Romantic Meals to Cook for Him
These romantic dinner ideas are perfect for a special occasion or as a first date meal to cook for him. Pick your favorite easy recipe from these 25 great recipes and prepare to be praised for your selection as well as your cooking skills!
1. Gigi Hadid Pasta (Penne Alla Vodka)
Gigi Hadid vodka pasta was one of the most viral recipes of 2020 and for a good reason. This super famous pasta recipe is creamy, spicy and saucy and will definitely impress your man!
2. Lobster Mac and Cheese
There is nothing better than this Mac & Cheese that is cheesy, creamy, and full of tender lobster pieces!
3. Chicken Piccata
Made with chicken breast, white wine, and capers, this low-effort Italian chicken recipe is crispy, juicy, and delicious.
3. Easy Broiled Lobster Tails
A super impressive meal that typically costs quite a lot at a restaurant but can be replicated for a fraction of the cost at home!
You’ll only need a few basic ingredients (besides the lobster tails) to make this impressive meal for your boyfriend!
4. Lamb Chops Chutney
Spicy and juicy lamb chops with tomato chutney. This traditional African dish can be served with rice or mashed potato and is almost impossible to mess up! I’ve made this dinner recipe for years and it always comes out perfectly succulent and flavorful.
5. Marry Me Chicken
All you need to make this delicious dish is just a few ingredients such as chicken breast, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream, and about half an hour of your time.
There’s a saying that if you serve Marry Me Chicken to your partner, he will ask you to a marry him. With that said, you probably don’t want to make this on the first date but rather save it for someone special!
6. Lobster Ravioli With Vodka Cream Sauce
You can make this Lobster Ravioli Recipe for guests or for a romantic night in with a simple yet elegant filling and tossed with a creamy tomato vodka sauce if you’re looking for something special!
7. Shrimp Scampi
It is hard to go wrong with shrimp scampi when you’re looking for a simple dinner for two. It’s an easy and delicious pasta dish consisting of shrimp sauteed in a garlicky, buttery, white wine, and lemon sauce and although it is super easy to make, it still tastes incredibly good!
8. Pork Tenderloin Sheet Pan Dinner
If you’re looking for a no-fuss meal that cooks up together on one sheet pan (along with the sides) then you need this easy roasted pork recipe.
9. Pork Ragu In Tomato Sauce
A rich, delicious meat sauce is the result of tossing large cuts of pork shoulder into the Instant Pot, where they are tenderized in minutes. You’ll end up with a delicious dish that tastes like it’s been cooking for hours.
10. Filet Mignon
Learn how to cook the perfect filet mignon just like you’d find in a steakhouse that’s seared in a cast iron skillet and then finished off in the oven.
11. Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
Isn’t it great to throw food into a pot, walk away for the day, and come back to a meal that has been slowly cooking and has filled your entire home with delicious smells? This easy slow cooker beef Bourguignon recipe allows you to do just that!
12. Roast Chicken
A classic roast chicken doesn’t really need any explanation. It’s easy to make in the oven. Healthy, delicious, and goes with pretty much any side dish you can imagine.
13. Roasted Red Peppers Parmigiana
This healthy roasted red peppers parmigiana is a great alternative to chicken parm as a vegetarian option for a dinner recipe that will impress.
14. Steak with Creamy Sauce
Serve the juicy steak with some fresh vegetables, sweet potato or regular potato mash and a creamy pan sauce for a classic date night meal that almost every guy will enjoy.
15. Ribs
Ribs are a great option to make when you’re really trying to impress a guy. This slow cooker version of sticky BBQ ribs results in tender and juicy ribs that are to die for. Serve with some crusty bread rolls and creamy coleslaw for a complete, finger-licking delicious meal.
16. Million Dollar Chicken Casserole
Simple ingredients help create this delicious million-dollar chicken. The chicken breasts are topped with a creamy cheese mixture, and crispy bacon then roasted until juicy and tender.
17. Stuffed Flank Steak
Filled with delicious cheese, roasted bell peppers, and spinach, these stuffed flank steak pinwheels make an impressive-looking yet relatively easy meal that’s made to be devoured.
18. Tuscan Chicken
Featuring juicy seared chicken breasts and a creamy sauce complete with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, this Italian-inspired dish is done in just 30 minutes and is so good that he definitely will want to have seconds!
19. Creamy Shrimp Pasta
A tasty dish made of chicken, shrimp (prawns), garlic, cheese, tomatoes, and melted cheese.
20. Slow Cooked Duck Breast
Slow cooker duck breast is easier to make than you might think With simple ingredients and quick prep, you get a delicious dinner without any fuss!
Plus, you can prepare your side in the same pot as your main dish so you’ll be left with fewer dishes to wash!
21. Homemade Pizza
For the best homemade summer pizza, try this fresh fig, pear, brie, and goat cheese pizza. It’s as fancy as pizza gets and is also tasty and easy to make!
22. Lemon Dijon Salmon
Basic salmon can be a wonderful dish on its own but why not jazz it up a bit with this lemon dijon sauce? You only need 5 minutes of prep time and this impressive dish will be on the table in under 20 minutes total!
23. Creamy Mushroom Enchiladas
For an easy vegetarian dinner recipe for two, try this super tasty and creamy mushroom enchiladas recipe.
24. Lobster Bisque
A classic, rich, creamy soup, lobster bisque is perfect for a special occasion or anytime you want something fancy to serve up. This post features all of the secrets for making the most flavorful, silkiest, and luxurious lobster bisque you’ve ever had!
25. Chicken Marsala
Take dinner to the next level with this delicious chicken recipe that is made with mushrooms and a creamy Marsala wine sauce.
