Recipes for Two
Lemon Chicken Skillet for Two
Two chicken cutlets with green beans and a bright lemon-butter pan sauce.
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Recipes for Two
Dinner for two deserves the same care as a meal for a crowd. These small-batch recipes are written for two servings, with practical pan sizes and manageable ingredient lists.
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Two servings, less guesswork
A smaller recipe needs the right pan: a huge baking dish can dry out a small portion, while an overfilled skillet can steam instead of brown. Start with the equipment listed and save extra ingredients for another meal later in the week.
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Recipes for Two
Salmon and Green Beans for Two
Two salmon fillets roast beside green beans with a mild maple-mustard glaze.
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Recipes for Two
Pork Chops and Apples for Two
Pan-seared pork chops with softened apple slices and a quick mustard sauce.
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Recipes for Two
Tomato Basil Pasta for Two
Cherry tomatoes soften into a light sauce for two generous bowls of spaghetti.
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Chickpea Spinach Skillet for Two
Chickpeas and spinach warm in a tomato sauce for a quick pantry supper.
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Mushroom Grilled Cheese for Two
Two toasted sandwiches filled with browned mushrooms and melted cheddar.
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Recipes for Two
Pesto Chicken Flatbreads for Two
Two crisp flatbreads topped with pesto, cooked chicken, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
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Black Bean Sweet Potatoes for Two
Microwave-baked sweet potatoes filled with warm black beans, salsa, and cheddar.
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Garlic Shrimp Rice for Two
Garlicky shrimp folded through hot rice and peas with a fresh lemon finish.
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Mushroom Risotto for Two
A small pan of creamy Arborio rice with mushrooms and Parmesan.
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Turkey Taco Bowls for Two
Seasoned ground turkey over rice with beans, lettuce, and a spoonful of salsa.
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Breakfast
Small-Batch Buttermilk Biscuits
Four small, flaky biscuits for a breakfast or supper shared by two.
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Apple Cheddar Toast for Two
Crisp toast with thin apple slices, melted cheddar, and a light mustard spread.
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Recipes for Two
Baked Cod and Tomatoes for Two
Two mild cod fillets bake with cherry tomatoes, white beans, and lemon.
View RecipeA few tips before you start
- Check that the recipe yield is two before shopping.
- Buy just what you need from a butcher counter, or freeze larger packages in two-serving portions.
- Choose vegetables that can appear in more than one meal to avoid unused half-packages.
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