Weeknights call for dinners that are comforting, reliable, and still worth looking forward to. This collection is all about easy meals for two with smart steps, approachable ingredients, and plenty of flavor. Dinner, scaled down, without feeling like you settled.
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Chicken Stroganoff for Two
Chicken Stroganoff is a cozy and romantic take on the classic Beef Stroganoff. The dish for two is rich and creamy, combining tender chicken with a flavorful mushroom sauce. When prepared specifically for two, it's a more refined personalized experience, with attention to detail that makes it feel special and indulgent.
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2
Cobb Salad with Ranch Dressing
A Cobb Salad made with all fresh ingredients and an easy to prepare Ranch Dressing is a wonderful and healthy way to enjoy a lunch or a main dish.
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3
Creamy Kale and Salmon in Orzo
Cooking salmon in butter and oil and then using that flavorful liquid to make the rest of the dish, is a way to retain a lot of flavor. It also means that you only need one pot to make this Creamy Kale and Salmon in Orzo.
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4
Vegetarian Weeknight Nachos for Two
Vegetarian Weeknight Nachos. A small-batch of a Mexican-American dish, made on a smaller tray, with ingredients like cheese, avocado, tomato, beans and more, all covering crispy tortilla crisps. This dish has more topping than crisps and it's enough for two.
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5
Classic Beef Stuffed Peppers
Ground beef stuffed bell peppers is a classic dish, but a dish that can easily be dense and dry. This recipe will guarantee a moist, flavorful outcome that's easy and can be made ahead of time.
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6
Farro Salad with Mango, Chicken & Feta
Farro Salad with Mango, Chicken & Feta is a fresh, satisfying dish that sits beautifully between a composed salad and a hearty grain bowl. Tender farro is combined with juicy poached chicken, sweet mango, and salty feta for a combination that feels both nourishing and vibrant. It is the kind of recipe that works especially well for two, whether served as a light dinner, a satisfying lunch, or a make-ahead meal with plenty of texture and flavor.
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7
White Bean & Beef Gnocchi
While white beans and beef playing the protein part of this meal, the addition of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and cream add flavor and comfort. If desired, leave out the ground beef to enjoy a vegetarian option. Great either way!
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8
Southern Grilled Chicken Dinner Salad for Two
This Southern Grilled Chicken Dinner Salad is totally satisfying as a meal. Satisfying in the sense of filling, flavor, texture and color variety. It is also satisfying to know that is is a healthy salad. Last but not least it is relatively quick to make; while the chicken is grilling, you have time to clean and cut all the other ingredients.
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9
Small Batch Chili con Carne
This Chili con Carne is made with ground beef and designed for the two of you. Everyone has their own preferences, should it be thick or still somewhat liquid, how much spice can you handle, what’s the meat to bean ratio, and what are the toppings. I am not pretending that my small batch Chili corn Carne is authentically Mexican, Texan, or even Tex-Mex, I do know it is nutritious, flavorful, satisfying and great with cornbread.
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10
Caserecce with Turkey, Creme Fraiche & Spinach
Caserecce with Turkey, Crème Fraîche & Spinach is a comforting pasta for two with enough richness to feel satisfying and enough freshness to keep it balanced. The turkey makes it hearty, the spinach adds color and softness, and the crème fraîche ties everything together with a gentle tang. It is a very nice fit for a smaller dinner at home.
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