Cooking for Two

I make this when I crave comfort food but don’t have the time or energy for a big meal. It...

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

I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...

I love eating a big bowl of this colorful, fresh-tasting soup on a winter's day. What a great way to...

With a yummy cream cheese filling, these rich potatoes tucked into their own skins are sure winners. They look fancy...

This chicken Caesar salad looks and tastes fancy but couldn't be easier to make. It's my husband's favorite dinner.—Kay Andersen,...

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

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

I love making this dish when I can pick the beans right out of the garden and put them into...

I found our favorite soup in an unexpected place—a children's cookbook! This creamy comfort food is not only delicious but...

It seems Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew...

Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken.—Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California

For several years, we've been enjoying this velvety, healthy soup at Thanksgiving. Butternut squash isn’t the easiest thing to cut...

Lean ground turkey makes this a lighter sloppy joe than the standard ground beef version. A hefty splash of hot...

Asian flavor, crunchy almonds and crispy breaded chicken make this hearty salad something special. —Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

You can use your imagination to come up with other fillings, such as chives, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or...

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

Two types of cheese on top of a savory crab mixture make these open-faced sandwiches ooey-gooey good! I usually serve...

I try to buy fresh chicken when it’s on sale. I cook a big batch in the slow cooker, then...

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

This quick and healthy chicken and peppers recipe tastes like a naked taco and is bursting with fresh flavors. And...

Here’s a hearty dish for two that satisfies the biggest appetites. It’s loaded with good old-fashioned flavor. —Ruthann Martin, Louisville,...

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