Cooking for Two

I was born in 1936 to a family of eight. Much of our food came from our garden and the...

Green peppers and tomato give lovely color to this nicely seasoned side dish. It's just right for two people.—Vivian Wolfram,...

THE FIRST TIME I tried this salad, I knew it was a keeper. Using rice as the basic ingredient is...

No time to make a pie? This pear crumble recipe is quick and easy, and just as delicious!

Egg salad is a refreshing, tasty change from lunchmeat or peanut butter sandwiches. The touch of mustard and lemon juice...

This is a great summer main dish. Dijon mustard adds a touch of zing to the dressing. My husband, David,...

This creamy delight is easy to make. For a mixed-berry version, try using a half cup of strawberries and a...

"Children seem to be fascinated by bugs. So during a spring visit, my great-nieces and I had fun making fresh...

SINCE I eat very little meat, I'm always on the lookout for vegetarian and low-fat recipes.
I came up...

THIS is one of my favorite summertime desserts, cool and soothing on a hot, humid day. The mild coffee flavor...

Not all stuffed peppers have ground beef and tomato sauce. Ground turkey and a white sauce give this variation wonderful...

"This easy dressing is a tasty way to top tomatoes," says field editor Joanne ShewChuk, St. Benedict, Saskatchewan. "I got...

I've discovered a variety of small roasts that work well for two, without creating leftovers for the rest of the...

I like to make this side dish when I want to add some color to my meal. The touch of...

A flavorful sauce with a hint of orange and sweet apple jelly is perfect over bone-in chicken breasts. Serve with...

"I found this hearty stew recipe in an old cookbook purchased at a flea market," recalls Judy McCarthy of Derby,...

When my children were little, they liked fruit, so I tried to make several dishes with different fruit. This recipe...

This speedy side dish complements almost any main dish. It's just the right amount for my husband and me, but...

I created this recipe for my 15-year-old son, who has a ravenous appetite. He couldn't believe I was able to...

"My grandma, who's an excellent cook, shared this recipe with me," notes Nadia Boutin Sylvester, Cookshire, Quebec. "It has lots...

"For a light breakfast, lunch or brunch entree, this fluffy baked pancake is very little fuss," assures Sharon Emery ,...

I've been cooking for just my husband and me for the last 30 years. I come up with new recipes...

This baked pears recipe is very versatile. You can serve it warm or cold and for any size group. Chilled...

Here's a mouthwatering cheeseburger that's easy and quick. I came up with it one night when I realized I'd run...

"The sweet and savory combination of apples and leeks goes so well with these golden pork chops," says Elaine Williams...

These golden Cornish hens, shown at right, are seasoned with basil, sage and thyme for plenty of flavor. They're simple...

The refreshing taste of orange makes this chicken salad quite different from all the others I've tried over the years....

Old-fashioned chocolate soda is a frothy, fizzy blend of rich chocolate syrup, creamy ice cream and refreshing soda water that's...

Whisk together zesty basil, tangy red wine vinegar, mustard and olive oil for this vibrant basil vinaigrette. You'll enjoy it...