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These Romantic Dinner Recipes are easy and delicious! They're perfect for a cozy date night at home or Valentine's Day.
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Romantic Dinner Recipes
Looking to impress your special someone with a delicious home-cooked meal? I’ve got you covered! I rounded up some of my favourite date night or Valentine’s Day dinner recipes that are perfect for a romantic evening for two. You won’t have to spend a fortune eating out at a restaurant, and you’ll get to bond in the kitchen as you cook one of these romantic dinner recipes together!
There’s something for every palate in this round-up, no matter what you’re in the mood for. From restaurant copycats for a fraction of the price to decadent pasta dishes and sizzling skillets, you’ll fall in love with these date night dinner ideas.
Restaurant Copycats
You don't need to leave the house to have a restaurant-quality meal! Try these copycat recipes from Benihana, Olive Garden and more!
Perfect Hibachi Shrimp {Benihana Copycat}
40 minutes minutes
This delicious hibachi shrimp is so easy to make at home! It's served with fried rice, mixed vegetables, and a simple yum yum sauce.
Make this recipe
Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 1754mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3023IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg
Ahi Tuna Sushi Stack (Cactus Club Copycat)
35 minutes minutes
These Ahi Tuna Sushi Stacks are a Cactus Club copycat made with a tamari vinaigrette, avocado, panko & micro greens.
Make this recipe
Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 847mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1539IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 4mg
One Pot Zuppa Toscana {Ready in 30 Minutes!}
30 minutes minutes
This easy One Pot Zuppa Toscana can be made in just 30 minutes – it's a comforting soup packed with Italian sausage, kale, and potatoes!
Make this recipe
Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1679IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg
Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls {Copycat Recipe}
40 minutes minutes
These Bonefish Grill Tuna Bowls are a delicious copycat from my favourite seafood chain, made with mango salsa and sweet chili sauce!
Make this recipe
Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3429IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
The Creamiest Linguine Chicken Tetrazzini
1 hour hour
This easy Linguine Chicken Tetrazzini is a perfect East Side Mario's copycat with juicy chicken, delicious bruschetta and the creamiest sauce!
Make this recipe
Calories: 788kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 1030mg | Potassium: 916mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2102IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 2mg
Ahi Tuna Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
30 minutes minutes
This Ahi Tuna Salad is a colourful dish served with seared tuna steaks, sliced avocado, crunchy wontons and a delicious sesame ginger dressing.
Make this recipe
Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 1280mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 23313IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 4mg
Pasta Dinners
I simple love going out for Italian food when it's date night! However, it's so easy to make a delicious pasta dinner at home! These recipes are definitely a step above spaghetti and meatballs and are sure to impress anyone.
White Cheddar Truffle Mac and Cheese
35 minutes minutes
ThisWhite Cheddar Truffle Mac and Cheeseis super creamy and made on the stovetop with truffle oil, white cheddar and Swiss cheese.
Make this recipe
Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 505mg | Iron: 1mg
Lighter Shrimp Pasta Primavera {30-Minute Meal}
30 minutes minutes
This Lighter Shrimp Pasta Primavera recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, made with fresh veggies, yummy shrimp and the creamiest sauce!
Make this recipe
Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 1253mg | Potassium: 956mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1088IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 339mg | Iron: 5mg
Penne alla Vodka Pasta Bake
1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
ThisPenne alla Vodka Pasta Bake has a creamy, velvety sauce, layers of spinach, red pepper and chicken – it's unforgettable!
Make this recipe
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 888mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1516IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1mg
Brown Butter Sage Butternut Squash Gnocchi
1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
This Brown Butter Sage Butternut Squash Gnocchi is a delicious twist on a classic made with homemade gnocchi, kale and caramelized onions.
Make this recipe
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 684mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5155IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 3mg
Creamy Mushroom Pasta {Best Ever!!!}
45 minutes minutes
This Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a one pot wonder! It's an easy vegetarian dinner with the perfect parmesan cream sauce.
Make this recipe
Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 678IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2mg
The BEST Lasagna Recipe on the Internet!
1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes
This is the BEST Lasagna Recipe on the Internet! It’s made with a hearty bolognese, classic tomato sauce and delicious homemade béchamel.
Make this recipe
Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1154mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3328IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 2mg
Skillet Dinners
These one pan skillet dinners are amazing! They taste fantastic, don't take too long to cook, and you have minimal dishes to clean up afterwards. Perfect!
French Onion Chicken Skillet
40 minutes minutes
ThisFrench Onion Chicken Skillet is a delicious weeknight dinner that is a play on French onion soup. It's packed with protein for a filling meal!
Make this recipe
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 28.9mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 1.3mg
Skinny Easy Chicken Marsala Skillet
40 minutes minutes
ThisSkinny, Easy Chicken Marsala Skillet is a delicious, creamy mushroom chicken recipe and it's made healthier with less cream and marsala wine!
Make this recipe
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1650IU | Vitamin C: 122.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.8mg
Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skillet
30 minutes minutes
This Chicken Parmesan Pasta Skillet is an easier way to make this classic Italian dish – and it comes together in about 30 minutes in one pot!
Make this recipe
Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1050mg | Potassium: 1102mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 4mg
Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet {One Pan}
30 minutes minutes
This Creamy Basil Chicken Skillet is an easy one-pan meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes with the yummiest basil and parmesan sauce.
Make this recipe
Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 1199mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2079IU | Vitamin C: 141mg | Calcium: 411mg | Iron: 3mg
Lemon Pepper Chicken {Skillet Dinner}
50 minutes minutes
This Lemon Pepper Chicken comes together so easily in a skillet with the most delicious sauce! Serve it with roasted potatoes and broccoli.
Make this recipe
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 1386mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1097IU | Vitamin C: 171mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 4mg
One Pan Creamy Chicken with Quinoa
35 minutes minutes
This Creamy One Pan Chicken & Quinoa is a delicious and easy skillet meal that’s perfect for nights when you don't feel like cooking!
Make this recipe
Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 984mg | Potassium: 1737mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 738IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 366mg | Iron: 6mg
30-Minute Italian Chicken Skillet {One Pan}
30 minutes minutes
This 30-Minute Italian Chicken Skillet is a delicious and low-calorie meal that’s great for meal prep – all you need is one pan!
Make this recipe
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 681mg | Potassium: 370mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 380mg | Iron: 4.3mg
Roasted or Baked Dinners
Turn on the oven for these dinners! Try everything from stuffed chicken breasts to shareable flatbreads. Feel free to kick back with a glass of wine while they cook hands-off.
Roasted Vegetable Flatbread
30 minutes minutes
This Roasted Vegetable Flatbread will satisfy all your pizza cravings with delicious toppings like portobello mushrooms and fresh mozzarella.
Make this recipe
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 3mg
Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken {Low Carb}
40 minutes minutes
This Sheet Pan Bruschetta Chicken is a healthy low-carb dinner idea made with fresh veggies – plus, the entire recipe only uses one pan!
Make this recipe
Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 35.5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Easy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Roll Ups
50 minutes minutes
These Spinach Stuffed Chicken Roll Ups are filled with yummy ricotta, sundried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella then topped with marinara sauce.
Make this recipe
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 2.9mg
Grilled Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread
30 minutes minutes
This Grilled Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread is a lighter dish made with gorgonzola cheese and fresh veggies that's ready in just 30 minutes!
Make this recipe
Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 2mg
The BEST EVER Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
40 minutes minutes
These are the BEST EVER Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms! They’re super flavourful and packed with chicken, breadcrumbs, cheese and red pepper.
Make this recipe
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 831mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 21.4mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 1.5mg
Margherita Asparagus Stuffed Chicken {Low-Carb}
35 minutes minutes
This Margherita Asparagus Stuffed Chicken is a delicious low-carb dinner you can make on the BBQ or in the oven with goat cheese and spinach!
Make this recipe
Serving: 1g | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 919mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1335IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg
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Created by Taylor Stinson
Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I also run the awesome 5-Day Meal Prep Challenge, which is a free email course and Facebook group where I share my meal planning strategies and easy meal prep tips and recipes. Be sure to check out my free beginner’s guide to meal prep and follow me on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram to get my latest recipes and meal prep tips!
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