Looking for the perfect Date Night Recipes for a celebration, Anniversary, Valentine’s Day or just a delicious dinner to make things feel fancy? Here are 25+ special date night dinner ideas that fit right in with the 21 Day Fix meal plan and WW, plus they are all Gluten Free!
I love a date night. But, unfortunately, the logistics of one sometimes just don’t work out! So, we have perfected the date-night-at-home scenario.
And now, I’ve rounded up all my favorites in one place to share my secrets with you too! There are dinners, sides, apps, and desserts to make the perfect at-home date night celebration!
Pro tip: All of the date night recipes are super yummy together! Mix and match any main course with any side dish. Then, next time you have a special night, pick a different combination – there are so many options!
Date Night Dinner Ideas
These are our favorite copycat dinner recipes from restaurants that – if you close your eyes- will make you feel like you’re out for a real date night.
Date Night Dinners
Mix and match with one or two of the sides for a perfect date night at home!
Gluten Free Mini Crab Cakes
Favorite combination: Crabcakes with Butternut Squash Risotto and/or Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Pork Chops with Goat Cheese Butter
Favorite combination: Pork Chops with Warm Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash
Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash is perfect by itself or with a green veggie like green beans or asparagus.
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan is perfect alone or with a side of pasta (or a glass of wine!)
Chicken Marsala
Favorite combination: Chicken Marsala with Loaded Cauliflower Mash or Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Chicken Pad Thai Zoodles
A healthier version of the takeout staple- by saving calories on noodles, you can easily have your favorite cocktail or dessert!
Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Favorite Combination: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Lemony Arugula Salad with Shrimp
Favorite combination: Arugula Salad with Shrimp and Butternut Squash Risotto
Date Night Side Dishes
These are sides that make you feel like you’re ordering from your favorite menu, even though you know you made it right in your kitchen. It’s easy to portion everything and feel totally fine about enjoying a glass of wine or a homemade dessert, too!
Date Night Sides
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto
Favorite combination: Butternut Squash Risotto with Mini Crabcakes or a Shrimp Arugula Salad
Warm Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
Favorite combination: Butternut Squash Salad with Goat Cheese Butter Pork Chops
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Parmesan, and Balsamic
Favorite combination: Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Crab cakes
Instant Pot Loaded Cauliflower Mash
Favorite combination: Loaded Cauliflower Mash with Chicken Marsala
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Favorite combination: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese with Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
Date Night Apps
Want to have a bigger dinner? Whip up a yummy appetizer to go along with your dinner!
Need a Date Night Dessert Recipe?
Any of these are perfect for a date night or anytime you need a sweet treat!
Date Night Desserts
Healthy Edible Cookie Dough
Make it fun and festive for the kids by adding some seasonal colored M&Ms to theirs.
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
A staple for any special occasion at my house!
Caramel Apple Dip | Caramel Apple Nachos
Something a little bit different, and who doesn't love to dip?!
Chocolate Chia Pudding
There's something about chocolate and raspberries (and this coconut whip topping) that is unbelievable together! Feel free to use your favorite fruit.
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