Cooking for Two

Chopped veggies provide crunch, and cherry tomatoes add vibrant color to this refreshing and creamy pasta salad. —Frankiee Bush, Freedom,...

"This is a downsized version of a recipe that belonged to my husband's mother and has been in their family...

This recipe has a real kick, and it's one of my husband’s favorites. Ready in a flash, it's easily doubled...

This hot German potato salad is a deliciously downsized version of a favorite picnic salad. —Jennie Voigt, Marathon, Wisconsin

JoAnn McCauley of Dubuque, Iowa shares her version of traditional Chicken Cacciatore with this easy recipe. The tasty sauce and...

I wanted to make manicotti one day but was out of the noodles. So I came up with this recipe,...

Steamed and well seasoned, these pretty vegetable ribbons will dress up your dinner plate. The strips of yellow summer squash...

I make this when I crave comfort food but don’t have the time or energy for a big meal. It...

Cooked chicken strips and canned enchilada sauce hurry along this zesty entree. I came up with this spicy chicken enchiladas...

I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...

I love eating a big bowl of this colorful, fresh-tasting soup on a winter's day. What a great way to...

With a yummy cream cheese filling, these rich potatoes tucked into their own skins are sure winners. They look fancy...

This chicken Caesar salad looks and tastes fancy but couldn't be easier to make. It's my husband's favorite dinner.—Kay Andersen,...

I was fortunate to grow up around fabulous cooks. My mother and grandmother taught me to experiment with recipes, and...

The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn’t quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting,...

I love making this dish when I can pick the beans right out of the garden and put them into...

I found our favorite soup in an unexpected place—a children's cookbook! This creamy comfort food is not only delicious but...

It seems Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew...

Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken.—Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California

For several years, we've been enjoying this velvety, healthy soup at Thanksgiving. Butternut squash isn’t the easiest thing to cut...

Lean ground turkey makes this a lighter sloppy joe than the standard ground beef version. A hefty splash of hot...

Asian flavor, crunchy almonds and crispy breaded chicken make this hearty salad something special. —Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado

You can use your imagination to come up with other fillings, such as chives, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or...