Cooking for Two

Peanut butter oatmeal is a hearty, healthy and tasty start to the morning. Top the hot cereal with peanut butter,...

My family eats a lot of vegetables so I'll set some aside at dinner to use in an omelet the...

Who doesn't love the flavors of caramel, apples, and vanilla ice cream together? If I'm feeling fancy, I drizzle caramel...

I had grown tired of the same breakfast meals, so I wanted to make something more interesting. These fresh and...

When the big meal is over, I make a smoothie using leftover cranberry sauce. Don’t have a frozen banana? Use...

My husband wanted bacon and eggs; I wanted a BLT. We settled our standoff with an irresistible sandwich we've had...

A splash of orange juice and a pinch of cayenne wake up this kale ginger smoothie with zingy flavor and...

Save a sleeve of Girl Scout cookies for this creamy milkshake that's fun for kids and adults, too. —Shauna Sever,...

A dear friend and I wanted to make an easy apple crisp. We made a Parmesan filling, stuffed the apples...

This started as a restaurant copycat dish at home. Cheese just oozes out of the center, and mustard lends a...

This eggplant sandwich with tomato and goat cheese is grilled to perfection and layered on a crusty ciabatta roll for...

Humble chocolate bread pudding is given the luxe treatment with a semisweet chocolate custard and creamy whipped cream. It's the...

To serve a reduced-calorie dish that is ready in about 15 minutes, I came up with this fast, simple recipe....

Earlene Ertelt of Woodburn, Oregon found the recipe for Pasta with Tomatoes in the newspaper a few years ago and...

—Essen Haus, Bob and Gail Worm, Madison, Wisconsin

This traditional German dish is one of the most popular dishes in our family restaurant. It is so delicious when...

My husband and I avoid fried foods, but potatoes are part of our menu almost every day. These delectable sliced...

I was never a fan of grapefruit until I had it broiled at a restaurant—it was so tangy and delicious!...

With a golden and flavorful stuffing, these tender hens are a special-occasion entree perfect for two. —Wanda Jean Sain, Hickory,...

Our pasta began as a special, but due to its overwhelming popularity, we made it a permanent part of our...

These light and fluffy pancakes are perfectly portioned for breakfast for two. To doll them up, prepare them with blueberries,...

Until I met my husband, an avid hunter, I'd never cooked or eaten pheasant. I tried several different recipes before...

I created this quick recipe after enjoying a seafood dish with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top at a restaurant. The...

I like trying out new recipes on my boyfriend, and he's always willing to taste-test. The lemon juice and thyme...

With all the eggs our chickens produce, I could make this omelet every day! It's a pretty, festive-looking dish, but...

Here's a rich, comforting side dish that bakes up golden brown. It's a wonderful recipe for the colder months. I...

For a dressed-up dessert without the fuss, try these baked peaches. This easy recipe makes a special treat that's different...

With my husband's dietary restrictions, I feel as if I'm cooking "low everything". He likes good food, so I try...

EVERY TIME I serve this simple but elegant dessert to guests, I have to give them the recipe, too.
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