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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    Minestrone-Style Shrimp Salad

    This shrimp salad is the perfect dish to serve as a small dinner for two. It's very light and refreshing. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

    Orange Rosemary Carrots

    1 review

    Our whole family loves rosemary, and I grow it along with carrots in my garden every year. This is a...


    Brown Sugar Bacon BLT Sandwiches

    1 review

    Simple BLT sandwiches are quite amazing, but when you add dill mayonnaise, avocado and brown sugar bacon, they become something...


    Grilled Pimiento Cheese Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    Rich and creamy pimiento cheese is a southern favorite. It makes this grilled pimiento cheese sandwich shine, especially when sweet...


    45 Breakfast Recipes for Two

    There's no need to adjust your portions; these recipes make breakfast for two and are perfect for any hungry couple!

    Easy Almond Joy Chia Pudding

    2 reviews

    I enjoy making this coconut milk chia pudding recipe because it's easy and I can find all the ingredients at...


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    Copycat Caramel Frappuccino

    I love frappuccinos from Starbucks, but they get too expensive. I now make my own, and they are just as...


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    50 Christmas Recipes for Two

    Planning a Christmas dinner for two? These delightful appetizers, drinks, main dishes, sides and desserts deserve a spot on your...


    Quinoa-Pear Breakfast Bake

    9 reviews

    My husband and I enjoy quinoa, so I created this pear breakfast bake for our Sunday brunch. The quinoa is...


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    French Hot Chocolate

    3 reviews

    One of my fondest memories of Paris is sipping a cup of thick, dark hot chocolate at one of the...


    Birthday Cake Shot

    These festive birthday cake shots are a fun way to get a party started. Use chocolate cake-flavored vodka and chocolate...


    Weeknight Goulash

    6 reviews

    With this recipe, you can put in a full day’s work, run some errands and still get dinner on the...


    Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes

    6 reviews

    This scalloped potatoes with apples dish is delicious with baked breaded pork chops, which you could cook at the same...

    Kimchi Cauliflower Fried Rice

    2 reviews

    This healthier take on kimchi fried rice is one of my favorite recipes because it's customizable. If there's a vegetarian...


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    34 Easy Gluten-Free Recipes for Two

    From smoothie bowls to chicken dishes, you'll love these easy gluten-free recipes for two. The best part? No leftovers!


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    65 Small Batch Cinco de Mayo Recipes

    Party of two? No problem! Get into the holiday spirit with these festive Cinco de Mayo recipes that serve...


    Fruity Chicken Salad Pitas

    2 reviews

    I found this handwritten recipe tucked inside an old community cookbook I bought more than 40 years ago. I made...


    Orange-Chipotle Chicken

    3 reviews

    Big on flavor and easy on the cook's time, this orange-chipotle chicken recipe is appealing. The sweet-yet-hot sauce gets its...


    Air-Fryer Ham and Egg Pockets

    3 reviews

    Refrigerated crescent roll dough makes this ham, egg and cheese pocket recipe a snap to prepare. —Taste of Home Test...


    Polish Kraut with Apples

    1 review

    The combination of apples, sauerkraut and smoked sausage gives this hearty dinner an old-world flavor. I enjoy this, and it's...


    Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken

    3 reviews

    My father used to love it when I made this slow-cooker Italian chicken. Since it includes a flavorful tomato sauce,...


    Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken

    My husband and I love this slow-cooker coconut curry chicken! It’s a breeze to prepare and it tastes just like...

    Air-Fryer Sweet and Sour Pork

    2 reviews

    Whether you’re serving a party of two or making a bigger batch for company, you’ll find this air-fryer sweet and...


    Salmon Croquette Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    I’m obsessed with smoked salmon on bagels with all the accouterments! Smoked salmon can get pricey, though, so I found...


    Pressure-Cooker Mexican Stuffed Peppers

    1 review

    These pressure-cooker stuffed peppers get a southwestern twist! The filling also makes a delicious meat loaf that we like cold...


    Pressure-Cooker Pork Ribs

    When I was younger, my mom made these delicious pressure-cooker pork ribs for special Saturday dinners. Now I can prepare...


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    Air-Fryer Coconut Shrimp

    1 review

    Panko crumbs give this spicy air-fryer coconut shrimp its crunch. It’s perfect as an appetizer or for your main meal....


    Air-Fryer Portobello Melts

    1 review

    We're always looking for satisfying vegetarian meals, and this air-fryer sandwich recipe tops the list. These melts are especially delicious...