Homemade Date Night Dinners can be an exciting opportunity to impress your partner with a delicious and romantic meal. When planning a date night dinner, it’s essential to choose dishes that are both flavorful and satisfying. Also, it is also fun to make dinner together.

Two popular options in my opinion for date night dinners are pasta and roasted veggies with some kind of protein such as salmon or chicken.

Pasta is a versatile and classic choice for a romantic dinner. Whether you prefer a creamy Alfredo, spaghetti Bolognese, or a simple lasagna, there are countless pasta dishes to choose from.

The act of twirling strands of spaghetti or taking a bite of a perfectly cooked lasagna can create a romantic and intimate atmosphere. Pair your pasta with a glass of red wine and some candlelight, and you have the recipe for a memorable date night.

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Roasted veggies with salmon, chicken, or steak are another fantastic option for a date night dinner. Not only are they healthy and packed with flavor, but they can also be incredibly visually appealing.

The vibrant colors of roasted bell peppers, sweet potatoes, or roasted cauliflower can create a beautiful and enticing platter. The process of roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and enhances their texture.

I also love the idea of a big salad well seasoned and served with chicken schnitzels. It just happens to be one of my favorite quick meals.

When preparing a date night dinner, it’s important to consider your partner’s preferences and dietary restrictions. If they have any specific food allergies or aversions, obviously be sure to choose dishes that accommodate their needs.

Additionally, don’t forget to set the mood with soft music, dim lighting, and a beautifully set table. Just sayin’!

Here are some of my favorite date night dinners. I will share things that you can pair together with roasted veggies, or with chicken kebabs.

Skillet Toasted Garlic Bread

Pull Apart Two Cheese Bread

Tomato Pesto Pasta with Shrimp and Zucchini

This is a perfect summertime dish. My other half loves veggies, but I adore shrimp with pasta so this is the best of both worlds.

We love making this all summer long.

Oval Pizza Boats

A very popular around here. We love making this together before a movie. I love a lot of mushrooms and ham or beef, and he loves veggies and pepperoni, so we make our own to please our taste buds. These oval pizza boats are amazing ad super tasty!

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Our ULTIMATE comfort dish. Not only it is the preferred dish for date night, but when I am hosting I little get-together with friends or family. Also, just to add you can substitute chicken with shrimp. Oh, we love simple meals like this!

Quick and Easy Pasta with Beef Sauce

Truth be told, this was a meal I made for my then-boyfriend and he married me soon later. 3 kids and 23 years later, this pasta is still his all-time favorite meal of all time.

Bruschetta Pasta Salad

Oh, this is just a perfect salad for Homemade Date Night Dinners, especially if you pair it with a steak or a grilled chicken. We love this during hot summer dates.

Massaged Kale and Strawberry Salad

If you want a bit healthier dinner, pair this delicious salad with CHICKEN BURGERS PATTIES

Soba Noodle Salad

I absolutely love this noodle salad. It is super flavorful and tasty! I would defiantly pair this with my Asian Beef Skewers, if you don’t eat beef you can replace it with chicken or pork.

Grilled Lemon Chicken Skewers

These are just mouthwatering! I love making my easy POTATO SALAD and simply serving with this these Chicken Skewers!

Grilled Chicken Bruschetta

This is a meal on its own for sure, but you can most defiantly serve this with salad or pasta. I love making this for our simple Homemade Date Night Dinners.

Easy Salmon Rice Bowls

Easy, simple, and versatile! We love dishes like these. Salmon could be substituted with chicken, and you can add any other topping. That being said, I love this just the way it is.

Obviously, there are plenty of other meals, but these are just on top of my head. Whatever you make, take one set at a time and create a magical meal from your heart.

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Beef Burrito Skillet is such a tasty ad easy dish that you will be making it over and over again. I mean who doesn’t like an easy weeknight recipe? We love simple weeknight dinners.

Not only can you prep this quickly but it is versatile too. My family loves meals like this Easy Beef & Bean Burrito Skillet at least once a week. We absolutely love it!

Now, when I say it’s versatile, I mean it. You can use ground chicken or even cubed chicken in this. I know t won’t be a beef skillet, but some people like chicken, which is perfectly fine.

With grocery prices going up daily, I feel like we need meals like this to feed a big or a small family. Leftovers are away welcome for work or school lunch.

I am going to give you basically a basic recipe but let’s talk options and possible additions, shall we?

Veggies:

Black Beans

Sweet Corn

Roasted or pan-fried peppers

Cauliflower “rice” mixed with regular rice.

Topping:

Sour cream, or Crema Mexicana

Pickled Jalapenos

Shredded cheese

Queso or Salsa

My kids are different from each other so they will add whatever they actually like so for a fun dinner and certainly less stressful you can line all of the options so they can pick what they want.

Recipes you might like:

Easy Salmon Rice Bowls

Southern Green beans and New Potatoes with Bacon

Greek Style Beef Skewers

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Yield: 4 SERVINGS

Beef Burrito Skillet

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Beef Burrito Skillet is a wonderful weeknight dinner idea.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Beef Burrito

• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 lb 80/20 Lean Ground Beef
• 1 pack (1 oz) taco seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. Sea salt
• 1/4 tsp. Ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 1 cup mild salsa
• 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded

Topping:

• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeño Pepper, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 4 to 8 tortillas, depending on the size

Garnish:

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (sub with parsley)
• 1 medium lime

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook 80/20 Lean Ground Beef (1 lb) with a drizzle of Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until the beef is no longer pink.
2. Add the Taco Seasoning, Salt, and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) to taste and stir until well combined. Taste to see if you need to add more seasoning.
3. To the cooked ground beef, add Black Beans, White Rice, and Beef Broth, then stir well.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes uncovered. Stir in Mild Salsa of your choice, chunky or smooth.
5. Add Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (1 cup) and combine it with everything. Remove from the heat.
6. Before serving garnish with Fresh Cilantro and Lime Wedge).
7. Serve with Jalapeño Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, extra shredded cheese, Tomatoes, Avocado, and Sour Cream.
8. Warm up Tortillas to your taste and enjoy!
   

Notes

If you do not like cilantro, parsley could be used instead.

YOU CAN ALSO USE CHICKEN FOR THIS DISH. COOKING TIME DEPENDS ON THE PART OF CHICKEN AND THE SIZE.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 820Total Fat: 42gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 1412mgCarbohydrates: 70gNet Carbohydrates: 61gFiber: 9gSugar: 6gProtein: 43g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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I LOVE the taco salad bowl. It is probably one of my favorite quick and easy meals. In addition to lettuce, beans, tomatoes, cheese, avocados and so on you can add any protein that you prefer and include any other topping.

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Taco bowls are an ideal alternative to regular tacos since you can get all the tastes of a taco in one convenient dish. For those looking for a tasty dinner that is filling and healthy, this is an excellent choice.

Taco salad bowls are also a tasty and flexible dish that is suitable for any occasion. This is due to the ease with which you can alter them to suit your culinary preferences and dietary needs.

Just how have I never shared this before blows my mind? I simply can’t believe it!

Because my family and I adore it so much, I’ve started making it for us almost every week. I know, but you can never have too many taco days.

It is essential for us, though, on days when you have a little bit of everything and need to empty out your refrigerator before you go food shopping this Taco Salad Bowl is perfect!

Because you can add anything you want, taco salad bowls are also adaptable. Most frequently, taco seasoning is used on ground beef. We also add lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, and a few pickled jalapenos.

Nonetheless, as I mentioned, you are free to include whatever you like.

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Copycat Chick-fil-A Market Salad

Yield: 4

Taco Salad Bowl

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One of my favorite quick and easy meals is this Taco Salad Bowl which I am making at least once a week for years.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Groundb Meat:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 onion, chopped

Taco Seasoning:

• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Salad topping:

• 2 cups shredded letuce
• 2 avocados
• 2 tomatoes
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos

Addional Topping:

• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded taco cheese blend
• Lime wedges

Optional:

• 1 can beans, drained
• 1 can corn, drained

Instructions

Cooking Ground Beef:

1. Cook ground beef for 5 to 7 minutes depending on your skillet with a drizzle of olive oil.
2. Add taco seasoning. If you do not want to use store-bought, combine all the herbs and seasoning in my ingredient list, which I would recommend because you control what is used in the actual seasoning.
3. Stir well until the ground beef is no longer pink. Remove any additional grease left over from the meat. I like using 80/20 so there will be some fat left in the skillet.
   
   

Assemble the salad:

1. Place about one cup for each bowl of shredded lettuce on the bottom of the bowl, place cooked ground beef in the middle, and just add whatever you wish to add around the meat; red onion, avocado, cheese, jalapeños, corn, beans, etc.
2. You can follow my list as well. If you do not have something that is okay. The distinctively nutty flavor is enhanced by crunchy chips like multigrain tortilla chips with flax, sunflower, and sesame seeds.

Notes

If you are following a low-carb diet, then, of course, you should skip beans and corn, so the carbs will drastically go down, which is 14 Net Carbs instead of 33. 33 Net Carbs is still not bad, but if you like to stick to your goals you should not add beans or corn.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 840Total Fat: 55gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 1725mgCarbohydrates: 47gNet Carbohydrates: 33gFiber: 14gSugar: 17gProtein: 47g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.

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