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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    Old-Fashioned Chicken Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    "My sister gave me the recipe for this creamy pasta salad about 25 years ago," Nola Erbe jots from Lodi,...


    Nacho Chicken Casserole

    3 reviews

    "My fiance never tires of this cheesy Southwestern dish," notes Caroline Nielsen from Wausau, Wisconsin.


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    Almond-Crusted Salmon

    2 reviews

    I like to serve this crunchy almond-crusted salmon with lots of mango salsa. It's a beautiful dish you might want...


    Apple-Spice Acorn Squash

    6 reviews

    In Fostoria, Ohio, Joann Fell adds chopped apples and spices to warmed acorn squash, then microwaves for a fast and...


    Baked Garlic Green Beans

    8 reviews

    This flavorful dish from Marilyn Farmer of Centerville, Utah dresses up frozen green beans with onion, cheese, bread crumbs and...


    Spicy Turkey Quesadillas

    7 reviews

    A bit of spice livens up cranberries and turkey while fat-free cream cheese rounds out the bold flavors in this...


    Spicy Corn on the Cob

    3 reviews

    “Being from Louisiana, we like everything hot…even our vegetables,” writes Glenda Ardoin from Hessmer. “This is one of our summer...


    Creamy Bow Ties and Chicken

    4 reviews

    Barbara Lopshire of Holland, Michigan copied the Creamy Bow Ties and Chicken from a similar dish at a nearby Italian...

    Steaks with Mushrooms

    8 reviews

    For a budget-friendly option, I cut the small steaks off a good roast purchased on sale, then individually wrap and...


    Golden Carrot Soup

    4 reviews

    "This is a great-tasting soup to make on a chilly day," observes Aline Winje of Slocan, British Columbia. "It's easy...


    Pineapple Sunrise Smoothies

    7 reviews

    "This great-tasting beverage is an easy way to get kids to eat their fruit," notes Diana Mueller of Las Vegas,...


    Petite Pork Roast

    "This roast is truly delicious," says Rita Applegate of La Mesa, California. "The mustard sauce complements the pork nicely."


    Scalloped Rutabaga and Apple

    2 reviews

    Ivy Fitzjohn of Winnipeg, Manitoba shared this fun way to serve rutabaga, which is sweetened with apple, brown sugar and...


    Beef Macaroni Skillet

    9 reviews

    This stovetop favorite is tasty and stick-to-your-ribs. It's easy to prepare—perfect after a long day at work. —Carmen Edwards, Midland,...


    Super-Stuffed Omelet

    Ken Leth of Aurora, Colorado tucks omelet ingredients into a tortilla wrap for a hearty breakfast dish.


    Seasoned Potatoes

    1 review

    Mildly seasoned with fresh parsley and the flavors of garlic and onion, this stovetop side dish goes well with just...


    Pancakes with Orange Syrup

    When Kimberly Rayfield ran out of milk for her pancake batter, she substituted orange juice-with terrific results. "Everybody said they...

    Classic Monte Cristo

    2 reviews

    This sandwich is perfect for breakfast or dinner. It tastes sweet, like French toast, but gets protein from the meat...


    Fancy Mousse Towers

    1 review

    You simply will not believe how easy it is to make Christine Dohlmar’s elegant mouthwatering chocolate dessert! “This recipe is...


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    Spicy Roast Beef Sandwiches

    Jalapenos add zip to this quick-to-assemble combo of roast beef and cheese from Shirley Wayne. "It's a good hot sandwich...


    Cucumbers in Sour Cream

    2 reviews

    Thank Carmen Edwards in Midland, Texas for this quick, classic summer salad of cool, crunchy cucumber slices in a creamy...


    Creamed Dill Potatoes

    3 reviews

    Tender, tiny, tasty red potatoes slathered in a creamy dill sauce make a versatile side for all kinds of meat...


    Peaches and Cream for 2

    1 review

    I love to cook for family and friends and this is my recipe that is most often requested. A surprisingly...

    California Egg Bake

    2 reviews

    I love breakfast, and I'm always looking for new egg dishes to serve my husband and myself. This recipe fills...


    Apple-Cherry Pork Chops

    8 reviews

    You'll never want pork chops any other way once you try this recipe from field editor Doris Heath of Franklin,...


    Herbed Angel Hair Pasta

    8 reviews

    Looking for something a little more exciting than boiled pasta to serve with a chicken entree, Greta Igl found inspiration...


    Seafood Potpies

    2 reviews

    You'll really like this recipe if you favor crab and shrimp. It's an old family favorite, and it tastes gourmet...


    Parmesan Cauliflower

    6 reviews

    Need a last-minute side dish to round out your meal? This quick and cheesy recipe from Brenda Biron in Sydney,...


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    Sauteed Mushrooms

    4 reviews

    “This is a family recipe I have used for over 20 years,” says Elizabeth Lott of Amarillo, Texas. “Everyone I’ve...