Planning for a date night out but low on budget?

Why dont you stay in and skip that fancy dinner!

Besides, the most romantic dinner, in my opinion, is one you cook at home.

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Easy Dinner Recipes For Two

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Doing so doesnt just save on calories and fat, it results in a juicier, more tender cutlet.

One that marries the crispy, crunchy taste of frying with the lighter, airier texture of baking.

Easy Dinner Ideas for Two - Skillet Chicken Parmesan

If you need a dinner idea for two people, we love this yummy but easy Italian dish.

Theyre simple and theyre satisfying, making them an ideal go-to when you need a practical dinner for two.

Left to my own devices, Id eat chips and guac for every meal.

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Clearly, that isnt healthy or sustainable.

Healthy Recipes for Two People

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And if you want ahealthy beef recipefor dinner.

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And it all came together in less than 30 minutes (including time for the beef to marinate)!

Definitely a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.

One of my favoritelow-fat vegetable recipeswhen you want to cook something healthy for one or two people!

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Vietnamese food is my idea of the ultimate accidentally healthy food.

Sure, there are a handful of deep fried recipes.

Dressings and sauces are refreshingly light and devoid of oil, unlike basically every Western dressing!

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A top pick for Asian inspired recipe ideas!

One of the besteasy shrimp recipesIve tried, I love this recipe idea for date night.

This salad explodes with flavor.

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Everyone loves this, you cannot go wrong with this recipe.

Love this and most alldinner salad recipesthat you might serve for dinner.

Recipes for Date Night

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Easy Dinner Ideas for Two On Date Night - Easy Italian Chicken Skillet - Quick, Fast and Simple Recipes to Make for Two People - Freeze and Make Ahead Dinner Recipe Tips for Best Weeknight Dinners - Chicken, Fish, Vegetable, No Bake and Vegetarian Options - Crockpot, Microwave, Healthy, Lowfat

Easy Italian Chicken Skillet

I mean, just look at it.

Its basically summer in a skillet.

But what you cant see is how ridiculously delicious they all taste together.

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So youre just gonna have to trust me there.

When you are looking forideas to plan a date night, cook something special like this.

The aroma of the basil and tomatoes as its cooking is just heavenly!

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This beautiful dish is surprisingly easy to make, and I love that the colors feel like Christmas.

(Especially since its currently 95 degrees at 7 pm).

Wouldnt this be a great Christmas side dish?

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Surf and Turf for Two

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Check it out first, weve got the surf.

Its the right thing to do.

Scallops are one of my favorite foods on earth and are a cinch to cook.

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They literally take 3 minutes from start to finish.

I could eat them every day.

Next, we have the turf.

Since Im suggesting you make this dish for Valentines Day next weekend, splurge and get filet mignon.

The creme de la creme of beef cuts.

Buttery-soft, melts in your mouth, totally worth the price tag.

For an impressivedinner recipe idea, this meal serves two perfectly.