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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    Sirloin Tips With Mushrooms

    1 review

    My husband is an avid hunter, so I look for beef recipes that also work using venison. This...


    Peach Chimmies

    1 review

    “I developed these treats for our town’s peach festival,” writes Karolyn Czyz from Lewiston, New York. “They’re timely, easy and...


    Orange-Honey Cashew Chicken

    2 reviews

    The sweet honey-citrus sauce turns ordinary poultry into something special. "I like to serve it with rice or riced potatoes,"...


    Fettuccine Primavera

    This delicious dish from field editor Cassandra Corridon of Frederick, Maryland is chockfull of crisp-tender vegetables that are delicately seasoned...


    Dilly Red Snapper

    A light and creamy dill sauce lends lovely flavor to tender fish fillets. "I like to serve this easy entree...


    Asparagus Souffle

    3 reviews

    I'm not sure where I found this recipe, but being an asparagus lover, I knew I'd like it. I've tried...


    Pineapple Orange Slush

    1 review

    "This tart refreshing drink hits the spot, and you don't have to make a lot," says Roni Goodell of Spanish...


    Turkey Pie

    7 reviews

    After tasting this savory recipe, you'll find yourself turning to this recipe time and again. Prepared crescent roll dough makes...

    Cheddar Cheese Toasties

    1 review

    WE were dairy farmers for years, so we all enjoyed a hearty breakfast after morning milking. Having a bit of...


    Spaghetti Fish Supper

    "This colorful blend of fish, vegetables and pasta is so satisfying," relates Charolette Westfall of Houston, Texas. "I've also substituted...


    Cran-Apple Waldorf Salad

    3 reviews

    A small-quantity salad can still be special, as this recipe proves. "I like the crisp apple, crunchy celery and chewy...


    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Sesame-Poppy Seed Dressing

    1 review

    Fresh, fast and delicious...what's not to like about this scrumptious salad topped with crunchy, slivered almonds? Thanks to Vickie Vermillion...


    Peaches and Cream for 2

    1 review

    I love to cook for family and friends and this is my recipe that is most often requested. A surprisingly...


    California Egg Bake

    2 reviews

    I love breakfast, and I'm always looking for new egg dishes to serve my husband and myself. This recipe fills...


    Apple-Cherry Pork Chops

    8 reviews

    You'll never want pork chops any other way once you try this recipe from field editor Doris Heath of Franklin,...


    Herbed Angel Hair Pasta

    8 reviews

    Looking for something a little more exciting than boiled pasta to serve with a chicken entree, Greta Igl found inspiration...


    Seafood Potpies

    2 reviews

    You'll really like this recipe if you favor crab and shrimp. It's an old family favorite, and it tastes gourmet...

    Parmesan Cauliflower

    6 reviews

    Need a last-minute side dish to round out your meal? This quick and cheesy recipe from Brenda Biron in Sydney,...


    Sauteed Mushrooms

    4 reviews

    “This is a family recipe I have used for over 20 years,” says Elizabeth Lott of Amarillo, Texas. “Everyone I’ve...


    Salmon with Pineapple Salsa

    1 review

    Can mint, pineapple, jalapenos and onion jive? You bet they can!...especially poured over a succulent salmon. “I received rave reviews...


    Creole Chicken

    6 reviews

    Chili powder lends just a hint of heat to this full-flavored and oh-so-easy chicken entree. —Susan Shields, Englewood, Florida


    Chicken with Mango Salsa

    2 reviews

    In Hanover, Ontario, Denise Elder blends tangy tropical flavors for the fresh and sassy salsa that tops her tender chicken...


    Pea Pod Carrot Medley

    2 reviews

    We grow pea pods, and I wanted to use them in something other than stir-fries. This fit the bill! I've...

    Herbed Rack of Lamb

    1 review

    We've raised sheep for years, so lamb has been a staple entree in our house as well as a favorite...


    Green Bean Stir-Fry

    4 reviews

    Soy sauce and peanut butter flavor these crisp-tender beans. "They're a nice change from the usual green bean salads and...


    Blueberry Oat Waffles

    1 review

    I truly enjoy recipes that make just enough for the two of us, like this one for yummy waffles. Instead...


    Cheddar Zucchini Slices

    The microwave makes this colorful and tasty side dish fast and simple to prepare. It's easy to adjust the quantity...


    Pork Chops with Cumin Rice

    2 reviews

    Cumin lends a real southwestern flair to this satisfying main dish. The tender baked chops pick up extra flavor from...


    Cajun Chicken Linguine

    13 reviews

    Our pasta began as a special, but due to its overwhelming popularity, we made it a permanent part of our...