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    Date Night Dinners / Dinner for Two

    Browse easy, elegant date night dinners and desserts to share with the one you love! These are all small-scale recipes perfect for weeknights or date nights!

    Bruschetta Chicken with Zucchini Noodles is healthy, light and perfect for any diet. Au Gratin Potatoes for Two pairs perfectly with whatever you're serving as the main and Classic Creme Brulee is the perfect sweet ending!

    Two white oval dishes of Au Gratin Potatoes for Two with fork digging into one.

    Au Gratin Potatoes for Two

    Graphic of four photos for 30 Restaurant-Quality Recipes for Valentine's Day at Home with artichokes, creme brulee, Marry Me Chicken and braised beef short ribs.

    30 Restaurant-Quality Recipes for Valentine's Day at Home

    One serving of Marry Me Chicken in white bowl over angel hair pasta garnished with fresh basil.

    Marry Me Chicken for Two

    One dish of Classic Creme Brulee for Two on sugary surface garnished with red raspberries and blueberries.

    Classic Vanilla Creme Brulee for Two

    Sheet Pan Thai Baked Fish with Broccolini on white plate with rice garnished with scallions.

    Sheet Pan Thai Baked Fish with Broccolini

    Chicken Milanese with Arugula and Cherry Tomato Salad garnished with fresh basil sprigs and lemon wedges.

    Chicken Milanese with Cherry Tomato and Arugula Salad

    Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Mango Black Bean Salsa in white bowl garnished with cilantro and squeezed lime wedges.

    Caribbean Jerk Chicken with Black Bean Mango Salsa

    Mahi-Mahi with Cilantro - Ginger Pesto with jasmine rice on white plate garnished with lime wedge and cilantro.

    Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Cilantro - Ginger Pesto

    Seared Lamb Chops with Anchovy Butter on baking sheet with butter melting off spoon.

    Pan-Seared Lamb Chops with Anchovy Butter

    Photo of Prosciutto-Wrapped Halibut with Herb - Caper Butter in black skillet with lemon wedges.

    Prosciutto-Wrapped Halibut with Herb Caper Butter

    Sesame Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry

    French Onion Soup For Two

    Cajun-Smothered Pork Medallions - Close-up shot in cast iron skillet with thyme sprigs

    Cajun-Smothered Pork Medallions

    Baked Tilapia with Spinach Pecan Pesto

    Pesto and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Roma Tomatoes - Finished dish being served with serving fork from white baking dish

    Pesto and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Roma Tomatoes

    35 Date Night Dinners Easy Enough for a Weeknight

    Baked Veracruz-Style Fish (Pescado A La Veracruzana) - Overhead hero shot of dish in white baking dish

    Baked Veracruz Fish (Pescado A La Veracruzana)

    Seared Sea Scallops with Sweet Corn Risotto and Basil Salsa Verde - Another shot of dish in white serving bowl garnished with fresh basil

    Sweet Corn Risotto with Seared Sea Scallops and Basil Salsa Verde

    Pistachio-Crusted Fish with Lemon-Dill Aioli - Close-up shot of fish on black plate on white background served with roasted potatoes

    Pistachio Crusted Fish with Lemon Dill Aioli

    Chicken in Rosa Sauce with Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Spinach - Overhead shot of dish on gray stone background in white serving bowls

    Chicken in Rosa Sauce with Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Spinach

    Spicy Tahini Pork Medallions with Harissa Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges - Overhead hero close-up shot on blue background

    Spicy Tahini Pork Medallions with Harissa Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges

    Seared Sea Scallops with Watermelon Tomato Salsa - Another shot of seared scallops in white bowl with watermelon salsa

    Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Watermelon Tomato Salsa

    Southwestern Spice Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeño Salsa - Overhead hero shot of pork chops with salsa, chips and tea on white wooden background

    Southwestern Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa

    Halibut Ceviche with Mango and Avocado in glass garnished with lime wedge

    Halibut Ceviche with Mango and Avocado

    Baked Fish with Cherry Tomato Olive Sauce + Lemon Chive Asiago Orzo - Hero shot on light gray background with light gray napkin

    Baked Fish with Cherry Tomato Olive Sauce + Lemon Chive Asiago Orzo

    Seared Salmon with Baby Kale Quinotto and Warm Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad - Close-up hero shot of dish in white serving bowl with linen napkin and water goblet

    Seared Salmon with Warm Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad

    Cuban Style Mojo Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Black Beans - Overhead shot on blue background

    Cuban-Style Mojo Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Black Beans

    Surf and Turf - Steak au Poivre and Broiled Lobster Tail

    Indian Spiced Sea Bass with Braised Red Lentils overhead close-up shot in bowl with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges

    Indian Spiced Sea Bass with Braised Red Lentils

    Seared Sea Scallops with Spicy Bacon Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce [Bertolli)

    Seared Sea Scallops with Spicy Bacon Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce

    Beef Tenderloin Fillets with Spinach Cambozola Stuffed Mushrooms and Red Wine Sauce

    Beef Tenderloin Fillets with Spinach Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms and Red Wine Sauce

    Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps with Mint Dressing and Vegetable Slaw

    Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps

    Baked Catfish Pecan Meuniere

    Baked Catfish Pecan Meuniere with Spicy Sauteed Greens

    Pistachio Encrusted Scallops with Champagne Risotto and Roasted Asparagus

    Pistachio Crusted Sea Scallops with Champagne Risotto and Roasted Asparagus

    Shrimp and Corn Risotto with Bacon

    Shrimp and Corn Risotto with Bacon

    Chicken Bruschetta with Zucchini Noodles is the perfect summer dish! Grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, basil and zucchini!

    Grilled Bruschetta Chicken with Zucchini Noodles

    Green Chile Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Spicy Cornmeal Pecan Crust is crunchy, cheesy and easy!

    Green Chile Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Cornmeal Pecan Crust

    Seared Sea Scallops with Tomato, Red Onion and Balsamic Salsa

    Seared Sea Scallops with Tomato Red Onion and Balsamic Salsa

    Seared Scallops with Jalapeño Browned Butter and Mango Buttermilk Risotto

    Seared Sea Scallops with Jalapeno Brown Butter and Mango Buttermilk Risotto

    Smothered Shrimp with Andouille Sausage and Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Grits in cast iron skillet being stirred with wooden spoon on blue striped towel

    Smothered Shrimp with Andouille Sausage and Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Grits

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