Cooking for Two

Sliced fresh strawberries, Swiss cheese and a nutty cream cheese spread make this turkey sandwich different. Try it on whole...

The best things in life really can be the simplest. This peach smoothie uses just a few ingredients but tastes...

My mother brought this recipe back with her from Hawaii about 25 years ago. The tender meat, pineapple-coconut stuffing and...

Here's a special dessert for two. Crispy tortilla bowls hold creamy coffee-flavored pudding topped with a mix of colorful fresh...

A copycat McDonald's mocha frappe recipe saves you time and money at the drive-thru. Here's how to make it at...

This yummy chicken gyro recipe is a cinch to prepare. Just take tender chicken, coat it in a creamy cucumber-yogurt...

I never liked seafood until my husband urged me to try scallops, and now I love them. He says my...

Give yourself a delicious calcium boost with this cream of spinach soup. I like to serve it with a green...

My husband and I like these pita pockets all by themselves for a quick breakfast. When you want a larger...

This delightful downsized recipe makes just two biscuitlike shortcakes. Fill them with fresh fruit of your choice and top with...

Dress up chicken salad with crunchy cucumber and dill for a summery sandwich that’s ready in just 10 minutes. If...

Loaded with the best tuna salad and fresh, colorful, crunchy vegetables, this heart-healthy tuna wrap is perfect for lunch or...

These potato packets are so easy to prepare ahead of time, then pack in the cooler for camping trips or...

Delicious beef, crisp yet tender broccoli and a simple sauce make this beef with broccoli recipe one you'll remember. It's...

This one is a family favorite! —Linda Bounds, Cedar Hill, Texas

"I really enjoy making these special burgers with a surprise inside," writes Ann Couch of Halifax, North Carolina. The homemade...

Try this novel presentation for grilled potatoes. A foil pack makes for quick and easy cleanup, too. —Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster,...

Shrimp and asparagus pasta sounds fancy and tastes incredible—but even home cooks who shy away from seafood can easily master...

Refrigerated pizza dough makes short work of this cute and crusty heart-shaped entree. Topped with pepperoni, three kinds of cheese,...

With a wonderful mix of flavors, colors and textures, this impressive salad can be made in minutes for lunch with...

With a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, this squash becomes pleasantly sweet. This is comfort food—easy to prepare and...

Elevate your appetizers with bacon-wrapped asparagus, a delightful combination of smoky bacon and fresh asparagus spears. This easy-to-make dish is...

Maple syrup adds sweetness to this yummy stir-fry. I sometimes add a little broccoli, too, for a change of pace....

For a budget-friendly option, I cut the small steaks off a good roast purchased on sale, then individually wrap and...

This Greek-style spinach rice looks elegant enough to share with guests. To complete the meal, pair it with your choice...

This chili for two goes over especially well on a cool night. We're racing fans, and I'm frequently asked to...

Grilled indoors, this delightful sandwich can be enjoyed any time of year. “The honey-mustard dressing gives the chicken plenty of...

Here’s my go-to whenever we have brunch guests. If I have extra berries, I just make a fruit salad for...

This luscious and lemony pasta dish is so easy, it's become one of our weekly meal mainstays. But it's also...