Cooking for Two

I try to serve this rich, savory soup at least once a month during our cold winters. It's quick to...

This luscious and lemony pasta dish is so easy, it's become one of our weekly meal mainstays. But it's also...

This recipe works successfully with many kinds of fish, while the rest of the ingredients are things you’re likely to...

My family loves these sandwiches and they are very easy to prepare. Fresh basil, tangy Italian dressing and melted cheese...

When money was short and times were tough, my mother still made this banana milk drink for us. We thought...

Spinach is one of my favorite foods, so I make this easy recipe often, using frozen or canned spinach.
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With all the ingredients cooked in one skillet, this steak dish couldn't be quicker to prepare—or to clean up! But...

Everyone's bound to want seconds of this satisfying Italian-style bake from Kelli Bucy of Red Oak, Iowa. Oregano seasons the...

Be sure to pat the scallops with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. This helps create that perfectly...

Valerie Belley of St. Louis, Missouri enhances her pared-down potato dish by adding a layer of sliced onions and sprinkling...

These delicious sandwiches, prepared by our Test Kitchen, are perfect for brown-bag lunches. With sliced turkey avocado and cheese, they'll...

I kept prosciutto and sage in this Italian classic, but instead of veal I added turkey. This saltimbocca is so...

"You'll find this delicious squash is a welcome change from plain vegetable side dishes," assures Karen Scaglione of Nanuet, New...

Lemon-lime soda puts the fizz in this fresh-tasting juice blend. "This is my version of a cranberry drink I've had...

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

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

Fuel up for the day with eggs for breakfast. When you want a change, try the other omelet ideas at...

I love this turkey sandwich recipe. Since I'm cooking for two nowadays, I enjoy being creative with simple meals. —Dollypearle...

“My grandma, who raised me, was an awesome cook. This is a recipe she fixed every summer when our garden...

Loaded with cranberries, chicken, apples and spinach, these nutritious wraps are fast, moist and flavorful. —Sarah White, Salt Lake City,...

I like to make this side dish when I want to add some color to my meal. The touch of...

One of the hardest meals to plan is a holiday meal for two. You want all the smells and feelings...

My go-to meal after an evening run is this satisfying turkey wrap with jicama, a potato-like root veggie used in...

"Dinner doesn't get any easier than this stovetop meal for two that I created one night," relates Lela Rauch from...

—Tommy Haigler, Lexington, North Carolina

My mother gave me this strawberry smoothie recipe, and it tastes fabulous. I fix it for breakfast or sometimes as...

Feel like building a little fun into after-school routines? Let the kids help you construct these nutritious scooter snacks to...