23 Easy Dinners Perfect for Two

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Cooking for two doesn’t have to mean leftovers for days or the hassle of adjusting recipes. With the right meals, you can enjoy just the right amount of food without extra waste or effort. This collection of 23 easy dinners is perfect for when you want something simple, flavorful, and portioned for two, whether you’re making a casual weeknight dinner or something a little special.

Authentic Swedish Meatballs

swedish meatballs

Swedish meatballs are classic comfort food, with tender, flavorful meatballs in a creamy gravy, with a spoonful of tart lingonberry sauce on the side. Get the recipe

Grilled Shrimp, Corn, & Avocado Bowl

Shrimp bowl

This Grilled Shrimp, Corn & Avocado Bowl is a quick and flavor-packed meal that makes a perfect summer lunch or light dinner. With juicy grilled shrimp, charred corn, creamy avocado, and a spicy lime mayo, it brings together everything you want in a satisfying bowl. Get the recipe

Cozy Chicken & Dumplings for Two

chicken and dumpling soup

When you’re craving something warm, comforting, and deeply satisfying, but don’t want a giant pot of leftovers, this small-batch chicken & dumpling soup is the answer. It’s got everything you want: tender chicken, rich broth, fluffy dumplings, and just the right amount of cozy to make a quiet evening feel special. Get the recipe

Verde Wet Burrito

carnitas wet burrito

This Verde Wet Burrito Recipe feature slow-cooked carnitas with spicy Mexican rice and beans and melted cheddar cheese. Get the recipe

Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon

Honey Garlic Salmon and Greens

This Honey Garlic Salmon is pan seared and glazed with a sweet and savory sauce of garlic, honey, soy sauce and a few other simple ingredients. Serve it over rice or sautéed greens for a delicious meal. Get the recipe

Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli

Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli

This Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli is as impressive as it is delicious, with homemade pasta and butternut squash filling, then sautéed in a butter sauce with walnuts. Get the recipe

Crispy Chicken Sandwiches

Crispy chicken sandwich

The Best Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe is the perfect comfort food and turns out just like restaurant chicken sandwiches – super crispy outside, moist and juicy inside. Get the recipe

Chicken Caprese Pasta

Chicken Caprese Pasta

This Chicken Caprese Pasta is made with tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese, then piled on top of a bed of spaghetti for a super simple weeknight meal. Get the recipe

Cacio e Pepe

cacio e pepe

Cacio e pepe is a pasta dish that hails from Rome. It means “cheese and pepper” and for such a simple dish, it is incredibly delicious. Get the recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Beef short ribs with maple roasted carrots

These Slow-Cooker Beef Short Ribs will reach fall-off-the-bone tenderness with very little work on your part. The sauce/gravy turns out so rich and flavorful, you’ll be shocked you can do this in the slow cooker. Get the recipe

Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops

bacon-wrapped pork chops

As they say, bacon makes everything better, and these Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops will prove it. Perk up your bland, boring pork chops by wrapping them in bacon. Get the recipe

Farfalle alla Vodka

farfalle alla vodka

This rich and creamy pasta dish features farfalle pasta in a super easy to make sauce, using mostly pantry items you already have on hand. Get the recipe

Salmon Sushi Bowls

salmon sushi bowl

These salmon sushi bowls are both healthy and irresistibly tasty. The avocado and salmon, mixed with delicious sushi rice is a huge hit. Get the recipe

BBQ Chicken Tostada

bbq chicken tostadas

BBQ Chicken Tostadas are quick and easy to make as a meal or a snack and they’re so tasty you’ll be wanting a few more. They are made with shredded chicken, slathered with BBQ sauce and loaded onto a crispy corn tortilla with beans and melted cheese.  Get the recipe

Sweet & Sour Pork Chops

Sweet & Sour Pork Chops

Sweet & Sour Pork Chops are doused in a delicious sauce made with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup that is so irresistible on pork and served with bell peppers and pineapple. Get the recipe

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Chicken Fettucine

In this quick and easy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, fresh fettuccine pasta is tossed with a creamy and decadent sauce of cream and Parmesan cheese, then topped with flavorful grilled chicken. Get the recipe

Beef & Broccoli Noodles

beef and broccoli noodles

This Beef & Broccoli with Noodles dish combines delicious beef in a savory sauce with tender broccoli and noodles for a great, quick stir fry dish.  Get the recipe

Pulled Pork Gnocchi

pulled pork gnocchi

This Pulled Pork Gnocchi features tender pulled pork and potato gnocchi in a butter sauce with sage and pine nuts. Get the recipe

Mexican-Style Chicken Flautas

Chicken Flautas

These Mexican-style chicken flautas are a great snack or appetizer, served with shredded lettuce, cheese and pico de gallo. Get the recipe

Crispy Pork Knuckle

crispy pork knuckle

Pork Knuckle is easy to make and produces an impressive looking and decadent dish that’s great to serve year round. Get the recipe

Pesto Tagliatelle Pasta

Basil Pesto Tagliatelle

This Pesto Tagliatelle features thick strands of pasta coated in an aromatic and flavorful homemade basil pesto sauce. Get the recipe

Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls

caramelized pork bowls

These Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls feature caramelized pork and an array of crisp and refreshing vegetables in one satisfying bowl. Get the recipe

Mediterranean-Style Cod & Roasted Veggies

mediterranean cod

If you’re craving a fresh and flavorful meal, this Mediterranean-style cod with Roasted Veggies is the perfect combination of light, flaky fish and bright tomatoes and olives. Get the recipe

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