Grab your significant other, BFF, or foodie friend because these recipes were made to serve a pair! Cooking for two gives you endless options to make something new, exciting, and not to mention, pretty easy, meaning all you have to do is find the right recipe. Luckily, we've done the hard work for you and curated a list of the all-time best dinner ideas that'll fill you and your plus-one's plate with everything a foodie could dream of. Whether you want to make something fun for your roomie, you're trying to shake up your weeknight recipes for your SO, or you're looking for a recipe that'll feed you for two nights, these ideas will give you all the inspiration you need to get cookin'. This list includes everything from meat-heavy entrées to light salads, so you can make a meal that you and your food-loving friend won't soon forget. Take a look at our favorite dinners for duos ahead.
Craving takeout but not in the mood to go pick it up? This is the recipe for you! It's lighter and healthier than the traditional lo mein, but it still has all the great flavors. The best part about this recipe is that you can easily tweak how many people you want to feed, so if you're serving two, just note it in the recipe and watch as it updates the ingredinet list.
Take tacos to the next level when you whip up these baked bad boys. Easy, simple, and totally foolproof, this recipe can be made in no time at all. If you're looking to heartily feed two people, we suggest making about four or five tacos so you can both indulge.
Rich, delicious, and the dinner of your dreams, this vegan mushroom stroganoff tastes as good as it sounds. Made with juicy mushrooms, tangy spices, rich almond milk, and a dash of wine, you'll want to eat this every night of the week. To adjust how many servings you'd like to make, simply type in the amount of people you're trying to feed where it says "yield."
There's nothing quite like homemade tortilla soup, is there? This recipe is packed with all the best ingredients like chicken, beans, corn, and more. The best way to make this is by cooking up a big batch and freezing the rest for later.
Make teriyaki chicken in the comfort of your own home when you chef up this delicious dinner. The slow cooker does most of the work, meaning all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy a mouthwatering dinner. Type in the amount of servings you want to make where it says "yield" so you don't end up with too many leftovers!
Make lasagna easier than ever with the help of this divine recipe. Italian sausage, zesty spices, fresh tomatoes, red wine, and cheese work together to make this one-pot wonder a dinner you won't soon forget. This recipe is easy to tweak, so just type in the amount of people you want to feed, and your work here is done.
You can't go wrong with salmon on the menu, and this recipe is a dinnertime winner. You just need a handful of ingredients to concoct this easy meal, and before you know it, you'll be ready for more. Tweak the recipe for two people by noting the number two where it says "yield."
Who's hungry? This recipe will make your mouth water, so read with caution. Since the pasta cooks directly in the sauce, these noodles are rich and perfectly flavored. Mixed with skim milk, butter, garlic, parmesan, and Italian seasonings, you'll be enjoying this meal in no time. To make the right amount of food for two people, you can easily adjust the recipe where it says "yield."
Take your dinner to a place it has never been before with this Thai chicken curry recipe. Made with coconut milk, peanut butter, red curry paste, and more, you'll enjoy an array of flavors like never before. Pair it with white rice for best results.
This spaghetti squash recipe is unlike any other, and that's due to the creamy goat cheese-based cream sauce that it's made with. With the rich flavors of pesto and a dash of garlic, this hearty spaghetti squash will fill you up. Feel free to add mushrooms, basil, or even a hint of rosemary if you want to shake things up. Cut this recipe in half, and you'll have enough for two, plus some leftovers.
Make green bean casserole the star of the show when you add roasted butternut squash and sliced almonds to the recipe. Not only is it creamy while still being crunchy, but it also has rich flavors that are hard to pass up. This recipe serves eight, so our advice is to cut the ingredients in half and make enough for four people — so you two can have something to nosh on for dinner again the night after.
Asiago, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and gouda work together to make this cheesy recipe one to remember. And the best part is the noodles cook directly in the sauce, which means one less step for you. What could be better? This recipe serves 12, so we suggest cutting the recipe in half and saving the leftovers for an easy-to-heat-up lunch.
This herb-roasted turkey breast is only 190 calories a serving and takes just a few minutes to prepare for roasting. You can serve it with a small side salad or pair it with hearty mashed potatoes. The choice is yours!
Step up your dinner when you cook up this drool-worthy rigatoni. Now this recipe is fit to feed eight people, and if you like pasta, we suggest making the full recipe even if it's just two of you because it's that good. With Italian chicken sausage, plenty of cheese, and a zesty pesto sauce, you'll want to nosh on this for days to come.
The best of fall produce is mixed together in this tasty salad. It's pretty hearty, so you can enjoy it on its own or with a lean protein. The recipe makes six servings, so cut everything in thirds to make enough for just two.
If you want to have a lighter dinner, then this salad is calling your name. With a balsamic fig vinaigrette, mixed greens, juicy pomegranates, maple roasted walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese, it tastes as good as it sounds.
For a one-and-done dinner, serve up this mouthwatering chicken. It's essentially the roasted chicken version of French onion soup, and damn, is it good. Complete with caramelized onions, baby potatoes, and Gruyère cheese-stuffed chicken breasts, this recipe will make dinner a hit.
Indulge in the creamiest, cheesiest, and richest casserole of your life when you dive into this divine dish. With a crispy Ritz cracker topping and a creamy potato filling, you won't be able to get enough. This recipe feeds eight, but feel free to cut it in half so you have enough for two and then a little extra for leftovers. Trust us, you'll want more than one serving.
You can't go wrong with beef tenderloin, and this recipe is as good as it gets. With a creamy white wine sauce, every bite brings out rich and mouthwatering flavors. Since this recipe was made to feed eight, we suggest either getting a smaller tenderloin (around two to three pounds) or saving some meat to make some really good leftover sandwiches with.
Complete with a homemade cheese sauce and a buttery cracker topping, what could be better than this hearty broccoli casserole? Every bite offers bold broccoli flavor that pairs effortlessly with the rich cheddar and cream cheese sauce. The best part about this recipe is that you can customize how many people you want to feed, and the ingredient list automatically adjusts to the number you picked.
If you had a heavy lunch, balance it out with this light salad. You'll get juicy grapes, tangy arugula, and a black pepper vinaigrette with every forkful.
Dinner is the time to make something that's equally impressive and tasty, and these red wine ribs are just that. They're slow-cooked short ribs that are served with fresh herbs, sweet cranberries, and an intoxicating red wine sauce that will leave you wanting more. Just add a side of mashed potatoes, and Christmas will be complete. This recipe was made for six, so just cut it in half to make enough for two.
If you like mushrooms, you'll love this recipe. It's a healthier take on the classic artichoke dip due to the greek yogurt, so you can enjoy it without getting too full. Topped with warm mozzarella and baked to perfection, these are too good to pass up. We suggest making four total for you and a partner. You can adjust the recipe to your needs, so if you want to feed two people, just type that in where it says "yield."
Creamy, hearty, and comforting are just a few ways to describe this Southern casserole. It's topped with crispy cornbread crumbs, so you'll be scraping the bottom of your bowl for more. Adjust the amount of servings you want to make at the top of the recipe before you start cooking so you don't make too much.
There's nothing better than warm chili on a cold day, especially when it's pumpkin-flavored chili! With ground turkey, chicken maple sausage, veggies, beans, and pumpkin puree, this hot dip will go fast. This recipe yields 10 servings, so you can freeze some and save it for later.
Cauliflower is a great low-carb substitute for potatoes, so this cheesy cauliflower au gratin is a must. The recipe serves six, so cut all of the ingredient measurements in half to make a more manageable amount for two.
If a more traditional take on green bean casserole is what you're looking for, then this is the recipe for you. The recipe uses all fresh ingredients and no cream of anything soup. The original recipe serves 10, so cut this in half and save some for leftovers the next day.
Want to know what we love about this soup? It can be made vegetarian by omitting the bacon and using vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth. This makes six servings but can be frozen after making for a meal another time. If you don't want to freeze the leftovers, cut the recipe in thirds to make enough for two.
This gluten-free vegetarian dish is a versatile meal for any table, especially if there are just two of you. The tasty recipe combines cauliflower, goat cheese, and pomegranates, giving you a flavor combo like no other. The original recipe makes four servings, so cut it in half for two people.
Dinner is served! If you have a hash brown casserole that's as creamy, cheesy, and crunchy as this recipe, you'll dream about it every night of the week. We suggest adding extra Corn Flakes to really give it a kick. Since this recipe serves 12 people, we suggest dividing the ingredients by four so you can feed two people, plus have a little extra since it's just that good.
Cooked in a cranberry pepper jelly sauce, these flavorful meatballs are a perfect harmony of all the best flavors. To customize how many meatballs you want to make, simply hover your mouse over the number of servings section, and you're good to go. Serve these with a side salad or hearty veggie to make them a full meal.
The skins of these taters are filled with sage pesto, bacon, and arugula making for a tasty dinner dish. The original recipe makes eight potato skins, so cut the recipe in half or fourths depending on how many potato skins you want to eat.
This apple-stuffed acorn squash is a major dinner time win because it can be made partially in the microwave, and the sausage in the recipe can be omitted to make the dish vegetarian. The original recipe makes eight servings, so cut everything down by four to make two servings, or by half if you want leftovers for the next day.
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These finger-licking pops are juicy and divine. Let's just say that the mint-pistachio pesto that's on top of the lamb pairs wonderfully with buttery white wine. Yum, yum, yum. These go hand-in-hand with a salad and a veggie, so feel free to get creative with your sides.
This simple dish requires only five ingredients and is vegetarian. While the original recipe serves six, you can cut the recipe in thirds to serve two.
