Cooking for Two

Use some of your garden bounty to whip up this zesty quiche-like casserole that teams zucchini with cheese, onion, egg...

These golden Cornish hens, shown at right, are seasoned with basil, sage and thyme for plenty of flavor. They're simple...

These cheese-topped baked potatoes stuffed with pork sausage are nearly a meal in themselves.
"I learned to cook at...

Try your hand at this stress-free chicken dish from Denise Ahlers of Freeburg, Illinois. Perfectly portioned for two, the chicken...

You’ll need just four easy ingredients for these quick morning pick-me-ups or sweet afternoon snacks. —Chris Michalowski, Dallas, Texas

Try this fun twist on chicken salad using fuss-free coleslaw mix. Hilda Anger in Valparaiso, Florida writes, “This crunchy, creamy...

Asian inspiration hits the table tonight, and it costs even less than take-out! You'll love the ease of this tasty...

I'VE MADE this salad for my husband and me for years. I don't like cooked spinach, so I was looking...

When his wife was temporarily laid up, Greg Sacho of DePere, Wisconsin took over the cooking. He came up with...

This comforting slow-cooker stew was one of my husband's experiments that turned out to be one of our favorite Sunday...

A simple baked pear becomes an elegant dessert when drizzled with chocolate sauce that's laced with cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg....

This recipe evolved over time. It draws heavily on a stuffed pepper recipe passed on to me by my mother...

With this healthier version of chicken Parmesan, you won't even miss the extra fat and calories.

WHEN OUR two sons left home (in the same year) to build their own "nests", we had lots of adjustments...

Veggie lovers, here's a full-flavored recipe just for you! This hearty, meatless pita is stuffed with plenty of chopped vegetables...

When we went out to eat, bread pudding was my choice dessert. I eventually found out how it was made...

Looking for a new sandwich idea? This wonderful combination of cheese, artichokes, spinach and tomatoes feels fresh and special. —Jean...

These flavorful southwestern wraps sent by Marlene Roberts of Moore, Oklahoma will be a hit at lunch or dinner.

Tender, moist and sweet, these two luscious but lighter cakes are as special as the person you choose to share...

This is a dish I can prepare in fifteen minutes! My husband gave me the secret of using the broiler...

Served on Texas toast, this open-faced burger will be the talk of the table tonight! —Willie DeWaard, Coralville, Iowa

A teenage reader shares this lemony treat for two. "I'm 14 and I love to cook," says Katie Anderson from...

The spicy cheese and Mexican seasoning give plenty of zip to these tender chicken rolls. Round out the meal with...

This is one of those recipes that cooks love because it's quick, easy and inexpensive. Brown sugar adds a touch...

Transform leftovers into a light but filling one-dish meal sized for two. Elaine Williams of Surrey, British Columbia shows you...

This is a simple way to dress up breaded chicken patties. We like these sandwiches with additional blue cheese dressing...

You'll need just five ingredients for this cool salad that's nicely sized for two people. "I like trying new recipes,"...

This zippy entree from Athena Russell of Florence, South Carolina looks and tastes special, but it’s a cinch to make....

When you don't want to bake a ham for Easter, this is a nice alternative, suggests Mark Baccus of Melbourne...