French Hot Chocolate
Throw that powdered drink mix to the side! It's time to make French hot chocolate with thick, rich cream and melted chunks of real dark chocolate.
50 Delicious Ways to Make Dinner for Two
Sometimes cooking for just two people can be trickier than cooking for a crowd. We’ve got 50 recipes that prove...
Lemon Pudding
Summer desserts abound, but homemade lemon pudding tastes as if it were made specifically to be enjoyed on those hot...
Chocolate Creme Brulee
Before you dismiss this sophisticated dessert as too complicated for a home cook, stay with us. We’ve demystified the techniques...
Turkey Club Sandwich
Learn how to make a turkey club sandwich at home. With six everyday ingredients, it’s perfect as lunch or dinner.
Strawberry Pudding
Strawberry pudding is a simple and classic treat made by stirring mashed strawberries into a smooth vanilla pudding base. Strawberries...
Southern Peach Cobbler
When fresh peaches are in season, southern peach cobbler is the first thing I think about. This is perfect for...
Orange-Chipotle Chicken
Big on flavor and easy on the cook's time, this slow-cooker chicken recipe is appealing. The sweet-hot sauce gets its...
Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken
My father used to love it when I made this slow-cooker Italian chicken. Since it includes a flavorful tomato sauce,...
Slow-Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken
My husband and I love this slow-cooker coconut curry chicken! It’s a breeze to prepare and it tastes just like...
Spiced Chocolate Molten Cakes
Take some time to linger over this decadent dessert. There is nothing better than a gooey chocolate cake with a...
Ham & Feta Omelet
Any excuse to have feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette is a good one! We pile this Mediterranean-inspired omelet with tomatoes...
Ground Beef Taco Salad
In spring we look for something light and refreshing on the menu after the heavier comfort food of winter; this...
Creamy Butterscotch Pudding for 2
One day when I had a craving for something homemade, I tried from-scratch pudding. It’s much better than the store-bought...
Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
After having a salad like this at a restaurant years ago, I came up with this recipe. It is especially...
Peach Salsa Chicken
Peachy sweetness mellows out the jalapeno kick in this homemade salsa. The whole meal is done in a half hour!...
Beef Barley Soup for 2
Who knew you could simmer up such a hearty soup in 30 minutes? This is packed with my favorite homey...
Skillet Tacos
This fast and healthy alternative to traditional tacos has a delicious southwestern flair. The fact that is comes together in...
Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding
My mother used to make this dessert whenever she could. During the Depression it was hard to find chocolate, but...
Individual Flans
A longtime empty nester, I'm always on the lookout for special desserts sized for two. This rich, comforting custard is...
Fast Macaroni Salad
Chopped veggies provide crunch, and cherry tomatoes add vibrant color to this refreshing and creamy pasta salad. —Frankiee Bush, Freedom,...
Griddle Corn Cakes
"This is a downsized version of a recipe that belonged to my husband's mother and has been in their family...
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wraps
This recipe has a real kick, and it's one of my husband’s favorites. Ready in a flash, it's easily doubled...
Hot German Potato Salad for Two
This hot German potato salad is a deliciously downsized version of a favorite picnic salad. —Jennie Voigt, Marathon, Wisconsin
Cacciatore Chicken Breasts
JoAnn McCauley of Dubuque, Iowa shares her version of traditional Chicken Cacciatore with this easy recipe. The tasty sauce and...
Sausage-Stuffed Shells
I wanted to make manicotti one day but was out of the noodles. So I came up with this recipe,...
Squash Ribbons
Steamed and well seasoned, these pretty vegetable ribbons will dress up your dinner plate. The strips of yellow summer squash...
Turkey Dijon Melts
I make this when I crave comfort food but don’t have the time or energy for a big meal. It...
Contest-Winning Strawberry Pretzel Dessert
I love the sweet-salty flavor of this pretty, layered dessert. Sliced strawberries and gelatin top a smooth cream cheese filling...
Chicken Vegetable Soup
I love eating a big bowl of this colorful, fresh-tasting soup on a winter's day. What a great way to...
Herbed Chicken Caesar Salad
This chicken Caesar salad looks and tastes fancy but couldn't be easier to make. It's my husband's favorite dinner.—Kay Andersen,...
