Cooking for Two

For a refreshing meal in minutes, Betty Gregoire of Austin, Texas adds chilled beef tenderloin to a tasty green salad...

Steak and portobello mushrooms is a dish inspired by French cuisine, which is known for its rich, yet simple flavors....

Frozen hash browns and a canned soup make preparing this hash brown recipe from Christy Mahlum of Grand Junction, Michigan...

Try serving this mild chili-like dish with tortilla chips or flour tortillas, suggests Dorothy Cowan of Ferndale, California. She adds,...

A topping of crisp cracker crumbs highlights the velvety texture of sweet carrots, while a peppery horseradish sauce layers in...

These delicious sandwiches, prepared by our Test Kitchen, are perfect for brown-bag lunches. With sliced turkey avocado and cheese, they'll...

A handful of ingredients and a microwave are all our home economists needed to create this terrific treatment for fresh...

These cheesy, buttery bites are easy but elegant. They're great at an appetizer or just for snacking. —Rebecca Young of...

Make your tuna salad stand out with this fun and simple treatment. The Asian flavors jazz it up, while red...

“My brother told me this was the best chicken
he had ever tasted,” writes Kara Cook from Elk
...

This festive side dish couldn't be easier to throw together. But because it's so pretty, it's perfect for special occasions....

Send yuletide visitors home with one of these tasty gourmet treats wrapped in colored cellophane and pretty ribbons, suggests Candace...

My husband and I are trying to eat healthier, so I keep on the lookout for light, flavorful foods that...

“I keep on the lookout for recipes that serve two,” explains LaDonna Reed. “We’re also watching our fat grams, so...

Rich with veggies and melted cheese, this comforting and colorful egg bake has become a holiday brunch classic
in...

You’ll reel in raves with this baked and stuffed flounder from Katie Sloan in Charlotte, North Carolina. “It’s such an...

With a whipped topping, this strawberry treat from Mary Jo Vanderwest of Grant, Michigan makes a sweet, elegant dessert.

A friend brought these pretty parfaits to a potluck, and I just had to have the recipe. You can substitute...

Our Test Kitchen assembled this easy dish with leftover rice. The spinach, red peppers, cheese and pine nuts make it...

In Lynden, Washington, Perlene Hoekema whips up mashed potatoes with carrots and sour cream for a pleasing side dish.

For a fun, fuss-free dessert, try these darling tarts. They’re a satisfying, rich family favorite. —Mary Kelley, Wilmington, North Carolina

“This is one recipe I just can’t resist,” writes Chris Carattini from Laramie, Wyoming. “It’s so delicious and simple to...

At the end of a cold, tiring day, I wanted something quick and warm. I whipped up this filling soup...

"Broccoli grows abundantly during the long summer days here in Alaska," Heidi Doudna explains from Fairbanks. "I like to harvest...

Sliced apples and a dill spread give this club-style sandwich, prepared by our Test Kitchen, lots of flavor. Filled with...

Toasty and tasty, these hefty sandwiches boast a touch of sweetness from the raisins and jalapeno jelly. The creamy Havarti...

This colorful Asian cucumber salad makes a simple, cool side dish when we have stir-fry for dinner. —Tari Ambler, Shorewood,...

"With this original recipe, I was one of 10 finalists at an Ohio Beef Council Beef Cook-Off," notes Margaret Ashcraft...

Ready in minutes these easy nachos are great for a light luncheon or snack, suggests Carl Dahlgren of Fort Worth,...