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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    Chai Tea Latte

    66 reviews

    My family loves this comforting chai tea latte recipe, especially on cold days instead of cocoa or when they're feeling...


    Salmon Steaks

    6 reviews

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


    Peach Cobbler for Two

    20 reviews

    Everyone notices a special taste in this cobbler. It's orange zest, which enhances the color and gives this traditional dessert...


    Hearty Multigrain Pancakes

    1 review

    Oats and whole wheat flour make these tasty pancakes extra hearty. Try them with applesauce spooned on top! —Jeri Tirmenstein,...


    Apple Pancakes with Cider Syrup

    19 reviews

    Tender pancakes are filled with minced apple and raisin, and drizzled with apple cider syrup. They're wonderful in the summer...


    Blueberry Cake with Wojapi Sauce

    3 reviews

    This is my grandmother's recipe, and the sauce is traditional Cherokee, which has been passed down for generations. It is...


    Rosemary Citrus Sorbet

    2 reviews

    This pretty pastel dessert bursts with the fresh flavors of grapefruit, lime and rosemary. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah


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    Tender Biscuits for Two

    These quick and easy rolls are lower in fat but not flavor. They'll dress up any weeknight meal. —Ane Burke,...

    Parmesan Pork Tenderloin

    25 reviews

    I am of Danish descent and love all things pork, both old recipes and new. Here's a dish I came...


    Sausage-Stuffed Shells

    3 reviews

    I wanted to make manicotti one day but was out of the noodles. So I came up with this recipe,...


    Apricot-Glazed Ham Steak

    8 reviews

    Want to prepare a small Easter meal? The sweet-savory ham steak glaze gives it an attractive look and delicious flavor....


    Peach Ice

    If fresh peach is delicious, this recipe is delicious! It's a very light dessert for those counting calories, and it's...


    Creamy Rice Pudding

    10 reviews

    I was fortunate to grow up around fabulous cooks. My mother and grandmother taught me to experiment with recipes, and...


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    Baked Crab Cakes

    2 reviews

    Reel in a breezy taste of the seashore with these easy and delicious baked crab cakes. For a heftier "burger,"...


    Baked Salsa Chicken

    5 reviews

    My husband and I prefer our food a little spicier than our children do, so I created this baked salsa...


    Baked Orange Chicken

    11 reviews

    This baked orange chicken is a quick and elegant recipe. It can easily be doubled or tripled for company. I...


    Lemon-Garlic Brussels Sprouts

    2 reviews

    Even lifelong Brussels sprouts haters love these! For a heartier dish, sometimes I add crumbled bacon. —Jan Roberts, San Pedro,...

    Chicken Legs with Balsamic Vinaigrette

    2 reviews

    Just a handful of ingredients give this mouthwatering meal maker its light, lemony flavor. —Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts


    Macaroni Chicken Casserole

    6 reviews

    Start the evening off right with this piping hot, hearty casserole from Quincie Ball of Shelton, Washington. Topped with crispy...


    Open-Faced Cheesesteak Sandwiches

    16 reviews

    You might need a fork to eat this filling cheesesteak sandwich. Hot pepper sauce and pepper Jack cheese heat up...


    Three-Cheese Quesadillas

    19 reviews

    You'll swear you're at a restaurant when you take a bite of this cheese quesadilla. I like to make it...


    Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding

    9 reviews

    My mother used to make this dessert whenever she could. During the Depression it was hard to find chocolate, but...


    Turkey Breast Tenderloins with Raspberry Sauce

    2 reviews

    Sweet and tangy raspberry sauce is a perfect complement to versatile turkey tenderloins. In fact, this sauce is so good,...

    Beef Macaroni Skillet

    9 reviews

    This stovetop favorite is tasty and stick-to-your-ribs. It's easy to prepare—perfect after a long day at work. —Carmen Edwards, Midland,...


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    Stuffed Pork Chops

    19 reviews

    I've had this recipe for almost 50 years. Any time I want the meal to be extra special—for dinner parties...


    Microwaved Parmesan Chicken

    9 reviews

    This quick way to prepare chicken has been a family staple ever since a friend gave me the recipe. It's...


    Frosty Caramel Cappuccino

    3 reviews

    This frothy iced cappuccino is positively delicious for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack or an after-dinner dessert. It's also a great...


    Golden Carrot Soup

    4 reviews

    "This is a great-tasting soup to make on a chilly day," observes Aline Winje of Slocan, British Columbia. "It's easy...


    Phyllo-Wrapped Halibut

    6 reviews

    I created this easy entree to convince my husband that seafood doesn't have to taste "fishy." He likes the flaky,...