Any ideas for a dinner for two?

Question

I want to make a romantic dinner for my husband. We are always eating the same things. Chicken, beef, pork. I want an exciting and amazing dinner that I can make on a Saturday. I am an experienced cook so bring on the recipes.

Answer 1

Chicken Marsalla with garlic smashed potatoes, and garliced broccoli.

Then either a flourless chocolate cake, or chocolate fondue.

Don't forget the wine and good bread!   :)

Answer 2

Ok this is chicken but I got this idea from chicken cordon bleu... I take boneless, skinless chicken breast, pound them flat (not too much to make holes in them)  I make stove top stuffing and mix that with craisins and raisins and let it cool.  Then I take baby spinach leaves place them first on the chicken, then I put stuffing inside.  Secure with toothpicks, then flour, dip in a beaten egg, then bread crumbs.  Then put them in the fridge for a few.  Put them in a pan with canola oil and brown the outside (preheat your oven to 375) then I put them in a baking dish and let bake for 35 to 45 mins til done.  You can make a gravy from a jar or packet, just jazz it up a little.  Make mashed potatoes and serve with a baby spinach salad that has sauted onions and red peppers.  Add some bacon bits.  Put the salad together when you are ready to eat.  You can prepare it all ahead....just heat the onions and peppers.  Then toss and add a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  (smoke gouda goes well even though Gorganzola is recommended but it's kind of expensive and gouda will do)  Give it a try, it is certainly different and not too hard on you because you can make it all ahead of time and enjoy the meal yourself.

Answer 3

How about some Oysters Rockefeller, Chateaubriand with Portobello Mushrooms and Madeira Wine Sauce, twice baked potatoes with leeks and parmasean, steamed asparagus with hollandaise sauce, and for dessert, some chocolate dipped strawberries or tiramisu hearts

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Steak and shrimp is good and easy.  If your an experienced cook you know how you like your steaks, I like mine pan fried and seasoned with salt pepper and garlic cooked medium rare so if you've never had one like that try it and it is quick and easy.  For the shrimp I just get the little medium sized ones devained and peeled and I melt me some garlic butter in a skillet and put the shrimp in and just cook for about 3-5 minutes stirring them good so they all get done.  with that we usually eat some asparagus with cheese sauce, and some type of rice or noodles.  The rice a roni noodles in the box are really good and go with the garlic butter on the shrimp really good.  For an appetizer we do some crab dip that is to die for here is the recipe for it

1 cup crab leg meat diced up

1 cup small devained, peeled shrimp

1 small onion, 1 small bell pepper and a stalk of celery (chop and sauteed all of these before adding)

1 cup mayo

2 cup parmesian cheese

dash of white pepper

1/2 can of cream of shrimp soup(I use cream of mushroom because I can never find the cream of shrimp)

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and put in a baking dish.

Sprinkle some extra cheese on top and garnish with some chives

bake at 325 for about 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.  

We serve this on sour dough bread baked in the oven at about 500degrees for about 5 minutes.  For some reason cooking it on high like that keeps it crispier then broiling it or using the toaster.

We do this nearly every year for our anniversary it is kind of like a traditional dinner for us and I happed to be thinking about it because our anniversary is the 9th of this month and I have to go get the stuff to make the crab dip!

Answer 6

Roast a rack of lamb.  Olive oil with just a little salt & pepper. I like to make a little homemade remoulade to go with it - mayo, horseradish, minced garlic, brown mustard, little squeeze of ketchup.

This is so rich & decadent.  Even though the recipe is pretty easy, it seems extravagant.

Answer 7

If I was an experienced cook, I would try lamb rib tips with fancy potatoes and veggies. I had this while on vacation with my husband last year - it was the most delicious dinner I've had EVER. Get a nice bottle of wine too. For dessert, you can try a creme broule. I'm not sure how you burn the top without a torch, but that dessert looks and tastes amazing. Nice for sharing!  

Answer 8

try sousage in pasta or sweet ad sour chicken

Answer 9

Lobster with a lemon cream sauce, oysters on the half shell with tobasco and lemon juice (or you can make Oysters Rockafeller), Spanish rice, and steamed or grilled veggies. For an added bonus you can try something like a creme brulee, a raspberry souffle, or an apple cherry crumble.

Answer 10

How about a shrimp dinner or some kind of crab, or lobster dinner?

You could do a nice risotto with mushrooms.  And roast some vegetables in the oven.  Make it nice and simple with easy but elegant recipes.

Shrimp in Ginger Butter  

6 ounces large shrimp in shell, peeled

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled ginger

2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

PreparationPat shrimp dry and season with salt.

Heat butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté ginger 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes. Add Sherry and sauté until shrimp are just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper.

Serve with: a baguette; green beans

dr. bbq's lobster with chili-lime butter

Chili-Lime Butter

1 cup (8 ounces) butter

Juice of 2 limes

2 tablespoons good-quality chili powder

Salt, as needed

Black pepper, as needed

2 whole live Maine lobsters, about 1 1/2 pounds each

Your favorite barbecue rub, as needed

PreparationPrepare the grill for cooking over direct medium heat. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and blend in the lime juice, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Split the lobsters completely in half down the back with a chef's knife. Remove the tails and claws. Discard the rest. Crack the shells on the claws and inject or drizzle them each with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Season the tails lightly with the rub. Grill the tails and claws for about 5 minutes on each side. Spoon some of the Chili-Lime Butter into the tail shells. Cook until the lobster is just barely done, another 4 to 5 minutes. This will vary depending on your grill. Serve the remaining Chili-Lime Butter for dipping.