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Thanksgiving Recipes for Two

Not feeding a crowd for Thanksgiving? Find scaled-down versions of your favorite traditional Thanksgiving recipes in these holiday recipes for two.

Thanksgiving Main Dishes for Two

One of the hardest meals to plan is a holiday meal for two. You want all the smells and feelings of the season, but you don't want leftovers until June! This Thanksgiving Turkey for Two is the tasty answer.
—Joyce Kramer, Donalsonville, Georgia

Honey-Glazed Hens with Fruit Stuffing for Two

My husband really likes Cornish hens, so I searched for a recipe I could use during the holidays that dressed them up. We love the fruit stuffing in these Honey-Glazed Hens with Fruit Stuffing for Two.
—Denise Albers, Freeburg, Illinois

Thanksgiving Salads for Two

Asian Pear Salad for Two

I created this Asian Pear Salad for Two using ingredients I had on hand from a recent party—and was delighted with the outcome! It's beautiful to look at, delicious and so simple to fix. I get raves over it.
—Shirlee Bodfield, Tucson, Arizona

Cranberry Waldorf Salad

Honey and dried cranberries set this apart from the typical Waldorf. Cranberry Waldorf Salad is quick to toss together and deliciously crunchy!
—Barbara McFeters, Aurora, Oregon

Thanksgiving Side Dishes for Two

Creamy Green Bean Casserole

You can replace the green beans with any other frozen veggies in this Creamy Green Bean Casserole. I like a mixture of carrots, broccoli and cauliflower.
—Rosemary Beaudoin, Plainville, Connecticut

Mashed Potato Artichoke Bake

These jazzed-up mashed potatoes make a welcome side dish for any entree. My husband loves this Mashed Potato Artichoke Bake.
—Laura McAllister, Morganton, North Carolina

Ginger Sweet Potato

Serve up a fantastic Ginger Sweet Potato side dish with this scrumptious recipe. The spice of ginger and cinnamon pair perfectly with sweet potato and maple syrup.
—Susan LeBrun, Sulphur, Louisiana

Scented Rice in Baked Pumpkin

This easy, delicious and healthy Scented Rice in Baked Pumpkin side is a showpiece that always delights. You can use grain, squash, fruits and nuts to suite your taste-it's impossible to go wrong!
—Lynn Heisel, Jackson, Missouri

Creamy Baked Corn

Creamy Baked Corn is an old recipe handed down from my mother-in-law and is an especially good accompaniment to roast beef. The corn is moist and creamy with a souffle-like topping.
—Nancy Collins, Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Thanksgiving Desserts for Two

Maple Pumpkin Pie

Here's a 5-inch pie that's as cute as it is delicious. You'll enjoy the creamy pumpkin-maple filling and golden, melt-in-your-mouth crust. Maple Pumpkin Pie is especially good with whipped cream.
—Vivian Colwell, Goshen, Ohio