25 Romantic Recipes For Two

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One of the first things I ever did when dating the lady who would become my first wife was invite her around for a meal that I cooked myself – from scratch. It was fun, tasty (surprisingly, maybe), and it was greatly appreciated by my girlfriend.

If you’re looking for a cheaper way to dine together than going to a restaurant, it’s still a great option.

So, to make things easy for you, I have found the following recipes for you to try, all of which would make a great part of a romantic meal for two.

(Click the link below each photo to go to the recipe.)

Beef Stroganoff

A classic dish, served with pasta rather than rice.

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Via delish.com

Beth’s Easy Cheese Souffle Recipe

Mouth-watering!

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Via entertainingwithbeth.com

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Home-made pizza is both easy to make and delicious!

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Via womansday.com

Cast-Iron Cowboy Steak

Who doesn’t love a good steak?

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Via southernliving.com

Cherry Heart Cutout Cupcakes

What a romantic-looking cupcake!

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Via foodfamilyfinds.com

Chicken Diavolo

A dish that’s full of bold flavours.

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Via glebekitchen.com

Citrus-Poached Pears

A super-easy dessert to make that will wow your partner!

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Via jamieoliver.com

Classic French Onion Soup

A classic, hearty soup.

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Via asassyspoon.com

Date Night Gnocchi

A classic but rarely-seen Italian dish.

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Via passmesometasty.com

Eggplant Florentine

Served with fire-roasted tomato sauce & toasted ciabatta.

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Via purplecarrot.com

Grilled Breaded Tofu Steaks With Spinach Salad And Tomato Flaxseed Bread

A classic vegetarian food taken to the next level.

Photo of Grilled Breaded Tofu Steaks Wiht Spiinach Salad And Tomato Flaxseed Bread

Via blenderversus.com

Grilled Zucchini Rolls

A pretty vegetarian dish.

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Via menumusings.blogspot.com

Italian Egg Bake

A great dish for breakfast or brunch.

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Via cottercrunch.com

Muffin-Pan Potato Gratins

An unusual and artistic way to serve potatoes.

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Via marthastewart.com

Oven Risotto With Crispy Roasted Mushrooms

An easy, oven-baked dish.

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Via epicurious.com

Pea And Herbed Goat Cheese Tart

Spring on a plate.

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Via gourmandeinthekitchen.com

Pomegranate Citrus Quinoa Salad With Cranberry Pomegranate Vinaigrette

An unusual combination of flavours and textures that works.

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Via diethood.com

Scallop And Asparagus Alfredo

And it only takes 30 minutes!

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Via bhg.com

Scrumptious Stuffed Mushrooms

And don’t forget you can swap out the sausage with something vegetarian if you want.

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Via premiofoods.com

Seared Salmon With Pesto Fettuccine For Two

A light, tasty salmon dish with pasta.

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Via eatingwell.com

Shrimp Italiano

A five-minute dish – so you can spend more time with your special person.

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Via thetiptoefairy.com

Slow Cooker Duck Leg Confit

Pop it in your slow cooker and you’re done.

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Via pinchandswirl.com

Swiss Chard Lemon Pasta

A light, refreshing pasta dish.

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Via thehealthyapple.com

Turkey Taco Bowls

Quick and easy to make.

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Via fridgetofork.com

Waffled Pizza Fries

Waffle fries and pizza combined!

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Via realfoodbydad.com

Conclusion

I hope these recipes, which include some for vegetarians and vegans too, help you to enjoy a great date night in the comfort of your own home!

Additional Resources

These are suggestions for those who wish to delve deeper into any of the above:

  1. Romantic Recipes

P.S. The Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe shown in the image at the top of this article can be found on zonacooks.com.

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