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Who needs reservations?

Enjoy these 47 romantic dinners for two from the cozy comfort of your own dining room.

Classic Trout Amandine

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How pretty is this supper?

Southern Living Steak Diane on a plate to serve with a baked potato and salad

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Just be sure you leave plenty of time in your schedule to marinate your fish!

This steak is so gorgeous, it can support any cast of side dishes.

This was absolutely amazing.

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So full of flavor, wrote one reviewer who left the recipe five stars.

Steak Diane

This retro dinner recipe is the height of date-night meals.

The Key lime mayonnaise is just the bright punch buttery crab cakes need.

Southern Living Pan-Seared Rib-Eye with Mushroom-Hunter’s Sauce sliced on a platter to serve

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This herb-crusted recipe is incredibly beautiful to behold and enjoy.

Definitely a keeper, wrote a reviewer who gave it five stars.

The twisted shape of the Gemelli pasta holds onto the sauce well, so no bite is boring.

Simple Pan-Seared Fish

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A vibrant relish with corn and jalapenos not only looks pretty but tastes incredible, too.

Bourbon-Glazed Salmon

The incredible reviews for this 20-minute main dish recipe speak for themselves.

I doubled the sauce recipe and suggest you do too, wrote one reader.

Southern Living Crab Cakes With Key Lime Mayonnaise on a plate to serve with lettuce

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Delicious…our new favorite salmon recipe.

Fast and easy to make!

Your sweetheart will think you got to-go from your favorite Italian restaurant with this impressive dinner!

Southern Living Roasted Rack of Lamb on a plate to serve with glazed carrots

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Frozen French fries are a delicious shortcut to get this dinner on the table quickly without sacrificing flavor.

Healthy and quick, this salmon supper will pair wonderfully with a glass of dry white wine.

This easy Honey-Garlic Chicken, along with our Bacon-Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, makes for a gorgeous, budget-friendly dinner.

Creamy Rice with Scallops

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Pepper-Stuffed Grilled Flank Steak

Take date night outside and fire up the grill!

Risotto feels restaurant-quality, but our Test Kitchen makes it attainable with this recipe.

For such a pretty photo-finish, this recipe takes just a few ingredients to make.

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One reviewer who left it five stars wrote: This recipe was fabulous!

The flavors just explode and its such a delight to taste.

Another five star review agreed: Just the right amount of zestiness and savory delicious!

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Two Southern-favorite ingredientsbourbon and molassesadd depth and sweetness to this savory dish.

Then, when you flip the crab cakes, brush the bottoms with butter.

Lastly, just before serving, give them one final swipe.

Southern Living Chicken Cordon Bleu on a plate to serve with a simple green salad.

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By pre-seasoning before cooking, you’ll create a concentrated flavor and crispy crust.

Then cook it low and slow, turning up the heat at the end so the exterior can brown.

We spoon herbs and melted butter over top for ultimate flavor.

Marry Me Chicken Casserole

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Beautifully seared scallops don’t require much dressing-up to make a five-star meal.

Pepper jelly and lots of cheese take this French bread grilled cheese to the next level.

Shrimp Scampi Linguine

Decadently simple: In 15 minutes, you have a shrimp-and-garlic-laden pasta dish.

Southern Living Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak With Corn-Chile Relish on a platter to serve

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Serve immediately with a generous sprinkle of chopped parsley and lemon zest for a restaurant-worthy presentation.

A glass of fine white wine will complement the garlicky white wine butter sauce.

Mississippi Pork Chops

The secret ingredient of this Mississippi-style dish are the jarredpepperoncini peppers.

Southern Living Bourbon Glazed Salmon on a platter to serve

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Acidic, spicy, and a little sweet, they add the perfect tangy surprise to succulent pork chops.

Serve with your favoriteroasted potatoes recipe.

Serve with a crusty French bread.

Southern Living Linguine with Clams in a bowl to serve with a glass of white wine

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One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp With Orzo

Succulent shrimp and garlicky, buttery pasta?

That’s a match even Cupid would approve of.

The vinegar, honey, and orange dressing drizzled over everything elevates the meal even more.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Roll Ups on a plate to serve with spaghetti

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We scatter a mixture of green and black olives over the dish.

Fans of chicken Marsala will love this cheesier, richer version.

Baked Chicken Roulade

Baked Chicken Roulade is fancy enough for a special occasion but quick to prepare.

Steak Frites on a blue plate with mustard sauce in a bowl

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Then drizzle a fragrant and delicate butter sauce over top.

Lasagna Roll-Ups

Unlike most lasagnas, this recipe looks downright elegant on the dinner table.

Cook the pasta until al dente to avoid it unrolling on the plate.

Cast-Iron Salmon with Baby Kale Salad

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Your date will appreciate your efforts with each tasty, flavor-packed bite.

Plus, it all comes together in the slow cooker for ultimate ease.

Cajun seasoning adds just enough zippy heat.

Southern Living Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken served over rice on a plate

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White wine, balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese, and butter are other star ingredients.

Crab-and-Bacon Linguine

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Southern Living Pepper-Stuffed Grilled Flank Steak on a cutting board to serve

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Southern Living Shrimp Risotto ready to serve

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Southern LIving Pork Tenderloin With Apples in the pan ready to serve

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Lemon-pepper shrimp scampi in green and blue bowls

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Southern Living Smothered Steaks With Mushroom Sauce served over mashed potatoes with roasted cheddar broccoli

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Southern Living Chicken Scallopini on a platter to serve

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Southern Living Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin “Filets” on a plate to serve

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Southern Living Baked Crab Cakes on a plate to serve with mixed greens and a lemon wedge

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Herb-Crusted Roasted Leg of Lamb

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Cast-Iron Cowboy Steak Recipe

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Southern Living Beef Stew Pot Pies baked and ready to serve

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Seared Scallops with Lemon-Herb Rice

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Southern Living Ultimate Tomato Soup And Big Batch Fancy Grilled Cheese ready to serve

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Shrimp Scampi Linguine

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Southern Living Mississippi Style Pork Chops with mashed sweet potatoes and garlicky green beans

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Smothered Pork Chops with Rice

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Pan-Seared Flank Steak with Herb Sauce

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Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes

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One-Pan Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Orzo

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Orange-Rosemary Roast Chicken

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Southern Living Chicken Lombardy in the baking dish to serve

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Baked Chicken Roulade

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Cast-iron steak salad with fork and spoon

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Lasagna Roll Ups II

Teriyaki Salmon Bowls with Crispy Brussels Sprouts

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One-Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken garnished with fresh basil and ready to serve

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