We've put together a collection of date night dinner ideas that are sure to impress, offering you a romantic alternative to dining out at fancy restaurants.
Whether you're looking to celebrate an anniversary or a special occasion or just want to make an ordinary evening feel extraordinary, these meals are perfect.
They're not only delightful and easy to make but also give you a chance to create special moments right at home.
Marry Me Chicken
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our easy Mary Me Chicken recipe! It's perfect for a romantic dinner that could end in an "I DO."
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Shrimp Lo Mein
Savor homemade Shrimp Lo Mein in 30 minutes with this easy recipe featuring succulent shrimp, fresh veggies, and a savory sauce.
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French Onion Soup
Satisfy your soup cravings with this flavorful French Onion Soup teeming with sweet caramelized onions topped with cheesy bread!
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Thai Red Chicken Curry
Make our flavorful Thai Red Curry Chicken recipe for a quick and tasty one-pan dinner that your whole family will enjoy. It's both easy and delicious.
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Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
Enjoy the simplicity and flavor of Creamy Cast Iron Chicken Thighs. This recipe delivers crispy skin, juicy meat, and a rich, creamy sauce.
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Bacon BBQ Hasselback Chicken
Easy, flavorful BBQ Hasselback Chicken recipe with juicy chicken, tangy sauce, crispy bacon, and melted cheese.
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Italian Meatball Soup
Indulge in Italian Meatball Soup with Pesto, a perfect mix of juicy meatballs and pasta cooked to perfection with a rich broth seasoned with pesto.
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Lasagna Roll-Ups
Lasagna Roll-Ups are a deliciously creative twist on classic lasagna. You'll need ground beef, pasta sauce, egg, cheese, and lasagna noodles!
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Cajun Chicken Pasta
Make One-Pan Cajun Chicken Pasta in just 30 minutes. It's a quick, creamy, spicy dish with easy cleanup. Ideal for busy weeknights.
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Smoked Salmon Pasta
Creamy smoked salmon pasta is perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender linguine pasta tossed in a creamy sauce and combined with smoked salmon.
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Creamy Garlic Scallops
A silky, creamy garlic sauce with a hint of lemon coats crispy, buttery scallops! With only a handful of ingredients, you’re minutes away from having the most incredible Creamy Garlic Scallops on your dinner table! People will think there’s a hidden chef in your kitchen!
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Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo
Creamy Chicken Alfredo is the perfect recipe for all comfort food lovers! A deliciously easy homemade chicken pasta dinner idea.
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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken
This recipe for Hawaiian BBQ chicken is so easy. It's a delicious combination of chicken, BBQ sauce, pineapple, and more.
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Black Pepper Chicken
Black pepper chicken is a tasty copycat Panda Express recipe. Although this Chinese-inspired chicken is restaurant-style, it's much better than takeout. You can have it on the table in just 30 minutes. So, if you're craving Asian food or stir fry, try this!
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Pan-Seared Scallops Romantic Salad
Learn how to make a delicious salad with pan-seared scallops for an easy romantic dinner at home. This salad will impress your loved one!
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Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Medallions With Tomato Relish
If you're craving a quick beef recipe for dinner, you might like to make pan-roasted beef tenderloin medallions. These seared beef medallions with tomato relish sauce are sure to tantalize your taste buds. It's easy to throw together in a cast iron skillet.
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Air Fryer Lobster Tails
With our simple recipe, indulge in mouthwatering air-fried lobster tails. Enjoy tender and flavorful lobster effortlessly at home.
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Heart Shaped Pizza
How cute is this homemade gluten-free heart-shaped pizza? It’s simple to make gluten-free pizza dough at home. Learn how to make a heart-shaped pizza, and try out this Valentine’s dinner idea. Add your favorite gluten-free pizza toppings, and you are set!
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Shrimp With Zucchini Noodles
This easy Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is a quick, easy, low-carb weeknight dinner. Tender shrimp are cooked with zucchini noodles and red peppers and then topped with a savory sauce.
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Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin
Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin is a smoky, flavorful dish that the family will love.
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Simple Slow-Roasted Leg Of Lamb With Beer
This recipe for slow-roasted leg of lamb with beer is simple and perfect for Sunday lunch or holiday dinner, made with only 4 ingredients.
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Shrimp Rasta Pasta
Shrimp Rasta Pasta is a Caribbean-Italian fusion dish ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or date nights.
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Lemon Fettuccine With Garlic Shrimp
A delicious Lemon Fettuccine with Garlic Shrimp recipe. Light, easy, and perfect for the summer!
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Surf And Turf
This surf and turf recipe features pan-seared steaks and jumbo shrimp smothered in a garlic butter sauce. It's an easy yet elegant meal!
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Pork Chops With Salsa Verde
Perfectly seared marinated pork chops with salsa verde, a creamy, slightly tangy condiment kept in the fridge for a few weeks.
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Butter Poached Lobster Tail
This butter-poached lobster tail recipe is an easy yet elegant way to serve lobster. Thanks to my foolproof poaching method for lobster tail meat, you'll get the best results from this lobster recipe.
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Pan Pan-Seared Lamb Chops
Pan-seared Lamb Chops with homemade pan sauce come together quickly for a romantic lamb chop dinner for two. Perfect for Christmas or Easter.
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Short Ribs With Apple Carrot Slaw
This short ribs recipe makes braised beef short ribs cooked low and slow for incredibly tender and flavorsome results.
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Creamy Chicken Marsala
Chicken Marsala features pan-fried chicken cutlets and mushrooms in a creamy Marsala wine sauce. This easy homemade version is ready in about 30 minutes!
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Crab Stuffed Salmon Recipe
This Stuffed Salmon Recipe is the fanciest but easiest recipe you'll ever make at home. Achievable for any home cook in less than 40 minutes!
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Salmon Milano With Pesto Butter
This how-to and copycat salmon Milano walks you through baking your 4-ingredient meal and Costco's take-and-bake dish.
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Blackened Sea Trout
This blackened sea trout recipe is guaranteed the best sea trout recipe you'll ever make. It's easy, made with flavorful ingredients, and the best way to enjoy your fresh catch!
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Italian Braised Beef Ragu with Parmesan Polenta
Italian Braised Beef Ragu with Parmesan Polenta. Slow-cooked braised beef in a hearty homemade Italian tomato garlic sauce on top of creamy parmesan polenta. A true comfort food!
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Sous Vide Chilean Sea Bass
Learn how to cook Chilean Sea Bass then plate it on an island of mashed potatoes and spinach surrounded with roasted red pepper sauce!
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