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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    Walnut and Oat-Crusted Salmon

    2 reviews

    I think this recipe gives you the most omega-3 fatty acid bang for your buck! —Cristen Dutcher, Marietta, Georgia


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    45 Slow-Cooker Recipes for Two

    These slow-cooker recipes for two, including tangy tropical chicken, tomato-basil steak and stuffed peppers, are perfect for easy dinners or...


    45 Dinnertime Recipes for Empty Nesters

    There's a lot to get used to when your last child leaves home. For starters, you don't need to make...


    Brownie Batter Oatmeal

    We all grew up eating bowls of lumpy oatmeal for breakfast, and everyone has favorite toppings to make porridge more...


    Chocolate Chip, PB & Banana Sandwiches

    1 review

    I love finding new ways to combine peanut butter, chocolate and bananas. I was shocked when my nephews (who are...


    Jamaican Jerk Pork Chops

    3 reviews

    These Jamaican jerk pork chops with savory jerk seasoning and sweet peach preserves hit all the right notes. Crisp pepper...


    Greek Brown and Wild Rice Bowls

    3 reviews

    This fresh rice dish tastes like the Mediterranean in a bowl! It is short on ingredients but packs in so...


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    25 Easy Lunch Ideas for Two People

    It can be tricky to find tasty lunch ideas for two people—most recipes create a lot of leftovers! These small-batch...

    Green Tomato BLT

    I absolutely love tomatoes, any kind, any size. Being from the South, that includes fried green tomatoes. I created a...


    Zucchini Frittata

    8 reviews

    This zucchini frittata is perfect for a quick breakfast and effortless to prepare. Add a side salad or freshly baked...


    Southwest Tortilla Scramble

    5 reviews

    Here’s my version of a deconstructed breakfast burrito that’s actually good for you. Go for hefty corn tortillas in this...


    Fiesta Time Omelet

    I created this dish when I needed to use up some black olives and jalapenos. With the abundant filling, two...


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    Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    67 reviews

    When it comes to easy and cheesy comfort food, nothing's better than broccoli cheddar soup.


    Buttermilk Shake

    "This rich shake tastes like liquid cheesecake!" reveals Gloria Jarrett of Loveland, Ohio.


    Vegetable Meat Loaf

    6 reviews

    I'm not big on leftovers, so I've pared down my recipes to serve two. This meat loaf is simple and...


    Breakfast Potatoes

    1 review

    These cheesy potatoes are a super morning side dish. I prepare them often for my husband and myself. They go...


    Zucchini Pancakes

    16 reviews

    When garden-fresh zucchini starts to pile up, shred that squash and heat up the griddle for zucchini pancakes.

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    Lazy Daisy Cake

    49 reviews

    No matter how busy or tiring the day feels, a lazy daisy cake comes to the rescue. The oven takes...


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    Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

    90 reviews

    Treat yourself to a classic southern breakfast with our easy recipe for biscuits and sausage gravy.


    Beef Tenderloin and Mushroom Sauce

    22 reviews

    This beef tenderloin and mushroom sauce is ideal for any celebratory dinner. The flavorful drippings from the pan create the...


    Iced Coffee

    14 reviews

    When my sister introduced me to iced coffee, I wasn’t sure I’d like it. Not only did I love it,...


    Li’l Pecan Pies

    1 review

    These tempting little tarts have all the rich traditional taste of a full-size pecan pie in a much smaller package....


    Scallops and Pasta

    4 reviews

    Step up your weeknight dinner with this quick and easy scallops and pasta recipe. Packed with fresh vegetables, tender scallops...

    Red Smoothie

    4 reviews

    This fabulously fruity, refreshing and nutritious red smoothie made with strawberries, raspberries and yogurt will be a hit with kids...


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    Beef Burgundy Over Noodles

    10 reviews

    I got this delightful beef burgundy recipe from my sister-in-law many years ago and have used it ever since. Whenever...


    Herbed Lemon Pork Chops

    19 reviews

    Expect to get plenty of compliments on these fast, flavor-packed chops. They're tender and juicy. —Billi Jo Sylvester, New Smyrna...


    Ham and Rice

    13 reviews

    This one-pot ham and rice meal combines savory ham, earthy mushrooms and fluffy rice to create a crowd-pleasing dinner that's...


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    Baked Pork Chops

    18 reviews

    Baked pork chops cook quickly and are paired with a simple pan sauce that you can drizzle over the chops...


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    Chocolate Mousse

    29 reviews

    Our favorite chocolate mousse recipe makes a light, fluffy, rich showstopper of a dessert.