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Cooking dinner for two just got so much easier! Our Dinner Ideas for Two make it simple to plan the perfect meals for two, whether you’re cooking up a small family meal or a Valentine’s Day dinner.
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- Easy Dinners for Two
- Air Fryer Surf and Turf
- Easy Steak Diane Recipe
- Lasagna for Two
- Shrimp Bisque Recipe
- Creamy Penne Pasta with Beef
- Pink Pasta Recipe
- Shrimp Scampi Linguine
- Italian Sausage and Kale Pasta Bake
- Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
- Rasta Pasta Recipe
- Shrimp Creole Recipe
- Salmon Poke Bowl
- 📖 Sunday Dinner Ideas for Two
- 📖 Dessert for Two
- Reviews
Easy Dinners for Two
You know me – I am all about Sunday dinner ideas and big meals for the whole family. Nothing makes me happier than gathering everyone around the table for a meal. But, when I get the chance, I love to cook up simple meals for two for my husband and I to enjoy together.
And, I know what a challenge it can be to come up with simple dinner recipes for two, especially when you’re used to cooking for the whole family.
If that sounds familiar to you, then I have the perfect meal ideas for two just for you!
Whether you’re cooking romantic dinner ideas for two at home for Valentine’s Day, or if you just want to cook up something special for you and a loved one, I know you’ll find a new favorite here.
Air Fryer Surf and Turf
There is nothing quite like steak and lobster. This air fryer surf and turf recipe is one of my favorite romantic dinner ideas for two at home, and is shockingly easy. It takes just minutes to make with minimal prep.
Surf and Turf Recipe
Juicy steak in air fryer with fried lobster tail is an amazingly flavorful surf and turf recipe perfect for a special occasion.
Easy Steak Diane Recipe
My Steak Diane recipe is one of the best Sunday dinner for two and is perfect for Valentine’s Day. I love the creamy mushroom sauce served with this dish!
Steak Diane
Rich and decadent, this Steak Diane recipe is a flavorful meal of tender steak with a creamy mushroom sauce!
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Lasagna for Two
Lasagna is one of my favorite meals to make, but most lasagna recipes are meant for large servings. Not this lasagna for two! It’s perfectly sized as a simple dinner for two people.
Lasagna for Two
Enjoy delicious, cheesy lasagna for two, made with easy to find, fresh ingredients! This lasagna recipe is perfectly portioned for little to no leftovers.
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Shrimp Bisque Recipe
My shrimp bisque recipe is meant to serve a family, but trust me when I say you have to give it a try. This is one of my favorite Sunday dinner for two and it has so much flavor. It’s a simple dinner that blows everyone away!
Shrimp Bisque Recipe
My easy, Creamy Shrimp Bisque Recipe is a perfect holiday meal or a fun Sunday Supper! I make it every year over the holidays for my family, and everyone who tries it raves about it.
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Creamy Penne Pasta with Beef
I am obsessed with this Creamy Penne Pasta recipe. You can use either sliced prime rib leftovers or cook up a steak to slice and add to the dish. It’s one of the best meal ideas for two and the greatest of great dinner ideas.
Leftover Prime Rib Recipes
Make EASY Creamy Penne Pasta with Sliced Prime Rib using leftover prime rib or steak, sliced mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy pasta sauce recipe!
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Pink Pasta Recipe
Normally, I cook my Pink Pasta Recipe as a family dinner. However, good dinner ideas like this should be shared! This is an easy recipe to make for two people, and one of the most easy supper recipes in general. I love to make it with leftover ham.
Pink Pasta Sauce with Sausage
My Pink Pasta Sauce is the ultimate pasta sauce, and I guarantee it will be your new favorite! Pink sauce pasta is the perfect blend of creamy and cheesy, with delectable bites of sausage, that make it the best dinner pasta recipe. Ready in 15 minutes using simple ingredients.
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Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Buttery, garlicky shrimp with pasta… what could be better? This Shrimp Scampi Linguine is one of my favorite quick dinner ideas for two. I love this dish!
Shrimp Linguine Recipe
Indulge in a flavorful symphony of succulent shrimp and al dente linguine with my shrimp linguine recipe. This mouthwatering dish combines the delicate sweetness of plump shrimp with the perfect balance of herbs, garlic, and olive oil.
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Italian Sausage and Kale Pasta Bake
This easy Sausage and Kale Pasta recipe is the perfect solution when you need to cook, but might not have enough time or energy. It’s such a simple dinner recipe and makes a perfect quick easy dinner for two. It’s ready in just 35 minutes!
Sausage and Kale Pasta Dinner for Two
This Italian Sausage and Kale Pasta bake is the perfect dinner for two! A creamy, cheesy pasta skillet bake, sized just right for two, loaded with Italian sausage and kale is on the table in just 35 minutes!
Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe
As far as easy supper recipes go, this Chicken Tetrazzini recipe has always been one of my favorites. It’s one of the best Sunday dinner ideas for two, but it’s also a perfect family meal. I use leftover chicken to make it, so it’s even easier!
Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe for Two
Cozy up with a loved one and enjoy this Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe for Two or double the recipe and make a chicken casserole that the family will love.
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Rasta Pasta Recipe
What could be easier than a pasta dinner? Our Rasta Pasta Recipe is one of the most easy dinner recipes for two, but it has so much flavor. You’ll want to make this dish again and again – and share it with the whole family!
Rasta Pasta
My Rasta Pasta is a creamy, comforting jerk chicken pasta recipe you will find yourself making over and over again! Ready in 30 minutes.
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Shrimp Creole Recipe
Oh, how I love Shrimp Creole. This dinner for 2 is a must try. It’s full of Creole flavors that are just plain crave-worthy!
Shrimp Creole Recipe
You are guaranteed to love my quick and easy Louisiana-style Shrimp Creole recipe, all cooked in one pot only taking 30 minutes to make.
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Salmon Poke Bowl
Our Salmon Poke Bowl recipe is one of the best light dinner ideas for two. It’s easy to make, and even easier to eat. I know you’ll love this easy dish!
Easy Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe
Our simple Salmon Poke Bowl recipe is perfectly sized for two portions and uses easy, fresh ingredients you will love!
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📖 Sunday Dinner Ideas for Two
For more Sunday night dinner ideas, try:
- Easy Lemon Butter Chicken
- Sous Vide Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce
- Creamy Chicken and Leeks
📖 Dessert for Two
Finish off your meal with the perfect dessert! Here are my favorites:
- Double Chocolate Brownie in a Mug
- Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits
- Bailey’s Fudge
- Levain Bakery Cookies
Did you try these recipes? Leave a comment below to let us know what you think! We love to hear from you!
