14 Easy Date Night Dinners You Can Make In 40 Minutes (Or Less!)

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Planning a big date night but have limited time to cook? These recipes will save you! Tasty, elegant, dinners that you can make in a short amount of time - even if you're not a star in the kitchen.

Mushroom Truffle Risotto

Mushroom, truffles and lots of butter make this a delicious date night teat.

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Pork Chops with Mushrooms & Red Wine

Red wine, mushrooms & thyme smother the pork chops in this delicious dish.

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Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto

Shrimp & asparagus are the stars of this show - heavily supported by Parmesan cheese  & white wine.

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Smoked Salmon Risotto

Make the easiest salmon risotto ever using smoked salmon - you don't even have to stir it a lot!

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Duck with Orange Sauce

Scared of cooking duck? Think again! This super easy recipe will have you cooking duck like a pro in no time.

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Apple Risotto

A new twist on classic risotto - a bit sweet from the apples, balanced by savory Parmesan cheese and salty,crunchy Marcona almonds.

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Air Fryer Mahi Mahi

Mahi mahi cooks perfectly in the air fryer * - and paris delicously with a tart mango salsa.

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Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto

Make risotto in your instant pot * - it's even easier than stove top. And this asparagus version is so tasty you will be making it over and over again!

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Shrimp Scampi

Classic shrimp scampi is a given for date night and this version is made without any wine, so everyone can enjoy it.

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Chicken Bacon Risotto

Chicken and bacon pair with all your favorite risotto ingredients to create this delicious dinner.

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Air Fryer Chicken Cordon Bleu

Mkae your own version of the classic restaurant dish and be sure to impress your date!

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Salmon Risotto

A delicous salmon risotto with pan fried salmon and lots of taste.

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Air Fryer Cornish Hens

Cook whole cornish hens in the air fryer *, it's quick and a perfect date night or Sunday night dinner.

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Pea and Bacon Risotto

Bacon and peas come together to make this a date night worthy risotto dinner.

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