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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    Chinese Pork Fried Rice

    8 reviews

    This Chinese pork fried rice recipe tastes just as good as the one from your favorite restaurant! It features tender...


    Seasoned T-Bones

    1 review

    A spicy seasoning rub and tender grilled steak are an ideal match in this tasty entree created by our Test...


    Cheese-Stuffed Burgers for Two

    12 reviews

    Here’s a sandwich that does traditional burgers one better—with a surprise pocket of cheddar! My family really enjoys the melted...


    Citrus-Ginger Tuna Steaks

    Now that I am retired, I have lots of time to plan, experiment and prepare meals...but this tuna, with its...


    Garlic-Herb Red Snapper

    When it's time to fix dinner, Nancy and John Mueller of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin head to the kitchen together. Married...


    Grandma’s Tomato Soup

    5 reviews

    This recipe is my grandmother’s. Originally, she even made the tomato juice in it from scratch! Gram had this recipe...


    Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

    3 reviews

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


    Pea Salad

    5 reviews

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

    Herbed New Potatoes

    2 reviews

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


    Diabetic Milk Shake

    1 review

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


    Bistro Breakfast Panini

    15 reviews

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


    Creamy Pork Chop Dinner

    5 reviews

    Hearty and comforting, this meat-and-potatoes meal is rich with homemade goodness…and it’s easy to prepare. “Sometimes I use chicken thighs...


    Red Snapper for Two

    3 reviews

    This is a fast and easy recipe plus it’s low fat and healthy. Add a tossed salad and some hard...


    Gingered Garlic Shrimp

    2 reviews

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


    Asparagus Stir-Fry

    1 review

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


    Peanut Butter Parfaits

    3 reviews

    NOW THAT our nest holds only two of us, I've had to develop many dishes for two.
    My husband...


    Veal Scallopini

    3 reviews

    My husband and I prepare this veal dish for birthdays and other special occasions. We love to cook and often...

    Peach Salsa Chicken

    2 reviews

    Peachy sweetness mellows out the jalapeno kick in this homemade salsa. The whole meal is done in a half hour!...


    Apple Tea

    3 reviews

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


    Oven Parmesan Chips

    13 reviews

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


    Crab-Stuffed Catfish

    2 reviews

    "My family was not big on fish...until I made this dish," Joy McConaghy from Moline, Illinois notes. She stuffs catfish...


    Pepper and Salsa Cod

    1 review

    After tasting a similar dish at the grocery store, my husband figured out how to make this awesome cod topped...


    Meat Loaf Stuffed Zucchini

    3 reviews

    I CAME UP WITH this recipe after being challenged to find different ways to cook this plentiful summer vegetable.
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    Lime Salmon with Soy Sauce

    3 reviews

    “My husband and I are busy real estate agents, but we still take time to cook together,” writes Laurie LaClair...


    Grilled Wild Turkey Breast

    "With only two ingredients, this is definitely the easiest recipe I have for cooking the wild turkey that my husband,...


    Tender Marinated Chuck Roast

    4 reviews

    This marinade makes the toughest cuts of meat tender. I'm frequently asked for the recipe. It's also good with venison...


    Savory Grilled Potatoes

    18 reviews

    These potato packets are so easy to prepare ahead of time, then pack in the cooler for camping trips or...


    Ginger-Orange Pork Tenderloin

    1 review

    A fast-to-fix mix marinates grilled pork tenderloin in this simple yet special entree from Lynn Roth of Ypsilanti, Michigan.


    Grilled Turkey Tenderloins with Ginger-Garlic Marinade

    3 reviews

    "I've been using this recipe for 10 years-we love it!" shares Debra Holt of Franklin, Virginia. "I am a high...