Cooking for Two

I found this recipe years ago and immediately served it to dinner guests. It’s easy and fun and takes only...

Fresh mushrooms star in this tender turkey entree that comes together in 15 minutes. Served with a side of brown...

These delightful yogurt sundaes are an easy way to add fruit and calcium to your diet. Berries star in the...

Lean ground turkey makes this a lighter sloppy joe than the standard ground beef version. A hefty splash of hot...

I love to try new recipes for my husband and me, and I actually have cookbooks and recipes from all...

Two types of cheese on top of a savory crab mixture make these open-faced sandwiches ooey-gooey good! I usually serve...

"This delicious Italian dish is easy to prepare, but it looks like you fussed," writes Brenda Hoffman of Stanton, Michigan.

“I created this when I was on a low carb diet,” writes Kim Thomas of Monahans, Texas. “It tastes delicious...

Nutritious sweet potatoes add subtle flavor to these extra-crunchy fries. With the tasty mayo-chutney dip, this super side could double...

An easy cheese sauce turns ordinary pasta into a special side dish that's the perfect accompaniment to the steaks.

When I was growing up, Mom let us pick our birthday meals. This one was a frequent choice. I made...

Valerie Belley of St. Louis, Missouri stir-fries a medley of six vegetables to create this colorful side dish for two...

Chopped tomatoes and feta cheese come together to make this frittata extra special. It's perfect for a lazy Sunday or...

Nicely seasoned Cracker Dressing is a simple alternative to recipes that call for bread crumbs or cubes, suggests Jan Woodruff...

Let leftover sausage help you streamline tonight's dinner with this full-flavored stovetop dish. "This goes really well with a green...

—Carol Hemker, Phenix City, Alabama

A trio of garlic, rosemary and mint enhances the flavor of these chops, along with the luxuriously flavorful sauce on...

This crunchy vegetable salad is perfect on a hot summer's day. I like to cut the vegetables earlier in the...

This homey mix of eggs, corn tortilla strips, roast beef and other savory ingredients is a favorite dinner for two...

Since my husband hates leftovers and there are just the two of us, I always try to pare recipes down...

Who can tell that this delicious smoothie is made with tofu? No one (especially your kids)! The blend of berries...

This easy, delicious and healthy side is a showpiece that always delights. You can use grain, squash, fruits and nuts...

—Sherry Adams, Mount Ayr, Iowa

Want a fast way to turn a salad into a hearty meal? Add sausage. The mustard dressing also goes well...

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

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

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

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

"These golden popovers are a great way to round out any meal," notes Pauline Sniezek of Adams, Massachuesetts. "We have...