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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    One Skillet Spaghetti for Two

    6 reviews

    Are you a busy cook? Then, you're sure to love this convenient stovetop spaghetti recipe. —Joan Koehn, Leland, Mississippi


    Raspberry Parfaits

    5 reviews

    Looking for a carefree way to impress someone special? A rich and creamy raspberry parfait is guaranteed to dazzle them....


    Sweet Potatoes for Two

    5 reviews

    I like this recipe because it can be prepared for two, or easily increased to accommodate a large gathering. The...


    Roasted Potatoes and Artichokes

    2 reviews

    Potato wedges and artichoke hearts are roasted to perfection in this hearty recipe from Mary Relyea of Canastota, New York....


    Cheesy Hash Browns

    3 reviews

    Frozen hash browns and a canned soup make preparing this hash brown recipe from Christy Mahlum of Grand Junction, Michigan...


    Apple-Stuffed Pork Roast

    3 reviews

    “My husband doesn’t usually like healthy meals, but this pretty entree is one of his favorites,” assures Melissa Holtz of...


    Orange Oatmeal

    8 reviews

    I like to make this for breakfast because it’s quick yet out of the ordinary. The orange flavor adds a...


    Creamy Chicken and Carrots

    5 reviews

    Mushroom soup makes a creamy gravy for this tender chicken. “You can also make this with other vegetables, or serve...

    Bacon Mushroom Chicken

    30 reviews

    “My brother told me this was the best chicken
    he had ever tasted,” writes Kara Cook from Elk
    ...


    Ginger Pork Chops

    4 reviews

    A pleasant combination of honey, soy sauce and ginger glazes these tender pork chops and makes them seem special. Serve...


    Caramel Apple Slushies

    2 reviews

    Turn this classic treat into a fun drink that's perfect for fall parties. The slushies taste just like caramel apples....


    Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

    6 reviews

    WHEN I was a teenager, I cooked dinner every night for our family of four...Mom, Dad, Grandmother, who lived next...


    Cornbread-Stuffed Pork Chops

    1 review

    Tart apple adds a delicious flavor to the moist stuffing that fills these savory chops. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Chicken Tzatziki Cucumber Boats

    2 reviews

    I’ve tended a garden for decades, and these colorful “boats” made from cucumbers hold my homegrown tomatoes, peas and dill....


    Tender Beef over Noodles

    17 reviews

    I dress up stew meat with noodles and a slightly sweet red sauce for this satisfying main dish. It goes...


    Puffy Apple Omelet

    7 reviews

    With all the eggs our chickens produce, I could make this omelet every day! It's a pretty, festive-looking dish, but...


    Sausage-Spinach Pasta Supper

    17 reviews

    You won’t miss the marinara sauce once you taste this pasta dish flavored with chicken broth and Italian sausage. “It’s...

    Sweet Pepper Venison Stir-Fry

    4 reviews

    "Every year our friends have a game feed where everyone brings a different wild dish," says Kathy Gasser of Waukesha,...


    Simple Marshmallow Fruit Salad

    2 reviews

    For a taste of summer sunshine, I whip up this quick, refreshing salad. It’s pretty enough to double as a...


    Pecan-Crusted Catfish

    1 review

    Mustard and dill give this catfish its savory flavor, and the pecan crust lends a delightful crunch. You’ll have dinner...


    Easy Berry Cheesecake Parfaits

    3 reviews

    These sweet little parfaits take everything that's wonderful about cheesecake and make it way easier. You get the rich creaminess,...


    Egg-Topped Avocado Toast

    6 reviews

    We always have avocados on hand, so it's easy to make this quick breakfast toast for my husband and me....


    Swiss Potato Gratin

    2 reviews

    Grated potatoes and creamy Swiss or Gruyere cheese make this side dish a satisfying alternative to mashed or baked potatoes....

    Chicken Slaw

    1 review

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


    Chicken Fried Rice for Two

    2 reviews

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


    Fresh Mushroom Spinach Salad

    1 review

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


    Moist Baked Fish

    1 review

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


    Open-Faced Texas Burgers

    8 reviews

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


    Pasta with Chorizo and Spinach

    6 reviews

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