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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 Delicious Dishes to Turn Up the Heat on Date Night

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on October 21, 2024, updated October 17, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Spice up your next date night with a selection of dishes that are sure to impress. From fiery salmon to juicy steak, these recipes bring warmth and flavor to your evening. Whether you’re cooking together or surprising your partner, these meals will create a cozy and romantic atmosphere!

    Baked Salmon with Black Rice

    Salmon with black rice.
    Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

    Salmon and black rice make for a flavorful meal that's perfect for a cozy date night. This dish is simple to prepare and sure to impress.

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    Crockpot Cornish Game Hens

    Cornish Game Hens Crockpot Recipe
    Photo Credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    Slow Cooker Cornish Hens are a great choice for a cozy dinner, offering tender and juicy meat packed with flavor. With everything cooking together in the Crockpot, this dish makes for an easy and enjoyable meal.

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    Chicken & Rice Casserole

    Chicken And Rice Casserole.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This chicken and rice casserole is a comforting and easy meal that’s great for a cozy evening at home. It brings together hearty flavors that make it a perfect choice for a special night.

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    Bacon Wrapped Salmon with Garlic Butter

    Bacon wrapped salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Stuff salmon with garlic butter and wrap it in bacon for a dish that's sure to impress. This flavorful combination makes for a great meal that will elevate your date night.

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    Chicken & Veggie Traybake

    Chicken & Veggie Traybake.
    Photo credit: Hungry Healthy Happy.

    This chicken traybake features tender chicken thighs and vibrant vegetables tossed in a flavorful Mediterranean dressing, all baked together in one pan. It's a versatile dish that you can adjust to fit your preferences.

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    Air Fryer Flank Steak

    Sliced flank steak.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This is a quick and tasty dish that takes only 8-10 minutes to cook. The marinade adds great flavor, making the steak juicy and tender, perfect for a special evening.

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    Firecracker Salmon

    Firecracker salmon on a teal plate.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Firecracker Salmon is a quick and flavorful dish that you can whip up in just 15 minutes. With a spicy and tangy sauce paired with perfectly cooked salmon, it's a great choice for a dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Confessions of a Fit Foodie.

    This dish combines all the great flavors of enchiladas in an easy one-pot meal. With layers of tortillas, tender chicken, and gooey cheese, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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    Air Fryer Roast Beef

    Sliced roast beef.
    Photo credit: alwaysusebutter.com.

    This is a simple and tasty dinner option that cooks in just 50 minutes. With a flavorful herby crust and a juicy, tender center, it requires only a few ingredients.

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    Sheet Pan Drumsticks & Potatoes

    Baked drumsticks.
    Photo credit: Go Healthy Ever After.

    This sheet pan chicken drumsticks and potatoes dish is easy to make and packed with flavor. The lemon garlic seasoning gives the juicy chicken and crispy potatoes a delicious kick, making it a great choice for a cozy dinner.

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    Chicken Broccoli Pasta Bake

    Chicken pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This chicken and broccoli pasta bake makes for a filling dinner and you'll likely have some leftovers to enjoy later. It's a simple yet tasty choice for a date night meal.

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    Crockpot Steak Bites with Mushrooms

    Crockpot Steak Bites with Mushrooms
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Crockpot Steak Bites with mushrooms are a great choice for a cozy dinner. Just throw together some beef, mushrooms, and a few other ingredients in the slow cooker for a satisfying meal.

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    Baked Lamb Chops & Veggies

    Baked lamb chops with veggies.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This sheet pan meal combines juicy lamb chops with tasty vegetables for a satisfying dinner. It’s an easy way to prepare a flavorful dish that won’t dry out the meat.

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    Easy Wonton Soup

    Wonton soup.
    Photo credit: Inquiring Chef.

    Wonton Soup is a simple and fast dish that you can whip up using frozen wontons and ready-to-use vegetables. It's perfect for a cozy night in, bringing warmth and flavor to your meal.

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    Crispy Furikake Salmon

    Fruikake salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This salmon dish is simple and flavorful, made with just salmon, soy sauce, and furikake seasoning. It's a great way to add some excitement to your date night dinner.

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    Mediterranean Veggie Casserole

    Veggie casserole.
    Photo credit: The Fiery Vegetarian.

    This casserole is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. Just layer the ingredients, pop it in the oven, and savor the tasty veggies in a rich garlic sauce.

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    One Pan Chicken & Potatoes

    Chicken and potatoes.
    Photo credit: Healthy Seasonal Recipes.

    This one-pan dinner features juicy roasted chicken alongside tender potatoes, garlic, and mushrooms, all cooked together on a single sheet. It's a simple meal that requires just 15 minutes of prep before it goes in the oven.

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    Chicken Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake

    sun-dried tomato pasta bake.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This cheesy chicken and pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach is perfect for a cozy date night. It's a simple yet satisfying meal that brings great flavors together.

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    Sheet Pan Kielbasa & Veggies

    Sheet pan kielbasa and veggies.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons.

    This one-sheet pan dinner is an easy way to make a tasty meal without much fuss. You can mix and match your favorite sausage and veggies to create a dish that’s perfect for a cozy date night.

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    Lemon Pepper Salmon

    Baked lemon pepper salmon.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This salmon dish is easy to make and uses just three basic ingredients. It's perfect for a cozy date night at home.

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    Vegetarian Gnocchi Bake

    Baked gnocchi.
    Image credit: Katie Trant.

    A simple and tasty dinner can really spice up your date night. This dish focuses on comforting flavors that are sure to please.

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    Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

    Salisbury steak in mushroom gravy.
    Photo credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Salisbury steak is a comforting dish that features a juicy, flattened meat patty cooked in a rich mushroom gravy. This simple recipe comes together in just 30 minutes using only one skillet, making it a perfect choice for a cozy dinner.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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