Cooking for Two

You’ll reel in raves with this baked and stuffed flounder from Katie Sloan in Charlotte, North Carolina. “It’s such an...

It seemed like Mom was always standing at her old black stove, coming up with recipes. This was one of...

Living in Kansas, fresh seafood can be hard to come by. Luckily, frozen scallops aren't. This dish offers coastal flavor...

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...

My favorite appetizer is a raspberry-glazed cheese ball, so I used similar ingredients to dress up a plain grilled cheese...

I make this dish when I invite my next-door neighbor over for supper. It's just enough for the two of...

Fluffy and health-packed, these hotcakes are what we rely on to jump-start frosty winter mornings in Colorado. They keep us...

I've discovered a variety of small roasts that work well for two, without creating leftovers for the rest of the...

My grandmother gave me this recipe, so it always brings back warm memories.

When the weather outside is frightful, curl up indoors with this delightful brew of apple tea. —Edna Jones, Orlando, Florida...

My husband and I avoid fried foods, but potatoes are part of our menu almost every day. These delectable sliced...

People love the unique combination of flavors in the dressing that tops the fresh fruit in this salad. It's so...

—Tommy Haigler, Lexington, North Carolina

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

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...

This nice old-fashioned side dish is perfect for the holidays and easily down-sized for two, it's a dish that can...

My father came up with this recipe when I lived at home. He always added the optional cayenne pepper, and...

I make these potatoes often for my husband and me. They're easy to prepare and have a nice dill flavor....

Here's a sugar-free refresher with a yummy vanilla-banana flavor. It blends together in no time. —Evelyn Archer, Elkville, Illinois

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

I tried an omelet that contained brie, bacon and apples and thought it would be tasty as a breakfast panini—so...