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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    Berry Turkey Sandwich

    2 reviews

    Sliced fresh strawberries, Swiss cheese and a nutty cream cheese spread make this turkey sandwich different. Try it on whole...


    Pineapple Pork Kabobs

    1 review

    Pork tenderloin is marinated and grilled to tender perfection in these eye-catching kabobs. Enjoy the skewers with strawberry gelatin and...


    Creamy Lime Chiller

    This frosty refresher from field editor Maria Regakis of Somerville, Massachusetts hits the spot. Neither too sweet nor too tart,...


    Sourdough Veggie Sandwiches

    1 review

    This appealing sandwich from Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California is easy to assemble. "My husband and I love these...


    Basil Pasta Sauce

    Nothing beats the aroma of this speedy simmered pasta sauce...except its wonderful taste. To round out the meal, toss together...


    Baked Stuffed Zucchini

    1 review

    "You don't have to fuss to make a special side dish for tow, as this recipe proves," says Sarah Rodgers...


    Cinnamon Pancake Cubes

    1 review

    "When I was young, my mother introduced our family to this delicious way to use up leftover buttermilk pancakes," says...


    No-Fuss Rice Pudding

    2 reviews

    "This quick rice pudding is yummy and so easy to make!" says Sheila Wilde of Welling, Alberta. She uses her...

    Broccoli in Hoisin Sauce for Two

    1 review

    This unbelievable Asian side dish will impress and surprise even confirmed broccoli haters! Twinkle30 — Tasteofhome.com Community


    Steak and Black Bean Burritos

    Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah


    Makeover Deluxe Grilled Cheese

    2 reviews

    You might not have known healthy grilled cheese was possible. But with a few simple tricks, we actually boosted the...


    Florentine Frittata for Two

    This easy recipe makes a delicious breakfast or weeknight dinner using on-hand ingredients. For a heartier dish, add leftover chicken...


    Flounder with Shrimp Stuffing for 2

    7 reviews

    For a perfect date night meal, try this delicious stuffed flounder. You don't have to go to a fancy restaurant...


    Thai Shrimp Salad for 2

    Here's a deliciously different salad that blends grilled shrimp, a lean source of protein, with the low-calorie crunch of cucumber...


    Healthier Zucchini Bread

    14 reviews

    This healthier zucchini bread has a golden top, lots of sweet cinnamon flavor and a slimmed-down nutritional profile. It’s perfect...


    Strawberry Mango Salad

    2 reviews

    I combined some different ideas from several recipes to come up with the ingredients for this salad. In deference to...


    Glazed Asian Pork Medallions

    2 reviews

    A deliciously elegant entree that's just half an hour away-it may seem hard to believe, but it's true! Michele Flagel...

    Cantaloupe Chicken Salad for Two

    4 reviews

    “I found this recipe several years ago, and my son and I enjoy it often. It’s just right for a...


    Chicken Caesar Burgers

    7 reviews

    “This is a great no-guilt recipe. I sometimes substitute ground turkey,” explains Rachel Riccomini of Saint Marys, Kansas. “To make...


    Southwest Grilled Chicken

    5 reviews

    “Lime juice and a splash of pepper sauce lend refreshing zest to this flavorful take on grilled chicken. It's so...


    Mexican Leek Soup

    2 reviews

    This soup is so satisfying. You can substitute other beans, use kale instead of spinach or add leftover corn. For...


    Waffled Monte Cristos

    6 reviews

    My husband and I enjoy Monte Cristos so much that I created this non-fried version to cut down on fat....


    Easy Baked Potato Casserole

    4 reviews

    "This is a wonderfully different potato salad," raves Debbie Johnson from Centertown, Missouri. "It'll look like you've fussed for hours;...

    Turkey Tetrazzini For Two

    3 reviews

    You'll gobble up this saucy pasta classic from June Esmond of Utica, Illinois. Creamy and comforting, it's chock-full of turkey,...


    Cola Pork Chops

    4 reviews

    “Great flavor and simplicity make this recipe one of my favorites,” writes Tracy Reedy from Dublin, Ohio. “Cola adds sparkly...


    Mashed Potato-Topped Hot Dogs

    1 review

    INSTEAD of the usual hot dog and bun meal, I like to make more of a main meal. It's a...


    Easy Tuna Macaroni Salad with Cheese

    8 reviews

    "This jazzed-up tuna recipe came from a nutritionist I worked with at a prenatal clinic," writes Mary pat Eck from...


    Portobello Angel Hair Nests

    4 reviews

    "I whipped up this recipe one winter evening when my husband and I wanted something hearty but nutrtious," shares Tina...


    Veggie-Cheese Stuffed Shells

    2 reviews

    Need a great-tasting meatless dish you can count on? These pleasing pasta shells are packed with veggies, three kinds of...