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Recipes for Two

Find simple main dish and dessert recipes for two, whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Hoisin-Glazed Turkey Medallions [1]

An Asian-flavored sauce tops skillet-cooked turkey tenderloins and fettucine in this easy recipe that's ready in 25 minutes.

Hoisin-Glazed Turkey Medallions [2]

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Garlic Steaks with Nectarine Relish [5]

Fruit relish accents a garlic-studded steak prepared on an indoor or outdoor grill.

Garlic Steaks with Nectarine Relish [6]

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Tiramisu Bites [9]

We gave the classic Italian dessert a delicious healthy makeover—and made it super-easy to prepare.

Tiramisu Bites [10]

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Cheesy Tilapia Panini with Apple-Carrot Slaw [13]

Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy dinner features a tender tilapia sandwich and crisp apple-carrot slaw.

Cheesy Tilapia Panini with Apple-Carrot Slaw [14]

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Garlic-Fennel Lamb Chops [17]

Rub succulent lamb chops with sweet fennel, fresh garlic, and the aromatic spices coriander and cumin for a flavorful dinner for two.

Garlic-Fennel Lamb Chops  [18]

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Stout-Soaked Porterhouse with Beer Butter [21]

Soaking a meaty porterhouse in dark, hearty stout quickly punches up the flavor, infusing the meat with bold, coffeelike taste.

Stout-Soaked Porterhouse with Beer Butter [22]

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Soba Noodles with Spring Vegetables [25]

Cook up a cozy noodle bowl in 25 minutes with bok choy, pea pods and chicken simmered in a ginger-flavor broth. 

Soba Noodles with Spring Vegetables [26]

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Cherry-Wine Poached Apples [29]

Vibrantly red cherry-wine sauce serves as a scrumptious low-calorie, fat-free flavor accent to tart-sweet baked apples.

Cherry-Wine Poached Apples [30]

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Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Filet [33]

Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Filet

A thick, juicy steak can’t be improved upon, right? Wrong. We stuffed beef tenderloin with a cheesy mixture of mushrooms and onions then wrapped it in bacon. 

Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Filet [34]

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Cornish Game Hen with Roasted Root Veggies [37]

Balsamic vinegar lends a subtly sweet accent to roasted vegetables while garlic and rosemary boost the flavor of the tender, juicy game hen.

Cornish Game Hen with Roasted Root Veggies [38]

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Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Tomatoes [41]

Balsamic vinegar, fresh thyme and fresh chopped tomatoes add just the right amount of flavor to an easy dinner for two, ready in 25 minutes.

Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Tomatoes [42]

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Garlic-Basil Halibut [45]

This 20-minute dinner is low in calories and fat, but garlic and herbs give it a satisfying flavor punch. 

Garlic-Basil Halibut [46]

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Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Strawberries [49]

Our recipe gives you a choice of using sugar or sugar substitute for this creamy dessert. You could also try fresh raspberries or blueberries instead of the strawberries.

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Strawberries [50]

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Orange Shrimp with Zucchini Fritters [53]

A colorful, healthy dinner of shrimp and vegetable fritters includes dipping sauce with Greek yogurt and orange-ginger flavoring.

Orange Shrimp with Zucchini Fritters [54]

 

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Corn-Mushroom Risotto with Chicken [57]

Pea pods add delightful crunch to a creamy mixture of chicken, corn, rice and cheese.

Corn-Mushroom Risotto with Chicken [58]

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Thyme Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower [61]

Skillet-cooked pork rib chops and veggies make a quick and healthy meal for two.

Thyme Pork Chops with Roasted Cauliflower [62]

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Mocha Soufflés [65]

The classic combo of chocolate and coffee flavors a light-as-air soufflé, which is even better served with fresh strawberries on the side.

Mocha Soufflés [66]

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Chicken Chili [69]

Put the ingredients for this chili in your slow cooker in the morning, and you'll have a healthy dinner for two ready by dinner. Short on time? Move the slow-cooker setting to high. 

Chicken Chili [70]

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Almond-Stuffed Flounder [73]

Stuff fresh or frozen fish with a mixture of cheese, almonds, butter and chives, then top with a cheesy cream sauce for an elegant main dish.

Almond-Stuffed Flounder  [74]

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Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding [77]

This rich, chocolate dessert is perfect for a romantic dinner for two, and it has fewer than 200 calories a serving!

Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding [78]

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More recipes for two [81]

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Apricot-and-Almond Stuffed Steak [82]
Individual Beef Wellington [83]
Salmon and Green Peppercorn Strudel [84]
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