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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    Spicy Shrimp Creole

    3 reviews

    “For more than 35 years, this has been our favorite shrimp dish,” says Sharon Larson of Knoxville, Illinois. The tender...


    Ham and Broccoli Roll-ups

    3 reviews

    WHEN our two children went away to school, I had to learn how to adjust my recipes for just my...


    Zucchini Pasta Casserole

    2 reviews

    MY HUSBAND is the gardener in our family, and I love to create new recipes with the produce. This dish...


    Walnut Pudding

    1 review

    THIS RECIPE brings back many warm memories of the important people in my life.
    My grandmother always made this...


    Apple Graham Dessert

    1 review

    MY favorite after-school snack was applesauce with graham crackers. I started cooking and baking when I was a very young...


    Asparagus Chicken Stir-Fry

    2 reviews

    Tender asparagus teams up nicely with chicken and cashews in a mild, pleasing sauce. “My husband and I have enjoyed...


    Biscuit-Topped Beef Casserole

    1 review

    “This satisfying recipe has been in our family for years. We just made a few adjustments,” writes Debbie Slater from...


    Western Omelet Sandwich

    I created this recipe for my 15-year-old son, who has a ravenous appetite. He couldn't believe I was able to...

    Peach Strawberry Smoothie

    8 reviews

    This creamy delight is easy to make. For a mixed-berry version, try using a half cup of strawberries and a...


    Easy Tuna Macaroni Salad with Cheese

    8 reviews

    "This jazzed-up tuna recipe came from a nutritionist I worked with at a prenatal clinic," writes Mary pat Eck from...


    Tuna Artichoke Melts

    11 reviews

    After sampling a similar open-faced sandwich at a restaurant, I created my own version of lemon-seasoned tuna salad with artichoke...


    Creamy Shrimp Tortellini

    6 reviews

    My husband and I love entertaining. This recipe is easy yet elegant, allowing us to visit with company while serving...


    Shrimp Jambalaya

    2 reviews

    My husband enjoys many different types of food and never minds one-dish meals, writes Isabel Karon from Longville, Minnesota. This...


    Fruited Caesar Salad

    1 review

    "I couldn't find a single Caesar salad recipe I liked, so I combined ingredients from a few recipes and came...


    Full Garden Frittata

    1 review

    I was cooking for a health-conscious friend and wanted to serve a frittata. To brighten it up, I added leftover...


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    Best Salisbury Steak

    30 reviews

    Finding the best Salisbury steak recipe is hard! I remember enjoying it often when I was growing up, but when...


    Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese Soup

    6 reviews

    Even my husband, who's never been a big fan of broccoli, digs in to this creamy soup. It's a perfect...

    Irish Coffee

    This Irish coffee lives up to its reputation as a relaxing after-dinner drink. Creme de menthe adds a colorful touch...


    Cornflake Fried Ice Cream

    1 review

    Make this Mexican restaurant-style dessert at home! Drizzle hot fudge or caramel on top of this crunchy, creamy frozen treat....


    Patty Melt

    4 reviews

    My husband often orders patty melts at restaurants, so I started fixing them at home. I added horseradish to give...


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    Blackberry Crisp

    22 reviews

    I adapted this comforting dessert from a recipe my mother-in-law gave to me. Hers fed a family with nine growing...


    Vanilla Ice Cream in a Bag

    6 reviews

    Making homemade ice cream is an activity that can involve the whole family. Have the kids shake the bags until...


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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...