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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    Stovetop Orange-Glazed Chicken

    2 reviews

    I love a recipe that can put dinner on the table quickly without sacrificing flavor. This sweet and saucy dish...


    Mandarin-Walnut Lettuce Salad

    1 review

    THE sweetened walnuts add a nice crunch to this salad and a taste compatible with oranges. The dressing is sweet,...


    Snow Pea Asparagus Stir-Fry

    2 reviews

    Add a taste of the Orient to your menu with Joy Beck’s snappy side dish. She accents the veggies with...


    Cube Steaks Italiano

    Packed with Italian flavor, these mouthwatering cubed steaks from Jo Ann Honey of Longmont, Colorado are ready in no time,...


    Mexican Veggies

    6 reviews

    Patricia Mickelson of San Jose, California came up with this oh-so-easy, colorful combination while looking for a veggie side dish...


    Peach-Glazed Beef Filets

    3 reviews

    I love combining fruits and chiles to make flavorful glazes. This recipe has evolved over the years. It uses ancho...


    Cornish Hen Under a Brick

    1 review

    Classic Mediterranean flavors such as lemon, garlic and olive oil are used to season this tender hen. It's then seared...


    Spicy Tortellini

    Spicy V8 juice is the surprise ingredient behind this savory Test Kitchen creation. Tortellini takes a cue from stew and...

    Tamale Pie for Two

    1 review

    This fun, Southwest-style main dish features an easy tortilla crust and a hearty filling. “The amount of seasoning is just...


    Spiced Pear Dessert

    3 reviews

    AT our Bed and Breakfast we always serve some kind of fruit. This is an easy and delicious way to...


    Cinnamon-Apple Grilled Cheese

    7 reviews

    These sandwiches are great for breakfast or lunch, or even as a snack. To intensify the cinnamon flavor, try using...


    Sirloin with Blue Cheese Butter

    3 reviews

    Few meats are as mouthwatering as a juicy, grilled steak. And when you top a tender sirloin with a savory...


    Thai Tilapia

    6 reviews

    You can take a taste trip to Asia even on a hectic weeknight with this no-fuss fish dish developed by...


    Stewed Beef with Rice

    3 reviews

    “When you come in cold and shivery from outside, count on this wonderful stew to warm you through,” says Donna...


    Cranberry Chip Pancakes

    These simple pancakes taste so great, you don't even need syrup! Liven them up by adding cranberries, orange juice and...


    Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple

    7 reviews

    Let these chops marinate while you're at work. When you get home, you can have a hot meal ready in...


    Dill Bloody Marys

    4 reviews

    With a nice level of pepper, and just enough dill from the pickle, these Bloody Marys are sure to please....

    Tomato Stuffed Zucchini

    2 reviews

    "This is one of our favorite vegetable dishes and a good way to use summer squash," says Marilyn Newcomer of...


    Hearty Potato Corn Chowder

    1 review

    No one would guess that this hearty, chunky soup from our Test Kitchen is made with tofu and soy milk....


    Swiss Zucchini Bake

    6 reviews

    This is a great entree for a romantic brunch for two, sent from George Hascher of Phoenicia, New York. This...


    Scallop Pasta Salad

    3 reviews

    If you're a scallop-lover, you'll really enjoy this chilled pasta salad seasoned with lemon juice, olive oil and red wine...


    Couscous-Stuffed Acorn Squash

    1 review

    Our Test Kitchen combined this popular winter squash with couscous, cherries, walnuts and seasonings and served it in the shell....


    Italian Beef Stew

    3 reviews

    Looking for a heartwarming meal-in-one on a nippy autumn evening? Try this hearty stew from Margaret Peschke in Hadley, New...

    Parmesan Rice Pilaf

    1 review

    MY Mom found this recipe in a local newspaper years ago and it has been one of our favorite side...


    Quick Honey-Mustard Chicken

    6 reviews

    “This entree combines my husband’s love for mustard with my love for anything sweet (the honey),” writes Lisa Varner, a...


    Fluffy Sausage Omelet

    At Christmastime, we get family members together for a breakfast meal. I serve this omelet with a fruit salad, hash...


    Herb-Crusted Red Snapper

    4 reviews

    An appetizing blend of herbs complements the mild flavor of these flaky fillets from field editor Nella Parker of Hersey,...


    Crunchy Ham and Cheese

    2 reviews

    Crushed potato chips put the crunch in this appetizing variation on ham and cheese. “Serve this layered sandwich with a...


    Monterey Baked Chicken

    6 reviews

    As colorful as spring itself, Crystal Heese’s tender and tasty chicken entree is sure to become a popular supper standby....