Cooking for Two

“My husband enjoyed this salad at a restaurant, so I went home and duplicated it,” recalls Joan Rockvam from Alexandria,...

“I love to bake, so I cut this apple dessert down to serve just us with delectable results,” writes Linda...

From Cottonwood, Arizona, Mary Ann Gove shares her special recipe for no-cook applesauce. “It's extra-healthy since no nutrients are lost...

Who has time to make from-scratch pancakes and homemade syrup? You do, thanks to this easy recipe from Joan Baskin....

"When it comes to fixing simple meals for two, this hearty club stacks up as a winner," assures Robin Boynton...

Think “steak dinner in a bowl,” suggests Lisa Renshaw from Kansas City, Missouri. Her rich, hefty soup makes great cold-weather...

“I developed this subtle soup as a starter for a Southwest-style lunch. I serve it with cheese nachos and follow...

Try this novel presentation for grilled potatoes. A foil pack makes for quick and easy cleanup, too. —Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster,...

Herbs add surprising dimension to this tender turkey breast recipe shared by Denise Goedeken of Platte Center, Nebraska. It's easy...

“I love to cook and eat all types of food,” writes Barbara Willmitch from Younstown, Ohio. “But this tasty dish...

"My sister gave me the recipe for this creamy pasta salad about 25 years ago," Nola Erbe jots from Lodi,...

"My fiance never tires of this cheesy Southwestern dish," notes Caroline Nielsen from Wausau, Wisconsin.

I like to serve this crunchy almond-crusted salmon with lots of mango salsa. It's a beautiful dish you might want...

In Fostoria, Ohio, Joann Fell adds chopped apples and spices to warmed acorn squash, then microwaves for a fast and...

This flavorful dish from Marilyn Farmer of Centerville, Utah dresses up frozen green beans with onion, cheese, bread crumbs and...

A bit of spice livens up cranberries and turkey while fat-free cream cheese rounds out the bold flavors in this...

“Being from Louisiana, we like everything hot…even our vegetables,” writes Glenda Ardoin from Hessmer. “This is one of our summer...

Barbara Lopshire of Holland, Michigan copied the Creamy Bow Ties and Chicken from a similar dish at a nearby Italian...

For a budget-friendly option, I cut the small steaks off a good roast purchased on sale, then individually wrap and...

"This is a great-tasting soup to make on a chilly day," observes Aline Winje of Slocan, British Columbia. "It's easy...

"This great-tasting beverage is an easy way to get kids to eat their fruit," notes Diana Mueller of Las Vegas,...

"This roast is truly delicious," says Rita Applegate of La Mesa, California. "The mustard sauce complements the pork nicely."

Ivy Fitzjohn of Winnipeg, Manitoba shared this fun way to serve rutabaga, which is sweetened with apple, brown sugar and...

This stovetop favorite is tasty and stick-to-your-ribs. It's easy to prepare—perfect after a long day at work. —Carmen Edwards, Midland,...

Ken Leth of Aurora, Colorado tucks omelet ingredients into a tortilla wrap for a hearty breakfast dish.

Mildly seasoned with fresh parsley and the flavors of garlic and onion, this stovetop side dish goes well with just...

When Kimberly Rayfield ran out of milk for her pancake batter, she substituted orange juice-with terrific results. "Everybody said they...

This sandwich is perfect for breakfast or dinner. It tastes sweet, like French toast, but gets protein from the meat...

You simply will not believe how easy it is to make Christine Dohlmar’s elegant mouthwatering chocolate dessert! “This recipe is...