Romantic Dinner Ideas

“This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe combines golden brown chicken breast pieces, fresh baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fettuccine pasta in a rich creamy garlic Parmesan Cheese sauce with Italian seasonings. Comfort food does not get much easier or more delicious than this.” – Beth

“Impressive dinner! Super yummy. This is one of my go-to recipes when having a dinner party.” – Deb

“This amazing shrimp scampi with pasta recipe has won me 3 Blue Ribbons in 3 different contests. It took me 6 months to perfect this recipe. Everyone loves the depth of flavor.” – Jim

“I have been making this for years. I have yet to find anyone who doesn’t like it. I even found a way to make it camping, lol. My recipes are very detail oriented. I make sure anyone can do it.” – Mark

“I adore French onion soup. I’ve ordered it in many a restaurant only to be semi-disappointed in one way or another. So… I recently revamped my recipe to cook the onions in the oven. The beefy flavor is boosted by using condensed consommé. I’ve used a bit of Kentucky Bourbon to deglaze the pan and get all that rich flavor from the bottom of the pot, too.” – Hope

“Oh my gosh, do I love polenta! It is so good. It’s also a hearty Italian staple that my mom cooks a lot. I love the grainy goodness with just about any Italian dish. This is made with chicken stock, which adds more flavor than some that use water. I love it with sausage and peppers, sausage and beans, or with tomato sauce and cheese. Very versatile, sometimes I even top it with an egg with shredded cheddar cheese. Be creative! It’s the Italian version of grits.” – Annamaria

“There is only one word to describe this lobster ravioli recipe…Yummy!” – Michelle

“I defrosted chops and had a plan but didn’t have the ingredients. I made this with chicken before but never with pork chops. This is a winner. The chops are tender and have lots of flavor. Served this with rice but can use any pasta.” – Jennifer

“The first time I tasted this was at the gathering for my father’s funeral. Our Italian neighbors, the Businelli family, brought a huge bowl full and we were all very impressed with this very tasty dish. We had never heard of it before but it soon became a favorite. I’m not sure, but I think the recipe I found in my mother’s drawer may be the handwritten copy that they later shared with her.” – Marcia

“I typically make this vodka sauce when serving my Parmesan chicken, but it goes wonderfully with shrimp dishes or alone as a side. Use your favorite vodka and enjoy a dash of the vodka while you’re cooking.” – Martha Ray

“A proper Etouffee must be cooked for hours, however this recipe has been toned down to 2 hours. You can also play with the heat index by adding or subtracting hot sauce, but once you’ve added it be prepared to reap what you sowed.” – Scott

“I sometimes have an issue with the Swiss cheese oozing out of my chicken cordon bleu while it is baking despite my many efforts to combat the problem. That inspired me tonight to try it the way I am posting it here. My family especially loved the sauce and it was a breeze to put together.” – Lisa

“A nice mild cheese for those not into getting into the unknown (stronger) cheeses that you may find in fondue. A nice blend of cheese that you can dip bread, potatoes or veggies into.” – Barbara

“I actually prefer not to eat out on Valentine’s Day. I hate fighting the crowds, the noise, and the usually bad service because the restaurant is jam-packed. Here’s what I make for the main course, and it’s to die for. Almost too pretty to eat…. almost! This is very easy to make, too.” – Kelly

“My grandma used to make risotto all the time, and we all loved it. So when I get a chance to make it, I try to put my own spin on it. My family loves this savory risotto.” – Luana

“This dish has an impressive presentation and will wow friends and family before they even take a bite!” – Danielle

“This can be a really special occasion dinner or just a weeknight dinner since it cooks fairly quickly. Optional mushrooms add depth. You’ll start the steak on the stovetop and then finish in the oven while sauteing the mushrooms. Doesn’t get any better than that!” – Jennifer

“Asiago cheese is a very strong cheese, not for the weak-hearted cheese lover. This is another nice low-carb recipe. If I’m going to stick with any diet, it has to taste good and this definitely was not lacking in good flavor.” – Diane

“Scallops are easy, delicious, and elegant. These are not your typical fried or broiled. Grand Marnier is an orange liquor, and when combined with cream, wine, and orange juice makes for a wonderfully different experience! These have a nice fresh citrusy flavor and are so very easy. Serve with wild rice on the side.” – Allison

“My Aunt Angie is FBI and one of the most amazing cooks in my family. I hope you enjoy my family Gnocchi recipe. I served mine with Alfredo sauce because that’s what I like. Traditionally, they’re served as Baked Gnocchi Caprese, which is smothered in sauce and topped with mozzarella. Yum!” – Anthony

“One of the best lasagnas I’ve ever had! My family loved it.” – Melody

“This is one of my favorite dishes that my husband and I make together for date night. I always go back for seconds!” – Sara

“A great date night recipe!” – Sheri

“I absolutely love Steak de Burgo! We don’t have it very often because of the cost of tenderloin steaks. I also like to use Delmonico steaks for this. This is an elegant dish which is still quite simple to make!” – Amy

“Tender braised beef in a Greek style tomato and orzo sauce.” – Kevin