As an aerobics instructor and restaurant manager in Bayville, New York, Anka Pasare claims three passions: cooking, nutrition, and her husband, Eddie. All three unite in the evening, after she returns home from a busy day at the Pine Island Grill and faces preparing a healthy meal.

Pulling together a dinner for two isn't always easy. Anka often sees recipes that interest her, but they usually make enough food for four or more servings. And it's not as simple as just dividing the recipe, given that seasonings and cooking times generally require further adjustments. "I play around with recipes a lot," she says. "They usually end up just giving me an idea, and then I try to figure out how to make it for the two of us."

Because Anka's dilemma is not uncommon, we've eliminated the guesswork with recipes such as Mediterranean Tuna Cakes With Citrus Mayonnaise and Feta Chicken and Vegetables.

Couples without children, single parents, newlyweds, and empty nesters--anyone who cooks for two will find these dishes deliver great flavor and nutrition in just the right measure.