20 Great Recipes for a Romantic Dinner
Source: Nesavinov, AdobeStockIt's not so easy to prepare the perfect romantic dinner. On the one hand, it should be something special and unusual. On the other hand, it's important that it's easy to prepare, because no one wants to spend hours in the kitchen before a date. Take note of our delicious recipes!
1. Pasta with Pumpkin and Suluguni
Source: pinterest.ruTagliatelle pasta goes especially well with this dish.
You will need: 400 g pasta, 400 g pumpkin, 200 g suluguni cheese, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 sprigs rosemary, spices.
Preparation: Slice the pumpkin into thin strips using a vegetable peeler and fry in one tablespoon of butter and one tablespoon of olive oil until tender. Cook the pasta and mix with the pumpkin. Season to taste, sprinkle with grated suluguni and rosemary leaves.
2. Cherry Tomato and Bacon Salad
Source: donatewales.orgLight, beautiful, and at the same time quite satisfying.
You will need: 300 g cherry tomatoes, 120 g salad mix, 2 handfuls croutons, 70 g bacon, 0.5 lemon, 1 sprig thyme, 1 tsp grainy mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Slice the bacon thinly and fry until crispy. Cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters, arrange everything on the salad mix and add croutons. For the dressing, mix lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, spices, and chopped thyme.
3. Pasta with Bacon and Basil
Source: pinterest.ruFor when you need a romantic, yet hearty dinner.
You will need: 150 g spaghetti, 250 g canned tomatoes, 100 g bacon, 0.5 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 basil leaves, spices.
Preparation: Cook the spaghetti. Fry the sliced bacon until crispy. Add minced onion and garlic, and fry for another couple of minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, simmer the sauce to the desired consistency, season, and add chopped basil. Mix the sauce with the spaghetti.
4. Mushroom Carpaccio
Source: pl.pinterest.comWe recommend choosing brown king oyster mushrooms.
You will need: 450 g mushrooms, 3 slices bacon, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 handfuls arugula, 80 g Parmesan.
Preparation: Slice the Parmesan into thin flakes using a vegetable peeler. Slice the mushrooms as well. Fry the bacon pieces until crispy and mix everything with arugula. Drizzle the carpaccio with apple cider vinegar and olive oil.
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5. Shrimp and Avocado Salad
Source: pazlyigra.ruLarger shrimp are better suited for this recipe.
You will need: 150 g shrimp, 1 avocado, 10 cherry tomatoes, half a bunch of lettuce, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 sprigs dill, 1 tsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Boil peeled shrimp for a couple of minutes in boiling water. Roughly chop the avocado and cherry tomatoes, and arrange everything on lettuce leaves. Mix olive oil with lemon juice, chopped dill, and garlic, and pour over the salad.
6. Tuna Pasta
Source: gazeta.uzOptionally, sprinkle the pasta with chopped rosemary or thyme.
You will need: 400 g pasta, 200 g tuna in oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 onion, 700 ml tomato juice, spices.
Preparation: Cook the pasta. Chop the garlic and onion, and fry until golden. Add tuna with its oil and spices, mash, and fry for another minute. Pour in the tomato juice and simmer the sauce until thickened over low heat. Mix it with the pasta and serve.
7. Baked Camembert
Source: polezniesvojstva.ruA real find for a romantic dinner!
You will need: 1 Camembert, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Make small incisions on the Camembert and insert garlic slices. Drizzle with olive oil, place in a baking dish, and bake for 10-15 minutes at 180 degrees in the oven.
8. Salmon and Feta Salad
Source: kartinkin.netYou can use ready-made red fish or salt it yourself.
You will need: 150 g salad mix, 70 g salmon, 70 g feta, 70 g cherry tomatoes, 70 g olives, 2 tsp olive oil, 2 tsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Cut cherry tomatoes into wedges, feta and salmon into cubes, and olives in half. Arrange everything on the salad mix and drizzle the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.
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9. Meatballs with Feta
Source: noihirek.huHere's how to make meatballs that are even suitable for a romantic dinner!
You will need: 400 g ground meat, 400 ml tomato sauce, 70 g feta, 1 onion, 1 egg, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion in a blender, crumble the feta, and add everything to the ground meat. Add the egg and spices, mix thoroughly, and form meatballs. Place them in a baking dish, pour sauce over them, and bake in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees.
10. Chocolate Mousse with Currants
Source: pinterest.comA romantic dinner is not just about the main course, but also dessert.
You will need: 200 ml 33% cream, 150 ml milk, 100 g dark chocolate, 90 g currants, 1 tbsp sugar, 2 eggs.
Preparation: Separate the egg yolks, whisk them with sugar, add cream and milk, and heat the sauce in a double boiler. Add chocolate and continue heating until it melts. Separately whisk the egg whites into a foam and mix with the chocolate mixture when it has cooled slightly. Arrange the mousse in molds, alternating with layers of currants, and refrigerate.
11. Calamari and Napa Cabbage Salad
Source: mir-napitkow.ruWhen serving, you can drizzle it with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
You will need: 100 g Napa cabbage, 300 g calamari, 2 purple onions, 2 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Boil the calamari in boiling water for just 2-3 minutes and cut into strips. Thinly shred the Napa cabbage and slice the onion into feathers, mix everything together and drizzle with olive oil.
12. Shrimp with Beans and Feta
Source: kartinkin.netChoose small canned beans, like cannellini.
You will need: 220 g large shrimp, 400 g canned beans, 400 g crushed canned tomatoes, 70 g spinach, 70 g feta, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp Italian herbs, spices.
Preparation: Mince and fry the onion until soft. Add garlic, spices, herbs, and fry for another minute. Add tomatoes, bring to a boil, and simmer the sauce for 3 minutes. Add peeled shrimp and beans, and after another 2-3 minutes, add chopped spinach. Wait for the same amount of time, sprinkle everything with crumbled feta, and remove from heat.
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13. Caprese Pasta
Source: pinterest.comSomething in between classic pasta and a classic appetizer.
You will need: 150 g pasta, 100 g mozzarella balls, 200 g cherry tomatoes, 4 sprigs basil, 100 g pesto sauce.
Preparation: Cook the pasta until al dente. Halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the basil, and add the mozzarella. Mix everything together with the pesto sauce.
14. Vegetable Salad with Parmesan
Source: telegra.phA wonderful and light recipe for a romantic dinner for two by candlelight.
You will need: 1/2 head Napa cabbage, 150 g radishes, 200 g cherry tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, 1 bell pepper, 80 g Parmesan, olive oil, balsamic vinegar.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables, lightly crush the cabbage, and mix everything. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
15. Chicken Cutlets with Avocado
Source: noexcuseseasyorganising.comEven ordinary cutlets can be made more original for a romantic dinner!
You will need: 700 g chicken fillet, 2 eggs, 80 g flour, 1 avocado, 50 g hard cheese, 1 tbsp mustard, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Cut and pound the chicken fillet as for regular cutlets. Season to taste. Dip in flour, egg, and then in flour again, then fry on both sides. Mix mustard, vegetable oil, and lemon juice, and brush the cutlets. Top with avocado slices and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake the cutlets in the oven for 5-10 minutes at 180 degrees.
16. Pasta with Eggplant and Tomatoes
Source: vegan-pvp.comDelicious vegetable pasta during eggplant season.
You will need: 1 eggplant, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tomatoes, 25 g butter, 1 onion, 80 g Parmesan, 300 g spaghetti, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Cook the spaghetti. Finely chop the onion and fry over medium heat until translucent. Add diced eggplant, tomatoes, and minced garlic. Season everything and simmer until the vegetables are tender. Finally, add butter and chopped herbs. Mix the sauce with the spaghetti and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
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17. Pear and Dorblu Salad
Source: zen.yandex.ruSuch an original dish for gourmets will surely complement a romantic dinner easily!
You will need: 70 g salad leaves, 70 g arugula, 60 g Dorblu cheese, 50 g walnuts, 1 pear, 0.5 lemon, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp wine vinegar, 1 tsp grainy mustard.
Preparation: Toast the walnuts in a dry pan, add honey and fry until caramelized. Slice the pear and drizzle with lemon juice. Crumble the Dorblu cheese and arrange everything on the salad mix with arugula, then dress with a mixture of olive oil, vinegar, and mustard.
18. Panna Cotta with Mascarpone
Source: goodfon.ruA light and pleasant sugar-free dessert.
You will need: 1 cup 33% cream, 400 g mascarpone, 15 g gelatin, 300 g berries.
Preparation: Blend the berries or rub them through a sieve. Soak the gelatin in water according to the instructions. Whisk the cream with mascarpone and add the gelatin. Cook everything for a couple of minutes over low heat. Place the berries in a mold, then the creamy mixture on top, and refrigerate the panna cotta.
19. Pasta with Shrimp in Cream Sauce
Source: pinterest.comReady in just half an hour!
You will need: 12 large shrimp, 1.5 cups cream, 4 cloves garlic, half a cup grated Parmesan, 20 g chopped parsley, 150 g spaghetti.
Preparation: Peel the shrimp and boil in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Separately cook the spaghetti. Mince and fry the garlic, pour in the cream and cook until thickened. Add the shrimp, Parmesan, and parsley, cook for another minute, and mix the sauce with the spaghetti.
20. Salad with Jamon and Strawberries
Source: prazdnik-vkusa.ruNot only delicious and beautiful, but also very quick.
You will need: 100 g strawberries, 40 g arugula, 2 tomatoes, 100 g jamon, 1 handful walnuts, 1 pomegranate, 30 ml olive oil.
Preparation: Squeeze the juice from the pomegranate and mix with olive oil, season the dressing to taste. Slice the strawberries, and the tomatoes into rounds. Tear the jamon, chop the walnuts, arrange everything on the arugula and pour the dressing over it.
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