Planning for a date night out but low on budget? Why don’t you stay in and skip that fancy dinner! Besides, the most romantic dinner, in my opinion, is one you cook at home. With our simple and easy-to-cook dinner for two recipes, you can definitely whip up a storm and treat your plus one to an evening full of decadent meals. From main meals that you can either make ahead and bake to low-fat, vegetarian and healthy options, we gathered a list of our most favorite dinners that are right-sized for two. Get inspired and channel your inner chefs today because we got you covered with these delicious and easy to make dinner ideas that are perfect for two. From some simple but delicious, easy, healthy chicken recipes to international cuisines to creative but healthy vegetable dishes that just about everyone will love, you are sure to find lots of new favorites in the recipes here. Happy cooking!
Easy Dinner Recipes For Two
1. Skillet Chicken Parmesan
When you need a quick easy dinner recipe for a special rendezvous, but you want something visually appealing yet full of that old world peasant charm and hearty sustenance, chicken parmesan is just the right fit for all those needs, especially if you love Italian recipes. This recipe is unique to others in that it delivers all the flavor and texture of traditional chicken parm, but with barely half the guilt. That’s because I half fry, half bake the chicken inside a pre-heated skillet, rather than deep-fry it in oil. Doing so doesn’t just save on calories and fat, it results in a juicier, more tender cutlet. One that marries the crispy, crunchy taste of frying with the lighter, airier texture of baking. If you need a dinner idea for two people, we love this yummy but easy Italian dish.
2. Greek Style Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers are one of those amazingly versatile vegetables that work in just about anything, but stuffing them is by far my favorite option. You can play around with the filling – meat or no meat, grains or no grains – experiment with seasonings, cheeses, other veggies, the works! They’re simple and they’re satisfying, making them an ideal go-to when you need a practical dinner for two. Personally, this is one of my favorite recipes to make with ground beef, but feel free to get creative and add your favorite fillings to this stuffed bell pepper recipe. When it comes to easy recipes for two, this meat-stuffed pepper is so simple, I make it at least once a week.
6. Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad
This Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad includes a Mixed Green Spinach Salad with Green Apples, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, and Gorgonzola Cheese. This salad explodes with flavor. I love all these ingredients so much this makes a delicious appetizer but is great as a meal in itself! Everyone loves this, you cannot go wrong with this recipe. If you like praise, then you better make it, because all your guests will think you are a genius! 😉 Love this and most all dinner salad recipes that you can serve for dinner.
Recipes for Date Night
8. One Pan Caprese Pasta
This Caprese Pasta is light and fresh and has the savory flavors of the classic appetizer you love, with sweet grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves. The aroma of the basil and tomatoes as it’s cooking is just heavenly! This beautiful dish is surprisingly easy to make, and I love that the colors feel like Christmas. (Especially since it’s currently 95 degrees at 7 pm). Wouldn’t this be a great Christmas side dish?
9. Surf and Turf for Two
Check it out – first, we’ve got the surf. Many surf and turf combos call for shrimp as the surf, but if you’re gonna go, go all out and use scallops instead. It’s the right thing to do. Scallops are one of my favorite foods on earth and are a cinch to cook. They literally take 3 minutes from start to finish. I know. Scallops have a mild seafood flavor and a fabulous, dense yet silky texture that’s unlike any fish or shrimp you’ve ever had. I could eat them every day. Next, we have the turf. Since I’m suggesting you make this dish for Valentine’s Day next weekend, splurge and get filet mignon. The creme de la creme of beef cuts. Buttery-soft, melts in your mouth, totally worth the price tag. I’ll show you, or Ben will I suppose, how to cook the steaks so they’re perfectly cooked from the inside out, plus how to make the simple wine and rosemary-infused pan sauce that’s drizzled on top. For an impressive dinner recipe idea, this meal serves two perfectly.
