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20 Date Night recipes

    Whether you’re looking for something fancy, fun, or simple, here are 20 date night recipes to get you started.

    Crab leg linguine in white wine garlic sauce

    While Rich and I love going out, it’s not always an option. Sometimes it’s finding a sitter, other times it’s just that we don’t want to deal with the hassle of getting ready and leaving the house! We’ve gotten into the habit of doing fun date nights at home after the kids are in bed. Sometimes we make dinner together, other times it’s just dessert or drinks. To help you do the same, I’ve compiled a list of 20 date night recipes to fit whatever you’re feeling! Fancy or simple, I’ve got a recipe for you.

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    How do you make a date night at home?

    Tailor it for you and your partner, but just do things together! Whether that means you make a meal together, watch a movie while having a picnic on the floor, try a new activity. Just have fun with it!

    What is your go-to dinner recipe for a date night?

    My husband loves seafood, and we have fond memories of going out when we lived in Boston, so we’ll make baked Dijon salmon or baked scallops frequently.

    What meal is good for a first date?

    I’d keep it simple for a first date, maybe just do dessert or make cocktails!

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    20 Date night Recipes

    5 Step Crab Linguine in White Wine Sauce

    4.49 stars average
    20 minutes
    Sweet snow crab legs are tossed with linguine in a light and fragrant white wine garlic sauce. The perfect crab linguine in 5 easy steps.
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    Crab linguine in wine garlic sauce

    New England Baked Scallops with Panko

    3.92 stars average
    30 minutes
    A New England favorite, Bay scallops are tossed in butter and coated in a lemon and garlic panko topping then baked until golden and bubbly.
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    Baked scallops with panko 2

    Lemon Basil White Wine Spritzer

    5 stars average
    10 minutes
    This light and refreshing white wine spritzer is made with bright lemon juice and basil simple syrup. The ultimate cocktail for happy hour on the deck or backyard entertaining!
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    Lemon basil white wine spritzer image in a wine glass

    Chocolate Truffles with Sea Salt

    5 stars average
    3 hours 15 minutes
    These chocolate truffles with sea salt are the perfect balance of sweet with a hint of savory, using coffee to naturally enhance the chocolate flavor.
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    Chocolate truffles with sea salt

    Baked Dijon Salmon

    5 stars average
    37 minutes
    Wild salmon baked in a delicious Dijon sauce and crusted in panko breadcrumbs, all ready in under 20 minutes.
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    Baked dijon salmon

    Spicy Shrimp Fra Diavolo With Linguine

    4.50 stars average
    25 minutes
    An easy 15 minute dinner recipe, this spicy shrimp pasta is made with tomatoes, garlic, chili flakes and linguine. 
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    Shrimp Fra Diavalo Pasta Recipe

    Chocolate Martini

    5 stars
    5 minutes
    If you're looking for a dessert cocktail, look no further than this cool, creamy chocolate martini recipe made with Irish cream, chocolate liqueur and vodka.
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    Liz pouring a chocolate martini

    Baked Brie with Honey and Almonds

    3.86 stars average
    13 minutes
    The easiest appetizer you’ll ever make, this warm baked brie with honey and sliced almonds is a crowd favorite and takes just minutes to make.
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    Baked Brie with almonds and apples

    Garlic Soy Marinated Grilled Flank Steak

    4.25 stars average
    55 minutes
    This flank steak recipe contains a winning blend of Worcestershire, soy sauce and spices.
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    garlic soy marinated flank steak

    Quick and Easy Beef Bourguignon

    5 stars average
    2 hours
    Beef bourguignon is a warm and comforting French stew made with large chunks of beef and vegetables that are stewed in red wine, beef broth, and herbs. The ultimate crowd-pleaser, this make-ahead dish is ideal for entertaining.
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    Julia Child Beef Bourguignon Recipe

    Easy French 75 Cocktail Recipe

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    5 minutes
    The ultimate celebratory cocktail recipe, the French 75 is bright, refreshing and effervesacent. Made with just three simple ingredients including gin, champagne and lemon juice.  
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    champagne being poured into a glass

    Sautéed Salmon with Tomatoes and White Wine

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    20 minutes
    This flavor-packed seafood recipe is made with salmon sautéed with garlic, onion, white wine and tomatoes. Ready in under 20 minutes, this salmon recipe is ideal for busy weeknights but elegant enough to serve company.
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    Sauteed Salmon with White Wine

    Beef Bolognese

    4 stars
    40 minutes
    This hearty and comforting beef bolognese recipe is made with ground sirloin, fragrant aromatics, carrots and red wine. Always a family favorite, this easy pasta sauce is ideal for prepping ahead or freezing for later!
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    beef bolognese

    Frozen Yogurt Coated Strawberries

    4.75 stars average
    15 minutes
    The ultimate summer snack or dessert, whole strawberries are coated in creamy vanilla yogurt then frozen until firm. Perfect for keeping cool!
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    Frozen Yogurt Coated Strawberries Recipe

    Jalapeño Moscow Mule

    4.32 stars average
    10 minutes
    A spicy twist on the traditional Moscow mule recipe, this version is made with gin, jalapeños and ginger beer. The perfect drink that’s zesty, spicy and not too sweet.
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    Jalapeno moscow mule

    Broiled White Fish with Mango Salsa

    5 stars
    25 minutes
    Broiled white fish is topped with a sweet, tangy and slightly spicy mango salsa. This recipe works well with any firm, mild white fish!
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    Parmesan Crusted White Fish

    4.76 stars average
    30 minutes
    This quick and easy seafood dinner recipe is made with a garlicky parmesan crusted white fish broiled until light, flaky, and crispy.
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    Garlic Parmesan Baked White Fish 1

    Vegan Chocolate Espresso Mousse

    4.42 stars average
    20 minutes
    Cool, creamy, and full of rich chocolate flavor, you won’t miss the added fat and calories in this lightened up vegan chocolate mousse recipe.
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    Vegan Chocolate espresso mousse

    Herbes de Provence Rubbed Porterhouse Steaks

    4.25 stars average
    20 minutes
    Herbes de Provence is mashed together with fresh garlic, kosher salt, olive oil and black pepper to create the ultimate grilled porterhouse steak rub.
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    Herbs de Provence Rubbed Porterhouse - The Lemon Bowl

    Sparkling Pomegranate Mimosas

    5 stars
    5 minutes
    A seasonal twist on the classic mimosas, pomegranate juice and sparkling wine come together to create the perfect brunch cocktail recipe. 
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    Pomegranate Mimosas Holiday Cocktail Recipe
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    Liz DellaCroce

    Liz Della Croce is the creator and author of The Lemon Bowl, a healthy food blog. Since 2010, Liz has been sharing delicious recipes that just so happen to be healthy. By using real ingredients with an emphasis on seasonality, Liz has built a growing audience of loyal readers who crave good food for their families. Click Here To Subscribe to my newsletter:

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