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Date Night Recipes

Date night recipes should feel special without keeping you in the kitchen all night. These restaurant-quality dishes let you plan a whole menu at home, from starters to dessert. Try our Sous Vide Filet Mignon, Steamed Littleneck Clams, or Classic Osso Buco with Saffron Risotto.

Date Night Starters

Burrata, flatbreads, and elegant bites to kick off the evening.

  • burrata caprese prepared featured image
    Burrata Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes
  • Burrata and prosciutto on a platter of arugula dressed with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
    Burrata and Prosciutto (Easy Salad or Appetizer Recipe)
  • best prosciutto flatbread recipe with arugula feature shot.
    Easy Prosciutto Flatbread Recipe
  • Easy flatbread with ricotta and hot honey feature image close up of finished dish.
    Easy Ricotta Flatbread with Hot Honey
  • Easy flaming saganaki cheese feature image
    Easy Flaming Saganaki Cheese Recipe
  • Shrimp cocktail platter with dipping spoon and lemon garnish.
    Shrimp Cocktail Platter Recipe: 10 Minute Party Appetizer
  • Baked brie with fig jam and pecans in ceramic acorn decorative dish cooked.
    Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Pecans
  • Prosciutto wrapped cantalope with burrata and arugula on a platter.
    Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe with Burrata

Steak and Elegant Mains

Steakhouse-worthy filet, lamb chops, and Italian classics for a special night in.

  • Filet Mignon sliced in half to show medium rare center and plated with broccolini.
    The BEST Way to Cook a Medium Rare Filet Mignon (Sous Vide)
  • Cowboy steak butter in a dish being dipped with a spoon to show texture.
    Cowboy Steak Butter Recipe
  • Classic osso buco with saffron risotto feature image close up of veal on risotto with gravy and herbs.
    Classic Osso Buco with Saffron Risotto
  • Pan seared lamb loin chops feature image over a bed of rice
    Pan Seared Lamb Loin Chops Recipe
  • Lamb shanks and greek potatoes in casserole dish
    Roasted Lamb Shanks with Lemon Herbed Potatoes
  • chicken saltimbocca feature image
    Authentic Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe
  • Greek lemon chicken nestled with potatoes and a thyme garnish.
    Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
  • A bowl of beef stroganoff without mushrooms and a linen napkin nearby.
    Creamy Beef Stroganoff Without Mushrooms (Easy Ribeye Recipe)

Seafood for Two

Scallops, clams, mussels, and lobster for a romantic seafood dinner.

  • A feature image of the scallop recipe with the linguine being twirled around a fork.
    Bay Scallop Pasta with Lemon Garlic Sauce (30-Minute Linguine)
  • Easy steamed littleneck clams in a black bowl plated next to linen, parsley, and bread.
    Easy Steamed Littleneck Clams
  • The best mussels marinara with garlic and white wine feature image close up in bowl with all the toppings
    Easy Mussels in Marinara Recipe
  • Linguine nero di seppia in serving bowl with garnish and lemon wedges.
    Linguine Nero di Seppia (Black Pasta Recipe) with Clams
  • easy lemon garlic baked halibut recipe feature image close up cooked with crispy topping on a bed of lemon
    Easy Lemon Garlic Baked Halibut Recipe
  • Panko crusted scallops in baking dish with butter and topped with parsley
    Easy Baked Scallops with Panko Breadcrumbs
  • An elegant plate full of snow crab legs, lemon wedges, parsley, and garlic butter.
    How to Cook Snow Crab Legs in the Oven (Garlic Butter)
  • Fried lobster feature image on platter with hush puppies lemon and butter.
    Fried Lobster

Pasta and Risotto

Silky pastas and creamy risottos that feel like dinner out.

  • Bucatini cacio e pepe twirled on a plate with pepper sauce on top and a fork inserted.
    Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
  • pappardelle bolognese recipe authentic homemade Italian sauce feature image close up with parmesan and basil
    Pappardelle Bolognese Recipe
  • Spicy rigatoni carbone feature image close up with basil and parmesan
    Carbone Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Copycat Recipe
  • Pasta twirl of pasta alla carbonara on black plate topped with basil
    Easy Bucatini alla Carbonara Recipe with Prosciutto and Peas
  • Marry me tortellini prepared in pan with garnish.
    Marry Me Tortellini Pasta
  • Creamy mushroom risotto with truffle oil easy Italian recipe feature image close up in black bowl
    Creamy Mushroom Truffle Risotto
  • A wide shallow bowl of roasted garlic and leek risotto.
    Roasted Garlic and Leek Risotto
  • Lemon risotto recipe with parmesan and white wine feature image close up with zest in black bowl
    Creamy Lemon Risotto Recipe

Steakhouse Sides

Classic sides that make any dinner feel like a night out.

  • An image of steakhouse spinach in a small blue casserole dish.
    Steakhouse Creamed Spinach with Gruyere Cheese
  • Burgundy mushrooms resting in sauce.
    Burgundy Mushrooms Recipe
  • oven baked prosciutto wrapped asparagus bundles with parmesan feature image close up on platter with lemon wedges and topping
    Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
  • loaded twice baked potatoes with bacon and cheese feature image close up of four potatoes with all the toppings
    Best Ever Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe (Loaded)!
  • Creamy three cheese scalloped potatoes feature image close up in casserole dish
    Homemade Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
  • crispy brussels sprouts with bacon and balsamic easy oven roasted recipe feature image close up on sheet pan with balsamic drizzle
    Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Balsamic
  • Green beans with almonds feature image close up with lemon
    Green Beans with Almonds
  • Cooked asparagus with cheese and panko in cast iron skillet.
    Asparagus with Cheese

Date Night Desserts

Sweet endings, from lemon panna cotta to rich chocolate brownies.

  • Lemon panna cotta on decorative plate garnished with berries, zest, and graham cracker crumbs.
    Lemon Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries
  • Feature image of dark chocolate brownies in a baking dish sliced and ready to serve.
    Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe
  • Delicious Lemon Ricotta Cake with Fresh Raspberries feature image
    Lemon Ricotta Cake Recipe (with Fresh Raspberries)
  • Biscoff cheesecake cups with toppings on a festive plate.
    Biscoff Cheesecake Cups (No-Bake)
  • A fluted decorative plate with frozen chocolate covered blueberries clustered together and topped with flaky salt.
    Chocolate Covered Blueberries Recipe
  • A feature image of raspberry blondie squares on parchment paper with white chocolate chips scattered around.
    White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies
  • Ricotta zeppole with powdered sugar spilling out of a brown bag.
    Ricotta Zeppole (Italian Fried Dough Dessert)
  • greek rice pudding feature image close up in bowl with cinnamon
    Greek Rice Pudding (Rizogalo)


Planning a holiday celebration? Browse our Easy Valentine's Day Recipes, or find more ideas for hosting in our Entertaining Recipes.

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Halloween Recipes

  • Halloween snack mix in a bowl with spoon next to a fall linen.
    Halloween Snack Mix with Muddy Buddies (Puppy Chow Recipe)
  • Halloween brownies on a white platter.
    Halloween Brownies (Mini Bites for Parties)
  • Halloween Rice Krispie treats stacked on a plate beside milk and linen.
    Halloween Rice Krispie Treats with Oreos
  • Four Snickers caramel apple salads in waffle bowls with peanut garnish.
    Snickers Caramel Apple Salad in Waffle Bowls
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