Healthy Cooking for Two Recipes and Menus
Delicious recipes just right for two.
You’re both busy — but you don’t have to live without great food. These EatingWell recipes for two will help you cook delicious, healthy meals quickly, without the waste!
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Dinner Salad Recipes for Two
Have a warm-weather supper on the table quickly with this Greek-inspired chicken...
Strawberries provide a sweet counterpoint to rich duck breasts. Here, they meet in a...
Adding canned beans is a quick, convenient way to make a salad into a meal - they...
This hearty steak and potato salad is inspired by salpicón, a favorite dish in Chile...
Here's a salad that showcases the Asian yin and yang philosophy of combining...
Soup & Stew Recipes for Two
This creamless but still creamy soup is a great lunch or summer-night dinner on its...
Low-fat milk and mashed potatoes make this chowder so rich and creamy you won't...
Comfort food with a Southern accent, this dish was inspired by our friend, Jimmo,...
San Francisco's Italian immigrants developed this stew to use the abundant...
Classic comfort food is yours, in just slightly more than half an hour. Serve with...
Main Dish Recipes for Two
This smoky mushroom-filled quesadilla is reminiscent of pulled pork. A touch of...
Lovers of fried fish get the taste without all the calories, and the salsa adds a...
Hash isn’t just for corned beef. It’s also great made with catfish—or other flaky...
The secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not too much cream or it can be...
Toss a garlicky, Middle Eastern-inspired yogurt sauce with pasta, shrimp, asparagus...
A flavorful sauce and lots of crunchy vegetables make this seitan stir-fry a quick...
Cube steak is a tougher cut of meat pounded to make it tender. We like it because it...
A whole teaspoon of black pepper along with a small amount of Italian turkey sausage...
Grilled or broiled eggplant has a meaty texture and taste that, when piled on a...
Make a perfect summer supper for two: grill spice-rubbed chicken breasts and tuck...
Cutting the bok choy into long, thin strips mimic the long noodles in this pork stir...
To make traditional cordon bleu, you layer prosciutto (or other ham) and cheese in...
Lime juice, chili powder and pepitas give this salmon Mexican flair. Serve with wild...
Steak kebabs get a Southwestern spin with poblano peppers and a creamy sauce spiked...
The classic Cuban sandwich inspired this recipe. The original is made with ham,...
Side Dish Recipes for Two
This colorful salsa comes together in a snap with avocado, frozen corn and ripe...
Tangy lemon and fresh dill make a bright dressing for shredded carrots.
Making oven fries out of sweet potatoes brings out their inherent sweetness.
Spicy red pepper, garlic and lemon juice balance any bitterness in this sauteed...
Any leftover beans would work in this quick side dish.
Breakfast Recipes for Two
With a surprise banana filling, this low-fat French toast is sure to please the...
For a touch of romantic whimsy, cook the pancakes and stamp them into hearts with a...
There may be as many versions of muesli as there are breakfast cereals, but this one...
Whip up this simple, tasty omelet on those nights when it seems the refrigerator is...
Serve alongside spice-rubbed shrimp and sauteed greens.
Dessert Recipes for Two
So thick you’ll need a straw and a long spoon to enjoy this frosty cherry-vanilla...
Soufflés may look like a restaurant-only dessert, but they are actually easy to make...
The chocolate will stiffen if it gets cold, so enjoy it while it's still warm....
Spring's best combo—strawberries and rhubarb—fill this simple strudel for two.
A summer pudding is a British warm-weather wonder—not steamed like a sticky pudding...
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