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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    Sirloin with Blue Cheese Butter

    3 reviews

    Few meats are as mouthwatering as a juicy, grilled steak. And when you top a tender sirloin with a savory...


    Chicken Caesar Burgers

    6 reviews

    “This is a great no-guilt recipe. I sometimes substitute ground turkey,” explains Rachel Riccomini of Saint Marys, Kansas. “To make...


    Lemon Basil Salmon

    5 reviews

    My husband came up with this easy, foil-packet recipe for flaky, fork-tender salmon. This recipe is a winner. —Marianne Bauman...


    Tender Marinated Chuck Roast

    4 reviews

    This marinade makes the toughest cuts of meat tender. I'm frequently asked for the recipe. It's also good with venison...


    Special Seafood Kabobs

    1 review

    Grilling might become a year-round affair when you taste these scrumptious kabobs from Marie Rizzio of Interlochen, Michigan. This elegant...


    Red Potato Bundles

    2 reviews

    As a basketball player in college, I was always hungry. My mother began supplying me with recipes, and I haven't...


    Grilled Vegetable Skewers

    3 reviews

    My mother and I love to eat vegetables the most flavorful way—grilled! Seasoned with fresh herbs, these colorful kabobs showcase...


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    Garlic-Butter Steak

    32 reviews

    Made in a skillet, this quick-and-easy garlic butter steak is restaurant-quality and sure to become a staple at your house,...

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    Shrimp Pasta Primavera

    23 reviews

    They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. So when I invite that special guy to...


    Orange Razzletini

    We combined orange juice and raspberry rum to create this fruity martini. The sunny, bright color is appealing.—Taste of Home...


    Lemony Mushroom-Orzo Soup for Two

    8 reviews

    Here's a versatile soup that works as an appetizer or as a side for a sandwich lunch. It's loaded with...


    Manmosa

    1 review

    Here’s a guy-friendly adaptation of the sweet and fruity mimosa. This combo of OJ and beer is a tasty kick-off...


    Shrimp Quesadilla

    2 reviews

    Quick and simple enough for any weekday, these shrimp quesadillas boast a refreshing flavor special enough for guests. Serve with...


    Zucchini Frittata

    8 reviews

    When we travel by car, I make the frittata the night before, stuff it into pita bread in the morning...


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    Best Veal Scallopini

    11 reviews

    I found the best veal scallopini recipe in a magazine and adjusted it to suit my family's tastes. Delicate, fine-textured...


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    Asparagus ‘n’ Shrimp with Angel Hair

    33 reviews

    We’ve all heard that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so when I plan a romantic...


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    Chinese Pork Fried Rice

    8 reviews

    Pretty peas and crunchy carrots add color to tender meat and rice in this Chinese pork fried rice recipe. —Peggy...

    Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches

    1 review

    Grill this eggplant, tomato and goat cheese sandwich to perfection...it makes a delicious meatless meal. —Jennifer Jaras, Corona, California


    Grilled Wild Turkey Breast

    "With only two ingredients, this is definitely the easiest recipe I have for cooking the wild turkey that my husband,...


    Garlic-Herb Red Snapper

    When it's time to fix dinner, Nancy and John Mueller of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin head to the kitchen together. Married...


    Grilled Veggie Pork Bundles

    "We enjoy these colorful bundles on the deck along with rice and a tall glass of iced tea," Linda Turner...


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    45 Diabetic-Friendly Recipes for Two

    Cooking for two? These diabetic-friendly recipes make it easy to whip up main dishes, sides, salads and more—without a ton...