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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    Grilled Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    For a fun and hearty hand-held summer entree, Sandra Fisher grills up these mouthwatering sandwiches in Kent, Washington. Serve with...


    1-2-3 Grilled Salmon for Two

    3 reviews

    I love salmon, but my husband doesn't. So I combined flavors I knew he liked to create this recipe, and...


    Snow Crab Legs with Dipping Sauces

    2 reviews

    Whenever I prepare crab legs for my family, I'm sure to serve these three dipping sauces on the side. They...


    Grilled Shrimp with Apricot Sauce for 2

    2 reviews

    Succulent shrimp get a boost of flavor from the bacon and sweet hot sauce. Served on skewers, they make a...


    Beef Pizza Burgers

    6 reviews

    The home economists in our Test Kitchen came up with this tasty switch from the usual burger. Italian-seasoned ground beef...


    Pineapple-Stuffed Burgers

    7 reviews

    "I really enjoy making these special burgers with a surprise inside," writes Ann Couch of Halifax, North Carolina. The homemade...


    Lemon-Garlic Pork Tenderloin

    I enjoy grilling, so I worked hard to develop marinades and sauces to accompany the meats. This blend of tangy...


    Grilled Dijon Fish

    This mild dish is ideal for a quick summer meal. The simple marinade has just enough flavor to compliment the...

    Peanut Butter Chicken Tenders

    These delicious chicken skewers are brushed with a delightful peanut butter and ginger-lime sauce, then grilled to tender perfection. Billie...


    Grilled Rosemary Swordfish

    13 reviews

    My husband loves swordfish, and we have a ton of swordfish recipes because of that. But, this is his favorite...


    Best Beef Fajitas

    2 reviews

    My sister, Laurie, served these yummy fajitas on a hot summer night, Linere Silloway explains from East Charleston, Vermont. They’re...


    Grilled Steak Bruschetta Salad for 2

    Fire up the grill for this tasty salad. The meat will be done in a snap, leaving you more time...


    Grilled Jerk Shrimp Orzo Salad

    22 reviews

    The heat, seasonings and appearance of this colorful main-dish salad are perfect for summer—or any time of year that you...


    Grilled Steaks with Greek Relish

    3 reviews

    My ribeye steak dinner showcases the flavors of Greece. These steaks go well with hummus and pita bread. —Mary Lou...


    Flavorful Salmon Fillets

    5 reviews

    Compliments are a sure thing when I fix these fabulous salmon fillets. A tasty marinade pumps up the flavor and...


    Grilled Bacon-Tomato Sandwiches

    6 reviews

    My family loves these sandwiches and they are very easy to prepare. Fresh basil, tangy Italian dressing and melted cheese...


    Banana Milk Drink

    5 reviews

    When money was short and times were tough, my mother still made this banana milk drink for us. We thought...

    Spinach Cheddar Bake

    2 reviews

    Spinach is one of my favorite foods, so I make this easy recipe often, using frozen or canned spinach.
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    Skillet Steak Supper

    5 reviews

    With all the ingredients cooked in one skillet, this steak dish couldn't be quicker to prepare—or to clean up! But...


    Sausage Macaroni Bake

    10 reviews

    Everyone's bound to want seconds of this satisfying Italian-style bake from Kelli Bucy of Red Oak, Iowa. Oregano seasons the...


    Simple Herbed Scallops

    11 reviews

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


    Chive Mushroom Soup

    1 review

    I try to serve this rich, savory soup at least once a month during our cold winters. It's quick to...


    Sea Scallops and Fettuccine

    4 reviews

    This luscious and lemony pasta dish is so easy, it's become one of our weekly meal mainstays. But it's also...

    Tomato-Basil Baked Fish

    5 reviews

    This recipe works successfully with many kinds of fish, while the rest of the ingredients are things you’re likely to...


    Deviled Chicken Thighs

    6 reviews

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


    High-Octane Pancakes

    4 reviews

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


    Zucchini Fries for 2

    14 reviews

    I often make these fries for my husband and myself, especially when our garden is full of zucchini. The cornmeal...


    Squash Saute

    6 reviews

    Wonderful Italian seasonings blend perfectly in this yummy and versatile squash side dish.
    —Vicki Schurk, Hamden, Connecticut


    Crab-Stuffed Manicotti

    7 reviews

    I love pasta and my husband loves seafood. I combined them to create this dish, and he raved that it's...