Whether you’re looking for something fancy, fun, or simple, here are 20 date night recipes to get you started.
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
20minutes
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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perfect list for this valentine
and love to see vegan in the list
saving this for future
the most perfect list you have here found many recipes and many more date ideas thanks for sharing