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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    Tacos in a Bowl

    16 reviews

    This easy skillet dish offers a delicious use for leftover taco meat. Garnish it with sour cream and salsa for...


    Pear Crumble

    5 reviews

    No time to make a pie? This pear crumble recipe is quick and easy, and just as delicious!


    Cheesecake Berry Parfaits

    6 reviews

    The summer berry season is a real treat. This is an easy way to enjoy berries with cheesecake, which is...


    Mocha Frappe Recipe

    13 reviews

    A copycat mocha frappe recipe saves you time and money at the drive-thru. Here's how to make it at home...


    Pronto Vegetarian Peppers

    13 reviews

    In the summer I love to serve these peppers with salad and a roll. At the end of summer, I...


    Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

    30 reviews

    I used to live in Australia, where this soup is served often. I had to have the recipe, and now...


    Turkey Spinach Salad with Maple Dressing

    3 reviews

    "My husband and I love to hike in New England," writes Jessica Gerschitz of Jericho, New York. "The maple syrup...


    Chicken Spaghetti Salad

    "I make this quick dish when I'm in a hurry and don't want a huge meal," notes Holly Siphavong, Eureka,...

    Dilled Salmon Pasta Salad

    1 review

    Elaine Williams uses just a cup of leftover salmon in this pretty pasta salad for two. "It's nicely seasoned with...


    Turkey Guacamole Wraps

    1 review

    Tuck smoked turkey and a creamy avocado spread into tortilla wraps and add a dash of hot sauce for a...


    Celery Seed Vinaigrette

    1 review

    In Farmington, New Mexico, Edie Farm needs just a few minutes to stir up this simple salad dressing for two....


    Penne with Veggies and Black Beans

    4 reviews

    Chock-full of zucchini, tomatoes, sweet pepper and carrots, this hearty pasta dish puts your garden harvest to good use. For...


    Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

    3 reviews

    Here's a rich, comforting side dish that bakes up golden brown. It's a wonderful recipe for the colder months. I...


    Broccoli Cheese Soup for 2

    2 reviews

    “When my husband and I visit fresh food stands, we often come home with more veggies than we can eat....


    Chicken Panini

    9 reviews

    This melty, decadent and easy-to-make chicken panini is perfect for a quick lunch or a casual weekend treat.


    Chicken Sausage Patties

    2 reviews

    Enjoy the taste of homemade breakfast sausage without guilt. This hearty recipe uses ground chicken in place of regular pork...


    Frosty Caramel Cappuccino

    3 reviews

    This frothy iced cappuccino is positively delicious for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack or an after-dinner dessert. It's also a great...

    Spicy Pepper Steak

    1 review

    Sometimes I like to marinade the steak and seasonings the night before. This surprisingly spicy pepper steak is bursting with...


    Beef Barley Soup for 2

    5 reviews

    Who knew you could simmer up such a hearty soup in 30 minutes? This is packed with my favorite homey...


    Portobello Mushroom Sandwiches

    1 review

    We're always looking for satisfying vegetarian meals, and this one tops the list. These melts are especially delicious in the...


    Pasta Fagioli

    4 reviews

    My older relatives brought this recipe from Italy and made it often as I was growing up . It is...


    Home-Style Black-Eyed Pea Soup

    4 reviews

    This colorful hearty soup makes a good starter or main course. With a salad on the side, it's a light...


    Autumn Chowder

    55 reviews

    When the weather gets chilly, we enjoy comfort foods like this hearty chowder. It's easy to prepare, and the aroma...

    Golden Asparagus Soup

    6 reviews

    It doesn’t matter how many times I serve this thick, buttery soup, it’s always a hit. And, it’s a delicious...


    Spicy Mashed Potatoes

    “While cleaning the freezer one day, I uncovered extra filling I had used in an appetizer. I decided to add...


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    Fried Ice Cream

    1 review

    It doesn't seem possible to have a warm, crispy shell around a scoop of cold ice cream. But that's exactly...


    Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

    9 reviews

    Here's a meal-in-one that's perfect for a weeknight family dinner. This old-fashioned chicken and dumplings comes together on the stovetop,...


    Chili with Cornbread Topping

    4 reviews

    Cornbread is the perfect partner for canned chili in the easy warmer-upper for two. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,...


    Lemon Sherbet

    3 reviews

    Fresh citrus flavor shines bright in this refreshing lemon sherbet recipe.

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