26 Date Night Dinner Ideas for a Perfect Night In

Are you looking for some romantic and delicious date night dinner ideas? Spice up your date night with these mouth-watering dinner ideas! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to impress your significant other, a home-cooked meal is the perfect way to set the mood. From classic Italian dishes to international cuisine, there are plenty of options to choose from that will make your date night one to remember. Let’s put on some music, light some candles, and get ready to create a memorable evening with your loved one!

Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Medallions

The delicious flavours of cayenne, garlic, chilies, horseradish and more, these seared beef medallions with tomato relish sauce are sure to tantalize your taste buds with this 30 minute meal.
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Mushroom Ragu

Elevate your pasta game with this delicious and flavorful mushroom ragu vegan pasta sauce made with garlic, wine, herbs, and various fresh vegetables. This homemade spaghetti sauce is perfect for vegans or anyone who loves a hearty and healthy meal and is sure to become your new favorite meatless ragu recipe.
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Reverse Seared New York Strip Steak

Take your basic NY strip steak to another level by reverse searing it. Pan seared steak makes a wonderful dinner and this reverse seared New York strip steak always comes out beautifully.
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Italian Beef Braciole Stuffed Beef Roll

A stuffed Italian rolled steak or beef roll with tomato sauce is always good. Braciole is delicious served with pasta, mashed potatoes or a vegetable based side dish.
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Beef Stewed with Mushrooms, Red Wine and Bacon

Boeuf bourguignon is one of the best French recipes with beef. This flavourful beef recipe combines the meat with red wine and herbs for an exquisite dish. This dish is sometimes called beef burgundy, because the traditional wine used is from France’s Burgundy region.
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Butter Herbed Shrimp Pan Seared Pork Chops

Pan seared pork chops make a wonderful dinner. But if you want a ‘surf and turf’ twist on easy pork chops, considering adding shrimp! There are many meat dishes which also include seafood.
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Garlic Tomato Shrimp Scampi

Many easy garlic tomato shrimp scampi recipes call for wine, but do you really need to add it? Is there a wine substitute you can add to this seafood pasta dinner recipe instead? The following recipe proves you don’t need to add wine for a delicious shrimp and tomato dish served with pappardelle pasta.
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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

Perfectly tender chicken is always a winning option and you can’t go wrong with this simple, eight ingredient grilled chicken recipe. This chicken and pineapple recipe offers such wonderful tropical flavors, as well as blending the sweet, tangy and savoury elements for a mouthwatering result.
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Sheet Pan Maple Salmon

Sheet Pan Maple Salmon is an easy seven ingredient meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. The tender salmon is coated in a sticky maple glaze and cooks on a sheet pan with broccoli and baby potatoes for an easy one-pan dinner.
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Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Wraps are packed with flavor and nutrition. It’s an easy gluten-free meal made in under 30 minutes with mostly pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients like ground chicken and fresh basil. Top with your favorite Asian-inspired spices, and you have a healthy and delicious meal the whole family will love.
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Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry

Weeknight shortcuts are the best! Try this Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry using frozen vegetables for a quick one-pot wonder dinner the whole family will love. {keto, whole30, paleo, gluten free}
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Easy Balsamic Chicken

Easy Balsamic Chicken is a one pan quick, healthy dinner that you can whip up in under 20 minutes. The tomatoes start to burst and make a yummy sauce mixed with the balsamic vinegar
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Feta Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast

Date nights…they can either be super fun or super stressful. I’m easing things up today with this 30 minute date night menu with this Feta Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast. In just 30 minutes you’ll have a delicious, and gorgeous dinner. Add a glass of your favorite wine and some music and you’ve got a great date night at home!
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Date Night Gnocchi

This date night gnocchi is a simple 30-minute meal featuring chicken, butternut squash, and kale combined in a creamy alfredo sauce and topped with grated parmesan cheese. Impress your date with this stay-at-home date night dinner winner!
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White Wine Mussels Recipe

There’s no way you can eat this white wine mussels recipe and not feel ~*fancy*~. Steamed in a sauce of tangy white wine, lemon, butter, garlic, a hint of tomato, and luxurious heavy cream, it’s such a great meal, appetizer, or entertaining go-to.
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The Perfect Grilled Ribeye Steak

There are few things that a perfectly grilled ribeye steak can’t make better. It’s what I’m craving all summer long anytime I smell people heating up their grills. It’s truly perfection in beef form.
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Cauliflower Steak

Cauliflower steaks have revolutionized this humble vegetable, turning a simple side dish into a star main course. With a simple and straightforward recipe, this plant-based centerpiece promises depth of flavor and a hearty, satisfying bite. Serve it with hummus or mashed potatoes and homemade chimichurri on top for a healthy and vibrant meal!
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Bay Scallop Linguine

You are going to LOVE this scallop linguine recipe! It’s perfect for date night or a special dinner at home. This easy bay scallop pasta features sweet and tender bay scallops, chewy linguine, a simple garlic butter sauce, all topped with a crunchy bread crumb and pine nut topping.
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Instant Pot Garlic Butter Steak Bites

These Instant Pot garlic butter steak bites are tender and full of flavor. They’re so easy to make, and you can also use affordable cuts of steak!
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Easy Risotto (In 30 Mins!) With Mushrooms

How to make vegan risotto for two? It is easier than you think. All you need is 6 ingredients and about 30 minutes to cook a delicious creamy risotto. It will look fancy and impressive even if it was effortless and uncomplicated.
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Braised Beef with Red Wine

Red wine braised beef is the perfect meal to impress your friends and family. Rich in flavor and texture, the beef just falls apart after braising and simmering in the red wine all afternoon.
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How to Cook Prime Rib

Learning how to cook prime rib isn’t super difficult. And when you’ve mastered it, you’ve got one of the most delicious meals around. It’s succulent, juicy, tender, and so full of flavor, it’s hard not to love. This makes the perfect centerpiece for any holiday table!
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Authentic Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

This classic, three ingredient bucatini cacio e pepe recipe is as authentic and foolproof as it gets (adapted from my neighborhood restaurant and Anthony Bourdain’s favorite in Rome)
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Rigatoni Arrabbiata

This rigatoni arrabbiata is a delicious, easy-to-make pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a quick weeknight meal that will change your life!
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Honey Sriracha Chicken

A super easy, 6-ingredient, sweet and spicy honey sriracha chicken recipe that’s sweetened with a sticky honey sriracha sauce! Grilling and oven-roasted instructions are included!
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Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops

Pistachio crusted lamb chops are topped with a simple red wine cherry sauce and served over creamy parmesan polenta. It’s fancy food made simple and perfect for a special Valentine’s Day dinner.
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