Chicken Thighs and Spinach with potatoes is an easy full meal that is delicious, and ready in just 35 minutes. Start the chicken in a cold cast iron skillet to render flavorful fat that crisps up the chicken skin and potatoes to a beautiful golden brown. Then transfer it to the oven to finish cooking. …
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This Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry is delicious and quick, ready in just 20 minutes. Large succulent shrimp are pan-seared and combined with fresh broccoli, onion, and rice, covered in Thai sweet chili sauce, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar. This small batch recipe for two makes a great lunch, dinner, or romantic date night …
This White Chicken Spinach Lasagna for Two has layers of chicken, mushrooms, spinach, creamy white sauce, lasagna noodles, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cottage cheese (or ricotta cheese). This delicious recipe makes a great lunch, dinner, or impressive date night meal for two. Cut the chicken lasagna into 4 equal pieces and then stack 2 …
Filet Mignon and Shrimp is an easy surf-n-turf dish perfect for special occasions. Medium rare beef tenderloin steaks are topped with shrimp, buttery mayo and Parmesan sauce, and savory seasonings. This cast iron skillet filet mignon and shrimp is a low carb recipe and is ready in just 30 minutes and makes a great lunch, …
This Broiled Tilapia Parmesan for two recipe is so easy and quick to prepare. It is a mild fish and the sauce on top is cheesy, golden brown and savory. This low-carb Parmesan Crusted Tilapia can be baked or broiled and the sauce works great on other white fish like cod. I’m not usually big …
Crock Pot Creamy White Chicken Chili is filled with diced chicken, northern beans, onion, green chiles and cumin which simmers all day in the slow cooker. You can also add some cayenne pepper if you want to kick the heat up a bit. This is a small batch recipe for two and makes a filling …
These easy Beer Battered Cod Fish Sandwiches start with fresh cod coated in a batter of flour, eggs, beer, and seasoning, then are fried until crispy and golden brown on the outside and flaky on the inside. Serve them on a bun with homemade tartar sauce and lettuce. Ready in just 15 minutes! Why I …
This Garlic Orzo Tuscan Shrimp is coated in a light and creamy Parmesan cheese sauce filled with garlic, roasted red peppers, baby bella mushrooms, onion and spinach. This has really great flavor and the majority of it, other than cooking the orzo pasta, is done in one pan. This recipe was updated and is also …
This Cheesy Spaghetti Bake is filled with pasta, gooey mozzarella cheese, and an easy spaghetti meat sauce. You can use spaghetti, thin spaghetti, or angel hair pasta for this dish. You can also substitute the ground beef with ground chicken or turkey. Also known as Million Dollar Pasta Bake, this easy, comfort food recipe makes …
This easy Homemade Deep Dish Pizza is seriously delicious! Fresh homemade pizza dough is topped with mozzarella, pizza sauce and your favorite toppings and is garnished with shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. You can swap out the toppings for whatever you prefer to eat on your pizza including a meatless version. This recipe makes …
Ultimate Seafood Boil is made in just one pot for easy clean up and it’s ready in just 30 minutes. So get out one large sauce pan, grab the Old Bay Seasoning, and crack open a beer and you’re good to go! It’s great in the summer or fall, with fresh corn on the cob. …
Cheese Vegetable Soup is full of flavor with a thick and creamy cheese base. It has two types of cheese and is filled with chunky potatoes, carrots, and broccoli, then topped with crisp bacon crumbles and more shredded cheddar. Why I love this recipe This Broccoli Cheese Soup is homemade from scratch and ready in …
Balsamic Honey Salmon is pan seared and topped with a sweet and tangy honey balsamic and Dijon mustard glaze. This recipe is easy and quick, ready in just 25 minutes. How to make Honey Balsamic Salmon For the Honey Balsamic Glaze Allow the salmon to come to room temperature for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in …
Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles is a very tasty Asian-inspired recipe made with chicken and broccoli slaw in a mildly spicy Thai peanut sauce. It’s easy and quick, ready in just 15 minutes. How to make Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce Bring a medium saucepan of water to boiling. Add salt and pasta noodles. Cook according to …
These Gyro Pitas have a creamy refreshing dressing with cucumber and tomato coated in mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch dressing. The ground meat filling in these Greek style sandwiches is sweet and tangy. Don’t be scared off by the sauerkraut. It adds flavor and moistness to the meat but you could also leave it out …
This Pork Tonkatsu is super easy to make, delicious and satisfying. Tonkatsu is a Japanese dish which consists of a pork cutlet coated in Panko (Japanese bread crumbs) fried, then topped with Tonkatsu sauce. This homemade sauce is tangy and delicious. Tonkatsu is often served with shredded cabbage but we like it much better with …
This easy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo has homemade delicious Alfredo sauce seasoned with garlic, shredded Parmesan cheese, and tender chicken breasts combined with fettuccine pasta and fresh broccoli. It has just 10 ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes! Why I love this recipe I love the creamy homemade alfredo sauce in this version of …
This Baked Pork Chops and Stuffing recipe is super easy using only 5 ingredients and is ready in just 35 minutes! Boxed stuffing mix eliminates the need to make stuffing from scratch, yet provides delicious flavor. Why I love this recipe Using tender boneless pork chops instead of bone-in chops cuts down on the cooking …
These Italian Pita Bread Sandwiches are quite delicious and filling packed with pork, green peppers, mozzarella, and an Italian red sauce. If you love easy meals, this is quick to make and ready in just 20 minutes. Why I love this recipe The best part is it’s all made in just one pan for easy …
These Pulled Pork Fries are sure to hit the spot! Crispy fried or baked shoestring fries are topped with smoky shredded pork, BBQ sauce, melted shredded cheese, sour cream, and chives or green onions. This loaded fries recipe makes a great main dish for two or a hearty appetizer and is ready in just 25 …
These BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos with Slaw combine tender smoky pulled pork, BBQ sauce, ooey gooey melted cheese, and sweet tangy slaw served in a crunchy taco shell. They are easy and quick to prepare, ready in just 20 minutes. Try the tinfoil hack listed in the recipe. It works great! This recipe makes 5 …
This Applebees Steak and Shrimp Parmesan is amazing! Tender, juicy grilled Ribeye steak is topped with seasoned grilled shrimp and savory Parmesan cheese and basil sauce. This is a copycat recipe except we swapped out sirloin steak for Ribeye and grilled the shrimp instead of pan-frying. Ready in just 30 minutes! We have swapped out …
These Easy Marinated Grilled Steak Kabobs have succulent tender Ribeye steak paired with baby bella mushrooms, baby potatoes, onions, and green pepper marinated and grilled on skewers. Need something to go with it? Try these Best Homemade Baked Beans or this BLT Macaroni Salad. How to grill Shish Kebobs Cut the steak into 12 equal pieces. Remove …
This Ravioli Florentine combines beef ravioli with pasta sauce, garlic, spinach leaves, and cheese. This recipe is easy, cooks in just one pan, and is ready in just 20 minutes. You can use any other flavor of ravioli like chicken, or cheese. How to cook Ravioli Florentine Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Click …
These Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers are so easy and delicious filled with Mexican seasonings, ground beef, onions, garlic and cauliflower topped with tomato sauce and gooey Colby Jack cheese. Let them slow cook in the crock pot for just 3 – 6 hours. Variations – this recipe can also be made with ground chicken or …
Feta Cheese Burgers are giant, delicious, juicy and beefy topped with lettuce, tomato, crumbled feta cheese, red onion, and a creamy cucumber sauce. This small batch recipe for two makes a great lunch, dinner, or romantic date night meal. This dish is super easy and quick, ready in just 15 minutes. How to make Greek Feta …
These easy Pan Fried Chicken Strips are marinated in homemade buttermilk and dredged in seasoned flour, then deep fried to crispy golden brown. The garlic and seasonings make this fried chicken strips recipe irresistible. This recipe uses boneless skinless chicken breasts but you can also use boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins. Serve with your favorite dipping …
These Homemade Crispy Chicken Wings are coated in fine crushed saltine crackers and spices then deep fried to a crispy crunchy golden brown. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces if desired. This small batch recipe serves two for lunch or dinner and also makes a great game day appetizer. How to cook Crispy Chicken …
This Asian Glazed Chicken Wings recipe is easy and wonderfully delicious, sweet, salty, and sticky. The ginger, hoisin, and soy sauces, combined with honey, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds give these wings the perfect flavor combination. This small batch recipe for two makes a great appetizer or meal for watching the big game. How …
These Seared Scallops with Parmesan Rice and Broccoli have creamy Parmesan cheese mixed with rice, seared scallops, garlic, broccoli, and brown butter drizzled on top. This recipe is versatile. You can easily swap out the rice for risotto, and the scallops for shrimp. This pan seared scallops recipe makes a great lunch, dinner, or impressive …
Wondering what you should make for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner for two? Here are 31 easy holiday recipes for two including main dishes, sides, and desserts. These also work great for your New Year’s Eve dinner for two. If it’s just you and your significant other, roommate, or bestie this year, you can still have …
Beef Enchilada Pizza has ground beef and onions simmered in taco seasoning, and enchilada sauce spread over homemade crust and topped with diced tomatoes, black olives and gooey melted Colby Jack cheese. This easy, delicious taco pizza is quick, ready in just 35 minutes including the homemade crust. This recipe makes a great lunch, dinner, …
These delicious Sweet and Sour Wings are baked until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and then smothered in gooey sticky sauce. These sticky, sweet and totally yummy wings are perfect as an appetizer or for a finger-licking, fantastic dinner. This small batch recipe serves 2 and is great for game day, date night, or any night! How to …
Scallops and Bacon Pasta has pan seared golden brown sea scallops tossed together with a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce, bacon, tomatoes, garlic, and pasta. This recipe is easy and quick, ready in just 30 minutes. This seafood dish makes a great lunch, dinner, or impressive romantic date night meal for two. How to make Scallops and …
This Tuscan Chicken Sandwich features seasoned grilled chicken, provolone cheese, baby spinach leaves, roasted red peppers, and pesto mayo on Ciabatta rolls or sandwich buns. This recipe makes a great lunch, dinner or impressive romantic date night meal for two. How to make Tuscan Grilled Chicken Sandwiches Place the chicken cutlets between sheets of plastic wrap …
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole has diced boneless chicken, chopped ham and Swiss cheese layered with creamy sauce and a buttery golden brown Panko bread crumb topping. This small batch low-carb recipe serves 2 in individual baking dishes. This dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a romantic date night meal. How to make Chicken Cordon …
This easy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe has creamy homemade Alfredo sauce seasoned with garlic, shredded Parmesan cheese, and tender shrimp all stirred together with perfect al dente pasta. Ready in just 15 minutes! Why I love this recipe We love 15 minute meals and this one is easy and quick and makes a great lunch, …
This Chicken Spinach Sandwich has tender juicy Italian seasoned chicken combined with fresh baby spinach leaves, sweet red onion sauce, provolone cheese, and garlic mayonnaise sauce on a deli sandwich roll. Also known as Chicken Florentine Sandwiches, this recipe is easy and quick, ready in about 30 minutes. These sandwiches make a great lunch, dinner …
Baked Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a delicious, easy, creamy and filling pasta dish packed with shrimp, Parmesan, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. This recipe, also known as Shrimp Seafood Lasagna, is perfectly portioned for two people. Hands down, shrimp is one of my most favorite foods and this decadent casserole does not disappoint! We served it …
Chicken Fajita Pizza is packed full of diced chicken, green pepper, red pepper, onion and cheese layered on top of a fajita seasoned sauce. We love pizza and we love Mexican food so why not combine the two? This recipe makes a small 12 inch pizza perfect for a filling week night or date night …
Puff Pastry Pizza Calzones have mozzarella and pepperoni stuffed into buttery puff pastry and baked until gooey and molten with a crispy, golden crust. Add all of your favorite pizza toppings. Puff pastry is delicious and flaky. It has so many uses in sweet or savory dishes. This recipe makes a great game day lunch, …
Individual Breakfast Casseroles are a hearty and satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner for two with eggs, bacon and cheesy crisp hash browns O’Brien all in convenient individual dishes. The seasonings in this recipe are the perfect combination for a savory breakfast egg bake. You could easily add whatever else you have in the fridge like …
This Chicken Zucchini Bake casserole has a delicious blend of diced chicken, zucchini, and mushrooms mixed with shredded Italian cheese blend, sour cream, green onion, and egg seasoned with basil, salt, and fresh ground black pepper. Why I love this recipe This easy to prepare recipe is super delicious and low-carb. It makes a great …
Country Style Ribs with Gravy are super easy to prepare with tender pull-apart pork ribs smothered with savory mushroom gravy and sliced onions all cooked in a slow cooker. Why I love this recipe This is an affordable lunch or dinner for two and is a huge favorite in our home. It is made in …
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps are an easy and delicious healthy low carb meal for two. They are packed with ground chicken or turkey, garlic, ginger, red bell pepper, green onion, and cashews in a hoisin and soy sauce mixture served in Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves. This easy and healthy recipe calls for ground chicken …
This gorgeous BLT Chicken Salad Sandwich combines all the classic flavors of crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato with creamy chicken salad served on fresh deli sandwich rolls or large croissants. This recipe is easy and quick, ready in just 25 minutes. It’s perfect as lunch, dinner, or an impressive date night meal and serves …
Best Individual Beef Wellingtons for two have a savory mushroom filling topped with incredibly tender beef tenderloin filet mignon steaks wrapped in golden puff pastry that is crispy yet also melts in your mouth. This elegant but easy dinner recipe makes a very impressive date night meal for two. It is perfect as an intimate …
This Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole is packed full with thick egg noodles, big chunks of solid white albacore tuna, peas, creamy mushroom sauce, and topped with cheese and crispy crunchy crushed potato chips or French’s Fried Onions. This dish will truly satisfy your craving for classic comfort food. This is a small batch recipe that serves …
Philly Cheesesteak Burgers are the perfect year-round burger that will stand out from the crowd. All of the classic cheese steak flavors of green pepper, onion, and melted cheese are combined in this juicy quarter-pound burger. Ready in just 20 minutes! This cheesesteak-style recipe for two makes a small batch of quarter-pounders and makes a …
These easy Wet Burritos have a ground beef and refried bean filling wrapped in a large tortilla smothered with red sauce and melted cheese. Top with your favorites such as guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, onion, and tomatoes. I am often requested to make these when company comes over. If you’re cooking for two, you can …