23 Dinners For Two That Are As Stunning As Your Date

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1. Wild Mushroom Risotto for Two

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Pairs perfectly with a bottle of red. Recipe here.

2. 30-Minute Sesame Mango Chicken Teriyaki

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A chicken recipe that's easy, tangy, and far from boring (finally). Recipe here.

3. Brown Butter Scallops With Parmesan Risotto

Lindsay Ostrom / Pinch of Yum / Via pinchofyum.com

Scallops may sound intimidating, but they cook in like five minutes. Recipe here.

4. Salsa Verde Pork Enchilada Casserole

Lindsay Livingston / The Lean Green Bean / Via theleangreenbean.com

A casserole that's somehow even better as leftovers. Recipe here.

5. Chili-Rubbed Rib-Eye Steak With Maple Bourbon Butter

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Step up your steak game. Recipe here.

6. Beet and Sweet Potato Stacks

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For all you elegant vegetarians. Recipe here.

7. Roasted Chorizo, Grapes, Rice, and Lentils Skillet Dinner

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I know; I didn't know you could roast grapes either. Recipe here.

8. Roasted Butternut Squash, Quinoa, and Jalapeño Chimichurri Tacos

Erin A. / Naturally Ella / Via naturallyella.com

Somehow refreshingly light and totally filling at the same time. Recipe here.

9. Cacio e Pepe With Bacon

Alissandra Maffucci / Inspiralized / Via inspiralized.com

It's Italian for "cheese and pepper" pasta, but this is with zucchini noodles. Recipe here.

10. Vegetable Tamale Pies for Two

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OMG, is heaven just a big ol' bowl of tamales?! Recipe here.

11. Coq au Vin Grilled Cheese

Lauren Grier / Climbing Grier Mountain / Via climbinggriermountain.com

Chicken braised in wine, topped with melted cheese, and sandwiched between two golden pieces of bread. Recipe here.

12. Beer-Simmered Clams

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Further proof that everything is better with beer. Recipe here.

13. Easy Chicken Parmesan

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Everyone should know how to make this. Recipe here.

14. Cheeseburger Pizza

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🎶 You get the best of both worlds. 🎶 Recipe here.

15. Spaghetti Squash Quiche

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You can do so much more with spaghetti squash than just stuff it or pretend it's spaghetti. Recipe here.

16. Creamy Amaranth Polenta With Chickpea Marinara

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Creamy, hearty, and tastes like the recipe has been in the family for ages. Recipe here.

17. Cornish Hens With Cherry Sauce

Samantha / Haute Pepper Bites / Via hautepepperbites.com

A sweeter and tbh cuter version of regular roast chicken. Recipe here.

18. Chipotle Lime-Glazed Pork

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This tenderloin is just so damn juicy. Recipe here.

19. Brown Sugar Salmon

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The easiest, classiest fish recipe ever. Recipe here.

20. Spicy Chicken Thighs With Seared Avocados and Pilsner Butter Sauce

Justine Sulia / Cooking and Beer / Via cookingandbeer.com

Layered on a bed of angel hair pasta and kale. Recipe here.

21. Beer Cheese Fondue With Roasted Vegetables

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Fondue for two. 💛💛 Recipe here.

22. 20-Minute Thai Basil Beef and Lemongrass Rice Bowls

Tieghan Gerard / Half Baked Harvest / Via halfbakedharvest.com

Approximately one million times better than takeout. Recipe here.

23. Butternut Squash Baked Mac and Cheese

Lisa Lin / Healthy Nibbles and Bits / Via healthynibblesandbits.com

Hey, there's veggies, it's a grown-up meal. Recipe here.

23 Dinners For Two That Are As Stunning As Your Date

1. Wild Mushroom Risotto for Two

2. 30-Minute Sesame Mango Chicken Teriyaki

3. Brown Butter Scallops With Parmesan Risotto

4. Salsa Verde Pork Enchilada Casserole

5. Chili-Rubbed Rib-Eye Steak With Maple Bourbon Butter

6. Beet and Sweet Potato Stacks

7. Roasted Chorizo, Grapes, Rice, and Lentils Skillet Dinner

8. Roasted Butternut Squash, Quinoa, and Jalapeño Chimichurri Tacos

9. Cacio e Pepe With Bacon

10. Vegetable Tamale Pies for Two

11. Coq au Vin Grilled Cheese

12. Beer-Simmered Clams

13. Easy Chicken Parmesan

14. Cheeseburger Pizza

15. Spaghetti Squash Quiche

16. Creamy Amaranth Polenta With Chickpea Marinara

17. Cornish Hens With Cherry Sauce

18. Chipotle Lime-Glazed Pork

19. Brown Sugar Salmon

20. Spicy Chicken Thighs With Seared Avocados and Pilsner Butter Sauce

21. Beer Cheese Fondue With Roasted Vegetables

22. 20-Minute Thai Basil Beef and Lemongrass Rice Bowls

23. Butternut Squash Baked Mac and Cheese

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1. Wild Mushroom Risotto for Two

2. 30-Minute Sesame Mango Chicken Teriyaki

3. Brown Butter Scallops With Parmesan Risotto

4. Salsa Verde Pork Enchilada Casserole

5. Chili-Rubbed Rib-Eye Steak With Maple Bourbon Butter

6. Beet and Sweet Potato Stacks

7. Roasted Chorizo, Grapes, Rice, and Lentils Skillet Dinner

8. Roasted Butternut Squash, Quinoa, and Jalapeño Chimichurri Tacos

9. Cacio e Pepe With Bacon

10. Vegetable Tamale Pies for Two

11. Coq au Vin Grilled Cheese

12. Beer-Simmered Clams

13. Easy Chicken Parmesan

14. Cheeseburger Pizza

15. Spaghetti Squash Quiche

16. Creamy Amaranth Polenta With Chickpea Marinara

17. Cornish Hens With Cherry Sauce

18. Chipotle Lime-Glazed Pork

19. Brown Sugar Salmon

20. Spicy Chicken Thighs With Seared Avocados and Pilsner Butter Sauce

21. Beer Cheese Fondue With Roasted Vegetables

22. 20-Minute Thai Basil Beef and Lemongrass Rice Bowls

23. Butternut Squash Baked Mac and Cheese

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