Cooking for Two

With all its blueberries, this treat is rich in antioxidants. On busy nights, you can make it in a snap....

Rhubarb and layers of spiced, crumb topping make this delightful dessert perfect for spring. “Serve it warm with a scoop...

Steamed and well seasoned, these pretty vegetable ribbons will dress up your dinner plate. The strips of yellow summer squash...

"I find it's challenging to make dessert for just the two of us-because we don't want lots of leftovers," shares...

For the salad, Molly relies on a tangy dressing she's been whipping up since childhood. "This is my signature dressing,:...

I like to make this dessert in fall, when the apple crop is fresh and delicious. I often bake it...

For a deliciously different treat try this dessert. Orange marmalade is a sweet and tangy base for this cobbler.—Margery Bryan,...

YEARS AGO, I found this basic recipe on the label of a can of pineapple. I adjusted it to suit...

THIS RECIPE was given to me in an exchange with a homemakers group several years ago.
Apples are a...

A longtime empty nester, I'm always on the lookout for special desserts sized for two. This rich, comforting custard is...

This hot German potato salad is a deliciously downsized version of a favorite picnic salad. —Jennie Voigt, Marathon, Wisconsin

Super easy and elegant, this is one of my favorite special-occasion dishes. It’s absolutely delicious! —Sandra Woolard, DeLand, Florida

A good friend gave me this recipe, and I cut it in half to make just enough for me. The...

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

You won't have to fish for compliments with this tasty recipe. Poaching is a quick and healthy way to prepare...

A friend shared this rich velvety chocolate mousse recipe with me. I love to cook and have tons of recipes,...

It's hard to believe that just five ingredients and few minutes of preparation can result in these delicate and scrumptious...

I like to have friends and family over for a special Sunday brunch, especially when there's a big game on...

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

I was never a fan of grapefruit until I had it broiled at a restaurant—it was so tangy and delicious!...

Asian flavor, crunchy almonds and crispy breaded chicken make this hearty salad something special. —Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

Take some time to linger over this decadent dessert. There is nothing better than a gooey chocolate cake with a...

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