Cooking for Two

"This recipe yields just a short stack of oat pancakes that's perfect for one or two," reports Florence Groves of...

When my children were little, they liked fruit, so I tried to make several dishes with different fruit. This recipe...

Soy sauce and peanut butter flavor these crisp-tender beans. "They're a nice change from the usual green bean salads and...

I truly enjoy recipes that make just enough for the two of us, like this one for yummy waffles. Instead...

The microwave makes this colorful and tasty side dish fast and simple to prepare. It's easy to adjust the quantity...

Cumin lends a real southwestern flair to this satisfying main dish. The tender baked chops pick up extra flavor from...

The sweet honey-citrus sauce turns ordinary poultry into something special. "I like to serve it with rice or riced potatoes,"...

This delicious dish from field editor Cassandra Corridon of Frederick, Maryland is chockfull of crisp-tender vegetables that are delicately seasoned...

A light and creamy dill sauce lends lovely flavor to tender fish fillets. "I like to serve this easy entree...

I'm not sure where I found this recipe, but being an asparagus lover, I knew I'd like it. I've tried...

"This tart refreshing drink hits the spot, and you don't have to make a lot," says Roni Goodell of Spanish...

After tasting this savory recipe, you'll find yourself turning to this recipe time and again. Prepared crescent roll dough makes...

WE were dairy farmers for years, so we all enjoyed a hearty breakfast after morning milking. Having a bit of...

"This colorful blend of fish, vegetables and pasta is so satisfying," relates Charolette Westfall of Houston, Texas. "I've also substituted...

A small-quantity salad can still be special, as this recipe proves. "I like the crisp apple, crunchy celery and chewy...

We grow pea pods, and I wanted to use them in something other than stir-fries. This fit the bill! I've...

We've raised sheep for years, so lamb has been a staple entree in our house as well as a favorite...

This just might be the fastest chicken salad recipe ever! The fruit gives a sweet touch, the almonds a nice...

My husband and I love this recipe as newlyweds, and now that our children are grown, we are enjoying it...

We know it sounds crazy, but these homemade fries really are light. Shared by Margaret Taylor of Salem, Missouri, they...

Ready in minutes these easy nachos are great for a light luncheon or snack, suggests Carl Dahlgren of Fort Worth,...

Seafood fans will be more than satisfied by Mary Anne Zimmerman's pleasantly zesty entree for two. “Serve the fish fillets...

Toasty and tasty, these hefty sandwiches boast a touch of sweetness from the raisins and jalapeno jelly. The creamy Havarti...

Sliced apples and a dill spread give this club-style sandwich, prepared by our Test Kitchen, lots of flavor. Filled with...

My husband and I are trying to eat healthier, so I keep on the lookout for light, flavorful foods that...

Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and a spicy sauce, these breaded chicken breasts make fantastic sandwiches. Try them whenever you're...

I found this recipe in a cookbook 33 years ago, when I was newly married. It's tasty and simple to...

I invented this dish for my kids when were young using all the things they like—sausage, mushrooms, onions, green pepper...

I found this recipe years ago. It makes a nice side dish with dinner, but I often serve it as...