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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    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!...


    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...

    Italian Chicken Skillet Supper

    11 reviews

    Romano cheese, sliced vegetables and pine nuts jazz up this Italian sauteed chicken. It’s easy, and my whole family loves...


    Irish Coffee

    7 reviews

    This Irish coffee lives up to its reputation as a relaxing after-dinner drink. Creme de menthe adds a colorful touch...


    Cranberry Chip Pancakes

    These simple pancakes taste so great, you don't even need syrup! Liven them up by adding cranberries, orange juice and...


    Orange Chicken Salad

    The refreshing taste of orange makes this chicken salad quite different from all the others I've tried over the years....


    Herbed Tomatoes

    “My husband and I grow our own tomatoes and enjoy this simple, delicious salad all summer long,” shares Kim Bovino


    Cheddar Zucchini Slices

    The microwave makes this colorful and tasty side dish fast and simple to prepare. It's easy to adjust the quantity...


    Broiled Red Potatoes

    MU HUSBAND is a typical "meat and potatoes" man. Tired of the usual mashed or baked potato treatment, I began...


    Sweet Potato Puffs

    EVEN children love this treat, though sweet potatoes may not be their favorite vegetable. The marshmallow surprise inside delights them.


    Lemon-Butter Snow Peas

    A handful of ingredients and a microwave are all our home economists needed to create this terrific treatment for fresh...

    Buttery Crab Bites

    These cheesy, buttery bites are easy but elegant. They're great at an appetizer or just for snacking. —Rebecca Young of...


    Beef Strip Salad

    For a refreshing meal in minutes, Betty Gregoire of Austin, Texas adds chilled beef tenderloin to a tasty green salad...


    Crustless Crab Quiche

    "I created this recipe as a low-carb breakfast for my husband and me," shares Madonna Cooper of Kansas City, Kansas....


    Italian Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    My whole family loves this recipe. The Italian pickled vegetables give it a distinctive taste. I also serve it on...


    Broccoli-Potato Mash

    These fluffy mashed potatoes, with a mild broccoli flavor, make a colorful side dish for any entree.


    Chicken Creole for Two

    I ladle this vegetable-packed chicken dish over jasmine rice. It’s a long-grain rice that’s not as sticky as most, but...

    Valentine Cakes

    These individual chocolate layer cakes are a sweet way to say "I love you" even when it's not Valentine's Day....


    Broccoli-Potato Pancakes

    I LOVE POTATOES prepared in any way. I came up with this recipe by combining two recipes for broccoli and...


    Pepperoni Biscuit Bites

    I'm single and I love finding recipes that are both inexpensive and fast to fix. These little pizza-flavored pockets just...


    Mushroom Omelet

    This tasty version of a basic omelet reminds me of my childhood when I'd help my father search for mushrooms...


    Buckwheat Brunch Crepes

    My husband and I enjoy these delicious crepes with sweet berry sauce and cream on Saturday mornings or even at...


    Spicy Tomato Cooler

    The blend of flavors in this recipe creates a very refreshing drink. I often serve it for breakfast, but in...