Cooking for Two

Barley adds another dimension to an old-fashioned hamburger. My husband and I really enjoy these juicy patties with onion and...

Everyday ingredients like ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, melted cheese and crunchy tater tots combine to create this fun,...

I never used to make crab cakes at home until I created this recipe. They're spiced just right, and the...

You'll love this beefed up nacho supreme. Even when paired with homemade taco seasoning, you'll be surprised how quickly you...

I like this recipe for Cornish hens because it’s easy to do and a delicious entrée for two. The basting...

We came up with this rich and delicious after-dinner drink, which has a chocolate swirl inside the glass, adding a...

"This recipe was a give away for a cook book advertisement," writes Marguerite Shaeffer of Sewell, New Jersey. "I kept...

Here's a dessert you can feel good about eating! Fresh fruit and zippy jalapeno make a tasty filling for sweetened...

“I make this salad when it's hot outside and we're looking for something quick and simple for dinner,” says Gail...

Classic pear salad gets an innovative makeover with chicken and maple vinaigrette. We like to serve it over crisp romaine...

This quick microwave dish for two is perfect for a busy day. Soy sauce and chicken broth bring out flavors...

Nancy Baker of Boonville, Missouri writes, "This fun salad is so simple to make and doesn't contain any unusual ingredients...

I FOUND I could cut down the time in preparing scalloped potatoes by first simmering them on top of the...

These appealing carrots from Veronica Callaghan of Glastonbury, Connecticut are simple, yet savory. Just steam and toss with Veronica’s homemade...

You’re sure to love this meaty entree, especially since it’s a cinch to prepare. Worcestershire sauce lends a nice tang...

I'm single and I love finding recipes that are both inexpensive and fast to fix. These little pizza-flavored pockets just...

White kidney beans and plum tomatoes are tossed with salmon and linguine in this fast-to-fix entree that works for special...

If you like to brown a few pounds of ground beef at one time to have it ready for all...

With a pleasant pumpkin flavor, caramel and almonds, this rich and creamy pudding from our Test Kitchen tastes decadent, but...

I'M VERY FOND of honey-mustard salad dressing, so I attempted to duplicate that taste when I created this pork recipe....

I FOUND this recipe in an old magazine. Later, I discovered that adding garlic gave these potatoes a unique flavor.

I'VE SHARED this recipe with many friends who also cook for two. We all agree - small recipes are hard...

This hot chocolate recipe is more than a warm-you-up—it's rich and thick decadence in a mug. —Cyndi Nistico, Palm Island,...

There’s a pear tree in my yard that inspires me to bake with its fragrant fruit. This upside-down pancake works...

To entice my family to eat outside their comfort zone, I use lots of color. This happy hash combines sweet...

A dear friend and I wanted to make an easy apple crisp. We made a Parmesan filling, stuffed the apples...

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

Pineapple, rum and sugar have a longstanding and flavorful relationship that takes on new meaning when you add ginger and...

My dear friend served this to my husband and me, knowing that we enjoy onions and garlic. After receiving our...