, California comes this tasty bake that layers sliced eggplant with spaghetti sauce and two kinds...

Get your protein from these meaty burritos. Black beans, avocado and steak slices team up are nicely seasoned with fresh...

"I came across the recipe for this glaze in a grilling manual but wasn't satisfied with it. I kept the...

THIS IS a perfect main dish when you're cooking for two. I've even used these hens as a stand-in for...

"My husband and I first tasted this colorful combination while visiting my sister in Grants Pass, Oregon," notes Maxine Driver...