Date Night Recipes

We’re usually only cooking for two around here and love it. For date night, we enjoy simple, fresh and fun recipes. Nothing that takes too long and definitely something we both enjoy. A little mess is okay once and a while, too. Take a look around our date night recipes and remember, always have fun!

Bang Bang Shrimp

Perfect Bang Bang Shrimp

Shrimp Burger

Shrimp Burgers with Lime Slaw

Minestrone Soup with Sausage

Minestrone Soup with Sausage

Dill Sauce for Salmon

Creamy Dill Sauce for Salmon

Beef Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)

Zabaglione

Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe

Tender Braised Beef Short Ribs

Perfect Shaved Fennel Salad

Chicken Milanese

Crispy Chicken Milanese

Crispy Pork Milanese

Shrimp Stir Fry

Quick Shrimp Stir Fry

Fried Rice on a plate

Easy Fried Rice

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera

Homemade Cacio e Pepe

Easy Cacio e Pepe

Perfect Eggs Benedict

Easy Graham Cracker Crust

Easy Graham Cracker Crust

Homemade Hollandaise Sauce

Failproof Hollandaise Sauce

Thai Fish Curry

Thai Fish Curry

Thai Green Curry

Easy Thai Green Curry

Homemade Green Curry Paste

Homemade Green Curry Paste

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Balsamic Peach Burrata Salad

Fresh Peach Burrata Salad

Chile Butter Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Chile Shrimp Tacos with Slaw

Creamy Vegan Queso

Perfect Vegan Pancakes

Perfect Vegan Pancakes

Tomato Feta Salad

Easy Tomato Feta Salad

Easy Napa Cabbage Salad

Easy Napa Cabbage Salad

Garlic Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Garlic Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Ricotta Gnocchi

Perfect Ricotta Gnocchi

Hoisin Sticky Ribs

Hoisin Sticky Ribs

Salted Chocolate Covered Caramels

Salted Chocolate Covered Caramels

Easy Cold Green Bean Salad

Fresh Green Bean Salad

Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Lemon Ginger Syrup

Lemon Ginger Syrup

Quick Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Easy Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Feta Tzatziki

Garlic Roasted Green Beans

Garlic Roasted Green Beans

Homemade Pasta Dough

Easy Homemade Pasta

Homemade Fudgy Brownies

The Best Fudgy Brownies

Cranberry Pear Vodka Cocktail

Cranberry Pear Vodka Cocktail

Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs

Slow Cooker Chicken Meatballs

Easy Homemade Croutons

Easy Homemade Croutons

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Green Goddess Dressing

Green Goddess Dressing

St Germain and Champagne Cocktail

Sparkling St Germain Cocktail

Perfect Southside Cocktail

Perfect Southside Cocktail

Seriously Good Apple Salad

Seriously Good Apple Salad

Easy Braised Fennel

Easy Braised Fennel

Easy White Chicken Chili

Easy White Chicken Chili

Ginger Hibiscus Mocktail

Hibiscus Ginger Beer Mocktail

Champagne Cosmopolitan Cocktail Recipe

Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Maple Soy Glazed Salmon

Maple Soy Glazed Salmon

Teriyaki Chicken

Easy Teriyaki Chicken

Simple Apple Tart Recipe

Easy Apple Tart

Cheesy Veggie Stuffed Shells

Veggie Stuffed Shells

Chili Butter Head On Shrimp

Chili Butter Head On Shrimp

Arugula Couscous Salad with Feta

Arugula Couscous Salad with Feta

Balsamic Pear Pizza

Balsamic Pear Pizza

Easy Bar Cookies

Easy Cookie Bars

Easy Margherita Pizza

Easy Margherita Pizza

Coconut Black Beans

Easy Coconut Black Beans

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Salsa

Avocado Salsa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Herb Mignonette Sauce

Herb Mignonette Sauce

Easy Lemon Bars

Easy Lemon Bars

Buttered Rum Pound Cake

Butter Rum Pound Cake

The Best Homemade Pizza Sauce We've Made

The Best Pizza Sauce

Easy Focaccia Bread

Easy Focaccia Bread

Sausage Alfredo Pasta

Sausage Alfredo Pasta

Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese

Easy Vegan Mac and Cheese

Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

Easy Farro Salad

Our Favorite Farro Salad

Perfect Cinnamon Apples

Perfect Cinnamon Apples

Tomato Basil Baked Chicken Breasts

Baked Garlic Basil Chicken

Easy Lemon Baked Chicken Breasts

Baked Lemon Chicken Breast

Milky Way Stuffed Cookies

Milky Way Stuffed Cookies

The Best Steak Marinade

The Best Steak Marinade

Easy Cherry Tomato Salad

Sesame Ginger Shrimp Marinade

Sesame Ginger Shrimp Marinade

Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos

Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos

Perfect Vegetable Risotto

Perfect Vegetable Risotto

Ultra Creamy Mushroom Risotto Recipe

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Sparkling Grapefruit Mocktail

Grapefruit Paloma Mocktail

Seriously Good Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

Nutella Croissant Bread Pudding

Nutella Croissant Bread Pudding

Perfect Vodka Gimlet

Perfect Vodka Gimlet

Lemon Herb Potato Salad (no mayo)

No Mayo Herb Potato Salad

Our Favorite Potato Leek Soup

Easy Potato Leek Soup

Essential Mignonette Sauce for Oysters

Essential Mignonette Sauce

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