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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    Green Bean Casserole for Two

    2 reviews

    This dish always conjures up memories of Mom's traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Everyone loves green beans when...


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    Creamy Bow Tie Pasta

    33 reviews

    Add a little zip to your meal with this saucy pasta dish. It's an excellent accompaniment with almost any meat...


    Contest-Winning Easy Tiramisu

    18 reviews

    This recipe makes a great quick dessert for a special supper…or anytime. It's easily doubled if needed. What a fun...


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    DIY Ramen Soup

    1 review

    This favorite ramen noodle recipe, prepared and served in a canning jar, is a healthier alternative to most...


    Poached Egg Buddha Bowls

    1 review

    I love cooking for my husband and this is the first dish of the year that we enjoy out in...


    Pork Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce

    13 reviews

    "This delicious match receives rave reviews each time I make them and I've shared the recipes with numerous fans," writes...


    Pear Pandowdy

    1 review

    I pulled out this recipe one night when my husband was craving something sweet, and it was a big hit...


    Chicken Alfredo Stromboli

    7 reviews

    I combined my favorite fettuccine Alfredo recipe with the chicken Alfredo pizza from a restaurant and came up with this...

    Rice-Stuffed Butternut Squash

    8 reviews

    The combination of wild rice, mango chutney, cranberries and curry powder give this side dish for two an exotic flavor....


    Golden Chicken Cordon Bleu

    36 reviews

    For an entree that's as elegant as it is easy, try this moist classic chicken recipe. It's a simple dish...


    Contest-Winning Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

    1 review

    I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...


    Peach Cobbler for Two

    20 reviews

    Everyone notices a special taste in this cobbler. It's orange zest, which enhances the color and gives this traditional dessert...


    Hearty Multigrain Pancakes

    1 review

    Oats and whole wheat flour make these tasty pancakes extra hearty. Try them with applesauce spooned on top! —Jeri Tirmenstein,...


    Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup

    19 reviews

    Tender pancakes are filled with minced apple and raisin, and drizzled with apple cider syrup. They're wonderful in the summer...


    Blueberry Cake with Wojapi Sauce

    3 reviews

    This is my grandmother's recipe, and the sauce is traditional Cherokee, which has been passed down for generations. It is...


    Rosemary Citrus Sorbet

    2 reviews

    This pretty pastel dessert bursts with the fresh flavors of grapefruit, lime and rosemary. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah


    Parmesan Pork Tenderloin

    25 reviews

    I am of Danish descent and love all things pork, both old recipes and new. Here's a dish I came...

    Apricot-Glazed Ham Steak

    8 reviews

    Want to prepare a small Easter meal? The sweet-savory ham steak glaze gives it an attractive look and delicious flavor....


    Peach Ice

    If fresh peach is delicious, this recipe is delicious! It's a very light dessert for those counting calories, and it's...


    Creamy Rice Pudding

    10 reviews

    I was fortunate to grow up around fabulous cooks. My mother and grandmother taught me to experiment with recipes, and...


    Macaroni Chicken Casserole

    6 reviews

    Start the evening off right with this piping hot, hearty casserole from Quincie Ball of Shelton, Washington. Topped with crispy...


    Three-Cheese Quesadillas

    19 reviews

    You'll swear you're at a restaurant when you take a bite of this cheese quesadilla. I like to make it...


    Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding

    9 reviews

    My mother used to make this dessert whenever she could. During the Depression it was hard to find chocolate, but...

    Turkey Breast Tenderloins with Raspberry Sauce

    2 reviews

    Sweet and tangy raspberry sauce is a perfect complement to versatile turkey tenderloins. In fact, this sauce is so good,...


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    Stuffed Pork Chops

    19 reviews

    I've had this recipe for almost 50 years. Any time I want the meal to be extra special—for dinner parties...


    Microwaved Parmesan Chicken

    9 reviews

    This quick way to prepare chicken has been a family staple ever since a friend gave me the recipe. It's...


    Phyllo-Wrapped Halibut

    6 reviews

    I created this easy entree to convince my husband that seafood doesn't have to taste "fishy." He likes the flaky,...


    Italian Chicken Skillet Supper

    12 reviews

    Romano cheese, sliced vegetables and pine nuts jazz up this Italian sauteed chicken. It’s easy, and my whole family loves...


    Glazed Ham Slices

    7 reviews

    Besides being a great cook, my mom could put a meal together in no time at all. A creative cook,...