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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    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...


    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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    Rich Hot Chocolate

    1 review

    Each winter in early February my friends and I gather for an outdoor show called Mittenfest. We skip the Bloody...


    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 Pancakes

    16 reviews

    These Zucchini Pancakes are a tasty change of pace from ordinary potato pancakes. Add a little shredded onion to give...


    Naked Fish Tacos

    6 reviews

    This is one of my husband's all-time favorite meals. I've even converted some friends to fish after they've eaten this....


    Moist Turkey Burgers

    3 reviews

    "Although I've tried a number of turkey burgers, I always thought they were too dry," says Shirlea Ann Roman of...


    Zucchini Fries for 2

    14 reviews

    I often make these fries for my husband and myself, especially when our garden is full of zucchini. The cornmeal...

    Squash Saute

    6 reviews

    Wonderful Italian seasonings blend perfectly in this yummy and versatile squash side dish.
    —Vicki Schurk, Hamden, Connecticut


    Crab-Stuffed Manicotti

    7 reviews

    I love pasta and my husband loves seafood. I combined them to create this dish, and he raved that it's...


    Sauteed Zucchini Strips

    2 reviews

    Just a few simple ingredients add up to one versatile side dish that’s bursting with flavor and goes together in...


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    Cowboy Casserole

    79 reviews

    This quick and creamy Tater Tot bake is great comfort food, especially on a cold night. —Donna Donhauser, Remsen, New...


    Blueberry Fruit Crisp

    6 reviews

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


    Layered Rhubarb Crisp

    3 reviews

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


    Squash Ribbons

    3 reviews

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


    Pear Blueberry Crisps

    4 reviews

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


    Sweet ‘n’ Sour Salad Dressing

    2 reviews

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

    Graham Cracker Apple Crisp for Two

    2 reviews

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


    Orange Cobbler

    1 review

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


    Pineapple Raisin Crisp

    1 review

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


    Individual Apple Cobbler

    3 reviews

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


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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...