Date-Night Dinner Menus

Updated October 28, 2013
Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Don't fret over making dinner reservations.Try one of these amazing menus and enjoy a romantic meal at home.

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True Romance

Credit: Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

True Romance Menu

This mostly make-ahead dinner allows you to focus on wooing your sweetheart. You'll get big points for the decadent Chocolate Chunk Bread Puddings.

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Valentine's Day Menu

Valentine's Day Menu Menu

Set the table and light the candles for this romantic menu for two.

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An Evening of Romance

Credit: Photography: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

An Evening of Romance Menu

Kitchen stress is not conducive to a romantic evening, so relax with this make-ahead menu featuring deviled crabmeat in a bread bowl and amaretto tarts.

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Candlelight on a Budget

Candlelight on a Budget Menu

You could spend big bucks at a trendy restaurant, but true romantics know that feasting doesn't have to cost a fortune. This money-saving menu takes less than an hour to prepare and comes straight from the heart.

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A Luxurious Menu for Two

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A Luxurious Menu for Two Menu

Rekindle romance with an elegant home-cooked meal of artichokes, bitter greens, and veal medallions. For dessert, go the easy route and serve store-bought sorbet.

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Lobster Menu for Two

Lobster Menu for Two Menu

Lobster is always perfect for a special occasion dinner, and it's even better when you enjoy it in the intimate atmosphere of your own home.

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Filet Mignon with Mushroom-Wine Sauce

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Filet Mignon with Mushroom-Wine Sauce Recipe

When you need to have special meal on the table shortly after you've walked in the door at the end of a hectic day, here's the menu for you. The tenderloin steaks take about 20 minutes, and you can round out the meal with a mixed green salad, refrigerated mashed potatoes and, of course, a good bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Valentine's Dinner

Credit: Howard L. Puckett; Styling; Melanie J. Clarke

Valentine's Dinner Menu

Set the table with your best china and crystal, light the candles, and let robust aromas of this memorable meal fill your kitchen.

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Dinner for Two

Dinner for Two Menu

This menu features the all-time popular Baby Blue Salad and Beef Fillets with Cognac-Onion Sauce, reduces their serving size and creates a truly memorable dish. The meal is designed with Valentine's Day in mind. (Serves 2)

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Table for Two

Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Table for Two Menu

Impress your sweetheart with this memorable Valentine's Day feast featuring rack of lamb and créme brulee. And because it's a mostly make-ahead meal, you can actually enjoy spending time with the object of your affection.

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