Simple & Delicious Dinner Recipes for Two
What am I going to make for dinner? That’s always the big question!
I am so used to cooking for my whole family that when it’s just the two of us, I have no idea what to cook!
If you can relate to that, I’ve got you covered!
Whether you are wanting to impress your significant other, have a romantic date night or just need something to cook that will only feed two people without tons of leftovers – these dinner ideas are perfect!
These recipes are picky husband approved, most of them are healthy and they are easy to cook and don’t take a lot of time to make.
You will seem like a pro with these simple recipes!
Let’s get into it!
Also see: 25 Delicious Side Dishes For Dinner When You Want Something Different
Dinner for Two
This Parmesan Mozzarella Chicken Bake is made with your favorite marinara or spaghetti sauce with a couple of seasonings thrown in for good measure!
For a quick and delicious dinner idea on busy weeknights, try shrimp scampi. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep work, this mouthwatering skillet dish can be on the table in under 20 minutes.
An easy way to make lasagna for two is to set up your lasagna in a loaf pan. This recipe will show you how to enjoy an Italian classic without having to cook for a large crowd.
Pan seared salmon on a bed of wild rice in a rich and creamy ginger and coconut curry broth. Sounds elegant, but I made a video so you can see just how easy it really is!
A delicious and simple steak dinner for two!
These Roast Turkey Thighs for Two are a mouthwatering, tender turkey dinner without the hassle of roasting a whole bird!
Easy one-pot smoked sausage and rice is a quick and easy meal that’s great for any weeknight. Full of savory smoked sausage, tender diced pepper in a flavorful tomato rice, this quick and easy meal will satisfy the whole family including picky eaters!
Air Fryer Filet Mignon is a show-stopping tender steak recipe that's ready in under 15 minutes. Topped with garlic butter sauce for the best flavor possible, this recipe makes cooking the perfect filet mignon easy for steak masters and beginners alike!
Flaky honey garlic baked salmon is dinner perfection in just 20 minutes. This salmon recipe is baked on a sheet pan for an easy dinner everyone will love!
Sometimes you’re simply craving some GOOD pork carnitas tacos. Thankfully, I’ve got the BEST pork carnitas slow cooker taco recipe to satisfy that craving. While yes, you could go out and buy some tacos at a local taco stand, you can also make your own in your slow cooker and save yourself the time and money that it takes to go out and do all that.
Shepherds pie for two, made in an 8×8 inch pan for a smaller portion than the typical cottage pie. Seasoned ground beef mixed with the classic frozen vegetable blend, all topped with incredible mashed potatoes! It’s a hearty dinner for two made in just 45 minutes.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are one of our favorite healthy dinners! These baked chicken fajitas are lighter in calories and fat but still packed with flavor. These healthy chicken fajitas are an easy sheet pan fajitas recipe that everyone will love. It’s the perfect dinner for two!
Delicious salmon taco bowls with homemade taco seasoned salmon and served with flavorful sofrito rice. Add avocado, salsa, green onion, cilantro and any other toppings your heart desires for a wonderful meal prep dinner for two!
You can sign me up for the sheet pan diet. Endlessly versatile, healthy, and the simplest way to make a flavorful meal with only one dish to wash at the end, sheet pan suppers like this Italian Sausage and Peppers in the oven will be your steady weeknight dinner date.
Baked breaded chicken strips are a freezer staple in our house. Crispy baked chicken strips that are kid friendly and totally toddler approved, plus they’re great for Game Day and parties.
Pistachio crusted salmon is the perfect easy dinner! The tender fish is irresistible with a crunchy topping of nuts and Parmesan cheese.
I hope these dinner recipes will help you make a delicious dinner for just the two of you without all the stress!
Use your favorite recipe to plan the perfect at home date night!