Cooking for Two

"Ginger and garlic nicely complement the tender shrimp in this delicious pasta dish," notes Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City,...

Fresh asparagus is a rarity in our small town, but when I find it at the store, I make this...

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

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...

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...

THIS is a dish I’ve tried a few times for my husband and me. Since we both love Brussel sprouts,...

For a feast or any occasion, we love this snappy fall salad that balances sweet and sour with good crunch...

A fun and surprisingly hearty breakfast dish packed with flavor and richness.
—Sara Morris, Laguna Beach, California

This colorful Asian cucumber salad makes a simple, cool side dish when we have stir-fry for dinner. —Tari Ambler, Shorewood,...

This delightful downsized recipe makes just two biscuitlike shortcakes. Fill them with fresh fruit of your choice and top with...

I can’t brag enough about this recipe. It’s elegant enough for a formal brunch, yet simple and nutritious. With different...

Great for brunch, light late-night supper for two or as a versatile side dish, these melt-in-your-mouth souffles are flavorful, fluffy...

WHEN Mom made pies to feed the crew during wheat harvest, she always had plenty of dough left over, so...

My husband and I love garlic bread, but it's such a waste for just the two of us, so I...

Scallops meet mild tomato in this sublime stovetop supper. Try serving the saucy mixture over rice or angel hair pasta,...

I love this dip recipe! It's a fabulous way to use up leftover or different kinds of cheeses I've already...

My husband and I love pie, but we can't eat a whole 9-inch pie by ourselves. So I make these...

My Nebraska-native husband loves Reuben sandwiches and anything with chicken, so I combined his two favorites in a fun roll-up....

Here’s a hearty dish for two that satisfies the biggest appetites. It’s loaded with good old-fashioned flavor. —Ruthann Martin, Louisville,...

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

MY NIECE suggested I try cooking squash and potatoes together. I found that potatoes really do enhance the flavor of...

I make this when I crave comfort food but don’t have the time or energy for a big meal. It...

MY MOTHER, grandson and I put out heads and hearts together and after several tries, we came up with our...

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