8 Easy Meal Ideas for Your Next Dinner Date

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Date night can rekindle the flame and share your partner’s interests. Planning a dinner date is one of the easiest and most intimate ways to court your partner. You get to stay in and make dinner together, giving you extra bonding time. So, if you’ve been looking for easy meal ideas for your next dinner date, here are a few.

1. Easy chicken alfredo penne

Most people love a classic Italian dish. This one-pan meal is the perfect trifecta of seasoned chicken, creamy sauce, and delicious pasta. Together, they create an explosion of bliss on your palate. It’s best served with garlic bread, broccoli, or mashed potatoes and will take thirty minutes to make..

2. Korean fried chicken 

Are you and your date chicken lovers? Then, this super-simple meal might be exactly what you need for your date night. You can pair Korean fried chicken, also known as candy chicken, with pickled radish sauce. If you like foods with an extra crunch, this is the meal to enjoy over a glass of red wine.

3. Stir-fried beef mince noodles 

The stir-fried beef mince noodle is an all-time favourite for date nights, as it’s easy and quick to make. Add some spice to your evening with minced beef, vegetables, and noodles stirred and fried in hot peanut oil. The tinge of crushed garlic will add the perfect touch to this mouth-watering meal. 

4. Homemade pizza 

Pizza is often a go-to meal when looking for something easy and quick. Instead of ordering, you can try making it at home! There are many options to explore, including soppressata pizza, which is an easy meal to impress your date. A perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with a myriad of flavours between, make it a great choice for a fun and memorable night. 

5. Marry me chicken 

Talk of subtle hints! This easy-to-make dish is worthy of its name, since it captures your taste buds and makes you fall in love with its rich taste. The well-seasoned chicken and sun-dried tomato cream come together in holy matrimony to create a lasting preference for it. If you’ve never tried it, your upcoming date night is the perfect time to do so!

6. Thai red curry with vegetables 

Thai red curry with vegetables is the perfect option to add colour to your date night. This meal is a healthy choice as well as being full of nutrients. You can use as many vegetables as you want, so don’t hesitate in adding all your favourite vegetables to create a customised meal. This bright, vegetarian dish is best served with rice or steamed dumplings. 

7. Easy brown rice risotto with mushrooms and fresh oregano

This meal does not leave much room to be disappointed. The light nuttiness of the brown rice risotto and the tender mushrooms, alongside a whiff of oregano are all you’ll need for a perfect date night. What’s more, it only takes six minutes to make this luxurious bowl of palate magic!

8. The easy and perfect steak

And finally, the perfect steak can make the perfect meal for your date and will add a touch of class to your special night. After ten minutes on the stove, cut into the buttery juices of your well-cooked meat and enjoy by candlelight. Remember to bring out the wine!

Dinner dates can be filled with laughter, good conversation, and yummy moments. Any time spent slaving away in the kitchen will be cut short with these eight easy meal ideas. Which meal are you preparing for your next dinner date?