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 Finger Tacos for Two

    2 reviews

    Using chicken fingers in this recipe makes for the perfectly sized taco and also cuts down on prep time. I...


    Spanish Noodles and Ground Beef

    4 reviews

    Bacon adds flavor to this comforting stovetop supper my mom frequently made when we were growing up. Now I prepare...


    Toasted Corned Beef Sandwiches

    I found this quick and easy recipe in one of my old cookbooks years ago. It's a standby on a...


    Rich Hot Chocolate

    1 review

    Each winter in early February my friends and I gather for an outdoor show called Mittenfest. We skip the Bloody...


    Mango Smoothies

    5 reviews

    Treat yourself to this yummy blend of mango, pineapple, banana and honey. The yogurt makes it rich and creamy, but...


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    Cheesy Chicken Parmigiana

    8 reviews

    My husband used to order chicken parmigiana at restaurants. Then I found this recipe in our local newspaper, adjusted it...


    Flavorful Sloppy Joes

    11 reviews

    Do you like sloppy joes but not all the leftovers? This recipe makes just enough for two hearty sandwiches. The...


    Eggnog Shakes

    2 reviews

    Although made with fat-free ingredients, the easy-to-fix eggnog shake recipe retains the thick creamy consistency of the classic Christmas beverage....

    Salisbury Steak

    7 reviews

    “Sometimes I forget about this favorite recipe, so my husband will say, ’How about Salisbury Steak for dinner?’ He really...


    Macaroni Egg Salad

    5 reviews

    "This tasty dish proves you don't have to feed a crowd to enjoy that delicious picnic salad flavor," says Ruth...


    Mom’s Meat Loaf for 2

    22 reviews

    If you're looking for a hearty meal, just follow Michelle Beran's lead. The Claflin, Kansas cook whips up this delicious...


    Slow-Cooked Meat Loaf for 2

    2 reviews

    “My husband and I both work late, so it’s great to come home to this classic dish with mashed potatoes...


    Little Cheddar Meat Loaves

    10 reviews

    These cheesy meat loaf minis are perfect when you're craving meat loaf but don't want to wait a long time...


    Hawaiian Halibut

    1 review

    My mother shared this recipe with me several years ago. I've found that even my friends who aren't fond of...


    Vermont Turkey Loaf

    3 reviews

    “The maple glaze on this turkey loaf makes it deliciously different from other meat loaves,” says Kari Caven in Coeur...


    Crunchy Asian Coleslaw

    5 reviews

    This flavor-packed twist on traditional creamy coleslaw makes a perfect complement to the Thai shrimp. The light, tangy vinaigrette enhances...


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    Baked Ham Tetrazzini

    7 reviews

    Rich, creamy pasta and cubed ham blend perfectly in this hearty meal for two. It's a great way to use...

    Nicoise Salad

    3 reviews

    This garden-fresh salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Add some crusty bread and you...


    Sausage and Spinach Tortellini Soup

    18 reviews

    My husband’s grandmother made this soup with her own homemade sausage and tortellini. We don’t make those ingredients these days,...


    Iced Coffee

    14 reviews

    When my sister introduced me to iced coffee, I wasn’t sure I’d like it. Not only did I love it,...


    Pumpkin Pie Latte

    29 reviews

    I can't wait for fall to arrive so my favorite coffee shops will bring back pumpkin lattes. The rest of...


    Hearty Ham and Potato Omelet

    2 reviews

    "My husband, Bob, and I operate a bed-and-breakfast, omelets are our 'friends'," confirms Massachusetts field editor Charlotte Baillargeon of Hinsdale....


    Curried Lamb Chops

    "Treat yourself and someone special to a fancy dinner with these moist tender chops," suggests Imelda Cauley from Delaware, Ohio....

    Lamb Shepherd’s Pie

    This is what I call "comfort food". My grandmother used to make it.


    Greek Turkey Pitas

    1 review

    “We like to fix these generous sandwiches whenever we have leftover turkey in the house,” Jean Graf-Joyce writes from Albany,...


    Ham and Spaetzle Bake

    3 reviews

    Tired of the same old ham and scalloped potatoes? Try this yummy and comforting change of pace from our Test...


    Greek Spaghetti Squash

    3 reviews

    Greek olives and feta cheese lend an ethnic flare to this colorful entree created by our Test Kitchen.


    Ham Stuffed Acorn Squash

    3 reviews

    “At the end of the growing season, we always have a few acorn squash remaining," says Laurina Jo Tucker of...


    Creamy Ham & Potatoes

    17 reviews

    If you love scalloped potatoes, this downsized version with tender chunks of ham is just for you. The cozy, comforting...