Cooking for Two

These apricot-glazed Cornish hens deliver big elegance with shockingly little effort, making dinner feel worthy of a standing ovation.

One day, I wanted to make my mashed potatoes more interesting, so I added a carrot and some onion. This...

This mildly flavored ramen noodle stir-fry combines tender strips of chicken with vegetables and popular ramen noodles. I came up...

I made up this beef with ramen noodles recipe when I was looking for good Chinese food in beautiful Oregon....

I came up with this dish by downsizing my recipe for a crowd. I experimented with amounts, adding and deleting...

This simple side from Heather Sauter of Silver Spring, Maryland is a welcome alternative to green beans, and the pea...

Onion and cheddar cheese add flavor and richness to the bounty of summer squash in this comforting casserole. A crispy...

Four ingredients and a skillet are all that you'll need for these delightful apple rings that Mary Jane Ruther cooks...

Let leftover sausage help you streamline tonight's dinner with this full-flavored stovetop dish. "This goes really well with a green...

MY MOTHER and I both like to experiment with recipes and created this one 43 years ago. It has come...

I like to make this for breakfast because it’s quick yet out of the ordinary. The orange flavor adds a...

Refrigerated crescent roll dough make these savory breakfast pockets a snap to prepare. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

For a deliciously simple brunch dish, try this recipe. It has such a wonderful apple flavor which will remind you...

—Tami Thomas, Palmdale, California

Nothing is better for breakfast than a serving of fluffy pancakes. These have an extra special ingredient: Cinnamon! It makes...

Enjoy the taste of homemade breakfast sausage without guilt. This hearty recipe uses ground chicken in place of regular pork...

—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Here is a hearty meal that's perfect for two...or one hungry guy! It's great on it's own, or serve at...

This creamy dip is the perfect accompaniment to any party menu. It's so delicious on crisp crackers!—Nadine McGehee, Greenville, Mississippi

—Carol Hemker, Phenix City, Alabama

Add a wonderful tastes to pretzels with peanut butter! The not-to-sweet flavor will impress everyone that tries these treats.—Jeannie Berry,...

"My soup makes a very appetizing meal for two," writes Ruby Williams from Bogalusa, Louisiana. "I don't care for leftovers,...

I found this recipe years ago. It makes a nice side dish with dinner, but I often serve it as...

I invented this dish for my kids when were young using all the things they like—sausage, mushrooms, onions, green pepper...

Now that I am retired, I have lots of time to plan, experiment and prepare meals...but this tuna, with its...

Savory, filling and easy to make, love it! Make this old-fashioned stuffed bell peppers recipe for the family tonight.

I found this recipe in a cookbook 33 years ago, when I was newly married. It's tasty and simple to...

Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and a spicy sauce, these breaded chicken breasts make fantastic sandwiches. Try them whenever you're...

I like to tuck this cheesy tuna filling into pita pockets for a fun, grab-and-go lunch. Celery adds a nice...