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All 1,269 of our dinner recipes list exact amounts for 2 servings. 253 of them go further: at 2 servings they never call for half a can, package, jar or bunch, so you buy what you use. 9 are ready in 20 minutes or less.
Quick dinners for two, 20 minutes or less.
Gnocchi with Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese Sauce20 min · 4 ingredients
Seared Strip Steak with Crunchy Zucchini Noodles & Sizzling Chili Oil20 min · 4 ingredients
Creamy Dijon Kale-Peach Salad with Walnuts, Goat Cheese & Bread Crumbs20 min · 5 ingredients
Creamy Garlic-Parmesan Tuna Pasta & Peas20 min · 6 ingredients
Chicken Stuffed Portobellos with Blue Cheese & Apple-Pecan Salad20 min · 7 ingredients
Lemony White Bean-Arugula Salad with Prosciutto & Homemade Croutons20 min · 8 ingredients
Smoky Sausage & Zucchini Noodle Skillet with Tomato-Cream Sauce20 min · 8 ingredients
Rotini Caesar Salad with Homemade Garlic Croutons20 min · 9 ingredientsDate night: steak and seafood for two.
Maple Dijon Bacon-Wrapped Salmon with Roasted Asparagus25 min · 3 ingredients
Buttered Scallops with Bacon & Brown Sugar Brussels Sprouts25 min · 5 ingredients
Honey Walnut Shrimp with Broccoli & Rice25 min · 5 ingredients
Pan Seared Ribeye with Steak Sauce & Broccoli-Asparagus Sauté25 min · 5 ingredients
Roasted Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce25 min · 6 ingredients
Broiled Parmesan Tilapia with Sautéed Broccoli, Zucchini & Pine Nuts25 min · 7 ingredients
Shrimp Po'Boy with Spicy Mayo & Lemon-Dijon Garden Salad25 min · 10 ingredients
Shrimp Fettuccine with "Tikka Masala" Sauce, Zucchini, Peppers & Peas25 min · 12 ingredientsPasta and pizza for two.
Creamy Avocado Fettuccine with Corn & Cherry Tomatoes20 min · 10 ingredients
Tomato, Mushroom & Kalamata Olive Penne with Parmesan25 min · 6 ingredients
Greek Pita Pizza with Chickpea Spread, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes & Olives25 min · 12 ingredients
Creamy Leek & Bacon Pasta with Goat Cheese30 min · 5 ingredients
Spaghetti with Roasted Bacon, Brussels Sprouts, Mushrooms & Parmesan30 min · 5 ingredients
Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus30 min · 6 ingredients
Garlic & Lemon Seared Steak Bites with Zucchini Noodles30 min · 6 ingredients
Creamy Cheddar-Tuna Pasta with Sautéed Broccoli & Zucchini30 min · 7 ingredientsChicken dinners for two.
Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Burger with Special Sauce & Side Salad25 min · 7 ingredients
Baked Spicy Cajun Chicken with Creamed Corn & Green Beans30 min · 4 ingredients
Cheddar Crusted Chicken with Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Roasted Broccoli30 min · 5 ingredients
Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce & Spinach Salad30 min · 5 ingredients
Garlic & Sage Chicken Thighs with Maple Roasted Acorn Squash30 min · 5 ingredients
Greek Garlic Chicken & Potatoes with Sautéed Lemon Spinach30 min · 6 ingredients
Grilled Chicken, Bell Pepper & Zucchini Tacos with Spicy Apricot Sauce30 min · 6 ingredients
Asian Chicken with Crunchy Carrot, Asparagus, Avocado & Sesame Salad30 min · 7 ingredientsOne-pan dinners for two.
Cooked on one baking sheet, so there is one pan to wash.
Sausage, Brussels Sprout, Mushroom & Leek Bake with Honey-Dijon Sauce30 min · 5 ingredients
Brown Sugar-Sage Gnocchi Bake with Sausage, Peppers, Tomatoes & Onion30 min · 7 ingredients
Bacon Wrapped Halibut with Roasted Potatoes & Brussels Sprout Salad30 min · 9 ingredients
Sheet Pan Steak, Bell Pepper, Onion & Carrot Fajitas with Lime Crema30 min · 13 ingredients
Roasted Zucchini Tuna Melts35 min · 7 ingredients
Lebanese-Style Beef Meatballs with Tahini Sauce, Peppers & Onions35 min · 12 ingredients
Sheet Pan Asian Chicken Drumsticks with Broccoli & Spiced Walnuts40 min · 5 ingredients
Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip & Roasted Green Beans40 min · 6 ingredientsBowls, tacos and stir-fries for two.
Spiced Turkey Bowl with Basil Slaw, Cucumber, Avocado & Sesame Sauce25 min · 11 ingredients
Spicy Pork Tacos with Kiwi, Cucumber & Avocado Salsa25 min · 11 ingredients
Chickpea Tacos with Avocado Cream25 min · 13 ingredients
Maple Glazed Tofu with Garlic Sautéed Bok Choy & Basmati Rice30 min · 4 ingredients
Mu Shu-Style Pork with Broccoli Slaw & Mushrooms over Jasmine Rice30 min · 5 ingredients
Asian Pork Stir-Fry with Pineapple, Bok Choy & Coconut Rice30 min · 6 ingredients
Beef, Ginger, Mushroom & Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice30 min · 6 ingredients
Maple-Teriyaki Salmon Sushi Bowls with Cucumber & Edamame30 min · 6 ingredientsMore dinners for two.
Grilled Tofu & Broccoli Skewers with Creamy Chickpea Salad25 min · 4 ingredients
Pork, Portobello Mushroom & Zucchini Noodle Soup with Sesame Seeds25 min · 6 ingredients
Hot Gingered Beef & Broccoli Salad with Red Pepper25 min · 7 ingredients
Kale Salad with Pork Sausage, Grapes, Pumpkin Seeds & Cheddar25 min · 7 ingredients
Lettuce Wrap Burgers with Fresh Greens & Paprika Aioli25 min · 7 ingredients
Garlic Dill Yogurt with Arugula & Fried Eggs25 min · 8 ingredients
Grilled Pork Chops with Peach-Cucumber Salad25 min · 8 ingredients
Paprika Pork Chops with Yogurt-Dressed Waldorf Salad25 min · 8 ingredients
Southern-Style Tomato Sandwich with Parmesan & Pine Nut Kale Salad25 min · 8 ingredients
"BLT" Macaroni Salad with Crispy Bacon, Tomato, Lettuce & Bread Crumbs25 min · 9 ingredients
White Bean Soup with Caper-Almond Pesto25 min · 9 ingredients
Vegetarian Niçoise Salad with Lemony Chickpeas & Dijon Vinaigrette25 min · 11 ingredients
Smoked Salmon Salad with Edamame, Mango, Pear, Avocado & Pecans25 min · 13 ingredients
Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash30 min · 2 ingredients
Roasted Salmon & Asparagus with Balsamic-Butter Sauce30 min · 3 ingredients
Honey Mustard Lamb Chops with Mushrooms & Green Beans30 min · 4 ingredients
Simple Sweet Chili Salmon with Sesame Broccoli & Rice30 min · 4 ingredients
Apple, Bacon & Cheddar Frittata30 min · 5 ingredients
Broccoli & Cheddar Frittata30 min · 5 ingredients
Roasted Salmon with Garlic Buttered Leeks30 min · 5 ingredients
Spice-Rubbed Pork Chop with Garlicky Bacon, Kale & Mushroom Sauté30 min · 5 ingredients
Broiled Pork Chop with Green Beans, Peppers, Tahini Yogurt & Almonds30 min · 6 ingredients
Maple-Dijon Pork Chops with Acorn Squash & Brussels Sprouts30 min · 6 ingredients
Pan-Fried Salmon with Creamy Green Beans30 min · 6 ingredients
Ribeye Steak with Asparagus, Almond & Goat Cheese Salad30 min · 6 ingredients
Sausage with Honey-Chili Glazed Brussels Sprouts & Carrots over Rice30 min · 6 ingredients
Sausage, Asparagus & Walnut Quinoa Pilaf with Cranberries30 min · 6 ingredients
Spicy Honey Butter Shrimp with Sautéed Kale & Creamy Cheddar Rice30 min · 6 ingredients
Asian Ground Beef Stir-Fry with Green Beans & Carrots over Rice30 min · 7 ingredients
Creamy Leek, Prosciutto & Pea Linguine with Parmesan30 min · 7 ingredients
Grilled Steak & Mushroom Salad with Parmesan & Creamy Garlic Dressing30 min · 7 ingredients
Kale Salad with Poached Eggs, Beans & Warm Bacon-Shallot Dressing30 min · 7 ingredients
Lemon-Soy Steak with Asparagus, Mushrooms, Ginger & Sesame Seeds30 min · 7 ingredients
Maple Glazed Salmon with Sugar Snap Pea, Carrot & Quinoa Salad30 min · 7 ingredients
Panko Crusted Tilapia with Lemon Parmesan Asparagus30 min · 7 ingredients
Penne Pasta with Tuna & Tomato Sauce30 min · 7 ingredients
Pork Chop with Spiced Dates, Prosciutto, Green Beans & Sweet Potato30 min · 7 ingredients
Rib Eye Steak with Buttery Sautéed Mixed Vegetables30 min · 7 ingredients
Shrimp & Cannellini Bean Stew with Crusty Bread30 min · 7 ingredients
Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowl with Kale & Savory Sesame Rice30 min · 7 ingredients
Vegan "BLT" Salad with Tofu Bacon, Avocado & Garlic Croutons30 min · 7 ingredients
Baked Cheddar Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms, Bell Peppers & Broccoli30 min · 8 ingredients
Beefy Broccoli & Cheese Soup30 min · 8 ingredients
Brussels Sprouts, Grape & Apple Salad with Walnuts & Parmesan30 min · 8 ingredients
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Lemon-Dijon Sauce & Roasted Asparagus30 min · 8 ingredients
Honey-Butter Gnocchi with Prosciutto, Broccoli, Peas & Parmesan30 min · 8 ingredients
Honey-Dijon Arugula Salad with Chicken, Potato, Pear & Goat Cheese30 min · 8 ingredients
Pistachio Crusted Chicken with Lemon-Dill Carrots & Snap Peas30 min · 8 ingredientsShowing 48 of 205 more. Search the full recipe library by dish or ingredient.
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Common questions.
How do I cook for two without wasting food?
Pick recipes that use whole packages at 2 servings. The 253 recipes on this page never call for half a can, package, jar or bunch at 2 servings.
What is a good date night dinner for two?
Try Seared Strip Steak with Crunchy Zucchini Noodles & Sizzling Chili Oil (20 minutes), or any of the steak and seafood dinners above.
What is a quick dinner for two?
9 of these take 20 minutes or less, including Gnocchi with Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Seared Strip Steak with Crunchy Zucchini Noodles & Sizzling Chili Oil, Creamy Dijon Kale-Peach Salad with Walnuts, Goat Cheese & Bread Crumbs.
Can I make these for four instead?
Yes. Every recipe page lists ingredients for 2, 4 or 6 servings; pick 4 and the quantities change. At 4 or 6 servings some recipes do use part of a package.
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How we picked: a recipe is listed when it is a dinner and, at 2 servings in US units, no ingredient amount is a fraction of a can, package, jar, bunch, bag, carton, bottle, tub, box, loaf or head. Recipe names, cook times and ingredient quantities are recorded from Mealime’s published recipes; photos, descriptions and directions are MealPot’s own. Counted on 27 October 2026.
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