It’s DDAAATTTEEEE NIIIGGHHHTTT! Yes, date night! You remember what those are, right? Nowadays date night means a whole lot of figuring out something creative to do at home.
And I get it – you’re already doing so much cooking (because what else is there to do?!) and maayyyybe it’s not the first thing on your mind when the ‘date night at home’ brainstorm starts.
But I GOT YOU!
I’m here with my top date night recipes that are easy to make, impressive, and are guaranteed to make your date night at home feel extra special, fun, and delicious!
Some are vegetarian, others pescatarian, all are satisfying, fun, and interactive to make. Cheers!
Date Night Recipes
Date night is here, and sometimes that means staying in, snuggling up, and making dinner together. Whether it's enjoyed with a side of Netflix or candlelight, these recipes will make it feel extra special!
Homemade Cheese Ravioli
Making homemade pasta is such a fun date-night activity! Enjoy the process of mixing, rolling, and assembly ravioli pockets with a glass of wine and a kitchen dance party!
Ingredients: semolina flour, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, basil, lemon
Shrimp Scampi for Two
A recipe made just for date night, with juicy shrimp, a buttery-lemon sauce, and the perfect amount of pasta for two!
Ingredients: fettuccine, white wine, shrimp, shallot, garlic, lemon, parsley
Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Dip
This dip could be your appetizer...or easily turn into a snacky dinner. It's so easy to make, cheesy, creamy, and full of the best flavor combinations: pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and more cheese!
Mushroom Pea Risotto
A long, slow dinner that takes its time to come together is just what date night ordered. Make risotto together, taking turns stirring and sipping wine. This Mushroom Pea Risotto is creamy, earthy, and perfectly cheesy!
Ingredients: arborio rice, mushrooms, frozen peas, vegetable broth, parmesan cheese, butter
One-Pot Creamy Tomato Spinach Gnocchi
While this recipe can easily be made for a weeknight meal, the simplicity yet elegance of it makes it a wonderful date night choice! It's made in one pan and is ready in about 20 minutes, so with minimal effort, it's a winner!
Ingredients: refrigerated gnocchi, cherry tomatoes, spinach, leek, onion, garlic, half-and-half, parmesan cheese
Creamy Red Wine Spaghetti
Pasta boiled in wine takes the typical date-night pasta up 10 notches. The sauce is complex, creamy, and full of garlic.
Ingredients: spaghetti, garlic, red wine, butter, parmesan cheese, pine nuts
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
Make the custard for Creme Brûlée before date night and bring the fire to date night! Brûlée your dessert when you're ready to enjoy - lovely with fresh berries, too!
Easy Teriyaki Salmon
It's full of nutrients, flavor, and is easy to make! This Teriyaki Salmon can be served over rice with your favorite veggies for a well rounded, delicious date night dinner!
Ingredients: teriyaki sauce (homemade!), salmon
Creamy Garlic Pasta with Pan Seared Scallops
Hello, creamy garlic goodness! The sauce is creamy and magical and the pan-seared scallops are swoon-worthy... the combination is magical. Serve with roasted broccolini or enjoy it on its own!
Ingredients: spaghetti, sea scallops, garlic, butter, milk, vegetable stock, parmesan cheese
Sautéed Plums in Wine Sauce with Ice Cream
What says 'I love you' more than a red wine sauce? It's luxurious and creamy and is a match made in heaven with sauteed plums and ice cream.
Ingredients: butter, brown sugar, red wine, plums, ice cream
Seared Scallops with Coconut Rice & Pineapple Salsa
If you can't be on a romantic island for the night, bring it to you! With the coconut rice, pineapple salsa, and pan-seared scallops, you'll both be instantly transported to the tropics!
Ingredients: sea scallops, jasmine rice, coconut milk, pineapple salsa
Mocha Brownies with Espresso Ganache
Chocolate is a must-have on date night! These brownies are decadently delicious, fantastically fudgy, and make the best kind of grown-up sundae there is!
Ingredients: chocolate chips, cocoa powder, espresso powder, heavy cream
Vegetable Lo Mein for Two
Better-than-take-out for date night in! This lo mein is very customizable, you can mix and match veggies and add in any desired proteins!
Ingredients: noodles, snap peas, red bell pepper, carrots, onion, soy sauce, oyster sauce
Molly Beth's Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Bars
If you're looking for a binge-worthy dessert while binge-watching your favorite show, these cookie bars are the ticket. They're gooey, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth. You won't be able to get enough!
Ingredients: chocolate chips, peanut butter, oats
Vegetable Potstickers with Ponzu Sauce
Making homemade potstickers is such a fun date-night activity! These vegetable potstickers have so. much. texture. Spend your time filling, folding, and laughing!
Ingredients: onions, ginger, garlic, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, chives, wonton wrappers
Chocolate White Russian
What pairs better with date night than chocolate and cocktails? This Chocolate White Russian is a delicious way to end date night!
Looking for more date night recipes? Be sure to check out these other cocktail, appetizer, and dinner recipes!
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