Almost every person in life comes a moment when the soul sings and wants to fly. It's all about love. When we are in love, we incredibly want to do something nice for our other half... How wonderful it is to cook a delicious romantic dinner for your beloved!
So, let's talk a little more about the romantic table.
Romantic dinner
It should be light, nutritious and tasty. Because with fatty, heavy food you will nail your partner to the sofa, and that will wrap up the whole romance of the evening. Therefore, I recommend using seafood, lean poultry (chicken or turkey), veal and lots of herbs and vegetables.Romantic recipes
Remember that we are having a romantic holiday and the food needs to be decorated beautifully. After all, an effective presentation is already 70% of success. Avoid heavy mayonnaise salads with potatoes, rice and other carbohydrates. Let it be either a vegetable salad, or, even with mayonnaise, then chicken or shrimp combined with vegetables and herbs. You can serve beautiful canapes or roulettes, but try to refrain from bakery ingredients.For romantic hot recipes, choose those whose cooking method is baking in the oven. It's always useful and easy.
For dessert it is more difficult to choose something light. Try to choose, firstly, something that can be prepared in advance and put in the refrigerator. And secondly, something portioned and small. As an option - various mousses, panna cotta, puff cream desserts, homemade sweets, etc.
A romantic dinner for two can be arranged either for a special occasion or for no reason - if you want to please your other half. It’s easy to go to a restaurant, but it’s much better to come up with a scenario for the evening at home. Recently, a romantic date on the roof of a building, preferably a high-rise one, has become popular.
Dinner for lovers is not only delicious food, but also a special atmosphere, candles, quiet heart-to-heart talk, music, perhaps dancing, and in most cases it ends in the bedroom.
Light snacks, tasty dishes, mild alcohol, aperitifs, soft music with a relaxing effect, candles, draperies and other elements and ideas that add coziness and create a sophisticated atmosphere are ideal for such a dinner.
Alcohol
Before starting dinner, it’s a good idea to drink light alcoholic drinks - liqueurs, aperitifs, cocktails, and wine are suitable. At the same time, light relaxing music should be played.
But if you or your loved one do not drink alcohol, the selection of non-alcoholic drinks is also extensive, and from this list it is easy to choose a delicious and wonderful drink for dinner for two.
Snacks
Oysters, shrimp, almonds, strawberries, and avocados are perfect as appetizers at home, elegantly served on beautiful plates. All of these products are natural mild aphrodisiacs.
It is better to use ginger and basil as seasonings for snacks - these are also natural products that are stimulating in every sense. Thyme is also suitable - it is good for seasoning meat.
Small multi-colored elegant canapés on skewers are also perfect. The choice of recipes is huge - with ham, cheese, meat, herbs, salad, fruit or any other.
Hot
Since a date is usually the last meal of the day, it doesn't hurt to take care of the basics. A man will be grateful to you for a good nutritious piece of meat. Show your imagination and prepare julienne, risotto or bake a piece of salmon in foil - the smell and taste are amazing.
The choice of hot dishes is large, it’s easy to choose food that suits both. A variety of deliciously prepared seafood - squid, mussels, shrimp - are ideal for the menu. It will be ideal to bake meat in the oven. Sprinkle cheese on top and serve with mushrooms - very tasty.
If you are using a meat menu, then it is better not to include fish in it. And you don’t need to make hearty side dishes of potatoes or pasta for the meat. Ideas for side dishes in this case include vegetables, mushrooms and herbs, and salad.
Dessert
At the end you need to arrange dessert. In France, cheeses are traditionally served for dessert, but in our country, sweets, fruits, and ice cream are popular on the menu. More cheerful music will suit dessert.
The main rule for dessert is that it should not be fatty or high in calories. It is best if the delicious dessert has a light consistency and a refreshing taste. Wonderful ideas for dessert are light gourmet fruit salads, sorbet, sorbet with berries. As an option, make a cup of sweet cappuccino or mocaccino with small cakes.
How to make dinner romantic?
Required attributes:
- Candles
- Make the room cozy and comfortable
- Romantic music
- Correct menu
These are four simple ingredients to arrange a wonderful dinner for two with romantic overtones. All four attributes are undoubtedly important, but the main thing remains the correct choice of menu.
Let's find out which aphrodisiac products will appeal to both your loved one and your loved one. This:
- Delicious and healthy dark chocolate
- Red caviar
- Seafood
- Greenery
- Mushrooms. But be careful with this component. Use only fresh and unspoiled mushrooms at home - since this product is easier to poison than any other. If you decide to visit a restaurant, specialists will supervise safety there.
It would be nice to decorate the table. To do this, use berries, sprigs of herbs, chopped vegetables and other decorative elements. If you go to a restaurant, of course, everything will be decorated professionally.
But if you are not planning a trip to a restaurant, but are going to cook on your own, then don’t bother yourself too much by coming up with unthinkable ideas. It's better to leave more time to get yourself in order before the meeting. Therefore, it is better to choose easy-to-prepare, but tasty and appetizing recipes. And don’t forget that good and well-chosen music is also very important.
If you're having pates at dinner, you can arrange them in a heart shape on the plate, especially if it's a Valentine's Day dinner. Making a simple light salad is also a great way out.
It is advisable not to use recipes with garlic and strong spices like pepper, although these seasonings are also excellent aphrodisiacs. But, with their intense smell and active effect on the body, they can interrupt the entire romantic aura of the evening - and no amount of music will help.
It is very important not to use too many dishes at a romantic dinner. And the music should be unobtrusive and beautiful. After all, no one wants to immediately fall asleep after a hearty and high-calorie dinner with an extensive menu.
Menu options
If you decide to arrange a romantic date for your loved one with an emphasis on seafood, then the following sample menu and recipes will do:
- For an appetizer, prepare a light seafood salad
- Make elegant canapes with avocado and salmon fish. Such delicious ideas will undoubtedly delight your husband.
- As a main course, bake a juicy piece of salmon in foil, optionally with cream sauce. Lemon seasoning is also ideal.
- For dessert, a light fruit salad of juicy and fresh fruits will be a wonderful finish. And do not forget about the accompaniment of light music
An example of a “meat” menu for dinner
Take a Greek-based salad for a snack - recipes with greens, tomatoes and feta cheese are popular. It is better to use cherry tomatoes. And be sure to add fresh herbs to your salad.
For main course, cook pork in Chinese sweet and sour sauce. Although there is no restaurant at home, this recipe is quite simple, and the meat will please my husband in any case.
Dishes such as delicious baskets filled with goose liver or ham salad will be a wonderful addition and will decorate your table. Recipes for them are available in abundance on chef websites.
For dessert, ice cream or frozen fruit and berry sorbets are perfect - these are served in chic restaurants.
Option with bird
For an appetizer, serve a cheese-based salad. Large cheese platters that feature many different types of cheese are popular ideas. At the same time, prepare special containers with honey, jam, sweet jams, liquid marmalade, where you will dip the cheese pieces. The combination of sour cheese and sweet fillings is delicious, again it will remind you of a luxury restaurant.
For hot dishes, use recipes with baked chicken breast in foil. Berry-based sauces are traditionally used on menus to highlight the taste of game and poultry.
Small tartlets filled with delicate salads, meat mousses, and poultry pates will decorate your table and add pleasant variety to the menu.
For dessert, in this case, fruits and, of course, beautiful music are best suited.
Suitable ideas and recipes
- Common variations of shrimp salads. There are different recipes, it’s easy to supplement this salad with your favorite ingredients - it always turns out very tasty. The main thing to remember is that you should not cook the shrimp for too long, otherwise they will lose their taste and acquire the consistency of a rubber boot - and you will have to transfer dinner to a restaurant
- Avocado salad. This salad is especially useful for my husband. Various types of ham, cheese, and some fruits, such as grapes or pineapples, are suitable as additions to avocados. But there is no need to use smoked meat products. The smell and taste of smoked meats can easily “overwhelm” the taste of any product. Any restaurant takes this circumstance into account when compiling its menu.
- For main course, you can prepare such a tasty and light dish as chicken fillet with pineapple garnish. This dish uses simple ingredients. But since it is prepared in an unusual way - on skewers, the result is very unusual and interesting.
- For dessert, make chocolate covered bananas. They can be sprinkled with coconut flakes to enhance the flavor sensation.
How does this make your home not look like the most sophisticated restaurant?
Dinner for two is not only the lot of a young couple in love. If you have lived together for decades, take time and devote it to each other. This will be another reason to take your mind off the hustle and bustle and look at your soul mate with different eyes. Just like many years ago, on the day of the first meeting. A romantic dinner for your loved one is a wonderful gift and a way to revive your relationship, add brightness to it and just have a great time.
Time for business is time for love
In the daily bustle, we think much more about how to earn money, buy, and which section to send our children to. And there is less and less time for each other. A romantic dinner for your loved one is an occasion to show that feelings are alive. You will see for yourself how wings grow after such surprises.
And the first thing you need to do is choose a time when you two will be together. Most married couples prefer not to go to a cafe, but to have dinner at home. So consider the following options:
- Send the children to grandma.
- Get your family movie tickets.
- Rent an apartment and tell your family that you will be staying for a few hours.
Surprise
A romantic dinner for your loved one is a secret that should not be revealed ahead of time. Otherwise, the surprise will lose some of its charm. Therefore, try to carry out all the preparations yourself, without the participation of your significant other.
You can miss this moment, then you can do the preparation together. This will reduce the load, so you can use this option if you have very little time to prepare.
You don't have to wait a whole year
This is usually remembered on the eve of Valentine's Day or March 8th. In fact, a romantic dinner for your loved one can be arranged on any of 365 days a year. The main thing is that you and your significant other do not have serious plans on this day. Agree, it is very difficult to be torn between a business dinner and an evening of love. Therefore, we find out about the plans in advance and plan for day X.
It will be even more interesting if it is not timed to coincide with some holiday. It turns out that you remembered the need to make a surprise not because a certain date is approaching, but at the behest of your heart. Of course, this is doubly pleasant. It’s not difficult to organize a romantic dinner for your loved one at home; you just need to show a little imagination.
A great idea would be to rent an apartment and tell your significant other that you have been invited to visit. Arriving at the appointed time at the specified address, he or she will be very surprised that the apartment is empty, there are candles on the table, and no one is waiting for him except you.
Today you are for each other
It’s not for nothing that we spend so much time choosing a date. A romantic dinner for your loved one at home can be the most exciting adventure, but banal workload can ruin everything. Imagine a trivial situation. My husband had a hard day, an accident at work, a call to the director, a big deal, troubles. And my wife was running around the shops from the very morning, choosing everything she needed, cleaning and cooking.
How will their evening go? The husband will say that he has no appetite, the wife will be upset. And the evening, which should have been full of affection and warm words, will quickly turn into bedtime. Of course, it is impossible to foresee everything, but you need to try to do everything possible for this.
Invitation or quest
Here a lot depends on the conditions and situation, but we will outline the general idea. You need to compose an invitation and hand it to him without him noticing. For example, if he takes a diary with him to work, you can put it between the pages. The content should be clear: “I love you, I miss you, I’m looking forward to meeting you...”. Now your significant other knows for sure what your plans are for the evening.
But you don't have to write the address. You can do a little test. If the evening is not at home, then place clues around your room, by collecting which he can find the address to the castle where the beauty is waiting for him. Let's not take it to the point of absurdity; it is not at all necessary to turn off your phone. Who wants a husband who hasn’t found the next clue to sit at home hungry and angry?
Interior
At first glance, this is a completely insignificant detail. But if you are seriously thinking about how to create a romantic dinner for your loved one that will be remembered for a long time, it is important to pay some attention to this. This does not mean that you need to order an expensive arch and curtain decorations. But a bunch of balloons in gold and red shades wouldn't hurt at all. They will look best in candlelight.
Lighting is a very important point. A bright apartment with balloons on the ceiling is so banal. It’s much more interesting when twilight reigns, and a dozen or two candles are burning around the perimeter. You need to think about safety precautions in advance. Each one requires a stand to prevent it from tipping over and causing fire.
Bathroom and rose petals
Many agree that this is a great idea. A romantic dinner for your loved one is a way to express your love and tenderness. What could be more spectacular than a path of pink petals that leads to the bathroom? Of course, it can be taken together, complementing the procedure with aromatic bathing foam. Take an extra couple of packages; they will complement the picture.
A stylish robe would be a wonderful gift on this day. It can be laid in the bathroom and put on immediately after bathing. If the evening program does not include other outfits, then you can stay in them. Don’t be overzealous with changing clothes, today you decided to relax, and are not participating in a masquerade.
Menu for your evening
Ideas for a romantic dinner for your loved one can be suggested by your own imagination; today we are considering only the basic points. But dinner is one of the key moments that you will have to pay special attention to. The easiest way is to order dinner in a cafe or restaurant. In this case, you will be spared a number of problems:
- you don’t have to waste time purchasing products;
- no need to stand at the stove;
- There will be no unnecessary worries about the fact that the dish will not turn out tasty, original or beautiful.
But believe me, dishes prepared by yourself will find a much brighter response from your partner, because you made it especially for him. And with the help of our recommendations, you can do everything quite quickly and simply.
Products - aphrodisiacs
You shouldn’t forget about them, because you have a night of love ahead. But telling the man about this is not at all necessary. Some people will understand when they see seafood and strawberries on the table. And the other one will also be offended that you doubt his abilities. Let the default menu remain the way you created it:
- salads with shrimps in portioned bowls;
- mussels;
- squid in white wine;
- rice noodles with mussels;
- avocado paste;
- mushrooms;
- citrus;
- strawberries, bananas, chocolate;
- seasonings: ginger, cardamom, coriander.
It will not be difficult to prepare dishes for a romantic dinner using these products. It will also be very important for your loved one that you prepared them yourself. In addition, not only taste, but also smell will play a role. Therefore, feel free to take citrus aromatic oils and add them to special candles. If you are preparing a dessert with chocolate and cinnamon, then aromatherapy will no longer be needed, the smell will still be magical.
Selection of dishes
This is not a holiday, there is no need to prepare too much. Essentially, you will need two small servings of the second, a salad or light snack and dessert. This is where many people make a mistake. Not knowing how to make a perfect romantic dinner for their loved one, they focus all their attention on the rich table, which is unnecessary. There are standard guidelines that you can follow:
- Food should be prepared quickly and simply. Even if you are a professional cook, you don’t need to come up with complex and multi-component dishes that require standing at the stove for many hours.
- Everything must be cooked without bones, in convenient portions. Ideally, meat and fish should be cut into bite-sized pieces and beautifully presented.
- Try to arrange all the dishes in a buffet style. Vegetables and other snacks can be collected on skewers, and meat, served in convenient pieces, can be picked up with chopsticks and fed to each other.
- You should avoid ingredients such as spicy cheese and salted fish, garlic and onions. Although if you both are their fans, then you can indulge yourself in pleasure.
- You want to have a pleasant evening, which means no one wants stomach pain. Avoid too original sauces, spicy and fried foods, especially if you have not cooked such things before. It is unknown how the stomach will react.
- Don't forget about the design. For main courses, these can be plates made from lettuce leaves, and for dessert, cut out cups from pineapple. Make your dish look like it was in an expensive restaurant.
Now you have a rough idea of how to make a romantic dinner for your loved one. You need a minimum of products and a maximum of your desire to create a masterpiece. Let's move on to learning the recipes. Photos of a romantic dinner for your beloved or loved one, presented in the article, will help you decorate the table correctly.
Main course
No fried chicken with potatoes, Olivier salad or herring under a fur coat. Today the menu should be light and refined. Of course, you need to take into account the tastes of your other half.
How about veal medallions in honey sauce? It cooks quickly and is eaten just as quickly. You will need several portioned pieces of meat; it is best to take internal fillet for these purposes. Lightly beat it and fry in a frying pan until golden brown. Then add a glass of water, a spoonful of honey and apple cider vinegar and leave for another 5 minutes.
Shrimp with vegetables is an ideal option if a man is cooking for the evening. Of course, if he is not a restaurant chef. But everyone can use frozen shrimp and mixed vegetables. Feel free to shake them into the pan, and at the end add a little olive oil and wine. It turns out to be a luxurious dinner.
Of course, these are just a few options. If you are not satisfied with them, then you can choose others or simply modify these ones. For example, why not bake medallions in the oven, putting on each of them a spoonful of mushrooms fried with onions, cheese and a slice of tomatoes? It turns out fantastically tasty, original and, most importantly, simple. And it looks like it was prepared in an expensive restaurant.
Snacks
They should not be complex, multi-component or heavy. Let's look at what you can prepare for a romantic dinner for your loved one:
- Vegetable mix. You can make a small Christmas tree by stringing cucumber and tomato slices onto a skewer. They can be placed on a dish with herbs. As an addition, you can make a cheese and sausage Christmas tree by inserting greens between the plates.
- Salad. It is best to prepare a classic Caesar. For this you will need cheese and olives, lettuce, cherry tomatoes and olive oil.
Recipes for a romantic dinner for your loved one don't have to be complicated. This is a time for love and communication, not for food.
Dessert
The most delicious and final part of the meal. By this time it’s time to open a bottle of wine and sip a little. And now you can taste something sweet. The ideal option is strawberries with cream. But if you don’t like this dessert, you can offer two options to choose from:
- Fondue. A special device can be rented at a restaurant. It will require chocolate, fresh fruit, nuts and special sticks. It's very simple: dip and eat.
- Fresh fruits. You can simply cut them and place them on a platter. And the rule will be the following: they eat fruits only with their hands, and they need to feed each other with them.
There are more than enough options for what to cook for a romantic dinner for your loved one. All you have to do is choose what your partner likes. If the meal was hearty, you can limit yourself to a sip of wine. You'll come back for dessert later, because you have the whole night ahead.
Entertainment options
To make the evening fun and interesting, you can set a theme for it:
- For example, this could be a restaurant game. You are a waitress and your spouse is a customer. It is necessary to choose appropriate clothing. Top under the bust, short skirt and heels. Throw in a small menu to match the style. This will be a wonderful romantic dinner for your loved one. Photos taken as events unfold can become your little secret.
- Summer romance. It will be difficult to implement. The idea is to have a picnic dinner without leaving the house. To do this, you need to find a green rug that imitates a summer meadow. Mandatory attributes - flowers, fragrant candles, sounds of nature (forest, birds). For this evening you will need a wreath of flowers and a bright summer dress.
- Massage salon. There is hardly a man who will refuse. For this you will need a couch and a white robe. You can start with a foot massage. At the same time, offer a glass of wine and snacks. Gradually move to the couch, stretch your shoulders and back. Don't forget that your goal is not to straighten the vertebrae, but to provide pleasure.
- Romantic dinner on the balcony. You will need a huge soft blanket, a sofa and a table for eating. Wrap yourself in a blanket together and have dinner while watching the sunset. Today, time is dedicated only to each other. It’s so nice to cuddle up and drink coffee and tell each other different stories.
These are not all ideas. You can play cards where the loser will have to fulfill a wish. How do you like the good old way of playing spin the bottle? Tonight is an evening for relaxation and entertainment, experiment. The main thing is that each of you has the most pleasant memories.
Instead of a conclusion
Every woman can figure out how to arrange a romantic dinner for her loved one. Just imagine that this is time that you can devote to each other. No friends or family, just you. All you need is a little food, a little alcohol and a lot of warmth that you are ready to give each other. Remember what you dreamed about when you started dating, how you were waiting for a new meeting, your first kiss. This will help you tune in to the right wave.
For a romantic dinner for two, it is best to prepare simple but original dishes with seafood, lean meat and fish, vegetables, fruits, mushrooms, and nuts. Complete the evening with surprises: romantic games, joint creativity, relaxing massage. Don’t forget about creating a romantic ambience – music, candles, aroma lamp.
One of the most pleasant and touching gifts for a loved one is organizing a romantic evening. Preparation for this event includes thinking over the menu, setting the table, decorating the room and creating an entertainment program.
Try to prepare three courses for a romantic dinner for two: appetizers and salads, a main course and desserts.
Choose simple but original recipes using aphrodisiac products.
Rules for organizing a romantic dinner
Romantic dinner – A great opportunity to get closer to your loved one, get to know him better and show off your culinary talents. This - a great way to give your loved one an original gift for any holiday.
To make the atmosphere of a romantic evening allow you to enjoy each other, listen to the following tips for organizing dinner at home:
- Choose dishes that are prepared quickly and do not take a lot of energy - if you are tired, you will no longer want any romance.
- For a romantic dinner, it is better to prepare nutritious dishes that do not cause heaviness in the stomach. Do not try to feed your loved one too much, otherwise after a hearty dinner he will only want to sleep. Place small portions on plates.
- When preparing dishes, choose aphrodisiac products. These include mushrooms, celery, eggs, caviar, fish, rice, seafood, nuts, coffee; from sweets - bananas, strawberries, avocados, chocolate, honey, dates.
- For convenience, meat and fish dishes should be boneless.
- Do not include in the menu dishes with onions, garlic (due to the unpleasant smell), beans, peas, too salty, fatty or spicy foods (they can cause stomach discomfort).
- For a romantic evening dinner, one main course, a couple of salads or appetizers and a light dessert are enough. A table laden with numerous dishes will push the romance of the evening into the background.
- Avoid strong alcoholic drinks. It is best to get by with one bottle of wine or champagne. For meat dishes, choose red wine, for fish - white. If there are a lot of desserts on the table, sweet champagne or nutmeg will do.
- Decorate the table for a romantic dinner with appropriate accessories - candles, heart napkins, flowers (however, there should not be too many of them). Remember that not all men love scented candles. Do not place a bouquet of flowers in the center of the table - it will be a barrier to communication with your loved one.
- To create the appropriate atmosphere, select beautiful background music, dim the lights slightly, or use an aroma lamp with aphrodisiac essential oils. These include aromas of patchouli, rose, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, cedar, orange, lavender, jasmine.
The best hot dish recipes for a romantic evening
Seafood stew “Abyss of Passion”
This is a hearty and original dish for a romantic dinner., which cooks very quickly.
Take 200 grams of peeled shrimp, squid and fish fillet (pike perch, cod or perch are suitable), one onion, a small bell pepper, two tomatoes, some herbs (dill, cilantro and basil).
Cut the peeled tomatoes and peppers into cubes, chop the onion and herbs. Also cut the squid and fish fillets into small pieces. Place the onion in the pan and sauté in olive oil for 3-4 minutes.
Then add peppers and tomatoes, salt and pepper and simmer for another five minutes.
Pour 150 ml of dry white wine into a frying pan, add herbs, a teaspoon of Tabasco sauce and bring the stew to a boil. Then add the fish, and after five minutes add the shrimp and squid. After three minutes of simmering, the dish is ready.
Roast “Love Pot”
For this recipe for a romantic dinner, you need to prepare half a kilogram of rabbit meat, 250 grams of turkey fillet, one onion and carrot, two tomatoes, 150 grams of celery root, some green onions and dill.
Cut the turkey and rabbit meat into large pieces and fry separately in a frying pan for ten minutes. Chop the onion and sauté until soft. Cut the tomatoes into small cubes. Grate the celery and carrots on a coarse grater.
Place the ingredients in layers in oiled pots: meat, vegetables, onions, chopped herbs. Add salt and pepper between layers. Pour dry red wine mixed with water in equal proportions over the meat and vegetables.
The liquid should completely cover the contents of the pots. Cook the pots in the oven at 200 degrees for an hour and a half. Garnish the finished dish with fresh herbs.
Chicken casserole “Italian Passion”
To prepare this dish for your beloved man for a romantic dinner, you will need a kilogram of chicken fillet. Cut the meat into medium-sized pieces and fry in olive oil, adding one tablespoon of dry white wine.
Chop five heads of garlic and place on the bottom of a baking dish. Spread the fried fillet on top, add salt and pepper, cover with foil and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes at 180 degrees.
Fry a finely chopped onion until golden brown, add 600 grams of tomatoes, cut into slices, and a mixture of dry Italian herbs. Simmer the vegetables for a few minutes, then remove from the heat.
Boil the pasta and place it on a wide dish. Pour the tomato sauce over them and place the prepared chicken fillet on top. Decorate the finished hot dish with herbs.
Preparing appetizers and salads: quickly and original
Salad “Garden of Eden”
For this refreshing salad for a romantic dinner, you will need: one avocado, 150 grams of seedless grapes, a small handful of pine nuts, 100 grams of lettuce leaves and half a lemon.
For the sauce, use one tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, two tablespoons of olive oil, a pinch of salt and a little ground black pepper.
Cut the avocado pulp into thin slices and sprinkle with lemon juice. Place lettuce leaves on a plate, place avocado pieces mixed with grapes on them (if they are large, cut them in half).
Whisk all the ingredients of the sauce. Pour the resulting sauce over the dish and sprinkle pine nuts on top.
Snack “Love Game”
Cut the salmon fillet into slices, place on a dish, add salt and pepper. Marinate the fillet pieces in freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice (a mixture of both is best).
Place a few basil leaves on top and place the dish in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Arrange the marinated salmon beautifully on a platter and garnish with herbs and lemon slices before serving.
Canapes “Arrows of Cupid”
A husband can quickly prepare this appetizer for his wife for a romantic dinner. Thread slices of melon (can be replaced with cherry tomatoes) and mini mozzarella balls onto skewers, and wrap everything with thin slices of ham.
Sprinkle finely chopped basil on top. From these delicious balls on skewers you can put a plot design - for example, a heart, the word “LOVE” or the name of a loved one.
Shrimp salad “Temptation”
For this appetizer, take 300 grams of shrimp, one large bell pepper and one tomato, a little cilantro and dill, a little salt and ground pepper.
Cut the sweet pepper into slices, the tomato into slices. Fry the vegetables in sunflower or olive oil for three minutes, then add the peeled shrimp to the pan. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and simmer in the pan for another three minutes.
Garnish the finished dish with finely chopped herbs. This salad is best served warm.
Layered salad “Heart”
For this dish you will need 300 grams of chicken fillet, two onions and carrots, one beet, three eggs, one hundred grams of hard cheese, some walnuts, one pomegranate and mayonnaise.
All ingredients are laid out on a wide plate in layers. To give the dish a heart shape, you need to carefully trim its edges. The first layer of salad is boiled chicken fillet, cut into cubes. Place onion fried until golden brown on top.
Apply a thin layer of mayonnaise, and then lay out boiled carrots, grated on a fine grater. After the carrots - again mayonnaise and finely chopped eggs.
Then you need to grease with mayonnaise, add grated cheese mixed with chopped nuts. Place boiled beets grated on a fine grater and another layer of mayonnaise on top. Decorate the salad with pomegranate seeds.
Surprise your loved one with delicious desserts and cocktails
Strawberry dessert “Desire”
Grind half a kilogram of strawberries with one teaspoon of vanilla sugar in a blender until pureed. You can use fresh or frozen berries. If you use fresh strawberries, leave a few for garnish.
Beat 300 grams of heavy cream with a mixer with a small amount of powdered sugar.
There are two ways to put dessert into glasses. The first option is to mix the cream and strawberry puree. The second way is to lay out the contents in layers, alternating cream and puree. Decorate the finished dessert with several strawberries and a sprig of mint.
Cocktail “Bright feelings”
This refreshing cocktail... great dessert option can be prepared for a romantic dinner for two at home or in the country. Take apple, grape juice and dry white wine in equal proportions.
For two servings, it is better to take one hundred grams of each component. Mix the ingredients and add a teaspoon of liquid honey to the mixture. Stir the cocktail until smooth and pour into glasses. You can put one slice of lemon in the glasses.
Coffee dessert “A Thousand Pleasures”
You need to prepare a cup of cream cheese, four tablespoons of coffee liqueur, 30 ml of freshly prepared espresso and a tablespoon of grated orange zest. Mix these ingredients in a blender.
Melt 250 grams of white chocolate in a water bath, mix it with one cup of cream. Whip another cup of cream with sugar. Mix the coffee and cheese mixture with chocolate and cream.
Divide the dessert into molds and leave in the freezer for several hours. Sprinkle with grated chocolate before serving.
Non-alcoholic cocktail “Fruit Kiss”
To prepare this rich cocktail for your loved one, blend 150 grams of strawberries and one banana in a blender until pureed. Add one tablespoon of lemon juice, half a glass of orange juice and a tablespoon of liquid honey to the mixture.
Stir the cocktail until smooth, dilute with peach juice to a semi-liquid consistency. Pour the cocktail into glasses and garnish with strawberries and lemon slices.
Pancakes “Ardent Hearts”
For this romantic dish, mix the dough as you would for regular pancakes. Take 400 grams of flour, 450 ml of water, one tablespoon each of sugar and vegetable oil, a little salt.
Place the finished dough in a plastic bottle. Make a small hole in the lid - through it you will pour the dough into the frying pan, “drawing” ornate patterns.
In a heated frying pan, “draw” a heart with dough, and graceful patterns inside it. The pancakes should look like lace. You can serve the dish with liquid chocolate or fruit puree.
Interesting additions to an unforgettable romantic dinner
Joint creative activity
Invite your loved one to create a joint creative project, which will bring you even closer.
This could be painting a picture or portrait using Flip-Flop technology, creating a map of wishes or plans for the future, performing a shadow theater, making a collage of joint photographs in the format of a tree of Love, organizing a thematic or erotic photo shoot.
Exciting intimate entertainment - body art with special paints that are easily washed off with water.
Board games and entertainment
Games of a romantic and sexual nature will make your evening even more eventful.
Many such entertainments are based on forfeits with tasks of an erotic nature: kiss a partner in ten places, dance a striptease, come up with an explicit pose for a photo shoot, etc.
Another part of the games is dedicated exclusively to romance - they encourage lovers to please each other with pleasant surprises, and this game strategy often carries over into real life (the board game “For You” is such an example).
The third type of games for two is conversational entertainment that allows you to get to know each other better. If you like experiments, unusual games of a creative nature in bed will suit you.
Romantic quest
Using the quest, give your loved one a hidden gift. Place notes around the room with tasks and keywords. Choose questions about your relationship - important dates, vacations together, emotions experienced together.
It is appropriate to supplement the game with questions about your interests and character. Let the young man receive not only a hint for each correct answer, but also your kiss or other reward.
With the help of a quest you can bring your loved one to a set table. Invite him to your home and offer to play a game of finding a surprise. The final point of the route will be the door to the room with the prepared dinner.
Dance experiments
Organize a real dance extravaganza - a carnival in the most incredible images. Stockings, wide-brimmed hats, and erotic lingerie can be used.
Make a musical selection and cards with forfeits, in which images and styles to perform dance numbers. End the carnival with a beautiful striptease.
Another idea for a dance evening is to organize a ballroom dancing master class by watching video tutorials. For lovers, gentle rumba, passionate salsa, and romantic waltz are ideal.
Of course, don’t forget about the “classics of the genre” - a relaxing massage with essential oils and taking a bath together.
A romantic evening is not only a set table, but also a beautiful atmosphere that encourages the desire to open up more and relax, find ways to please and surprise your loved one, enjoy each other.
Video: What to cook for a romantic dinner for two
There are many great dishes you can prepare for a romantic dinner for two.
In the first video you will learn how to prepare cannelloni with spinach and ricotta, caprese with pesto sauce and coffee-almond mousse. And the second contains a recipe for delicious pasta with shrimp in a creamy sauce.
Many of us have at least once thought about how to surprise our loved one and create an exceptional evening for two. What outfits to choose, what dishes to cook, what wine to buy and how to create a unique atmosphere?
You can, of course, book a table in a restaurant and limit yourself to choosing the menu offered. In addition to this, you can buy a ticket to the sauna or a double massage session. Then you won’t have to worry about anything except your appearance.
But what if you decide to arrange a romantic dinner and entertainment yourself? Well, great idea! The online magazine “Korolevnam.ru” will be happy to help you with this!
How to arrange a romantic dinner?
Location
First, decide on the room where you will treat your loved one. This could be the kitchen itself, but you can serve dinner in any other room. Yes, at least in the bathroom, if you plan to stay in it further after a snack. The main thing is to create an intimate atmosphere.
Romantic atmosphere
To make a romantic dinner, curtain the windows and stock up on candles. Both regular ones in beautiful candlesticks and “tablets” (penny candles in a tin “case”) will do.
Take a closer look at the floating candles. They look great on a romantic table in an original vase with water or an unusual plate.
You can even place these candles in glasses of water *wink*
By the way, the above-mentioned “tablets” can also be placed in glasses. And if you turn the glasses upside down, place our “tablets” under them, and put a decoration of your choice on the stem – it will turn out extremely unusual and interesting. It all depends on your imagination.
A string of pearls carelessly thrown on the table or a scattering of rose petals will also help create the atmosphere of a romantic dinner...
Or you can simply put a bouquet in a beautiful vase, which your loved one will probably present to you as a traditional present. Quiet relaxing music will be a great addition.
It’s better not to rely on your favorite radio station, but not to be lazy and burn a disc with the appropriate tracks.
Important nuances
By the way, we won’t dwell too much on this point, but we’ll make a small note that cleanliness and neatness are practically the most important attributes. Agree that a dirty floor, dust on the table and stained glasses do not look very romantic.
Therefore, take care of the cleanliness of the room and the accessories used. Based on the above, we can say with confidence that weekdays spent in fatigue and stress are not the best days for such a dinner.
Let it be a day off. And you will prepare well and prepare a romantic dinner for two, and your loved one will be full of strength and energy.
It is important to understand that a romantic dinner is not a dinner party. There is no need for heavy perfume, brocade and velvet (even as a tablecloth), and kilogram sponge cakes and fatty cabbage soup have no place at all at your romantic dinner. You want the evening to continue, don't you? *wink*
Therefore, think about your dinner menu in advance.
What to cook for a romantic dinner for two?
Of course, strawberries, whipped cream and chocolate came to your mind even without us. That's right, these products are included in the list of natural aphrodisiacs.
This also includes bananas, mangoes, avocados, coffee, cardamom, celery, parsley, nuts, shrimp, oysters, and mussels.
They say that garlic also has stimulating properties, but for obvious reasons we do not recommend consuming it during a romantic dinner
In short, we’ll give you some easy and delicious recipes. We hope they will help you decide what to cook for a romantic dinner.
The most important thing to remember is that you should never overeat at a romantic dinner.
Otherwise, then you’ll just lie sideways on the couch watching TV. And the opportunity to show off your stunning sexy lingerie will wait until next time *pardon*
Therefore, portions should be modest, and the table should not be crowded with the abundance of dishes on it. Stick to salad and dessert, or salad and main course, or main and dessert.
Although, if the portions are really small, then you can cook all three dishes. In general, everything is up to your taste and creative discretion.
Also take into account the taste preferences of your loved one and whether he is allergic to any product you are planning. Otherwise, you will then “flood” its erogenous zones in the stomach with antihistamines...
Recipe No. 1 Salad “My Fish”
Lightly salted salmon (trout) fillet -100-150 g
Rye bread or Borodino bread – a couple of slices
Mild curd cheese (0% fat cottage cheese is also suitable, or even Philadelphia cheese) – 100-150 g
Mayonnaise – 1 tsp. per serving
Red caviar for decoration
Cut the crusts off the pieces of bread, cut into small cubes and dry in a frying pan without oil (or in the oven). Cut the salmon into small pieces. Grind the curd cheese with mayonnaise and finely chopped herbs (if you have cottage cheese, first rub it separately through a sieve or grater, then mix with the rest of the ingredients). Place in a bowl in layers: curd cheese, fish, a little crackers and caviar.
Recipe No. 2 Spicy cocktail salad with shrimp “Sweet Kiss”
Boiled shrimp 150 g
Strawberry 50 g
Orange – 3-4 slices
Mango – ¼ fruit
A bit of celery
Orange juice 1 tbsp.
Sugar 0.5 tsp. no slide
Sour cream 1 tbsp.
Sweet chili sauce -0 5 tsp.
A little salt
Cut the mango into cubes. Finely chop the celery stalks. Peel the orange slices from film, seeds and fibers, cut into cubes. Cut the strawberries into 4 pieces each. Now prepare the sauce: mix sour cream, orange juice, sweet chili sauce, sugar and salt. Place the prepared mixture of fruits and shrimp into bowls or glasses and pour the sauce on top.
Recipe No. 3 Creamy tuna in apricots “Delight”
Canned tuna in oil (half a can)
Curd cheese (low-fat cottage cheese is fine) – 100-150 g
Walnut kernels – 20-30 g
Canned apricots – 2-4 pieces
Red onion – ¼ onion (or less)
Fry the nuts in a frying pan without oil and chop finely. Drain the oil from the tuna, mash it with a fork and combine it with the cream cheese. Finely chop the onion and mix with the tuna. Beat the mixture with a fork until creamy. Place the resulting creamy tuna on the apricot halves. Sprinkle with nuts. If desired, you can garnish with mint or parsley leaves.
Recipe No. 4 Pork “Light”
Pork – 250-300 g
Bell pepper – 1 pc.
Onions - 0.5 bulbs
Black pepper, red hot pepper, ground dry ginger - to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Cut the pork into thin long pieces. Cut the onion and pepper into strips. Place the meat in a frying pan and fry in oil. A few minutes before cooking, add the onion. Once the onion becomes translucent, add the bell pepper. Salt and add the indicated spices. Simmer under the lid until fully cooked.
Recipe No. 5 Chicken chop “Tenderness”
Chicken fillet - 1 pc. (consists of two halves, 1 half per person)
Flour - 1 tbsp.
Egg – 1 pc.
Mayonnaise -1.5 tbsp.
Salt, ground black pepper - to taste
Vegetable oil for frying
Hard cheese 50-80 g
Parsley
Wash the fillet and divide into 2 parts. Beat it with a hammer on both sides. Prepare the batter: break an egg into a bowl, add chopped parsley, mayonnaise, flour, salt and pepper and mix everything well. Grate the cheese separately. Now heat a frying pan with oil. Dip the beaten fillets into the batter on one side. Place this side (the one in the batter) into the pan.
Place grated cheese on top (on the side where there is no batter). Cover with a lid and fry until golden brown. After this, pour the batter onto the melted cheese with a spoon, thus “covering” the chop. Now turn the chops over to the second side and fry until golden brown. Garnish the finished chops with parsley sprigs.
Recipe No. 6 Chicken in soy sauce with summer vegetables “Beijing”
Chicken (meat from any part) – 200-300 g
Soy sauce – 100 g
Cucumber – 80-100 g
Tomato – 80-100 g
Bell pepper -80-100 g
Honey – 20 g
Salt, ground black pepper - to taste
Parsley
Vegetable oil
Prepare chicken meat: wash, separate from bones and chop into pieces. Marinate the meat in soy sauce mixed with honey (preferably for 30-60 minutes). Fry the meat in oil. Cut the vegetables into strips and the tomato into slices. Add bell peppers and cucumbers to the meat. Fry until done. Pour the remaining marinade and spices over the dish and simmer for about 7 minutes until the liquid has evaporated. Then add the tomatoes and fry for a couple more minutes. Sprinkle the finished dish with chopped herbs.
Dry sparkling wine (1 bottle for 4 servings)
Canned peaches with syrup – 1 jar
For decoration – a couple of strawberries or a sprig of mint
Drain the syrup from the peaches into a separate cup, place a few peaches in a bowl and use a blender to blend them to a thick puree, adding syrup a teaspoon at a time. Take a deep glass, add 3-5 tsp. peach puree and pour in the wine in a thin stream (it’s better to place a teaspoon in the glass and pour the wine in a neat, thin stream right along its back side). As a decoration, you can cut the strawberry in half and decorate the glass with it. Or just add a mint leaf to your cocktail.
Recipe No. 8 Honey yogurt “Favorite”
Natural yogurt (any thick yogurt without flavorings or additives will do) – 400 g
Walnuts (or pine nuts) - 30-40 g
Ground ginger, cinnamon - to taste
Sprig of mint
Honey – 150 g
Prepare the sweet sauce: combine honey and ginger, mix thoroughly and whisk. Fry the nuts in a dry frying pan, chop finely. Place the yogurt in 2 bowls, 200 g each. Pour the sweet sauce over the yoghurt and sprinkle nuts and cinnamon on top. Garnish with mint leaves.
Recipe No. 9 Watermelon cake “Fantasy”
Ripe watermelon
Cream 30% (if the fat content is higher, it will be even better) - 600 ml
Vanillin (if you find a vanilla pod, it will be great) – to taste
Brown sugar – 80 g
mint leaves
Cut 2 cubes of adequate size from the watermelon, cut off the skin and place on two plates. This will be the basis of our mini cakes. Separately, chop the pieces of watermelon into small pieces or use a small spoon to give them the appearance of a sphere (there should be at least 20 such tiny lumps for 2 servings) for decoration.
For the cream, in a bowl, beat the cream, 50 g of brown sugar and vanilla (or vanilla bean seeds) with a mixer or blender for 5 minutes until a thick and smooth creamy consistency. Blot the prepared watermelon cubes with a paper napkin to absorb all excess liquid. Cover these cubes evenly with the resulting cream and level. Sprinkle the prepared watermelon lumps on top, garnish with mint leaves and sprinkle with brown sugar.
Recipe No. 10 The most delicate strawberry fresh soup with ginger “Baby”
Fresh strawberries – 1 kg
Fresh ginger – 100 g
Lemon – 1 pc.
Sugar – 4 tbsp.
Peel the ginger and grate it on a fine grater. Extract the juice from the ginger. Squeeze the lemon and add lemon juice to the grated ginger. Place washed strawberries in a tall glass, pour ginger and lemon juice over them. Add granulated sugar. Beat everything with a blender. Place the fresh soup into plates and garnish with mint leaves. Can be served with ice cubes, a few whole strawberries or sorbet.
Here are some delicious and quick recipes for a romantic dinner. As you can see, the products are quite affordable. Mangoes, shrimp and watermelon can be easily found on store shelves. It doesn’t take a huge amount of time to prepare these delicacies either. Better spend time on yourself, my beloved.
Organizing a romantic dinner is not difficult at all. We hope our recipes will help you prepare for such an intimate event. Our light and healthy dishes can also diversify your daily menu.
Romantic dinner and drinks
And finally: when it comes to alcoholic drinks, something light is preferable. For example, wine or champagne. If your man prefers strong drinks, buy cognac for him. Or whiskey.
Please note that you should not consume large quantities of alcohol at such an event. Therefore, if you choose a strong alcoholic drink, then either limit its portion or use it in cocktails.
Or submit delicious Irish coffee :
Irish coffee recipe
Brew coffee in a Turk, pour it into mugs, add 50 g of cognac to each cup. Separately whisk the milk (this can be done using a French press or mixer) and add it to the coffee. You can sprinkle with cocoa, cinnamon or grated chocolate. By the way, roasted crushed almonds will add piquancy to the drink.
After dinner…
And make sure your loved one doesn’t fall asleep *wink* . Think over your further program in advance: it could be a night walk under the stars with a bottle of wine, a relaxing massage or bath, or maybe even a striptease performed by you (you can even do this together) or play the now fashionable “forfeits”.
The main thing is that everything flows in the direction you want.
Oh yes, we almost forgot! Under no circumstances should you whine to your man this evening about problems, worries, an unattached shelf or unbought bread. We can talk about this tomorrow.
And after dinner, don’t frantically run to the sink in order to wash all the dirty dishes: they will also wait. You have more pleasant and important things to do this evening.
Bon appetit and have fun!
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