Dinners for two

Tired of takeout or pasta and sauce night after night? You can make your evening meal special-and perfectly portioned-in no time.

By Kyle Shadix, R.D.

Who has time for fussy cooking or recipes with a laundry list of ingredients? You have a life, and it needs to include realistic options for dinner with your significant other. That usually means ordering in, warming up soup or pasta, or-on those really rushed evenings-pouring two bowls of cereal and calling it a night. But while it may seem easier not to bother making a meal for just the two of you, the truth is that serving up delicious homemade fare can be faster than you think. We have exactly what you need here: recipes for two entrées, each with a savory side dish (one perfect for hectic weeknights, the other just right for a more leisurely weekend meal), and a light dessert. Best of all, you won't be eating leftovers for days because these dishes serve two, not four to six!