The Cook's Illustrated Guide to Cooking for Two

By popular demand, we’ve been converting some of our favorite quick recipes to make just two servings.  These recipes--offered just to our online members--represent quick sides, main dishes, brunch ideas and desserts.  We've also included tips on what do do with common leftover ingredients, and a few menus designed just for two.


MENUS FOR TWO

     



STARTERS/ SIDES

Leafy Green Salad with Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette
Arugula Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Roasted Green Beans
Roasted Maple-Mustard Green Beans
Fast Buttery Peas
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Boiled Potatoes with Butter
Fluffy White Rice
30-Minute Baked Potatoes
Spinach with Garlic Chips and Pepper Flakes
Spicy Sichuan Noodles
Aromatic Curried Couscous



MAIN DISHES

Chicken Piccata
Crisp Breaded Pork Cutlets
Chicken Teriyaki
Sauteed Chicken Cutlets with Mustard-Cider Sauce
Sauteed Pork Chops with Mustard and Tarragon Sauce
Pan-Seared Steak with Red Wine Sauce
Apricot-Orange Chicken Bake
Aromatic Stir-Fried Shrimp
Pan-Seared Salmon with Sesame Seed Crust
Campanelli with Asparagus, Basil, and Balsamic Glaze
Kung Pao Chicken
Almond-Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Wilted Spianch-Orange Salad
Sweet and Tangy Oven-Barbecued Chicken
Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Fish Meuniere

 

 

 




Middle Eastern Pita Sandwiches
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage
Broiled Salmon with Mustard and Crisp Dilled Crust
Thai Red Beef Curry
Quick Clam Chowder
Pan-Seared Inexpensive Steak with Mustard-Cream Sauce
Beef and Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
Chicken Marsala


DESSERTS

Strawberry-Rhubarb Fool
Crepes Suzette

Easy Apple Turnovers
Sticky Toffee Pudding Cakes
Creme Brulee
Chilled Lemon Souffle
Freeform Summer Fruit Tartlets
Bananas Foster
Low-Fat Chocolate Pudding

 

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