Cooking for Two

For a budget-friendly option, I cut the small steaks off a good roast purchased on sale, then individually wrap and...

This Greek-style spinach rice looks elegant enough to share with guests. To complete the meal, pair it with your choice...

This chili for two goes over especially well on a cool night. We're racing fans, and I'm frequently asked to...

Grilled indoors, this delightful sandwich can be enjoyed any time of year. “The honey-mustard dressing gives the chicken plenty of...

Here’s my go-to whenever we have brunch guests. If I have extra berries, I just make a fruit salad for...

This luscious and lemony pasta dish is so easy, it's become one of our weekly meal mainstays. But it's also...

These wraps taste wonderful cold or warmed in the microwave. They make a great brown-bag treat. —Denise Marshall, Jacksonville, Florida

Thai green beans in a glossy peanut-hoisin sauce require just one skillet and less time than it takes to order...

These grilled portobello mushroom burgers from Theresa Sabbagh of Winston-Salem, North Carolina taste like the classic with a meatless twist.

These flavorful, tender, baked ribs are coated in a zippy barbecue sauce. —Helen Tucker, Wooster, Ohio

High in protein and low in fat, this scrumptious salad has become one of my husband’s and my favorite, simple...

My kids ask for these pita sandwiches all the time. They haven’t noticed that as good as the pitas taste,...

When asparagus is in season, it makes an appearance at almost all of my meals. It tastes fantastic in this...

Here's a flavorful Greek twist on an Italian classic. It’s an easy weekday meal that’s become one of our favorites....

If store-bought tortilla chips are too salty for you, give these homemade southwestern chips a try. You'll be pleasantly surprised...

Looking for a new sandwich idea? This wonderful combination of cheese, artichokes, spinach and tomatoes feels fresh and special. —Jean...

Cooking for two is effortless when you have a recipe like this one from Mary Cloninger of Kennewick, Washington. “It’s...

This sausage and potato recipe uses two classic ingredients to create a quick comforting meal.

For those days when you're rushing from work to home to evening activity, this turkey melt sandwich with green chiles...

Are you tired of the same old dinnertime fare? Then spice it up with a Malaysian-inspired chicken stew. Served on...

This scrumptious chicken is low in fat but bursting with flavor from the marinade and breadcrumb coating. The meat is...

Puffy and pretty, with a refreshing hint of lemon, this berry-topped pancake is a cherished favorite of Lily Julow in...

My husband came up with this easy, foil-packet recipe for flaky, fork-tender salmon. This recipe is a winner. —Marianne Bauman...

Yearning for a pumpkin spice latte but can’t wait for fall? It’s always PSL season with this pumpkin spice latte...

Irish coffee, with a splash of Irish whiskey, sugar and cream, is a classic recipe for a reason. Cozy up...

Here’s a sandwich that does traditional burgers one better—with a surprise pocket of cheddar! My family really enjoys the melted...

You'll win praise for these clever cherry bombs. Serve them for a special occasion with a knife and dessert spoon....

I like to serve this microwaved meal with egg rolls and fortune cookies for a fun, Asian-themed "easy cooking night."...

The combination of wild rice, mango chutney, cranberries and curry powder give this side dish for two an exotic flavor....