Cooking for Two

My favorite appetizer is a raspberry-glazed cheese ball, so I used similar ingredients to dress up a plain grilled cheese...

If you’re used to pork meatballs baked in the oven, you’ll find this version a refreshing twist on the original....

The microwave makes this colorful and tasty side dish fast and simple to prepare. It's easy to adjust the quantity...

I truly enjoy recipes that make just enough for the two of us, like this one for yummy waffles. Instead...

Here's an easy and attractive way to spruce up sweet potatoes for your Thanksgiving dinner. Field editor Billie Moss of...

Soy sauce and peanut butter flavor these crisp-tender beans. "They're a nice change from the usual green bean salads and...

This isn't Grandma's chicken soup, but it is comforting in a whole new way. The lemon juice gives this easy...

My husband and I love garlic bread, but it's such a waste for just the two of us, so I...

I improvised this recipe when I was looking for quick Lenten dishes, but it has become a favorite for my...

My husband and I are retired and our children are all grown, so this small-size dessert works perfectly for us....

The spicy cheese and Mexican seasoning give plenty of zip to these tender chicken rolls. Round out the meal with...

This easy steak and onions recipe makes for a quick weeknight dinner. It comes together in just 30 minutes and...

Scallops meet mild tomato in this sublime stovetop supper. Try serving the saucy mixture over rice or angel hair pasta,...

We've raised sheep for years, so lamb has been a staple entree in our house as well as a favorite...

We grow pea pods, and I wanted to use them in something other than stir-fries. This fit the bill! I've...

"These stuffed potatoes are a favorite," says Shary Geidner from Clear Lake, Iowa. "They're an easy meal-in-one." Plus, they're a...

Colorful sweet pepper, zucchini and yellow summer squash team up with tender shrimp in this delightful main dish. "If you...

Skip the trip to the trendy coffee shop and brew this good-for-you version of latte in the comfort of your...

My husband and I love pie, but we can't eat a whole 9-inch pie by ourselves. So I make these...

This lovely salad adds a special touch to any meal. The juicy pear slices, toasted pecans and mixed greens are...

I cooked for two people for the first 7 years of my marriage. Today, I'm a stay-at-home mom with a...

Garlic, basil and oregano add pizzazz to this savory side dish. The pasta is tender and moist, and there's plenty...

This no-stress shrimp pasta primavera highlights the flavors of spring with the freshest seasonal veggies. It's a weeknight-friendly meal that'll...

A friend of mine prepared this homey dish for my husband and me after our first son was born. I've...

The sliced apple and sweet potatoes that complement these tender pork chops remind me of a crisp fall day, but...

My husband and I enjoy these delicious crepes with sweet berry sauce and cream on Saturday mornings or even at...

One bite of this foolpoof blackberry crisp with a cinnamon-sugar oat topping will take you right back to summer.

My mother often made this recipe and probably grew up with it in the Appalachian area of Tennessee. She usually...

Marinated artichoke hearts are an unusual addition to these impressive packed potatoes from Jennifer Andrzejewski of Grizzly Flats, California. Bacon,...