Want a fun, at-home date night idea? Here are over 40+ easy and elegant date night recipes to make together for a fun couple’s activity!
Going out for date night is fun. But have you ever stayed in, cooking together, and then snuggled on the couch watching Netflix? Believe cooking is a really romantic date night idea!
Before we had kids, the husband and I would often dress up in our coziest PJs, cook a meal together, and then spend the rest of the evening doing things we love. It was truly one of our most favorite ways to spend quality time. And also a fun way to spice things up 
But don’t worry if you aren’t really a cook or don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen on date night. Because here are some easy and fun date night recipes that are beginner-friendly, and come together in about 30 minutes. From drinks, desserts, to mains – this round up has it all!
Scroll down for over 40 date night recipes to make together, for a fun and cozy date night at home ❤️
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Date Night Appetizers 🧆
Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings
A sweet, spicy marinade is what sets these apart. Unlike chicken wings than can be flavourless when you bite into them, these are juicy and packed with flavour. Baked instead of fried, these can also be thrown on the grill for a fantastic barbecue.
Watermelon Salad with Basil and Cucumber
This watermelon salad with basil and cucumber is a summer special thats fresh, zippy and crunchy! It can be dressed without the herbs and left in the refrigerator for a few hours till you are ready to serve which makes it perfect for potlucks, barbecues and beach parties.
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Hariyali Paneer Tikka
This Hariyali Paneer Tikka brings a refreshing twist to your typical paneer dishes. It's made with straightforward ingredients but delivers bold flavours that'll surprise you!
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Lemon Chicken
Tangy and puckeringly sour, this lemon chicken is delicious and impossible to not fall in love with. Serve it along with some fried noodles for a party or with roti or naan to jazz up a week night meal, either way this one's a definite hit!
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Spicy Chicken Cucumber Salad
Love this chicken salad that has the most amazing Asian flavours and a fantastic texture! Really juicy poached chicken with lots of crunchy cucumber, peanuts, fresh herbs and a spicy chilli oil based dressing. Every bite is a flavour bomb!
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KFC Style Spicy Popcorn Chicken
These KFC style spicy popcorn chicken bites taste just like the real thing and disappear in minutes! Easy, crunchy and perfectly spiced.
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Chilli Garlic Prawn Noodles
Quick, easy, these Chilli Garlic Prawn Noodles are ready in 30 minutes and are just as delicious as the ones from your favorite Chinese takeaway place.
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Black Pepper Udon Noodles
The ultimate comfort food – these Udon noodles are soft with a thick, chewy texture. Everytime I’m home alone I make this black pepper udon stir fry that hits all the right notes. A few Asian sauces, veggies, lots of freshly ground black pepper and noodles that soak up all the flavours!
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Instant Pot Chicken Thukpa
A super flavourful broth, lots of juicy shredded chicken and crunchy veggies and hot, slurpy ramen noodles – this Chicken Thukpa is like a hug in a bowl. Making this in the Instant Pot makes it fast and easy, so it's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Sweet and Sour Vegetables over Crispy Noodles
Crunchy vegetables in a sweet, tangy and spicy gravy with bold flavours over a bed of crispy fried noodles.
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Instant Pot Mexican Rice with Corn and Bell Peppers
This Instant Pot Mexican Rice is incredibly flavorful, spicy and super versatile. It can be used as a filling for quesadillas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas or as a side dish with grilled chicken or veggies. We added some corn and bell peppers to make this recipe more hearty!
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Air Fryer No Yeast Pizza
Satisfy your pizza cravings with this air fryer recipe. Ideal for impromptu meals or unexpected guests, it delivers a crispy base, melted cheese, and your favourite toppings. Ready to whip up some delicious pizza? Let's get started!
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Air Fryer No-Boil Baked Pasta
Did you know you can make pasta from scratch in the Air Fryer? This incredibly easy recipe for one pot pasta is made entirely in the air fryer from start to finish and the result is saucy, cheesy pasta that's one of the easiest dinner recipes you'll come across. Sooo good!
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15 minutes Mushroom Spaghetti Aglio Olio
An easy, 15 minute recipe where the traditional Spaghetti Aglio Olio is dressed up with sautéed Mushrooms. Perfect for meatless weeknights and a hit with the kids!
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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Parmesan (Keto, Gluten Free, 30 Min)
Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Parmesan is a easy, healthy dinner recipe that combines two of our favorites. Topped with marinara sauce and stuffed with cream cheese and asparagus, it’s keto friendly, low carb, gluten free and ready in 30 minutes.
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Easy Chicken Chow Mein
Slippery chicken chow mein noodles with loads of my favourite veggies – checks all the right boxes! A chow mein is only as good as the sauce used to make it, they say! See my tips on how to make amazing chow mein sauce, how to cook noodles right, and how to get those street style flavours!
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Instant Pot Pasta in Red Sauce
Totally fuss free, making pasta in the instant pot is a game changer. The sauce is made from scratch in the Instant pot and you get perfectly cooked pasta every single time. The pasta soaks up the flavours as it cooks and you are left with shiny, tasty pasta.
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Easy Vegetarian Lasagna
This easy vegetarian lasagna is the queen of comfort food. Its loaded with spinach ricotta, vegetables and a super easy homemade pasta sauce plus lots of cheese! A truly hearty meal in itself.
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Tonkotsu Style Vegetarian Ramen
This is unlike most vegetarian ramen recipe. The broth is rich, creamy and full of umami with tomato paste and shiitake mushrooms as the base. Topped with ramen noodles, mushrooms, carrots, bok choy and chives this is a delicious, comforting bowl of soup and perfect for weeknight or weekend dinner.
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Air Fryer Spinach Mushroom stuffed Chicken Breasts
All you need are 30 minutes to make this wonderful spinach mushroom stuffed chicken breasts. I make these in the air fryer for a quick no-fuss dinner!
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Creamy Baked Vegetable Au Gratin
Vegetable Au Gratin or Baked Vegetables in white sauce is a retro favourite. This recipe used a lot of vegetables that tossed in bechamel sauce that are baked till bubbling. Topped with a cheese and panko breadcrumb crust, its best paired with toasted garlic bread or dinner rolls.
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One Pan Veg Noodle and Manchurian Stir Fry (Indo Chinese)
Saucy Vegetarian Hakka Noodles and Manchurian in one pan is super easy and the best Indo- chinese combination there is!
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Tomato Basil Pasta (15 minutes)
This tomato basil pasta has about 5-6 ingredients and takes only 15 minutes to make. And still packs a punch in terms of flavor. The cherry tomatoes burst and create a beautiful garlic basil sauce that’s really fresh and tasty.
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No Yeast Pizza on the stovetop (Magic Dough)
Incredibly fast, no yeast pizzas that you can make on the stovetop! Use your favourite toppings and lots of cheese for pizzas that are faster than takeout.
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White Sauce Pasta with Vegetables
Watch Recipe Video Above. This vegetarian white sauce pasta is a quick 30 minute recipe where the sauce and the veggies are cooked in the same pan. The base is a creamy bechamel sauce mixed with cheese that coats the veggies and pasta. Use your favorite pasta and veggies and add some shredded chicken if you like to make it your own.
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Creamy Salmon Piccata with creamy Lemon Sauce
This 15-minute creamy salmon piccata is made entirely in a pan and simmered in a luscious creamy lemon sauce that’s super easy to make. The sauce is just five ingredients and you can substitute the salmon for chicken to make chicken piccata although cooking times will differ. This is an example of how easily salmon can be made at home to look and taste amazing!
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Creamy Prawn Scampi Pasta (Step by Step Video)
Creamy prawn scampi pasta is a quick pasta recipe where prawn or shrimp is tossed in a garlic, butter and white wine sauce. Simple, yet indulgent, this recipe is perfect for date night or a quick dinner.
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Creamy Lemon Chicken Scallopini
Creamy Lemon Chicken Scallopini is a super quick recipe that takes less than 30 minutes to put on the table and has a delicious lemon sauce that you’ll want to drink straight from the pan! Studded with capers, this dish looks fantastic and tastes great. Its gluten free, and keto friendly.
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Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Chicken with Pasta
Creamy sun-dried tomato chicken with pasta is a quick, easy dinner recipe with a delicious sauce that will have you licking your fingers! I love serving this chicken with pasta but brown rice or quinoa also work well. The whole family will love this meal!
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Chinese Cashew Chicken Noodles Stir-Fry
Chinese Cashew Chicken Noodles Stir Fry is a delicious take on your favorite take-out cashew chicken recipe. Crispy bits of chicken and noodles are tossed in a super flavorful, spicy sauce and roasted cashews for a meal that the whole family will love!
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Creamy Bacon Rosemary Mushroom Chicken Thighs
These creamy bacon rosemary mushroom chicken thighs are going to be your favorite weeknight comfort food. Chicken thighs are simmered in a lightened up alfredo like bacon sauce with mushrooms and rosemary. Serve it with pasta, or if you are looking for a low carb dinner, just add some steamed broccoli on the side.
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Pan Seared Orange Mustard Salmon
Pan seared orange mustard salmon – easy, healthy, 15 minute dinner with a sticky marinade. Clean eating ingredients, serve with pasta, cauliflower rice or asparagus
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Shrimp Spaghetti Aglio Olio
Shrimp Spaghetti Aglio Olio is a 5 ingredient pasta recipe (shrimp, olive oil, garlic, peperoncino or chilli flakes and parsley) that is ready in 20 minutes and has the easiest, most delicious pasta sauce you’ll ever make!
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Air Fryer Eggless Vanilla Cake
A simple 7-ingredient recipe that produces a moist, soft eggless vanilla sponge that’s delicious on its own and can be made in the air fryer.
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One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
This one-bowl chocolate cake uses everyday ingredients and stays moist for days!
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Strawberry Mousse
This simple 3 ingredient strawberry mousse is an elegant dessert that comes together in less than 30 minutes.
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Molten Mocha Lava Cake
These molten center Mocha Lava Cakes combine the flavours of coffee and chocolate to create a stunning, intense dessert with a little drama. This is an easy, no fail recipe that'll give you perfect soft, oozy, chocolate centers every single time
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Lychee Soda
Try this creamy, slushee-like beverage with refreshing lychee flavours that just needs 5 ingredients!
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Spiced Hot Toddy
This hot toddy cocktail recipe is fragrant with whole spices and is the perfect drink on a cold winter evening or if you are fighting the flu
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Vanilla Cinnamon Old Fashioned
Vanilla Cinnamon Old Fashioned is a twist on the classic cocktail. This whiskey based drink has warm notes from cinnamon and vanilla and is a delicious winter drink
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Strawberry Pepper Gin and Tonic
Our take on Gin and Tonic with strawberries and pepper is super refreshing and fun. Fruity, tart, sweet and slightly spicy notes make this strawberry pepper gin and tonic cocktail perfect for brunches and family meals.
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Roasted Pineapple Moscow Mule
Moscow Mule is a classic cocktail that's made with only two ingredients. We decided to take it up a notch by adding roasted pineapple. This adds a nice sweet smoky flavour to the drink and really takes it up a notch.
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Summer Berry Red Wine Spritzer
The Summer Berry Red Wine Spritzer is a cool, refreshing cocktail and a lot like the tinto de verano. Full of strawberries and blueberries, its perfect for times when you want to stay away from hard liquor and watch those calories while still enjoying a drink!
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Mint Strawberry Moscow Mule
Mint Strawberry Moscow Mule is the perfect summer cocktail. Made with vodka and ginger beer, its super easy and our go to drink these days!
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Orange Cinnamon Whisky Smash
Simple tips to make orange cinnamon whiskey smash. A great fall cocktail that’s perfect for the holiday table. Can be made with bourbon too.
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