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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    Fruit Salad Dessert

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


    Creamy Chip Dip

    —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin


    Sausage-Topped Zucchini

    Alice Scollin of Saranac Lake, New York concocted this pleasing entree, which became her husband's favorite dish after just one...


    Fried Apple Rings

    Four ingredients and a skillet are all that you'll need for these delightful apple rings that Mary Jane Ruther cooks...


    Chicken Spaghetti Salad

    "I make this quick dish when I'm in a hurry and don't want a huge meal," notes Holly Siphavong, Eureka,...


    Special Ladyfinger Dessert

    Folks will swear you fussed over our Test Kitchen’s party-pretty dessert, but it couldn’t be much easier or quicker to...


    Roasted Red Pepper Omelets

    Roasted red peppers, Muenster cheese and green onions give this breakfast favorite vibrant color and flavor. Taste of Home Test...


    Cinnamon-Apple Puff Pastry Shells

    For a deliciously simple brunch dish, try this recipe. It has such a wonderful apple flavor which will remind you...

    Squash Pasta Bake

    "I was cooking summer squash for dinner when my grandchildren informed me they'd just had it the night before," writes...


    Cornbread Breakfast Casserole

    —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Homemade Noodles for Two

    4 reviews

    These delicious noodles keep very well in the refrigerator. And, there are few things that taste as good as homemade...


    Quick Mashed Potato Cakes

    4 reviews

    What a great way to use up any remaining mashed potatoes! These light cakes cook up golden brown and have...


    Boston Cream Sponge Cakes

    2 reviews

    From Harrison, Arizona, Jan Badovinac shares her recipe for these tender, mini sponge cakes filled with vanilla custard and frosted...


    Horseshoe Sandwiches

    1 review

    Hearty meat and potato lovers in your family will be happy to indulge in the Horseshoe Sandwich. Our recipe used...


    Au Gratin Potato Casserole

    1 review

    I've been making this casserole for a few years now. It's rich, creamy and comforting.


    Cheesy Vegetable Frittata

    3 reviews

    This cheesy, flavorful egg bake is packed with veggies. My husband and I enjoy it just as much for late-night...


    Cranberry-Apple Pork Chops

    1 review

    These colorful, sweet-tart chops deliver seasonal flavors in each bite! —Katie Shireman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Vegetable Scrambled Egg Substitute

    1 review

    These scrambled eggs are packed with a variety of veggies, giving you an instant healthy start to your day. —Marilyn...


    Glazed Asian Pork Medallions

    2 reviews

    A deliciously elegant entree that's just half an hour away-it may seem hard to believe, but it's true! Michele Flagel...


    Potato Smashers

    3 reviews

    Try this dressed-up version of stuffed potato skins for a great side dish that no one will ever guess is...


    Honey-Pecan Chicken Breasts

    13 reviews

    We love to entertain, this is one of my favorite 'special' recipes to welcome dinner guests. The nuts add an...


    Chicken with Green Chile Sauce

    6 reviews

    What an easy, flavorful dish! Lemon adds tang, Cajun seasoning brings a kick and sour cream cools it all down....


    Salisbury Steaks With Gravy

    12 reviews

    Worcestershire sauce dresses up these moist and easy hamburger steaks for two. “Creamy mashed potatoes are the perfect side to...

    Roasted Pepper, Bacon & Egg Muffins

    4 reviews

    This fun and filling sandwich is just as great for lunch, dinner or a quick snack as it is for...


    Amber’s Sourdough Stuffing

    3 reviews

    All my kids and grandkids absolutely love this sourdough stuffing, but especially my daughter-in-law Amber. I usually make a big...


    Makeover Irish Cream Cheesecake

    1 review

    If you have a 4-in springform pan, this will be your new favorite dessert. The taste of Baileys Irish Cream...


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    Chicken & Goat Cheese Skillet

    11 reviews

    My husband was completely bowled over by this on-a-whim goat cheese and chicken skillet meal. I can't wait to make...


    Hawaiian Beef Dish

    2 reviews

    THIS dish has been in my family since I was a little girl, and when presented to guests, brings rave...


    Warm Pineapple Sundaes with Rum Sauce

    2 reviews

    Pineapple, rum and sugar have a longstanding and flavorful relationship that takes on new meaning when you add ginger and...