The first meeting, the first date, the first romantic evening together... We sacredly keep these events in our memory all our lives. And even after many years, they still evoke awe and a happy smile. But, as they say, you have been married for a long time and firmly, and romantic dinners have long flown into quiet family dinners, there is no that enthusiasm and happy sparkle in your eyes. It's sad, isn't it? But feelings are alive, so why not refresh them by briefly plunging into the past and, as it were, simultaneously looking into such a promising future. And for this you don’t need to “reinvent the wheel” at all, but simply arrange a romantic dinner for two, which will become another tender declaration of love.
This is a responsible matter, so it is important to think through everything in advance and, most importantly, to plan the menu, purchase the necessary products and try to put into the prepared dishes for a romantic evening everything that your heart feels: love, tenderness, a bit of passion and, of course, a little mystery and unpredictability. There is no rush or incredible accumulation of dishes, everything is simple, tasteful and at the same time not without a touch of charm and sophistication. There should be nothing superfluous on the table set for a romantic dinner, nothing should distract attention from each other, because this is what everything was designed for: two cutlery, candles, champagne, flowers and the dishes you have prepared: one or two appetizers, salad, main course and dessert.
Food should not be heavy; it is not intended to fill the stomach, but to stun with its appetizing appearance, exquisite taste, tease with its smell and give pleasure. By the way, contrary to popular belief that champagne is a must on the table, it is worth noting that it can be replaced with your favorite wine or a light, intriguing cocktail - it all depends on the taste preferences of the person for whom this wonderful surprise is being prepared. Let there be quiet, unobtrusive music (your favorite song or melody), which does not interfere with the conversation, but rather encourages it. Don't skimp on creativity and imagination. The appearance of your dishes must certainly be beautiful, and therefore pay special attention to their decoration: more fresh herbs and bright, life-affirming flowers, this will create that very romantic mood that will be with you throughout the dinner.
A romantic dinner for two should surprise and make your partner, with whom you have spent many years, look at you in a new way. And for those who will have this romantic dinner for the first time, you will not only be able to amaze with your culinary skills, but also show how interesting, multi-faceted you are and have that very “zest” that every man strives to see in his chosen one. There is no template when preparing dishes for a romantic dinner, because this is a small story about the love of two hearts, and, as we know, no two identical stories exist. But... we can always suggest a few recipes that we hope will be very useful to you.
Tartines with cheese and tomatoes “Originalki” 
Ingredients:
500 g puff pastry,
4 tomatoes,
1 egg
100 g cheese,
2 sprigs of basil,
2 sprigs of thyme,
olives, dill, parsley.
Preparation:
Defrost the dough, roll it out into a layer 4-5 mm thick and cut into small squares (about 6-7 cm). Place the dough squares on a greased baking sheet. Cut the tomatoes into slices and place one slice on the tartines. Place sliced olives, slices of cheese, thyme and basil leaves on top of the tomatoes. Place the tray with the tartines in an oven preheated to 180°C and bake for 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley.
Curd balls with avocado “Little Secret”
Ingredients:
300 g cottage cheese,
1 avocado,
30 g almonds,
1 clove of garlic,
1 tbsp. sour cream,
3 sprigs of basil,
a bunch of dill, salt, spices.
Preparation:
Grind cottage cheese, avocado, garlic and sour cream in a blender until smooth. Chop the dill, add to the curd mass, salt, pepper, season with spices to taste and mix thoroughly. Form small balls from the resulting mass, place each on a basil leaf and garnish with almonds.
Cheese rolls with sprats “Wonderful treat” 
Ingredients:
1 can of sprat,
200 g hard cheese,
1 tomato
1 sweet pepper,
lettuce leaves, parsley.
Preparation:
Cut the cheese into thin slices in the shape of triangles, cut the pepper into strips, and cut the tomatoes into slices. Remove the sprats from the jar and blot off the oil. Place 1 fish, 1 thin strip of bell pepper, 1 slice of tomato and a sprig of parsley on the wide part of the cheese triangle. Roll the cheese into a roll, secure with a skewer and serve, placing it on lettuce leaves.
Snack puffs with mushrooms “Naslazhdeniye”
Ingredients:
250 g puff pastry dough,
100 g canned mushrooms,
100 g cream cheese,
1 onion,
a little ground black pepper.
Preparation:
Blend mushrooms, cheese, onions and peppers in a blender until smooth. Roll out the dough and cut into rectangular layers. Spread the mushroom mixture evenly over the surface of the dough layers and roll them into rolls. Cut each roll into small pieces and place on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 200°C.
Appetizer “Banana boats” 
Ingredients:
300 g chicken fillet,
4 bananas,
1 tomato
1 cucumber
5 quail eggs,
50 g pitted olives,
1 stalk of celery,
2 tsp lemon juice,
1 tbsp. mayonnaise,
1 tbsp. vegetable oil,
herbs, salt, spices - to taste.
Preparation:
Cut the chicken fillet into small cubes and fry it in vegetable oil. Boil quail eggs and cut into quarters. Finely chop the cucumber, tomato and celery, cut the olives in half. Cut the top of the banana peel into a thin strip without cutting all the way through. Wrap the cut part up and pin it to the banana with a toothpick. Remove the banana pulp from the peel with a teaspoon, chop and sprinkle with lemon juice. Mix chicken, eggs, vegetables and banana pulp, season the mixture with spices and mayonnaise, stuff banana boats with the resulting filling and garnish with herbs and olive halves to your liking.
Salad with smoked meat and cinnamon “Delight”
Ingredients:
100 g smoked meat,
2 cucumbers,
1 carrot,
1 bunch of radishes,
100 g salad mixture,
½ tsp. powdered sugar,
½ tsp. cinnamon.
1 tbsp. vegetable oil,
salt, spices.
Preparation:
Cut the smoked meat into thin strips, radish, carrots, cucumber into slices. Place the salad mixture on the bottom of the salad bowl, add meat and vegetables and stir. Combine cinnamon with powdered sugar, butter, salt, spices and season the salad with this mixture.
Vegetable salad with chicken “Light flirting” 
Ingredients:
200 g chicken fillet,
100 pitted olives,
100 g cheese.
2 tomatoes
1 onion,
1 carrot,
1 bunch of parsley,
4 tbsp. vegetable oil,
salt, spices.
Preparation:
Cut the chicken fillet into cubes and fry 2 tbsp until cooked. vegetable oil. Cut the olives in half, chop the parsley coarsely. Cut the onion and cheese into cubes, tomatoes into slices, grate the carrots. Mix, salt, add spices to taste. Season the salad with the remaining vegetable oil and garnish with fresh herbs.
Salad with bacon and dates “Temptation”
Ingredients:
100 g raw smoked bacon,
100 g pitted dates,
100 g goat cheese,
50 g of any chopped nuts,
50 g salad,
4 tsp honey,
1.5 tbsp. wine vinegar,
2 tbsp. olive oil,
spices.
Preparation:
Fry the bacon in a dry frying pan until golden brown and place on a plate. Mix the butter and honey, pour into the pan where the bacon was fried, and heat through. Cut the dates into thin rings and chop the onion. Fry onions and dates in oil with honey, add vinegar and spices to the resulting honey sauce. Coarsely chop the salad and goat cheese into small pieces. Combine all the ingredients together and season the salad with honey sauce.
Salad with smoked salmon “Bright mood”
Ingredients:
200 g smoked salmon bellies,
5 cherry tomatoes,
1 carrot,
3 stalks of celery,
100 g leeks,
2 tbsp. vegetable oil,
2 tbsp. lemon juice.
1 bunch of parsley,
salt, spices.
Preparation:
Peel the salmon bellies and cut into cubes, cut the tomatoes in half. Grate the carrots, chop the onion, parsley and celery. Mix vegetable oil with lemon juice, add salt and spices. Mix all the ingredients and pour the dressing over the finished salad.
Meat salad with mustard dressing “Acuity of the senses”
Ingredients:
300 g boiled beef,
5 cherry tomatoes,
2 boiled eggs,
2 cloves of garlic,
1 bunch of lettuce,
1 tsp mustard,
1 tsp balsamic vinegar,
2 tbsp. olive oil,
salt, spices.
Preparation:
Cut the meat into strips, eggs into cubes, cherry tomatoes into quarters, cut the lettuce leaves coarsely or simply tear them with your hands. For the dressing, mix oil, vinegar, chopped garlic and mustard. Add salt, season with spices and mix thoroughly. Top with dressing.
Pork ribs with raspberry sauce “Not life, but raspberries!” 
Ingredients:
500 g pork ribs,
200 g frozen raspberries,
50 g butter,
2 tbsp. honey,
2 tbsp. soy sauce,
1 tbsp. flour,
1 tbsp. Sahara,
1 tbsp. starch,
1 tbsp. mustard seeds.
Preparation:
Mix honey with mustard and soy sauce. Marinate the ribs and refrigerate for 2 hours. Then place the ribs in a baking dish, pour over the marinade, cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour at 180°C. Then remove the foil and bake for another 30 minutes. Melt the butter in a frying pan, add raspberries and sugar, pour in 3 tbsp. water and put it out. Then add flour and starch, mix thoroughly, pour in another half a glass of water and cook until thickened. Serve the finished ribs with raspberry sauce.
Fish in tangerine marinade “Charming”
Ingredients:
4 fish fillets,
4 tangerines,
½ tsp. cinnamon,
butter, fresh herbs, lettuce, salt, pepper - to taste.
Preparation:
Squeeze the juice from two tangerines, add salt and pepper to taste. Pour the resulting marinade over the fish fillets and leave for 10-15 minutes. Melt butter in a frying pan, fry fish fillets in it and place on plates. Divide the remaining tangerines into slices, lightly fry them in the same frying pan, and place on plates with the fish fillet. Add lettuce leaves and fresh herbs to taste. Boil the juice remaining in the pan, add salt to taste and pour the resulting sauce over the fish.
“Pockets” of pork with ginger “Surprise” 
Ingredients:
4 pieces of pork loin on the bone,
2 sweet peppers,
1 onion,
75 g fresh ginger root.
For the marinade:
1 onion,
100 ml vegetable oil,
150 ml dry white wine,
1 tsp adzhiki.
Preparation:
Chop the ginger and onion. Cut the pepper into small cubes. Wash the pork and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the side of the flesh to create a pocket. Place the vegetable filling inside and press the edges together. For the marinade, cut the onion into half rings, mix it with vegetable oil, wine and adjika. Pour the marinade over the meat and leave for several hours. Then fry the pork “pockets” for 4-5 minutes on each side, pouring over the marinade.
Chicken with apples and cinnamon “Happy Moments”
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts,
2 apples,
1 tsp paprika,
1-2 tbsp. vegetable oil,
½ tsp. cinnamon.
Preparation:
Cut the chicken fillet into small pieces and fry over medium heat. Salt and season with paprika. Then add the apples cut into slices and fry a little more until the chicken is golden brown. A couple of minutes before cooking, add cinnamon to the dish, stir and keep covered. Serve the finished dish with fresh herbs.
Coffee dessert with liqueur 
Ingredients:
25 g ground coffee,
150 ml liqueur,
400 ml cream,
50 g instant gelatin,
3 tbsp. Sahara.
Preparation:
Brew coffee in two glasses of water. Remove from heat, add sugar and dissolve gelatin in it. Pour into the mold and let set in the cold. Cut the finished jelly into cubes and place in bowls. Whip the cream and pour in the liqueur. Pour the creamy liqueur mixture over the jelly cubes and decorate the dessert as you wish.
Tiramisu with peaches
Ingredients:
several canned peaches
12 pieces of biscuits,
2 eggs,
2 tbsp. powdered sugar,
150 g mascarpone cheese,
1 tsp vanilla sugar,
white and dark chocolate - for decoration.
Preparation:
Separate the yolks from the whites. Mix the yolks with granulated sugar and vanilla sugar and beat until white foam. Then add the mascarpone to this mixture and whisk (the mixture should be smooth). Separately, beat the whites into a strong foam. Gradually add the whites and mix. Dip the cookies in peach syrup and place in the pan. Top with sliced peaches and cream. Grate white and dark chocolate on a coarse grater and sprinkle over the dessert. Cool in the refrigerator.
That's all. We can only wish that your collection of happy moments will be replenished with one more, and let it be your romantic dinner for two.
Larisa Shuftaykina
Meat and fish balls, shrimp tartlets, marinated cheese, baked pears and other delicious dishes.
Snacks for red wine
This wine goes well with red meat, smoked meats, hard cheeses, as well as some types of fish and fruits.
youtube.comIngredients
- 4 slices toast bread;
- 4 slices of cheese;
- 4 slices of ham;
- 1 egg;
- 80–100 g breadcrumbs;
- vegetable oil - for frying.
Preparation
Cut off the crusts of the bread and roll out each slice with a rolling pin. Place cheese and ham on each piece of bread and roll up.
Dip the rolls in the beaten egg and roll in breadcrumbs. Place them in a frying pan with heated oil. The oil should cover the rolls about halfway. Fry, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Then place on a paper towel to drain the fat.
cucchiaio.it Ingredients
- 180 g canned tuna;
- 1 lemon;
- 6 tablespoons olive oil;
- 1 small onion;
- 1 baguette.
Preparation
Grind the tuna and grated zest of a whole lemon in a blender. Add half the olive oil and blend again until smooth. Add chopped onion and pepper and mix well.
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Cut the baguette into slices and fry them on both sides until crispy and golden brown. Spread each slice with tuna spread.
thespruceeats.com Ingredients
- 450 g minced pork;
- 1 egg;
- 30 g breadcrumbs;
- several sprigs of parsley;
- 4 cloves of garlic;
- salt - to taste;
- ground black pepper - to taste;
- a little vegetable oil;
- 2 teaspoons butter;
- 120 g ketchup;
- 60 g honey;
- 1½ tablespoons soy sauce.
Preparation
Mix the minced meat with a beaten egg, breadcrumbs, chopped herbs, 1 chopped garlic clove and. Form small balls from this mixture. Cover a baking sheet with foil and grease it with vegetable oil. Place the meat balls on a baking sheet and bake at 200°C for 15–20 minutes.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Chop the remaining garlic and fry it for about a minute. Add ketchup, honey and soy sauce. Stir, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for another minute. Pour this sauce over the meat balls before serving.
youtube.com Ingredients
- 20 crackers;
- 50 g grated parmesan;
- 10 slices of bacon.
Preparation
Place crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle each cookie with cheese. Cut the bacon slices in half lengthwise and wrap them around each cracker. Bake at 180°C for 50 minutes.
5. Layered mini buns with beef and mushrooms
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil;
- 500 g beef fillet;
- salt - to taste;
- ground black pepper - to taste;
- 2 tablespoons butter;
- 1 onion;
- 150 g champignons;
- a little flour;
- 500 g;
- 100 g mustard;
- 1 egg.
Preparation
Heat the oil in a frying pan. Cut the fillet into large pieces and place in a frying pan. Season with spices and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side. Place the meat on a plate and wipe the pan with a paper towel.
Melt butter on it. Cut the onions and mushrooms into small cubes, place in a frying pan and add salt and pepper. Fry, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned. Add chopped rosemary and stir.
Sprinkle the table with flour and roll out the dough into two layers. Place 12 pieces of meat on each of them. Place a teaspoon of mustard and a tablespoon of mushroom mixture on them.
Cut the dough into 12 squares with the filling in the center and seal the edges. Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment, brush with beaten egg and bake for about 15 minutes at 200°C.
bbcgoodfood.com Ingredients
- 4 sheets of gelatin;
- 5 oranges;
- 4 eggs;
- 150–200 g sugar;
- 300 ml heavy cream;
- 2 tablespoons of water.
Preparation
Soak the gelatin in water according to the instructions on the package. Squeeze the juice of two oranges and microwave for 1 minute. Drain the excess water from the gelatin, add it to the heated juice, mix thoroughly and cool.
Grate the zest of 3 oranges. Mix it with egg yolks and 100–150 g of sugar. Place in a water bath and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and continue stirring until mixture cools.
Add gelatin and juice to the egg mixture. In a separate container, beat egg whites and cream. Stir the two mixtures until smooth, divide into serving glasses and refrigerate until completely set.
Place 50 g of sugar in a saucepan, add water and cook, stirring, over high heat until the sugar turns beige. Divide three oranges into slices and place in a saucepan. Stir until the oranges are coated with caramel. Cool, place the slices on the prepared mousse and pour over the caramel.
Snacks for white wine
This wine is paired with white meats such as chicken, fish, seafood and fruits. And of course, cheeses, especially soft ones. White goes better with them than red.
pizzazzerie.com Ingredients
- 15 small shrimp;
- 200 g puff pastry;
- 15 cherry tomatoes;
- 100 g cream cheese;
- several sprigs of dill or parsley;
- a few sprigs of basil.
Preparation
Place the shrimp in boiling water for about a minute. Cut 15 small circles from the dough sheet with a diameter slightly larger than cherry tomatoes. Prick a hole in the center of each circle with a fork. Bake them at 200°C for 5-7 minutes.
When they have cooled slightly, cut out the middle of them, forming tartlets. Cut off the tops of the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Place each tomato into the tart shell.
Mix the cheese and chopped herbs and transfer the mixture into a piping bag. Fill the tomatoes with cheese, insert the shrimp and garnish with basil leaves.
cookinglight.com Ingredients
- 450 ml olive oil;
- a few sprigs of fresh thyme;
- a few green onions;
- a few sprigs of fresh rosemary;
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes or chili powder;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- a small piece of lemon zest;
- 300 g goat cheese.
Preparation
Pour oil into a small saucepan and add finely chopped herbs, chili, chopped garlic and zest. Place on low heat and cook for 20 minutes. Then cool to room temperature.
Cut the cheese into slices or other slices. Pour a little into a ceramic or glass bowl, spread the cheese in one layer and pour the marinade on top. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Wrap the dishes in cling film and refrigerate for 8 hours.
youtube.com Ingredients
- 1 chicken fillet;
- 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
- several sprigs of basil;
- salt - to taste;
- ground black pepper - to taste;
- 1 baguette;
- 100 g cream cheese;
- a few grapes.
Preparation
Brush the fillets with 2 tablespoons of oil and place in a baking dish. Sprinkle with chopped basil and spices and place in a preheated oven at 200°C for 12 minutes.
Cut the baguette into slices, place them in a frying pan with heated oil and fry until golden brown on both sides. Cut the chicken into thin slices.
Spread cheese on each piece of bread. Place grapes on one side of the chicken slice, cover with the other side of the slice and pierce with a skewer. Then use this skewer to pierce the bread and cheese.
cookpad.com Ingredients
- 500 g white fish fillet;
- 1 onion;
- 1 bay leaf;
- 1 lemon;
- a few black peppercorns;
- 1 bunch of dill;
- salt - to taste;
- 200 g cream cheese.
Preparation
Place the fillet in a saucepan and cover with water. Add onion, bay leaf, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, pepper and dill stems. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes more.
Transfer the fish to a blender, add salt, zest and juice of a whole lemon and cream cheese. Grind until smooth, form small balls and refrigerate for 2 hours. Before serving, roll the balls in chopped dill.
youtube.com Ingredients
- 1 baguette;
- 60 ml + 2 teaspoons olive oil;
- 300 g ricotta;
- 2 teaspoons salt;
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper;
- 200 g fresh strawberries;
- several sprigs of basil;
- balsamic sauce - for decoration.
Preparation
Cut the baguette into slices and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pour in 60 ml of oil and place in an oven preheated to 200 °C for about 10 minutes.
Mix ricotta with spices and remaining oil. Spread this mixture onto baguette slices. Place strawberries cut into large pieces on top, garnish with chopped basil leaves and pour over the sauce.
recipeler.com Ingredients
- 3 ripe pears;
- 100 g ricotta;
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon;
- 3 tablespoons of liquid honey.
Preparation
Cut the pears in half lengthwise and remove the core with a spoon. Place ricotta in each cavity and place pears on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle them with cinnamon and pour honey. Bake the pears at 190°C for 15–20 minutes.
Valentine's Day, also known as St. Valentine's Day, is one of the most controversial holidays of the year. Why ambiguous? I judge by the fact that many consider this holiday frivolous, unreal and almost imposing some incomprehensible values on us.
On the other hand, for most lovers this holiday is another reason to show their feelings for each other, which is never superfluous. And, as we all know, for a couple in love, the best way to spend time together is (dammit!) a romantic dinner. However, if February 14 is still far away, you can arrange a romantic dinner for two on any day, as long as you have the desire. In this article we will talk about how to prepare a romantic dinner at home, pleasantly surprising your chosen one.
Rules for a romantic dinner
So, what do you think the perfect romantic dinner should look like? Let's highlight the main points that distinguish a romantic dinner from an ordinary one.
- Situation. This is perhaps the defining moment. Candles, dim lighting, a beautifully set table, soft relaxing music - you can arrange it on your own. And, of course, no TV, even if there is some kind of romantic comedy on there.
- Only double. If you have children, place them with your grandmother; if you live with relatives, buy them theater tickets or think of something else, otherwise your romantic dinner may, for obvious reasons, go down the drain.
- Dishes. A romantic dinner is the best moment to subtly impress your loved one with culinary skills that he/she didn’t even know you had. For this reason, the dishes you prepare for a romantic dinner should—even must—be gourmet. And also not very difficult, both in preparation and in digestion.
- Beverages. Of course, the only drink appropriate for such a dinner is wine. First, you should decide on the menu for a romantic dinner, and then choose the wine to go with it (if you are not very well versed in wines, it is best to go to a special store, find a seller, tell him the dish and indicate your budget). You can start a romantic dinner with a couple of glasses of champagne or prosecco, just don’t overdo it!
- Surprise. The best romantic dinner is a surprise dinner. Try to prepare everything in secret from your other half, and your reward will be her or his enthusiastic reaction to this unexpected but pleasant surprise.
- Mood. This is a special evening and a special moment in your life. While you are preparing for a romantic dinner, you will probably have time to soak in the solemnity of the moment, so the main thing is not to “burn out.” And you shouldn’t expect too much: it’s better to be pleasantly surprised than to be severely disappointed.
If you have mastered the theory of organizing romantic dinners, I suggest moving on to practice. If my site was about psychology and personal growth or the basics of tantric massage, I would probably talk about something else. But as the popular proverb says, who is talking about what, and Onegin is again about food. So, recipes for the perfect romantic dinner.
As we have already decided, a romantic dinner should be simple, but with a twist, so forget about the usual and boring dishes right away, they will kill all the romance. When else will you have the opportunity to demonstrate that you know how to do more than just make cutlets or cook pilaf?!
Let's aim for the very heart and prepare something tasty, unusual and spectacular. This collection contains recipes for romantic dinners that will impress, but the main thing is that even beginners in cooking can prepare most of them.
Snack
A romantic dinner should start with an appetizer, cold or hot. It could be a light salad, pate with toast, bruschetta or anything else of your choice. Ideally, it is better to prepare the snack in advance so as not to be distracted at the most crucial moment.
First, let's go through snacks in bruschetta format- An ideal accompaniment to a glass of wine, the preparation of which is within the power of everyone.
Salads- a simple solution, but their lightness and freshness fit perfectly into a dinner for two.
If you and your other half are free from prejudices, pay attention to Tartarus— this appetizer is conducive to romance and will serve as a refreshing start to any dinner. The recipe is up to you, but as a tip, I can recommend cutting everything in advance and combining it just before serving.
Let's start with recipes for those who consider themselves a novice cook. In this case, you should play it safe and prepare something simple and unmistakable.
I would like to include several risotto recipes in this collection, but, alas, it is not suitable for a romantic dinner: standing at the stove all evening is not an option. And here would be a great choice- a light and tasty main course. A good solution would be to prepare the sauce in advance, and at the decisive moment simply add it to freshly boiled pasta.
To those for whom meat is a synonym for the word “food”, I dedicate the following block:
I am convinced that all the most romantic dishes are prepared seafood, but there's a possible catch: they're usually prepared just before serving, and you and I want to be in the living room, not the kitchen. But something can still be done.
. — you can put it in the oven in advance, the main thing is not to forget to take it out on time.
. — here everything can be done in advance, but you still have to leave to quickly fry the shrimp.
. - simply add the mussels to the hot sauce a few minutes before serving.
Finally, what you have been asking for so long: romantic vegetable dishes, without meat, fish and all that other stuff.
. is an unexpectedly delicious way to prepare this healthy vegetable.
. - yes, that's exactly what you thought.
. - a vegetable dish that is easy to prepare and looks nice.
. - Spanish rice dish in which vegetables play the main role.
Dessert
The compulsory program is over, and dessert in the format of a romantic dinner is now part of the free program - although those with a sweet tooth may not agree with me. In any case, I advise them not to overdo it with desserts, because dinner is often just the beginning of the evening.
And again let's start with simple recipes for those who, like me, know nothing about making desserts, but want to get a delicious result.
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Your loved one is about to return from work, but you don’t know what original, tasty and unusual to cook for him? Don’t rush to panic: we bring to your attention dozens of possible answers to the question that is pressing for many, “what to cook for dinner for your beloved husband.” Pamper your breadwinner with a delicious dinner prepared according to one of the recipes below, and he will love you even more. So, what to cook for dinner for your loved one - read and take note!
Dishes for dinner for your loved one
Monastery-style potatoes are a dish for fasting days. Little tricks - and a seemingly ordinary dish will sparkle with a new taste. I'll tell you how to cook potatoes like a monastery!
Meat in pots with sour cream is a deliciously delicious dish. It takes minimal time to cook, and any meat turns out soft and juicy.
According to legend, Alexander Sergeevich was very fond of this dish, which was later named after him - Pushkin-style potatoes. Well, let's catch the right wave and prepare a poetic dish! :)
Meatballs in milk sauce are a great dish for the whole family! A tasty, nutritious and very easy to prepare dish. You'll cook it quickly and be able to feed an army of hungry people!
That’s how I decided to christen this salad in a simple way. The dish is also very simple, so there is no point in inventing a fancy name. So, a recipe for making a salad with corn, cheese, tomatoes!
Meat in pots with champignons is a very tasty dish. Its special charm is that it is prepared quickly and easily and does not require the constant attention of the hostess.
Celery has a specific taste that not everyone likes. But even the most ardent opponents of this vegetable should like the recipe for making a salad with shrimp and celery - it’s so tasty that it’s simply impossible to resist!
I tried beef stroganoff with mushrooms at a party and didn’t recognize my favorite dish from childhood. Mushrooms gave it aroma and exquisite taste. The mushrooms, however, were white. I found out how to cook, here's the recipe!
Chicken wrapped in bacon is juicy, soft, and spicy. The bacon imparts its flavor and keeps the chicken from drying out. The dish is baked in the oven for about an hour. You can serve vegetables as a side dish for chicken in bacon.
Oven-baked potatoes with herbs are a very versatile dish and easy to prepare. They can feed a large group of people who will definitely remain full. It also goes as a side dish.
Salad "Olivier" with sausage
Olivier salad with sausage is one of the most popular holiday salads, without which it is difficult to imagine any feast. For New Year, birthday, anniversary - there is always a place for this salad.
Fried ribs in a frying pan are not only very tasty, but also versatile, because they can be served as a snack for beer, or as a second course for lunch!
Baked pork ribs are incredibly tasty. They can be served for a weekday lunch or dinner, or for a holiday. Men (they are our hunters) especially like it :)
Cabbage stewed with ribs is a wonderful dish that is not at all difficult to prepare. I give you the recipe for this dish.
Stewed potatoes with ribs is a very tasty and nutritious dish. It won’t take much time, effort or food to prepare it.
When you have very little time to cook, but want to cook something unconventional, whip up lasagna using this recipe. Unusual, tasty and most importantly - fast!
Borscht with beef is the best thing invented in Slavic cuisine. Everyone loves borscht - both adults and children. The recipe for borscht with beef is passed down from generation to generation in families. I'm sharing mine!
Ural cabbage soup differs significantly from traditional cabbage soup. Ural-style cabbage soup is unique in its composition of ingredients, flavor, and even color. I'm sharing the recipe.
I ate tender chicken chops at a children's birthday party, where my granddaughter and I were invited. For children the chops were small, for adults they were huge. Everyone ate them with pleasure and praised them!
Potato pancakes with meat are so delicious! An excellent winter dish, hearty, high-calorie, warming in any frost. Making potato pancakes with meat is not difficult - here's my recipe!
Meatballs with potatoes are a homemade dish. The dish is original and amazing. I advise you to prepare it for children and men. There will be no one left indifferent.
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Dinner for two is a great way to show how much you appreciate your significant other. And, as you know, signs of attention are never superfluous. In this article you will learn how to properly organize an evening and what dishes are suitable for a romantic dinner.
To make the evening romantic
To make sure your dinner is romantic and not just a dinner at home, here are a few tips to consider:
- Create an environment for your loved one. Relaxing music, candles, twilight and no TV on. Setting is the main element of romance.
- Under any pretext, send your relatives and children out of the house. Stay alone.
- Dishes should be delicious and light. There is no need to serve anything that will create digestive problems. Prepare it quickly and deliciously at home, without wasting energy on hours of standing at the stove and long trips to supermarkets.
- The only drink allowed is wine. If you don’t know much about wines, contact a specialist salon salesperson, tell him about your menu, and he will help. Champagne is suitable as an aperitif.
- Let dinner be a surprise for your loved one. Keep your plans secret until the last moment.
- Don't get too excited and don't expect too much from the evening. It's better to be pleasantly surprised than to be bitterly disappointed.
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What dishes to prepare for a romantic dinner
To organize an evening for two, you need to show a little imagination. We have selected recipes for a romantic dinner that you and your partner will definitely enjoy.
Caesar salad with shrimp and croutons
An unusual and light snack that can be prepared in a hurry. A great option for an evening for two.
You will need:
- Shrimp – 0.5 kg.
- Lemon – 2 slices.
- White bread – 1 slice.
- Lettuce - a bunch.
- Garlic – 2 cloves.
- Cherry tomatoes – 3 pcs.
- Mayonnaise – 0.2 kg.
- Quail eggs – 6 pcs.
- Parmesan – 0.1 kg.
- Vegetable oil, pepper and salt - at your discretion.
How to make Caesar salad at home
Instructions:
- Boil the eggs hard.
- Peel and rinse shrimp (cold water).
- Fry shrimp in vegetable oil. Then place them on a napkin to soak up excess oil.
- Peel and cut the garlic into slices, then pass it through a press.
- Pour the sauce made from garlic and lemon juice over the shrimp. Add lettuce leaves, cut into long pieces, as well as salt and pepper.
- Top the shrimp with sliced tomatoes and halved eggs.
- Dry the diced bread in the oven or fry in oil and add to the salad.
- Grate the cheese into the salad, season with mayonnaise and mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Place lettuce leaves on a flat plate and place lettuce on top.
Caesar is ready! You can decorate it at your own discretion (for example, with tomatoes or halves of eggs).
A very tasty dish that can impress anyone. Making lasagna is not that easy, but if you follow the recipe, you will be served a real masterpiece.
You will need:
- Climbing sheets – 0.4 kg.
- Onion – 1 pc.
- Carrots – 2 pcs.
- Beef (minced meat) – 0.7 kg.
- Garlic – 3 cloves.
- Bell pepper – 1 pc.
- Parsley - to taste.
- Celery – 3 stalks.
- Tomatoes – 0.5 kg.
- Milk – 1 l.
- Flour - a third of a glass.
- Olive oil - to taste.
- Butter – 0.1 kg.
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How to cook meat lasagna
Instructions:
- Make a cross-shaped cut on the tomatoes and place them in boiling water for 15 seconds. Drain the water and leave the tomatoes to cool.
- Sauté finely chopped garlic and onion in olive oil. Approximately 10 minutes. The ingredients should become soft.
- Add the grated carrots to the garlic and onions and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Add minced meat to the vegetables, mix everything. Leave on moderate heat for 20 minutes.
- Add diced bell peppers and celery to the pan.
- Peel the tomatoes and use a blender to obtain tomato puree. Pour the puree into the roasting pan. Add pepper and salt. Simmer for 6 minutes.
- Add finely chopped parsley, stir and remove from heat. The first sauce is ready.
- Dishes for a romantic dinner require patience and creativity, so, having finished with the first sauce, we begin to prepare the second - bechamel. Melt the butter on medium heat
- Add flour to the butter and mix until you get a homogeneous mass. There should be no lumps formed.
- Pour milk into the sauce and cook, stirring until you find the consistency of liquid sour cream. Turn off the heat.
- Check the instructions to see if the lasagna sheets require cooking. If necessary, cook them and allow the sheets to cool.
- Place the sheets in a baking dish (pre-greased). Place a third of the filling on the sheets, pour a fourth of the bechamel on top. Sprinkle 1 cup grated cheese on top.
- Repeat adding ingredients until you run out. The top layer is lasagna sheet, brushed with bechamel.
- Bake for 40 minutes at 180 degrees.
- Remove the baking sheet, sprinkle the dish with grated Parmesan and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Allow lasagne to cool slightly before serving.
Meat lasagna is ready, bon appetit!
Romantic dinners should include dessert. “Caprice” is an excellent choice, which, although it will require you to stand at the stove, will definitely not disappoint either you or your loved one.
Required:
- Flour – 3 cups (for dough) + 2 tbsp. spoons (for cream).
- Honey – 2 tbsp. spoons.
- Soda – 1 teaspoon.
- Eggs – 4 pcs.
- Sugar – 2 cups.
- Milk – 2 glasses.
- Vanillin – 1 sachet.
- Butter – 0.35 kg.
