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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    Tacoritos for Two

    2 reviews

    This mild and meaty Southwestern dish combines the delicious flavor of tacos with the heartiness of burritos. Your family’s going...


    Bacon-Broccoli Quiche Cups

    5 reviews

    Rich with veggies and melted cheese, this comforting and colorful egg bake has become a holiday brunch classic
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    Ginger-Kale Smoothies

    3 reviews

    Since I started making this green smoothie recipe for breakfast every day, I honestly feel better! Substitute any fruit and...


    Fennel Wild Rice Salad

    2 reviews

    This is a salad I invented years ago when my sister's family had to go gluten-free. It has since become...


    Stuffed Pork Chops with Sherry Sauce

    1 review

    This scrumptious pork chop recipe is one of my favorites. I like how easy it is to adapt for more...


    Turkey Florentine Sandwiches

    Upgrade a lunchtime classic into a dinnertime feast with a few fancy yet simple tweaks. —Karel Reynolds, Rutherfordton, North Carolina


    Shrimp Panzanella Salad

    1 review

    These days, I’m only cooking for two. After working in the garden, I can dash indoors and have this shrimp...


    Raspberry Ice Cream in a Bag

    2 reviews

    Making homemade ice cream is fun for the whole family, and the fresh raspberry flavor of this treat makes it...

    Makeover Irish Cream Cheesecake

    1 review

    If you have a 4-in springform pan, this will be your new favorite dessert. The taste of Baileys Irish Cream...


    Pumpkin Pudding Desserts

    2 reviews

    I love pumpkin pie but I don't always have time to make it so I decided to come up with...


    Home-Style Potato Soup

    1 review

    I experimented with our family soup recipe until I came up wit this version. The mashed potato flakes provide a...


    Chicken Legs with Balsamic Vinaigrette

    2 reviews

    Just a handful of ingredients give this mouthwatering meal maker its light, lemony flavor. —Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts


    Chicken Apricot Stir-Fry

    3 reviews

    This sweet, fruity sauce goes very well with chicken. It's a great dish for two, but the recipe is easily...


    Grilled Tuna Steaks for Two

    "After enjoying yellowfin tuna at a restaurant in southwest Florida, I came up with this recipe so I could enjoy...


    Braised Beef with Mushrooms

    1 review

    This slow-cooked beef is so tender, it melts in your mouth. The ingredients have time to season the meat, and...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Sundaes

    2 reviews

    Ice cream sundae or cake? Go ahead and have both! This cool creation tastes like frozen strawberry cheesecake, without the...


    Good Morning Frittata

    Start the day right with this fast, fluffy egg dish. Egg substitute and skim milk cut down on calories, while...

    Hot Apple Pie Drink

    A perfect holiday drink for adults, these are simple and fun to make.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin


    Kidney Bean Salad

    3 reviews

    This kidney bean salad delivers creamy and savory flavors, and it's hearty enough to enjoy as a light...


    Caramel Apple Float

    2 reviews

    Who doesn't love the flavors of caramel, apples, and vanilla ice cream together? If I'm feeling fancy, I drizzle caramel...


    Grilled Caprese Quesadillas

    Here's a quick and easy summer lunch that makes great use of garden-grown tomatoes. Feel free to make your quesadillas...


    Classic Egg Salad

    37 reviews

    Egg salad is a refreshing, tasty change from lunchmeat or peanut butter sandwiches. The touch of mustard and lemon juice...


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    Lemon Pudding Cake

    23 reviews

    So little work and so much flavor. What’s not to love? This lemon pudding cake recipe gives a...

    Macaroni and Cheese for Two

    18 reviews

    This is one of those dishes that our family calls "a Mama recipe." My mother rarely consulted a cookbook, so...


    Popovers

    4 reviews

    A popular restaurant was noted for the giant popovers they served with their meals. I decided to do the same...


    Asparagus with Blue Cheese Sauce

    2 reviews

    MY SISTER introduced me to this recipe several years ago because she knows I love blue cheese.
    This dish...


    Honey-Baked Chicken for Two

    18 reviews

    After our children left home, I had to learn to cook all over again, I began to economize on food...


    Pepper Steak for 2

    5 reviews

    I CAME ACROSS this recipe more than 40 years ago as a newlywed. It eventually became a standby in our...


    Swiss Steak for Two

    5 reviews

    Even though I'm a widow, I still cook for two since I frequently have a friend or grandchild join me...