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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    Pressure-Cooker Mushroom Pork Ragout

    1 review

    Savory, quickly made pork is luscious served in a delightful tomato gravy over noodles. It’s a nice change from regular...


    30 Super Side Dishes that Serve 2

    So long, leftovers! Now you can enjoy side dishes for two that are sized just right for couples, newlyweds and...


    Michelada

    1 review

    Like your drinks with a south-of-the-border vibe? Try this kicked-up beer cocktail that’s a zesty mix of Mexican lager, lime...


    Deli Turkey Lettuce Wraps

    2 reviews

    I used to make these during my training days when I worked at a restaurant in Hawaii. They're low-fat, low-carb,...


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    Cast-Iron Skillet Steak

    22 reviews

    If you’ve never cooked steak at home before, it can be a little intimidating. That’s why I came up with...


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    Cobb Salad Club Sandwich

    3 reviews

    Can't decide whether you want a salad or a sandwich? You'll never have to choose again. With generous ingredients piled...


    Sweet and Spicy Peanut Butter-Bacon Sandwiches

    1 review

    I craved peanut butter and bacon toast while pregnant. Then I sampled a friend's peanut butter with chile pepper in...


    36 Totally Awesome Toaster Oven Dinners

    Your multifunctional toaster oven is ideal for 8x8 casseroles, baked chicken for two, meat loaf and lots more.

    Crabmeat Boats

    I've been making this recipe for more than 40 years. You can also spread the filling on small rolls and...


    Herby Pesto Chicken

    1 review

    You really won't miss the cheese at all in this dairy-free pesto. It's especially good over cauliflower rice or gluten-free...


    Walnut and Oat-Crusted Salmon

    1 review

    I think this recipe gives you the most omega-3 fatty acid bang for your buck! —Cristen Dutcher, Marietta, Georgia


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    49 Slow-Cooker Recipes for Two

    Cooking for two? These small-batch slow cooker recipes yield four servings or fewer. Enjoy dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow, or...


    45 Dinnertime Recipes for Empty Nesters

    There's a lot to get used to when your last child leaves home. For starters, you don't need to make...


    Turkey Sandwich with Raspberry-Mustard Spread

    2 reviews

    My hearty sandwich has different yet complementary flavors and textures. It's filled with flavor and nutrients, without all the unhealthy...


    A Healthy Weekly Meal Plan for Empty Nesters

    When you're no longer cooking for a house full of kids, it's tough to stay inspired in the kitchen. So,...


    Chocolate Chip, PB & Banana Sandwiches

    1 review

    I love finding new ways to combine peanut butter, chocolate and bananas. I was shocked when my nephews (who are...


    Brownie Batter Oatmeal

    We all grew up eating bowls of lumpy oatmeal for breakfast, and everyone has favorite toppings to make porridge more...

    Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls

    2 reviews

    This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl! It is short on ingredients but packs in so...


    Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops

    3 reviews

    These sweet, spicy chops can be thrown together in minutes, but they definitely don't taste like it. Serve them with...


    29 Lunch Recipes for Two

    It can be tricky to find delicious lunch recipes sized just right for two people. But look no further! These...


    Cobb Salad Wrap Sandwiches

    These wraps are easy for a summer night—and, even better, I don't have to turn on my oven. There are...


    Green Tomato BLT

    I absolutely love tomatoes, any kind, any size. Being from the South, that includes fried green tomatoes. I created a...


    Bacon-Broccoli Quiche Cups

    5 reviews

    Rich with veggies and melted cheese, this comforting and colorful egg bake has become a holiday brunch classic
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    Greek Pita Pizzas

    2 reviews

    Pita bread is the crust for these single-serving pizzas that get Mediterranean flair from olives, spinach and feta cheese. Breadsticks...


    Special Strip Steaks

    1 review

    I like to use my wonderful cast-iron skillet, inherited from my mother, when I'm preparing this delicious steak, notes Janice...


    French Vanilla Mocha

    1 review

    My husband and I have spent hours trying to create coffeehouse drinks. This is the closest we've come. You can...


    Marinated Beef Kabobs

    A zesty marinade gives tongue-tingling flavor to this change-of-pace beef dish from Susie Freeman of Irons, Michigan.


    Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

    10 reviews

    As a child, shepherd's pie was one of my favorites. But now, having cut white potatoes out of our diet,...


    Strawberry Peach Banana Smoothie

    7 reviews

    Teresa Dunlap of Lima, Ohio notes, “These smoothies are great for breakfast, and they also make a delicious afternoon snack...