Cooking for Two

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

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

My husband and I love this cheesy dish. It is proof that soup doesn't need to be made in big...

Cottage cheese and extra eggs make these waffles soft and moist, with a different texture than other waffles. This is...

I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...

Here's a flavorful way to dress up carrots without a lot of fuss. Simply steam the good-for-you veggies, then season...

This dish always conjures up memories of Mom's traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Everyone loves green beans when...

I got the idea for bacon-wrapped filet mignon when I saw some on sale in the grocery store. The rest...

Any excuse to have feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette is a good one! We pile this Mediterranean-inspired omelet with tomatoes...

This salmon spinach salad is really healthy and super fast. It's an absolute cinch to make after a long workday....

Besides being a great cook, my mom could put a meal together in no time at all. A creative cook,...

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

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

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

The golden crusted pork chops are accompanied with a rich mushroom sauce. This scrumptious entree is loved by my family...

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

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

My grandmother passed on this refreshing side dish recipe. It’s always devoured at my house. —Jodi Galanis, Murray, Utah

I came up with this recipe one day when avocados were on sale at the market. It's a nice change...

We’re betting you won’t find a faster way to dress up crisp sugar snap peas than this simply scrumptious recipe....

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

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

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

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

This recipe has a real kick, and it's one of my husband’s favorites. Ready in a flash, it's easily doubled...

—Essen Haus, Bob and Gail Worm, Madison, Wisconsin

When I cook, the goal is to have enough leftovers for lunch the next day. This Caesar with pork has...

"Soon after we moved to Arizona, I received this recipe," pens Anita Meador from her home in Mesa. "It's a...

SERVED WITH buttered noodles and some fruit, this delicious, satisfying "meal in one" is easy to prepare.
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