Cooking for Two

Who has time to make from-scratch pancakes and homemade syrup? You do, thanks to this easy recipe from Joan Baskin....

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

“My husband is not a soup-for-dinner kind of guy, but he loves this chunky, stick-to-your-ribs soup,” laughs Nancy Tafoya in...

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...

With a pleasant pumpkin flavor, caramel and almonds, this rich and creamy pudding from our Test Kitchen tastes decadent, but...

Mildly seasoned with fresh parsley and the flavors of garlic and onion, this stovetop side dish goes well with just...

Enjoy the taste of your favorite soup with a knife and fork! French onion soup gets “beefed” up in this...

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

I love to cook for family and friends and this is my recipe that is most often requested. A surprisingly...

After our two children became adults and left home, I continued to cook meals as usual. Soon we became tired...

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

At the end of a cold, tiring day, I wanted something quick and warm. I whipped up this filling soup...

SINCE guacamole is a favorite in this area with its emphasis on Mexican food, I decided to create my own...

Mushrooms are the key to this twist on popular Philly steak sandwiches—a nice meatless meal option that’s tangy and tasty....

—Carol Hemker, Phenix City, Alabama

Add a wonderful tastes to pretzels with peanut butter! The not-to-sweet flavor will impress everyone that tries these treats.—Jeannie Berry,...

"This colorful blend of fish, vegetables and pasta is so satisfying," relates Charolette Westfall of Houston, Texas. "I've also substituted...

Coq au Vin is a chicken dish typically made with red wine. This wonderful white wine version was created in...

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

I AM 83 years old and my mother has been gone for many years, but I'm still using her best...

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...

Here's a dessert you can feel good about eating! Fresh fruit and zippy jalapeno make a tasty filling for sweetened...

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...