Beth Branch is an Editorial Assistant at Country Living Magazine as well as an avid foodie with a passion for baking and photography."},"@context":"http://schema.org","about":{"@type":"ItemList","numberOfItems":56,"itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Peach-and-Bacon Pizza","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-1","description":"The best thing about this pizza is that you can split it with your significant other, or make two individual pizzas! Get the recipe for Peach-and-Bacon Pizza.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/peach-and-bacon-pizza-66a173454eb88.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Peach, Arugula, and Blue Cheese Salad","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-2","description":"Add some protein to this salad or serve it alongside your main dish. If fresh, summer peaches are in season, you need this on your dinner table! Get the recipe for Peach, Arugula, and Blue Cheese Salad.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/peach-arugula-and-blue-cheese-sa-66a17429ca347.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-3","description":"This easy pasta dish is bursting with fresh flavor thanks to some lemon and asparagus. You can have this one on the table in under 30 minutes!Get the recipe for Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/lemon-shrimp-and-shaved-asparagus-66a174bf43c51.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Stovetop Cheeseburgers","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-4","description":"Of course we wouldn't blame you if you wanted to grill up two cheese burgers with that classic smoky, grilled flavor. But it's also pretty easy to make a couple on your stovetop! 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Get the recipe for Coconut Curry Chicken.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/coconut-curry-chicken-65b3e2f04fda9.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":9,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Truffled Risotto with Mushrooms and Parmesan","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-9","description":"Though it has a reputation for being fussy, risotto is actually pretty easy to make. It just takes a little bit of stirring. (We like to do it with a glass of wine in one hand, and some good music on.) 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Get the recipe for Filet Mignon with Duck Fat Potatoes.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/filet-mignon-duck-fat-potatoes-65b3f66dbe23f.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":11,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Oysters Rockefeller","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-11","description":"Though they're often served as an appetizer or even h'ors d'oeuvre, we think they make an absolutely decadent dinner for two, as well as a lighter main dish for four (served with a side salad, for instance). Get the recipe for Oysters Rockefeller.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/oysters-rockefeller-65b404a8e7a4c.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":12,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Linguine with Clam Sauce","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-12","description":"If you love seafood but have been reluctant to cook it at home, this is a great starter dish. It makes an excellent date-night meal, and the cooking will infuse your kitchen with an alluring ocean-like scent! Get the recipe for Linguine with Clam Sauce.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/linguine-clams-65b40baa2dd6e.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":13,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Steak au Poivre","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-13","description":"This French bistro dish is as tasty as it is simple: a very good cut of steak, crusted in cracked peppercorns and cooked perfectly, then doused in a rich pan sauce made from brandy and heavy cream. Get the recipe for Steak au Poivre.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/steak-au-poivre-overhead-65b3fef826b09.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":14,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Creole Shrimp Caesar Salad with Cheesy Croutons","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-14","description":"When a light dinner is just what you're looking for, this flavorful shrimp salad is just the thing. Serve it with a glass of white wine and biscuits for an elegant dinner for two.Get the recipe for Creole Shrimp Caesar Salad with Cheesy Croutons.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/creole-shrimp-caesar-salad-with-cheesy-croutons-1677186680.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":15,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Beef Stroganoff","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-15","description":"This comfort-food stew is rich and tasty — but also surprisingly easy to make. If you want to make a dinner-for-two that's also hearty, give it a whirl.Get the recipe for Beef Stroganoff. ","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/dinner-ideas-dinner-recipes-beef-stroganoff-1628176817.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":16,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Chicken and Snap Pea Pasta","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-16","description":"If you're looking for a fast, veggie-forward pasta dish that doesn't involve red sauce, then look no further. Get the recipe for Chicken and Snap Pea Pasta.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/chicken-and-snap-pea-pasta-with-creamy-garlic-basil-sauce-1677095148.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":17,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Baked Halibut with Gremolata","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-17","description":"If you're looking to eat a fancy seafood dinner, halibut is a first-rate choice. Like other quality ingredients—steak, or lobster—it doesn't need a whole lot to make it taste great. Get the recipe for Baked Halibut with Gremolata.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/summer-dinner-ideas-baked-halibut-with-snap-pea-643ef56ba8fc7.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":18,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Honey-Mustard Sauce","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-18","description":"This upgrade on basic baked chicken is an absolute must-try. Finely chopped pecans add rich, nutty flavor that will surprise and delight. 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Get the recipe for Pork Chops with Roasted Maple-Bacon Radishes.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/dinner-ideas-for-two-pork-with-radishes-1673640432.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":24,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Buttered Leek and Gruyère Galette","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-24","description":"This savory, country-style pie is just the thing to share with a special someone, while splitting a bottle of wine. Get the recipe for Buttered Leek and Gruyère Galette.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/dinner-ideas-for-two-leek-galette-1673640590.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":25,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Baked Deviled Crab","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-25","description":"What could be better than delicately baked crab in its own shell? These pretty bites make a fine appetizer, or serve a couple of them alongside a salad for a light, sweet, dinner treat.Get the recipe for Baked Deviled Crab.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/dinner-ideas-for-two-deviled-crab-1673640848.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":26,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Asparagus Frittata with Burrata and Herb Pesto","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-26","description":"What is it about breakfast for dinner that we find so appealing? It's simple, but sweet. This flavorful eggy dish is sure to leave a smile on their face.Get the recipe for Asparagus Frittata with Burrata and Herb Pesto.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/dinner-ideas-for-two-asparagus-frittata-1673642316.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":27,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Roast Chicken with Tarragon-Braised Fennel","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-27","description":"Dinner doesn't need to be complicated. This warming chicken dish is best served with crusty bread for sopping up all the pan juices.Get the recipe for Roast Chicken with Tarragon-Braised Fennel.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/dinner-ideas-for-two-chicken-with-tarragon-1673641291.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":28,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Butter Baked Salmon with Cast-Iron Hasselback Potatoes","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-28","description":"Try this method for the richest, easiest way to cook fish. Get the recipe for Butter Baked Salmon with Cast-Iron Hasselback Potatoes.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/dinner-ideas-for-two-butter-baked-salmon-1673641394.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":29,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Shrimp Scampi Pasta","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-29","description":"This spicy, buttery, citrusy dish is an old-school classic. It's great for a fancy dinner, but equally good when you're pressed for time.Get the recipe for Shrimp Scampi Pasta.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/dinner-ideas-for-two-shrimp-scampi-1641934138.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":30,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Strip Steak with Lemon Mashed Potatoes","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-30","description":"Whip up this dinner using premium ingredients, and it'll feel like you went out to the fanciest steakhouse.Get the recipe for Strip Steak with Lemon Mashed Potatoes.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/dinner-ideas-for-two-strip-steak-mashed-potatoes-1641934727.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":31,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Easy Chicken Marsala","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-31","description":"The classic creamy, savory sauce is easy to make and so good you'll want to drizzle it over everything. Get the recipe for Chicken Marsala.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/dinner-ideas-for-two-chicken-marsala-1641935537.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":32,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Smothered Pork Chops with Broccoli and Mushrooms","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-32","description":"This version of the classic dish, made with white wine, crème fraîche, and a bit of Dijon, is not too heavy, so you can enjoy the meal and still have room for dessert.Get the recipe for Smothered Pork Chops with Broccoli and Mushrooms. 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Serve with a simple side salad and a nice bottle of wine.Get the recipe for Roasted Mushroom and Bacon Dutch Baby. ","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/dinner-ideas-for-two-roasted-mushroom-dutch-baby-1641932382.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":35,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Roasted Chicken with Fennel and Tomatoes","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-35","description":"There's just something about roast chicken on a bed of vegetables, isn't there? This recipe yields juicy, flavorful meat and surprisingly delicious veggies.Get the recipe for Roasted Chicken with Fennel and Tomatoes. 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This mint and feta dusted lamb chop dish is to die for.Get the recipe for Lamb Chops with Roasted Potatoes and Radishes.","image":"https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/dinner-ideas-for-two-lamb-chops-potatoes-radishes-1641940194.jpg"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":50,"item":{"@type":"Thing","name":"Sweet-and-Spicy Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Asparagus","url":"https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g4770/dinner-ideas-for-two/#slide-50","description":"Chili-garlic sauce gives this easy chicken dinner a nice kick. 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Whether it's date night or just a regular week night, we love cooking up one of these homemade dinners for two.
It can be challenging to find dinner recipes that aren't created for a full table, but you should still be able to enjoy cooking at home without having to worry about any of the leftovers going to waste! Your wallet might also thank you for purchasing groceries for two instead of a recipe that feeds six to eight. We love the idea of a home cooked dinner with some leftovers for lunch tomorrow! Plus that means you can add more variety to your weekly menu instead of eating the same recipe all week.
To freshen up your weekly dinner rotation for your party of two, we've rounded up some of our favorite dinner recipes with smaller serving sizes. This list has a little bit of everything! We've got vegetarian dinner recipes, pasta recipes, some healthy and seasonal salads, and even some recipes for the grill.
Of course we wouldn't blame you if you wanted to grill up two cheese burgers with that classic smoky, grilled flavor. But it's also pretty easy to make a couple on your stovetop!
Will it cause your partner to declare their undying love and/or immediately drop to one knee and propose? Who can say? But one thing is for sure: if you make this dish, they'll definitely feel well-cared for.
Though it has a reputation for being fussy, risotto is actually pretty easy to make. It just takes a little bit of stirring. (We like to do it with a glass of wine in one hand, and some good music on.)
Though they're often served as an appetizer or even h'ors d'oeuvre, we think they make an absolutely decadent dinner for two, as well as a lighter main dish for four (served with a side salad, for instance).
If you love seafood but have been reluctant to cook it at home, this is a great starter dish. It makes an excellent date-night meal, and the cooking will infuse your kitchen with an alluring ocean-like scent!
This French bistro dish is as tasty as it is simple: a very good cut of steak, crusted in cracked peppercorns and cooked perfectly, then doused in a rich pan sauce made from brandy and heavy cream.
When a light dinner is just what you're looking for, this flavorful shrimp salad is just the thing. Serve it with a glass of white wine and biscuits for an elegant dinner for two.
This comfort-food stew is rich and tasty — but also surprisingly easy to make. If you want to make a dinner-for-two that's also hearty, give it a whirl.
If you're looking to eat a fancy seafood dinner, halibut is a first-rate choice. Like other quality ingredients—steak, or lobster—it doesn't need a whole lot to make it taste great.
This rustic savory pie has a light, flaky crust filled with sweet summer squash and a rich melange of olives, cheese, and sautéed onions. It's ideal with a glass of wine and a side salad.
