Party of two? Right this way. These recipes were developed specifically to serve two, so they’re romantic, but they also take the guesswork out of scaling down ingredients. Whether you’re looking for date-night fare, or you just don’t want to deal with leftovers, you’ll find great dinner ideas here for any food-loving couple.
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RecipeClassic Steak au Poivre
Why use a kitchen torch when you can use a whisk? If you’d rather light a fire in his heart, skip the flambéing and leave the fire to the candles. -
RecipeLobster Tacos with Mango Salsa
The sweet and spicy salsa enhances the sweetness of the lobster meat in this super easy taco. -
RecipeChicken with Marsala, Mushrooms & Gorgonzola
Searing the slices over medium-high heat, makes for quick-cooking, golden brown, juicy chicken. We recommend serving this version of Chicken Marsala over mini penne, but any pasta shape will do. -
RecipeSpaghetti alla Carbonara
Nothing says “I love you” like pasta and bacon. This traditional carbonara gets its creaminess only from the emulsification of eggs, fat, and water, with a little help from the cheese. -
RecipeSeared Scallops with Herb-Butter Pan Sauce
If you're looking for a dish that's as easy as it is romantic, look no further. Seared scallops are quick-cooking, sweet, tender, mild, and delectable. -
RecipeLamb Skewers with Green Olive & Mint Sauce
Don’t serve him the same ol’ steak on date-night. Change it up with these cumin-scented lamb kebabs. Cook them over the grill or under the broiler, then drizzle on the chunky olive-mint vinaigrette. -
RecipeLinguine with Clam Sauce
Nicely garlicky and a little spicy, this dish is a romance classic. Go ahead, share a noodle and meet in the middle! -
RecipeThai-Style Halibut and Banana Curry with Peanuts
Seems a shame to get take out when you can pull this anything-but-ordinary curry together in 15 minutes. -
RecipeChicken with Tarragon & Vermouth
Chicken and tarragon are a classic French combination, and the accompaniments can be easy, too; this dish goes well with everything from potatoes to pilafs. -
RecipePeanut-Crusted Tilapia with Frizzled Ginger and Scallions
When you’re cooking for two, there’s more time to focus to the details―like a crispy garnish. The oil the fish cooks in is flavored by the ginger and scallion garnish and the peanut coating adds texture and just the right amount of crunch. -
RecipeChicken with Potatoes, Peas & Coconut-Curry Sauce
There’s something about a curry that warms up the night. This one has the added benefit of being an all-in-one meal, but you can serve it with basmati rice, if you like. -
RecipePepper Crusted Sear-Roasted Steaks
This quick-cooking steak calls for just a handful of ingredients; we suggest making it any time you’ve got those last two inches left in a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir. -
RecipeStir-Fried Bay Scallops with Ginger, Red Onion, and Toasted Walnuts
Walnuts complement the nutty flavor of the scallops in this deeply flavored stir-fry.
