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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    Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

    1 review

    I always get compliments when I whip up this rich little cheesecake. With layers of caramel, chocolate and vanilla, it's...


    Layered Chocolate Pudding Dessert

    5 reviews

    This layered dessert is cool, creamy, chocolaty and a winner with everyone who tries it. What's not to like? —Carma...


    Lemon Cream Delight

    1 review

    Indulging in this creamy dessert is like eating cheesecake out of a bowl. Light and luscious, it's a pleasing finish...


    Strawberry Rhubarb Cream

    25 reviews

    A friend gave me this recipe a long time ago. It’s rich and creamy yet refreshing. I make this often...


    Honey-Dijon Chicken Salad

    1 review

    This delightful main-dish salad has an easy dressing that lends a sweet-tangy flavor to the mix. "You can add or...


    Thai-Style Green Beans

    10 reviews

    Thai for two, anyone? Peanut butter, soy sauce and hoisin sauce flavor this quick, fabulous bean dish.—Candy McMenamin, Lexington, South...


    Cucumber Melon Salad

    This colorful salad is tangy and delicious. The unexpected combination is such a pleasant surprise. You can use whatever type...


    Balsamic Asiago Salad

    1 review

    You can toss this tasty salad together in 10 minutes flat. Simply drizzle bottled dressing over the colorful blend of...

    Squash Ribbons

    3 reviews

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


    Chicken Fajitas for Two

    12 reviews

    This is the best fajita recipe I've ever tried. It sounds complicated, but it really isn't. The servings are hearty,...


    Spicy Chicken Enchiladas

    4 reviews

    Cooked chicken strips and canned enchilada sauce hurry along this zesty entree. I came up with this spicy chicken enchiladas...


    Crunchy Peanut Butter Tarts

    1 review

    For a fun, fuss-free dessert, try these darling tarts. They’re a satisfying, rich family favorite. —Mary Kelley, Wilmington, North Carolina


    Cherry Cream Cheese Tarts

    3 reviews

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


    Basil Vinaigrette

    1 review

    A splash of this delicate dressing lets the goodness of fresh spring greens shine through. It's also excellent drizzled over...


    Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage

    6 reviews

    The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn’t quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting,...


    Salmon Steak

    6 reviews

    After our children were married and gone, I prepared salmon steaks often for my husband and myself, especially on our...


    Amber’s Sourdough Stuffing

    3 reviews

    All my kids and grandkids absolutely love this sourdough stuffing, but especially my daughter-in-law Amber. I usually make a big...

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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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    Strawberry Milkshake

    5 reviews

    Cool off with a thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! Nothing can beat this...


    Mexican Meat Loaf

    6 reviews

    Tasty taco ingredients makes this Mexican meat loaf extra special. Serve with sour cream and sliced fresh avocado. —Tena Huckleby,...


    Steak and Onions

    3 reviews

    Sweet caramelized onions add great flavor to these rosemary-rubbed steaks. Serve them with baked potatoes and a Caesar salad. Or...


    Beef Tenderloin in Mushroom Sauce

    22 reviews

    When our kids are visiting Grandma, I make this recipe for just my husband and myself. It's a recipe my...


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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...