Eggplant Donburi by Nancy Miyasaki

As a Japanese american, I have a soft spot for donburi (Japanese term for just about anything served over rice). Our kids love it too. We mix up a warm bowl of brown and white rice and cover it with something warm, salty, sweet, and occasionally a bit spicy. This is rib sticking good, and best served in fall, winter or the early…

Tortellini with arugula pesto by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Creamy, mild and delicious. Please bear in mind that the total energy value stated here is for the whole jar of pesto, not just 2 servings! It is around 684kcal for one serving.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Tostadas by Christin Mahrlig

This is an easy weeknight supper that can be partially prepared ahead of time. I love the ying and yang of the sweet potatoes and chipotle peppers. Go easy on the cheese and it is very friendly for the waistline.

Penne Puttanesca by Denise Sherin

Easy and quick pasta dish. I love kalamata olives, they add a nice briney bite to the dish.

Penne Pasta with sun dried tomatoes and chili by Brett Ede