Romantic dinner ideas for two, all prepared at home. If you're looking to impress that special someone with a romantic homemade meal then heres some ideas to get your juices flowing. Including ideas for starters, mains, sides and desserts. You can create your own special menu with these fantastic dinner ideas for two.
Main course romantic dinner ideas
All of these dinner ideas are super easy and a great option when cooking for two. Of course steak is top of the list, but if that doesn't suit why not have a go at making your own fish and chips, pasta or how about a creamy smoked haddock risotto? My favourite option is this aromatic Thai green curry.
Chimichurri Steak Platter
Chimichurri steak platter recipe! Pan fried steak sliced into tender, juicy strips and served with fragrant chimichurri sauce. Make this steak platter and fabulous Argentinian dressing in just over 30 minutes. Perfect for a Saturday night in with a posh steak dinner.
Make this recipe
Steak and Chips
Make steak and chips at home in just 30 minutes with this fuss free recipe. Serve up tender, strips of rump steak, seasoned with salt and olive oil and cooked in garlic butter. Made extra special with crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, oven roasted chips.
Make this recipe
Healthy Fish and Chips Recipe
This healthy fish and chips recipe is a great way to enjoy a chip shop-style meal without the guilt. The fish is lightly coated in breadcrumbs and the chips are hand cut and tossed in a little oil. Both are baked in the oven until crisp and golden brown. Have these healthy fish and chips on the table in just 45 minutes, perfect for a mid week meal that is both easy and healthy.
Make this recipe
Classic Fish Pie Recipe
A warm and comforting classic fish pie recipe. Made with chunks of salmon, cod and smoked haddock in a creamy sauce with crisp mash topping. A really easy pie recipe that can be rustled up in just over an hour. Great for any night of the week.
Make this recipe
Steak and Ale Pie
Steak and ale pie is a classic, 'comfort-food' recipe that will go down well at any dinner table. It features on nearly every pub menu across Britain and it does a wonderful job of warming our hearts and bellies, especially during the winter months. Make this pie at home with fall-apart chunks of braising steak and either homemade or shop bought shortcrust pastry.
Make this recipe
Lamb Pie Recipe
Rich and tender, slow cooked lamb pie encased in crumbly pastry and topped with creamy, horseradish mash potato. The lamb and mint filling is easy to prepare and can be left to cook in the oven or slow cooker for a few hours. This delicious lamb pie recipe is made with a rich, full-flavoured, mint gravy and is a great twist on the classic shepherds pie.
Make this recipe
Thai Green Curry Recipe
A fragrant and creamy Thai green curry recipe with tender chunks of chicken and crunchy green vegetables. Make your own Thai green chicken curry at home with this simple recipe and this easy to make Thai green curry paste. Better than a takeaway any night of the week.
Make this recipe
Salmon and Prawn Linguine Recipe
Impress friends and family by serving up this full flavoured salmon and prawn linguine recipe for dinner. Made with a lemon and cream sauce and topped with fresh dill and chilli flakes, every mouthful of this creamy salmon pasta recipe is a slurp-ful delight! Its a fantastic way to fit in a portion of oily fish and to get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Make this recipe
Aubergine Parmigiana
Aubergine parmigiana or melanzane parmigiana is one of the best recipes for getting the most out of your aubergines. The thinly sliced and pan fried aubergines are layered with a rich tomato sauce and freshly grated parmesan for a dish that is bursting with Italian flavour. Serve this simple aubergine parmigiana recipe as it is, or pad it out with an extra layer of cooked spaghetti added to the base of the baking dish.
Make this recipe
Thai Green Prawn Curry
A fragrant and creamy Thai green prawn curry recipe with plump and juicy prawns and nutty edamame beans. Make your own Thai green prawn curry at home with this simple recipe and this easy to make Thai green curry paste. Better than a takeaway any night of the week.
Make this recipe
How To Make Pasta
How to make pasta at home with just flour and eggs. All the joy and fun of making perfect pasta at home without the stress of it going wrong. Make this pasta with or without a machine and get my handy tips on the best way to roll, cut and store your homemade fresh pasta.
Make this recipe
Smoked Haddock Risotto
Creamy smoked haddock risotto flavoured with fresh rosemary and gently simmered in a pan of white wine, whole milk and vegetable stock. The fish is delicately poached in the warm stock and milk beforehand and the whole recipe takes just over 30 minutes to make.
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Creamy mushroom pasta cooked in one pan with a white wine cream sauce, served with fresh parsley and grated parmesan.
Make this recipe
Thai Red Curry
A creamy and full flavoured Thai red curry with tender chunks of chicken and oven roasted veggies. Make this simple Thai red curry in just 30 minutes and for a boost of flavour try it with homemade Thai red curry paste.
Make this recipe
Starter recipe ideas
Kick off your romantic dinner with a special homemade starter, from easy pea and ham soup that takes just 15 minutes to make, to a full platter of homemade sushi rolls. My favourite starter recipe is honey glazed prawns.
Pea and Ham Soup
Quick and easy pea and ham soup, made with fresh or frozen peas and your favourite choice of ham. A filling and nutritious midweek meal or easy starter for your next dinner party, ready in just 15 minutes.
Make this recipe
Leek and potato soup
Leek and potato soup or vichyssoise soup is a classic dish that is really easy to make in just 30 minutes. This comforting soup is great for using up leftovers, has an amazing full on flavour and as a bonus its super healthy as its packed full of nutrients. Made with everyday ingredients, its affordable, tasty and a great recipe for batch cooking and stocking up the freezer.
Make this recipe
Tuscan Ribollita Soup
Italian Ribollita soup is a creamy, healthy, full flavoured vegetable soup. Made with store cupboard ingredients and all those leftovers from the week this budget friendly, autumnal soup is perfect for an easy meal when the nights are starting to draw in.
Make this recipe
Chilli Garlic Prawns Starter
Chilli garlic prawns starter served on cocktail sticks with pan fried strips of courgette. The king prawns are cooked in a spicy honey glaze and served with a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Make ahead and serve cold straight from the fridge. Or cook up in 30 minutes and serve warm with side of chilli jam. Delicious either way.
Make this recipe
📋 Homemade Sushi Rolls
Make homemade sushi rolls with my easy to follow, step-by-step guide and recipe video. Get my top tips and tricks and watch the video for making sushi at home. Including how to make sushi rice, maki sushi, California rolls, dragon rolls and nigiri sushi. Plus find out about the fantastic sushi kit I used to make this wonderful sushi platter.The below will be enough to make a full platter (serves 4) of different sushi rolls or if you prefer a platter of one kind of sushi. See notes below for links to making a variety of homemade sushi rolls.
Make this recipe
Side dish recipe ideas
If you want to turn your romantic dinner into a feast then bulk it out with some lovely side recipes. Cauliflower cheese is always a welcome extra on my table!
Foil pack potatoes
Foil pack potatoes grilled on the barbecue or roasted in the oven with a buttery, herb and garlic dressing. Crack open these mouthwatering potatoes at your next gathering and everyone will want the recipe!
Make this recipe
Green bean almondine
Crisp green bean almondine, a simple side dish, which is made extra special by the addition of buttery, pan fried almonds and a sprinkling of dill. If there was ever a reason to start eating your greens - this surly must be it!
Make this recipe
Cauliflower Cheese
This easy cauliflower cheese recipe is a full flavoured side dish with a creamy cheese sauce made from scratch and baked to perfection. The sauce takes just 5 minutes to whip together and is made in the traditional way with a roux mix (butter and flour). This is one of my favourite side dishes to serve up with any meal, and its particularly good with a Sunday roast.
Make this recipe
Salad recipes
For something thats on the healthy side but still looks impressive and tastes amazing. These salads will definitely fill the brief and won't leave you feeling hungry. Vietnamese style beef salad is always top of my list.
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Roasted cauliflower salad with a lemon herb dressing. Nutty quinoa mixed with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas. Great for batch cooking and making in advance. This salad is packed full of nutrients and tasty ingredients, with everything you need to fill you up and keep you feeling satisfied for the rest of the day.
Make this recipe
Italian Pasta Salad
A fresh and vibrant Italian pasta salad made with wholegrain pasta, juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella. This nutritious and full flavoured pasta salad is perfect for dishing out at lunches or parties and is great as an on the go snack or working lunch. Make this Italian Pasta salad recipe in just 15 minutes and enjoy topped with fresh basil and a homemade Italian dressing.
Make this recipe
📋 Vietnamese Style Beef Salad
Vietnamese beef salad with healthy rice noodles and a lime, Asian salad dressing. This aromatic and zesty Beef salad recipe will surely bring out many a smile with its nutritious ingredients and satisfying Asian flavours.
Make this recipe
Dessert recipe ideas
Of course, no romantic dinner is complete without the perfect dessert. Keep it traditional with an easy apple crumble or why not offer a special hot coffee with this lovely Baileys Irish cream with coffee recipe. My favourites (I have two!) are Bakewell tart and lemon drizzle cake.
Bakewell tart
Bakewell tart with raspberry jam - with soft, almond frangipane encased in a delicate, crumbly pastry. Served best when warm out of the oven and whilst the smell of warm almonds and sticky, hot jam still lingers in the air.
Make this recipe
Apple Crumble
Apple crumble baked fresh at home with lashings of custard - this is what Sundays are made for! This easy apple crumble recipe is made with crisp Bramley apples tossed in cinnamon, then baked with a simple crumble and hazelnut topping. Ready in 30 minutes from peeling the apples to pulling a bubbling, golden apple crumble out of the oven.
Make this recipe
Raspberry and Lemon Muffins
Light and moist raspberry and lemon muffins. Made in the traditional way with fresh raspberries, lemon zest and lemon buttercream.
Make this recipe
Plum and Rhubarb Crumble
Plum and rhubarb crumble, also known as rhubarb crisp, is a classic and comforting British dessert. This easy rhubarb crumble is bursting with sticky caramelised fruit and finished with a traditional crispy crumble topping. Its made extra special with the addition of juicy plums, which adds an natural kick of sweetness to balance out the tart rhubarb.
Make this recipe
Traditional Tiramisu Recipe
Tiramisu is a light and airy, no bake, Italian dessert made with layers of creamy mascarpone and coffee dipped ladyfingers. This traditional tiramisu recipe is made in the authentic Italian way with whipped, raw eggs and mascarpone cheese.
Make this recipe
American Pancakes
Easy to make, light and fluffy American Pancakes. Make your own deliciously soft American pancakes at home using basic store cupboard ingredients. It takes just 15 minute to mix together the pancake batter and 10 minutes to cook off a full batch in the frying pan. Perfect for breakfast in bed, pancake day or even for dessert.
Make this recipe
Scotch Pancakes Recipe (Drop Scones)
Fluffy and light scotch pancakes recipe made with self raising flour, sugar, milk and 1 egg. These soft and delightful scotch pancakes (or drop scones) are a perfect sweet treat for breakfast or afternoon tea. Make the batter for this easy recipe in just 5 minutes and enjoy hot, buttery scotch pancakes every day of the week.
Make this recipe
📋 Lemon Drizzle Cake
Lemon drizzle cake recipe made from scratch with fresh lemons and an easy to follow cake recipe. A lovely citrus cake thats crumbly, moist and perfect for an afternoon tea or as a celebration or birthday cake. Topped with lemon syrup, lemon icing, fresh mint and lemon zest, this really is the best lemon drizzle cake you'll ever make.
Make this recipe
Healthy Banana Bread
Easy to make healthy banana bread, baked fresh at home with wholegrain spelt flour, honey and olive oil. The mixture is easy to prepare and can be ready in just 10 minutes! This delicious banana bread bakes with a perfect rise, a moist crumbly finish, and has a scattering of nuts for that extra boost in healthy fats.
Make this recipe
Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
Spiced pumpkin muffins made with fresh or canned pumpkin puree, soaked dates and warming spices. They are fluffy and moist and full of autumnal flavour, perfect for an afternoon treat on a cold and blustery day.
Make this recipe
American Blueberry Pancakes
American blueberry pancakes recipe topped with melted butter and thick golden syrup. Make your own deliciously light and fluffy Blueberry Pancakes with this easy step by step recipe. It takes just 15 minute to mix together the pancake batter and 10 minutes to cook off a full batch in the frying pan. Perfect for pancake day with an extra special blueberry twist.
Make this recipe
Baileys Irish cream with Coffee
Irish cream coffee! Baileys coffee is an easy recipe to serve up at home as afternoon treat or in place of dessert after a meal. Its especially great at Christmas with a bit of nutmeg sprinkled on top!
Make this recipe
📋 Soft Bake Cookies with Dairy Milk Chocolate Chunks
Easy and quick soft bake cookies, with a crumbly outer edge, gooey centre and dotted with melted chunks of Cadburys dairy milk chocolate
Make this recipe
Healthy Pancakes Recipe (with Banana and Oats)
Healthy pancakes recipe made with bananas and oats for a flourless and milk free pancake alternative. Make the pancake batter in just 5 minutes and enjoy warm and healthy banana pancakes straight from the pan.
Make this recipe
Thats all my top romantic dinner ideas for two. I do hope you've found something you like the look of. For more dinner idea inspiration have a look at my dinner recipes section.
Leave a Reply