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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    Greek Pita Pizzas

    2 reviews

    Pita bread is the crust for these single-serving pizzas that get Mediterranean flair from olives, spinach and feta cheese. Breadsticks...


    Special Strip Steaks

    1 review

    I like to use my wonderful cast-iron skillet, inherited from my mother, when I'm preparing this delicious steak, notes Janice...


    French Vanilla Mocha

    1 review

    My husband and I have spent hours trying to create coffeehouse drinks. This is the closest we've come. You can...


    Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

    10 reviews

    Cozy, hearty and quick, sweet potato shepherd's pie is an easy comfort food to relish any night of the week,...


    Strawberry Peach Banana Smoothie

    7 reviews

    Teresa Dunlap of Lima, Ohio notes, “These smoothies are great for breakfast, and they also make a delicious afternoon snack...


    Chicken Finger Tacos for Two

    2 reviews

    These fried chicken tacos combine two of our favorite things: crispy chicken fingers and handheld tacos.


    Toasted Corned Beef Sandwiches

    I found this quick and easy recipe in one of my old cookbooks years ago. It's a standby on a...


    Mango Smoothies

    5 reviews

    Whip up a mango smoothie in a snap with our tropical recipe. It is sure to be a treat for...

    Flavorful Sloppy Joes

    11 reviews

    Do you like sloppy joes but not all the leftovers? This recipe makes just enough for two hearty sandwiches. The...


    Eggnog Shakes

    2 reviews

    Although made with fat-free ingredients, the easy-to-fix eggnog shake recipe retains the thick creamy consistency of the classic Christmas beverage....


    Mom’s Meat Loaf for 2

    22 reviews

    If you're looking for a hearty meal, just follow Michelle Beran's lead. The Claflin, Kansas cook whips up this delicious...


    Slow-Cooked Meat Loaf for 2

    2 reviews

    “My husband and I both work late, so it’s great to come home to this classic dish with mashed potatoes...


    Little Cheddar Meat Loaves

    10 reviews

    These cheesy meat loaf minis are perfect when you're craving meat loaf but don't want to wait a long time...


    Vermont Turkey Loaf

    3 reviews

    “The maple glaze on this turkey loaf makes it deliciously different from other meat loaves,” says Kari Caven in Coeur...


    Crunchy Asian Coleslaw

    5 reviews

    This flavor-packed twist on traditional creamy coleslaw makes a perfect complement to the Thai shrimp. The light, tangy vinaigrette enhances...


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    Baked Ham Tetrazzini

    7 reviews

    Cheesy, creamy ham tetrazzini is an easy yet hearty weeknight dinner. It's the perfect way to use up leftover ham!


    Iced Coffee

    14 reviews

    When my sister introduced me to iced coffee, I wasn’t sure I’d like it. Not only did I love it,...

    Hearty Ham and Potato Omelet

    2 reviews

    "My husband, Bob, and I operate a bed-and-breakfast, omelets are our 'friends'," confirms Massachusetts field editor Charlotte Baillargeon of Hinsdale....


    Curried Lamb Chops

    "Treat yourself and someone special to a fancy dinner with these moist tender chops," suggests Imelda Cauley from Delaware, Ohio....


    Lamb Shepherd’s Pie

    This is what I call "comfort food". My grandmother used to make it.


    Greek Turkey Pitas

    1 review

    “We like to fix these generous sandwiches whenever we have leftover turkey in the house,” Jean Graf-Joyce writes from Albany,...


    Ham and Spaetzle Bake

    3 reviews

    Tired of the same old ham and scalloped potatoes? Try this yummy and comforting change of pace from our Test...


    Greek Spaghetti Squash

    3 reviews

    Greek olives and feta cheese lend an ethnic flare to this colorful entree created by our Test Kitchen.

    Ham Stuffed Acorn Squash

    3 reviews

    “At the end of the growing season, we always have a few acorn squash remaining," says Laurina Jo Tucker of...


    Southwest Shepherd’s Pie

    This a wonderfully portioned dish which can be served alone or with a side salad and cornbread. It has a...


    Skillet Shepherd’s Pie For 2

    5 reviews

    Leftover mashed potatoes? Add them to a few pantry staples and you'll have warm comfort food in no time!
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    Greek Veggie Omelet

    This is a family favorite in my house. It's very quick and satisfying and not to mention, yummy! —Sharon Mannix,...


    Catalina Chicken

    19 reviews

    Catalina chicken could not be any easier to make. Do not let extra sauce go to waste! Spoon it over...


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    Pork Chops with Mushroom Bourbon Sauce

    11 reviews

    The golden crusted pork chops are accompanied with a rich mushroom sauce. This scrumptious entree is loved by my family...