Hot Honey Pork Chops
Crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle, and finished with just enough heat to keep things interesting. This is a great dinner-for-two option because you really only need a couple of chops, and the hot honey glaze makes even a simple skillet dinner feel like something a little special.
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Meatball Stroganoff
Comfort food at its coziest! The meatballs make this feel hearty without needing a big cut of meat and the creamy sauce is perfect spooned over noodles for two. Any leftovers reheat beautifully!
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Steak Frites Salad
This is a nice way to stretch one good steak into a full dinner. Slice it up, serve it over greens with crispy fries, and try not to drink the hollandaise sauce straight from the blender!
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Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Dip
Sometimes dinner for two starts with something warm and snacky while you finish cooking. This dip comes together quickly and is perfect for sharing, especially with a basket of crackers or sliced bread. You can also easily cut the recipe in half!
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Instant Pot French Onion Soup
Say hello to your new favorite soup recipe! It has all the cozy flavor of the classic without spending hours watching onions. It’s perfect for a quiet night in with your favorite person.
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White Lasagna
Ree loves lasagna in all its forms, but this white lasagna is a favorite for a reason. It’s layered with ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella plus a creamy béchamel sauce. If there are leftovers, dinner for two can stretch into tomorrow!
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Chocolate Cobbler
Ree’s husband Ladd loves nothing more than a rich, fudgy chocolate dessert. If you’re anything like him, this old-fashioned chocolate cobbler will be right up your alley.
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Steak with Onion Cream Sauce
This steak recipe is a go to for special occasions in the Drummond household, but it’s simple enough for a Friday night at home. The steaks sear in a skillet, finish in the oven, and the creamy sauce comes together in the same pan.
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Mushroom and Black Pepper Pasta
If you love mushrooms, this pasta is a dream! With three kinds of mushrooms, plenty of garlic, and lots of black pepper, it’s rich and cozy and easy to cook just the amount you want for two bowls.
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Caprese Chicken
This chicken takes everything you love about Caprese salad but makes it far more filling. The cutlets are topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, pesto, and balsamic reduction, and since it makes more than two servings, you can count on leftovers.
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Steak Diane
Ree calls this dish “pure, unadulterated bliss.” While the pan-fried steak is delectable, the real star here is the creamy, savory steak sauce. It’s made of garlic, onion, thyme, cream, balsamic reduction, and a big spoonful of grainy mustard.
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Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta is always a great idea because it’s easy to reduce the amount you cook if you’re feeding less people. Try this classic that contains olives, anchovies, and tomatoes and only takes five minutes of prep.
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Surf and Turf
Impressive yet surprisingly easy to make, the combination of savory steak and flavorful shrimp can’t be beat! Plus, you can serve it with any side of vegetables.
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Steak au Poivre
Both of you will really adore this classic French dish that starts with a peppercorn-crusted pan-seared filet. It’s smothered in the most utterly delicious brandy sauce that’s cooked in a skillet with all the leftover flavorful bits from the meat.
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Air Fryer Salmon
Got ten minutes? Good, then you can make this delicious and healthy meal. Salmon only needs a few seasonings and a splash of lemon, and it goes well with practically any side dish.
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Chicken Alfredo Soup
Cozy up with your partner over a bowl of soup! This one is a twist on creamy chicken alfredo and it even includes the classic fettuccine.
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Braised Short Ribs
Ree says that “beef short ribs are one of life’s great pleasures” and we couldn’t agree more! If this doesn’t say romance, we don’t know what will.
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Mini Apple Pies
Bite-sized desserts with big flavor, these mini pies are the perfect ending for a meal when you want just a little something sweet. The leftovers will last a few days in the fridge, so you can enjoy the rest during the week.
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Brownie in a Mug
You can make two of these decadent, warm brownies in a matter of minutes. But if you really want to impress your sweetie, top it off with a scoop of their favorite ice cream!
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Crab Cakes
Skip the fancy restaurant this Valentine’s Day and try making crab cakes from scratch instead! With hints of Old Bay, lemon, and dijon, these fresh crabmeat patties are loaded with flavor. Serve them up with a side salad and spicy remoulade for dipping.
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