20+ Best Recipes for Two People

by | May 21, 2025 | Organization, Cooking and recipes

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20+ Best Recipes for Two People

One of the challenges of the newly empty nest is learning to cook for only two people again. One of the awesome things about cooking for two people is that you can try new things and sometimes eat healthier because you no longer have to satisfy the tastes of children. These 20 Recipes for Two People are a collection of healthy recipes, chicken recipes, beef recipes, vegetarian recipes, and more (even some desserts). They are perfect empty nest recipes!!

20+ Recipes for Two People

20+ Best Recipes for Two People

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Thank you to the amazing food bloggers who shared their recipes for this post!

Best Recipes for Two People: Beef Recipes for Two

Southwest Steak Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing by Low Carb Yum

Slow Cooker Chili Lime Beef Tacos with Mango Salsa by The Fit Blog

Asian Beef Salad by The Petite Cook

Best Recipes for Two People: Chicken Recipes for Two

Chicken in a Lemon, Rosemary, and White Wine Sauce by Emma Eats and Explores

Pressure Cooker Apricot Glazed Herbed Chicken Thighs by This Old Gal

Best Recipes for Two People: Fish Recipes for Two

Tilapia with New Potatoes, Peas, and Pesto Mayonnaise by Sidewalk Shoes

Smoked Salmon Salad with Avocado by A Lady in France

Thyme Rubbed Salmon with Cauliflower “Risotto” by Sidewalk Shoes

Best Recipes for Two People: Shrimp Recipes for Two

Tomato Salsa Shrimp and Rice by Happy Foods Tube

Best Recipes for Two People: More Cooking for Two Main Dishes

Fried Cabbage and Potatoes with Bacon by Savory Tooth

Pressure Cooker Super Simple BBQ Pork Spare Ribs by This Old Gal

Best Recipes for Two People: Vegetarian or Sides Recipes for Two

Barrata Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette by Geeks who Eat

Creamy Buttermilk Pasta by Pepper Bowl

One Pot Spaghetti Aglio e Olio by Savory Tooth

Best Recipes for Two People: Dessert Recipes for Two

Irresistible Petit Gateau by The Cookware Geek

40 Layer Tiramisu for Two by The Starving Chef

Mini Chocolate Layer Cake by What the Fork

Best Recipes for Two People: Breakfast Recipes for Two

Cinnamon Swirl Mug Muffin by Wholesome Yum

Fresh Fruit Smoothie Bowls by Organized Island

Recipes for Two People : Slow Cooker Recipes for Two on Next Phase Parenting

Beef Stroganoff for Two

Chicken Tacos for Two

Chili for Two

Recipes for Two People: Weeknight Recipes for Two on Next Phase Parenting

Weeknight Recipes for Two: Free PDF download of 5 Weeknight Recipes for Two

I love cooking for two. It has become one of the best things about empty nesting. I love being able to buy quality ingredients. Another thing I love about cooking for two is eating the leftovers for lunch the next day. Some recipes make slightly more than portions just for two and allow just enough for a good quality and tasty lunch the next day.

Thank you to the bloggers who shared their recipes for 20+ Best Recipes for Two. Be sure to visit their blogs for more recipes.

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