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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    Breakfast Pitas

    2 reviews

    My husband and I like these pita pockets all by themselves for a quick breakfast. When you want a larger...


    Pizza Ravioli

    3 reviews

    “I dreamed up this dish one day when I was trying to use up a package of frozen ravioli,” relates...


    Blueberry Fruit Crisp

    6 reviews

    With all its blueberries, this treat is rich in antioxidants. On busy nights, you can make it in a snap....


    Pork Tenderloin with Cream Sauce

    "We had the pork at a German restaurant in Nebraska. I tried the recipe at home and have been making...


    Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

    1 review

    What's not to like about these tender potatoes with cheese topping? This recipe, shared by Edie Farm of Farmington, New...


    Quick Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    This tasty, filling chicken sandwich is a great way to use up leftover cranberry sauce. It will brighten your day....


    French Toast with Apple Topping

    7 reviews

    For breakfast or brunch, you can’t top this impressive dish from Janis Scharnott of Fontana, Wisconsin. Warm, sweet apples and...


    Macaroni Chicken Casserole

    6 reviews

    Start the evening off right with this piping hot, hearty casserole from Quincie Ball of Shelton, Washington. Topped with crispy...

    Open-Faced Cheesesteak Sandwiches

    16 reviews

    You might need a fork to eat this filling cheesesteak sandwich. Hot pepper sauce and pepper Jack cheese heat up...


    Three-Cheese Quesadillas

    19 reviews

    You'll swear you're at a restaurant when you take a bite of this cheese quesadilla. I like to make it...


    Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding

    9 reviews

    My mother used to make this dessert whenever she could. During the Depression it was hard to find chocolate, but...


    Stewed Tomatoes with Dumplings

    7 reviews

    When I was young and did not feel well, my mother made one of my favorite dishes. Just smelling it...


    Lemony Mushroom-Orzo Soup for Two

    7 reviews

    Here's a versatile soup that works as an appetizer or as a side for a sandwich lunch. It's loaded with...


    Peach Melba

    It’s simple to prepare a memorable dessert for just you and someone else. Straight from our Test Kitchen, this yummy...


    Stuffed Peppers for Two

    40 reviews

    My husband likes stuffed peppers, but my original recipe made too many servings. I cut it down to accommodate just...


    Cheesecake Berry Parfaits

    5 reviews

    The summer berry season is a real treat. This is an easy way to enjoy berries with cheesecake, which is...


    Baked Saucy Pork Chops

    16 reviews

    Baked pork chop recipes are always handy to feed my hungry family. This entree brightens up the usual routine of...

    Sassy Chicken & Peppers

    9 reviews

    This quick and healthy chicken and peppers recipe tastes like a naked taco and is bursting with fresh flavors. And...


    Comforting Tuna Casserole

    15 reviews

    My mother gave me the recipe for this classic casserole 20 years ago. Sometimes I use sliced stuffed olives instead...


    Zucchini Frittata

    8 reviews

    When we travel by car, I make the frittata the night before, stuff it into pita bread in the morning...


    Chicken Sausage Patties

    2 reviews

    Enjoy the taste of homemade breakfast sausage without guilt. This hearty recipe uses ground chicken in place of regular pork...


    Sweet Broiled Grapefruit

    1 review

    I was never a fan of grapefruit until I had it broiled at a restaurant—it was so tangy and delicious!...


    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


    Flaxseed Oatmeal Pancakes

    16 reviews

    I came up with this healthy and really tasty recipe because my husband loves pancakes. They have a great texture...


    Pork Chops with Rhubarb

    4 reviews

    A surprising rhubarb sauce makes these tender chops extra special. I like this fruity sauce on the tangy side, but...


    Sauteed Green Beans

    2 reviews

    These sauteed green beans with garlic and a variety of herbs and spices come together in no time at all...


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    Pork Schnitzel with Sauce

    11 reviews

    I make big fans whenever I serve this pork schnitzel recipe. German-style schnitzel is usually made with veal. I substituted...