Time-saving meals that also taste amazing.

When cooking for two, these are the recipes we turn to make cooking a breeze.

The recipe makes four calzones, for a hearty dinner for two.

Southern Living Garlic Butter Steak Bites on polenta to serve

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The recipe serves two generously, or you’re free to enjoy leftovers the next day.

Serve with some crusty bread on the side for a satisfying meal.

Round out the meal with rice or cornbread.

Southern Living Chicken Parmesan Pizza cut and ready to serve

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Add shredded chicken if you’d like extra protein.

A cast-iron pan is crucial for getting the skin on the salmon perfectly crispy.

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Want to make a weeknight meal that really impresses?

Skillet Sausage ‘N’ Rice - Southern Living

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Serve up tender, buttery steak over polenta or mashed potatoes.

The pan sauce is flavored with garlic and Worcestershire, plus bourbon for an extra kick.

Even better, the whole dish is made in one pan!

Southern Living BBQ Chicken Breasts on a plate to serve with potato salad

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Prep the whole batch and enjoy it throughout the week as lunch or dinner.

Our homemade version is surprisingly easy to pull off and tastes extra rich and creamy.

Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to three days, and are delicious served over pasta.

Blackened Shrimp Rice Bowls

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Bourbon-Glazed Salmon

The South’s favorite spirit is good for so much more than just cocktails.

Serve the chops with our Garlicky Green Beans, a quick and effortless side ready in only 10 minutes.

If you’ve never cooked with clams, don’t fear.

beef calzones with a bowl of tomato sauce

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This recipe is delicious and easy enough to make on a weeknight.

A real treat," says oneSouthern Livingreader about these Smothered Steaks.

Salmon Patties

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There is no better way to use up leftover salmon.

Southern Living Tomato-Feta Penne with Pimientos

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It’s not traditional, but just add rotisserie chicken and you have a super satisfying dinner for two.

The unsung hero of this hearty salad is rotisserie chicken.

Garlic Butter Chicken

This dish exemplifies how simple is best.

Southern Living Cajun Shrimp Salad on a platter ready to serve

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(Personally, I go for more.)

you might’t ask for a more complete meal in one.

Southern Living Green Chile Chicken Skillet ready to serve with cilantro rice

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Southern Living 4 Ingredient Boursin Pasta in the bowl to serve

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Southern Living Kale Caesar Salad tossed and ready to serve

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Chicken and Fontina Panini

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Southern Living Farm Stand Pasta Salad in a bowl ready to serve

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Steak Frites on a blue plate with mustard sauce in a bowl

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Cast-Iron Salmon with Baby Kale Salad

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Southern Living Honey Mustard Chicken on a plate to serve with green beans

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Southern Living Fettuccine Alfredo in a bowl ready to serve

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken garnished with fresh basil and ready to serve

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Southern Living Bourbon Glazed Salmon on a platter to serve

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Southern Living Bacon Lover’s Cacio e Pepe

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Southern Living Chicken Cordon Bleu on a plate to serve with a simple green salad.

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Southern Living Ham Carbonara With Peas on a plate to serve

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Cutlets With Haricots Verts on a plate with a glass of water

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Southern Living Mississippi Style Pork Chops with mashed sweet potatoes and garlicky green beans

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Southern Living Linguine with Clams in a bowl to serve with a glass of white wine

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Southern Living Pork Tenderloin Schnitzel With Fennel Slaw

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Southern Living Smothered Steaks With Mushroom Sauce served over mashed potatoes with roasted cheddar broccoli

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Southern Living Cajun Shrimp Stir-Fry on plates ready to serve

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Southern Living Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin “Filets” on a plate to serve

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Southern Living Smashburgers With Secret Sauce on a plate to serve with chips

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Easy Chicken Parmesan

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Salmon Patties

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Southern Living Easy Zucchini-Basil Pasta on a plate to serve

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Garlic Butter Shrimp

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Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs

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Southern Living Speedy Grain Salad with Sugar Snap Peas in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Garlic Butter Chicken on a platter to serve topped with sauce

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Southern Living Lemon Chicken Pasta in a bowl ready to serve

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