{"id":2659,"date":"2026-07-17T07:43:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T07:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cooking.catherineliew.com\/?p=2659"},"modified":"2026-07-17T07:43:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T07:43:59","slug":"cooking-for-two-make-these-5-easy-dinners-allrecipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cooking.catherineliew.com\/?p=2659","title":{"rendered":"Cooking for Two? Make These 5 Easy Dinners | Allrecipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Need easy dinner ideas for two? In this video, Nicole shares five easy small-batch dinners that are perfectly portioned for two people\u2014whether you&#8217;re planning a cozy date night, cooking for yourself and a partner, or simply want delicious meals without a week of leftovers. From comforting classics to quick skillet favorites, these recipes are packed with flavor, simple to make, and ideal for any night of the week.<\/p>\n<p>Nicole walks you through step-by-step recipes including tender Loaf Pan Short Ribs, spicy Thai Basil Chicken, Salmon Fillets with Creamy Spinach, a hearty Mediterranean Sausage and White Bean Skillet, and rich, Creamy Garlic Pasta with Chicken. Each recipe uses simple ingredients, comes together with minimal fuss, and is designed to deliver satisfying dinners without wasting food. Whether you&#8217;re looking for an easy weeknight meal or something special for two, these recipes are sure to become repeat favorites.<\/p>\n<p>Timestamps:<br \/>\n0:00 \u2013 5 Easy Dinners for Two<br \/>\n0:12 \u2013 Loaf Pan Short Ribs<br \/>\n4:02 \u2013 Spicy Thai Basil Chicken<br \/>\n7:46 \u2013 Salmon Fillets with Creamy Spinach<br \/>\n11:23 \u2013 Mediterranean Sausage and White Bean Skillet<br \/>\n14:40 \u2013 Creamy Garlic Pasta with Chicken<\/p>\n<p>Get the recipes here:<br \/>\nLoaf Pan Short Ribs: https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/loaf-pan-short-ribs-for-2-recipe-11946792<br \/>\nSpicy Thai Basil Chicken: https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/257938\/spicy-thai-basil-chicken-pad-krapow-gai\/<br \/>\nSalmon Fillets with Creamy Spinach: https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/284296\/salmon-fillets-with-spinach-for-two\/<br \/>\nMediterranean Sausage and White Bean Skillet: https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/mediterranean-sausage-and-white-bean-skillet-recipe-12013359<br \/>\nCreamy Garlic Pasta with Chicken: https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/269500\/creamy-garlic-pasta\/<\/p>\n<p>_________<br \/>\nAllrecipes Magazine is now available!<br \/>\nU.S. subscribers, subscribe here: http:\/\/armagazine.com\/subscribenow<br \/>\nCanadian subscribers, subscribe here: http:\/\/themeredithstore.ca\/p-282-allrecipes-subscription.aspx<br \/>\nFacebook: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Allrecipes<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/allrecipes\/<br \/>\nPinterest: https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/allrecipes\/<br \/>\nTikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@allrecipes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need easy dinner ideas for two? 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