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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    Glazed Apple Dumplings

    1 review

    A flaky, crisp crust hides a moist, tender apple in this Dumpling sent by Roger Slivon from Genesee Depot, Wisconsin....


    Beef Stew for Two

    4 reviews

    You can plan ahead and prepare this stew in a slow cooker, advises Roger Slivon from Genesee Depot, Wisconsin. With...


    Simple Swiss Cheese Fondue

    2 reviews

    While growing up, a friend's mother would make this fondue when I spent the night. Every time I make it,...


    Golden Chicken Cordon Bleu

    36 reviews

    For an entree that's as elegant as it is easy, try this moist classic chicken recipe. It's a simple dish...


    Boston Cream Sponge Cakes

    2 reviews

    From Harrison, Arizona, Jan Badovinac shares her recipe for these tender, mini sponge cakes filled with vanilla custard and frosted...


    Mexican Veggies

    6 reviews

    Patricia Mickelson of San Jose, California came up with this oh-so-easy, colorful combination while looking for a veggie side dish...


    Apricot-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

    2 reviews

    “The cheese in this festive dish adds a nutty flavor and creamy texture,” writes Agnes Ward from Stratford, Ontario. “This...


    Asian Orange Chicken

    3 reviews

    My husband requests this Asian orange chicken at least every other week. I can even make the sauce ahead of...

    Chili Macaroni

    6 reviews

    Classic, cold-weather comfort food, this chunky combination of tender beans, ground beef, tomatoes and macaroni will appeal to all ages....


    Chicken Fiesta Salad

    2 reviews

    This is a dish I can prepare in fifteen minutes! My husband gave me the secret of using the broiler...


    Parmesan Peas ‘n’ Rice

    1 review

    Parmesan Peas ’n’ Rice are a wonderful complement for any meal. My husband, John, likes rice but isn’t crazy about...


    Sauteed Minute Steaks

    2 reviews

    These steaks are easy and appealing, and they have a spicy sauce that gives them nice zip.


    Vermont Turkey Loaf

    3 reviews

    “The maple glaze on this turkey loaf makes it deliciously different from other meat loaves,” says Kari Caven in Coeur...


    Vegetable Omelette

    3 reviews

    "This is a recipe I used to make with bacon, ham and regular cheese," said Pamela Shank of Parkersburg, West...


    Flavorful Chicken

    5 reviews

    Try your hand at this stress-free chicken dish from Denise Ahlers of Freeburg, Illinois. Perfectly portioned for two, the chicken...


    Smoked Sausage Dinner

    10 reviews

    The V8 gives this smoked sausage dinner a really unique flavor. —Raymond Bell, Thornton, Colorado


    Warm German Potato Salad for Two

    This wonderful, sweet-sour potato salad is flavored with onion and bacon, and sparked with pimiento and parsley. “We love this...

    Thai Tilapia

    6 reviews

    You can take a taste trip to Asia even on a hectic weeknight with this no-fuss fish dish developed by...


    Chili Beef Stew

    “Given to me by my mother, this spicy stew became a favorite with my own five children,” writes Evelyn Bullington...


    Stewed Beef with Rice

    3 reviews

    “When you come in cold and shivery from outside, count on this wonderful stew to warm you through,” says Donna...


    Strawberry Peach Banana Smoothie

    7 reviews

    Teresa Dunlap of Lima, Ohio notes, “These smoothies are great for breakfast, and they also make a delicious afternoon snack...


    Steaks with Shallot Sauce

    2 reviews

    WE have hearty beef eaters in our family and this recipe is always a winner. Freshly cracked pepper really brings...


    Orange Soy Milk Frappes

    8 reviews

    Light, frothy and filled with natural goodness, this creamy-topped orange smoothie takes just a few ingredients, but makes a wholesome...

    Cranberry Chip Pancakes

    These simple pancakes taste so great, you don't even need syrup! Liven them up by adding cranberries, orange juice and...


    Asparagus Stir-Fry

    1 review

    Fresh asparagus is a rarity in our small town, but when I find it at the store, I make this...


    Maple Cream Coffee

    On a crisp winter day, this creamy drink is perfect for after sledding or after dinner. Even non-coffee drinkers will...


    Slow-Cooker Veggie Lasagna

    1 review

    This veggie-licious alternative to traditional lasagna makes use of slow-cooker convenience. I suggest using chunky spaghetti sauce. —Laura Davister, Little...


    Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple

    7 reviews

    Let these chops marinate while you're at work. When you get home, you can have a hot meal ready in...


    Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta

    4 reviews

    “I created this fast-to-fix recipe to use up excess zucchini from our garden, and at the same time, serve a...