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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    Biscuits for 2

    15 reviews

    I created this recipe in a larger quantity to enter in the Kentucky State Fair. It won first place! Since...


    Stuffed Cucumbers

    2 reviews

    For a change of pace, I like to serve these stuffed cucumbers in place of a lettuce salad. They're really...


    Portobello-Gouda Grilled Sandwiches

    9 reviews

    Take a simple grilled cheese sandwich to the next level with the earthy, rustic flavors of portobello mushrooms and gouda...


    Radish Cucumber Salad

    2 reviews

    I put this cucumber radish salad together with vegetables I had left in my garden. My family liked it so...


    Sesame Almond Slaw

    1 review

    Crunchy veggies and noodles are coated in a tangy dressing in this pleasant slaw. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Camping Haystacks

    43 reviews

    Try this easy layered dish for a quick and easy meal after a day of hiking. —Gaylene Anderson, Sandy, Utah


    Salmon with Lemon-Dill Butter

    1 review

    If you’re looking for a dish that’s fast and healthy, this one has it all. Round it out with steamed...


    Potatoes Romanoff

    1 review

    These tangy potato cubes, topped with cheddar cheese, can be mixed ahead and refrigerated until you're ready to bake them....

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    Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

    42 reviews

    My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I love grilling veggies for a side dish. I serve...


    Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

    4 reviews

    This dish is so tasty that my husband insists it could be served in a restaurant. —Joan Hallford, North Richland...


    Migas, My Way

    4 reviews

    My family loves any foods with a southwestern kick, so this recipe gets a big thumbs-up from them. I have...


    Couscous & Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

    2 reviews

    If you have a tiny apartment, zero counter space and only two people to feed, hefty meals are out. This...


    Ramen Noodle Stir-Fry

    8 reviews

    This mildly flavored ramen noodle stir-fry combines tender strips of chicken with vegetables and popular ramen noodles. I came up...


    Vegetable Meat Loaf

    5 reviews

    I'm not big on leftovers, so I've pared down my recipes to serve two. This meat loaf is simple and...


    Flank Steak Stir-Fry

    2 reviews

    Tender strips of flank steak share the stage with julienned carrot and red pepper, fresh mushrooms and broccoli florets in...


    Dark Chocolate Pecan Cake

    2 reviews

    Made in a single loaf pan, this doubly good chocolate cake has a nutty praline layer and two layers of...


    Lemon Sherbet

    3 reviews

    Lemon juice provides the snappy flavor in this wonderful lemon sherbet recipe from our Test Kitchen. The light, make-ahead treat...

    Summer Squash Pasta Primavera

    4 reviews

    SINCE I eat very little meat, I'm always on the lookout for vegetarian and low-fat recipes.
    I came up...


    Egg ‘n’ Bacon Sandwiches

    2 reviews

    From Aurora, Indiana, Sharon Pickett shares this healthy, homemade take on a fast-food favorite. "My son-in-law created this recipe so...


    BLT Skillet

    38 reviews

    This quick weeknight meal reminds me of a BLT, with its chunks of bacon and tomato. The whole wheat linguine...


    Tuna Noodle Casserole for Two

    8 reviews

    My mom made this tuna casserole through the years...a delicious family dish, but good for any occasion. I often serve...


    Cajun Baked Catfish

    16 reviews

    This well-seasoned fish nets me compliments from family and friends whenever I serves it. The fish is moist and flakey,...


    Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder

    10 reviews

    My 10-year-old son and I devised the recipe for this rich and comforting soup. Now it's a family favorite. —Terrie...

    Hearty Shrimp Omelet

    "I've been cooking for 30 years and enjoy making quick, easy and tasty meals," relates Greg Parsons of Candor, North...


    Tilapia with Jasmine Rice

    12 reviews

    This tender, full-flavored tilapia with fragrant jasmine rice is absolutely to die for. Your family will love this healthy and...


    Warm Tuna Pita Pockets

    2 reviews

    I like to tuck this cheesy tuna filling into pita pockets for a fun, grab-and-go lunch. Celery adds a nice...


    Rotisserie Chicken Panini

    9 reviews

    This ooey-gooey, melty delight is packed with bacon, chicken, cheese and just enough lemon to tickle your taste buds. Other...


    Hawaiian Deli Sandwiches

    "When our four kids were in sports, we were often on the road for meals," relates Tammy Blomquist from Taylorville,...


    Pork Meatballs

    8 reviews

    This pork meatballs recipe is one of my favorites. My mom used to make the moist, flavorful meatballs often, and...