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Whether you want to keep it simple or enjoy something more romantic, these dinners for two are worthy of your weekend menu. Each recipe has earned a four- or five-star rating with reviewers calling them “fantastic” and “a favorite.” Recipes like our Moules Frites and Filet Mignon for Two with Sweet Potato Mash are healthy, delicious ways to begin a new week.
01of 19Moules FritesView RecipeGreg DuPreeThis simple but elegant dish pairs flavorful steamed mussels with crispy oven fries. Uncork an American chardonnay to sip alongside.
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Moules Frites
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Greg DuPree
This simple but elegant dish pairs flavorful steamed mussels with crispy oven fries. Uncork an American chardonnay to sip alongside.
02of 19Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp for TwoView RecipeBrie PassanoThis healthy dinner recipe comes together in record time thanks to quick-cooking shrimp. Lemon juice brightens the sauce while yogurt adds creaminess. This recipe was adapted from our popularCreamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimpto serve two instead of four.
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Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp for Two
Brie Passano
This healthy dinner recipe comes together in record time thanks to quick-cooking shrimp. Lemon juice brightens the sauce while yogurt adds creaminess. This recipe was adapted from our popularCreamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimpto serve two instead of four.
03of 19Lobster RavioliView RecipeWho says a quick, easy dinner can’t feel luxurious? This lobster ravioli recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make. It’s quick enough for everyday, but worthy of a special occasion. Whip up this easy dinner on Valentine’s Day or double it and serve it on a busy weeknight for the whole family to enjoy.
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Lobster Ravioli
Who says a quick, easy dinner can’t feel luxurious? This lobster ravioli recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make. It’s quick enough for everyday, but worthy of a special occasion. Whip up this easy dinner on Valentine’s Day or double it and serve it on a busy weeknight for the whole family to enjoy.
04of 19Filet Mignon for Two with Sweet Potato MashView RecipeA small quantity of compound butter, seasoned with garlic and herbs, makes a simple but delicious finish for a tender steak. We have rounded out this colorful healthy meal with roasted broccolini and mashed sweet potato–the perfect impressive yet easy dinner for date night-in.
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Filet Mignon for Two with Sweet Potato Mash
A small quantity of compound butter, seasoned with garlic and herbs, makes a simple but delicious finish for a tender steak. We have rounded out this colorful healthy meal with roasted broccolini and mashed sweet potato–the perfect impressive yet easy dinner for date night-in.
05of 19Chicken SaltimboccaView RecipeThis healthy chicken saltimbocca recipe makes an impressive, yet fast, classy dinner. Serve this Italian-inspired chicken with roasted broccoli rabe and creamy polenta to round out this elegant meal.
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Chicken Saltimbocca
This healthy chicken saltimbocca recipe makes an impressive, yet fast, classy dinner. Serve this Italian-inspired chicken with roasted broccoli rabe and creamy polenta to round out this elegant meal.
06of 19Tofu & Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl with Pumpkin SeedsTofu & Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl with Pumpkin SeedsView RecipeCrispy tofu lends protein to this burrito bowl-inspired veggie-packed grain bowl that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner or packable lunch for work.
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Tofu & Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl with Pumpkin SeedsTofu & Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl with Pumpkin Seeds
Crispy tofu lends protein to this burrito bowl-inspired veggie-packed grain bowl that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner or packable lunch for work.
07of 193-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Hash with Chicken SausageView RecipeCarolyn A. Hodges, R.D.Apple-flavored chicken sausage adds flavor and protein in this quick dinner hash that uses a bag of shaved Brussels sprouts as its hearty, high-fiber base. Steaming the cubed sweet potatoes in the microwave cuts way down on total cook time.
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3-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Hash with Chicken Sausage
Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D.
Apple-flavored chicken sausage adds flavor and protein in this quick dinner hash that uses a bag of shaved Brussels sprouts as its hearty, high-fiber base. Steaming the cubed sweet potatoes in the microwave cuts way down on total cook time.
08of 19Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan for TwoView RecipeBrie PassanoIn this easy weeknight dinner, we combine lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a flavorful meal that is simple and quick. This recipe was adapted from our popularChicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesanto serve two instead of four.
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Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan for Two
In this easy weeknight dinner, we combine lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a flavorful meal that is simple and quick. This recipe was adapted from our popularChicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesanto serve two instead of four.
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Red Beans & Rice with Vegetables
10of 19Grilled Chicken with Farro & Roasted CauliflowerView RecipeYou can find farro in most grocery stores, near the rice. If you can’t find farro, you can use wheat berries or brown rice instead; cook according to package directions.
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Grilled Chicken with Farro & Roasted Cauliflower
You can find farro in most grocery stores, near the rice. If you can’t find farro, you can use wheat berries or brown rice instead; cook according to package directions.
11of 19Kale, Sausage & Pepper PastaView RecipeThis healthy sausage and kale pasta recipe cooks in one skillet, so there’s only one pot to clean! Try it with any greens you have in the fridge, such as chard or spinach.
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Kale, Sausage & Pepper Pasta
This healthy sausage and kale pasta recipe cooks in one skillet, so there’s only one pot to clean! Try it with any greens you have in the fridge, such as chard or spinach.
12of 19Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada CasseroleView RecipeThis 45-minute enchilada recipe is bursting with chicken, tomatoes, tomatillos, chile peppers, and cheese, and because it’s a one-skillet casserole, cleanup is a breeze.
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Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This 45-minute enchilada recipe is bursting with chicken, tomatoes, tomatillos, chile peppers, and cheese, and because it’s a one-skillet casserole, cleanup is a breeze.
13of 19Roasted Root Vegetables with Goat Cheese PolentaView RecipeThis is true healthy comfort food–a bowl of soft, creamy polenta topped with warm roasted vegetables infused with garlic and sage.
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Roasted Root Vegetables with Goat Cheese Polenta
This is true healthy comfort food–a bowl of soft, creamy polenta topped with warm roasted vegetables infused with garlic and sage.
14of 19Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings for TwoView RecipeHere we use tender gnocchi in place of homemade dumplings in this rich and warming chicken and vegetable stew recipe. Freeze the remaining 8 ounces of gnocchi in an airtight container for another meal.
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Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings for Two
Here we use tender gnocchi in place of homemade dumplings in this rich and warming chicken and vegetable stew recipe. Freeze the remaining 8 ounces of gnocchi in an airtight container for another meal.
15of 19Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke HeartsView RecipePhotography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Kady Wohlfarth / Kay ClarkeThis hearty orzo salad features feta, lemon and dill, three ingredients often found in Greek cuisine. Enjoy for lunch or dinner.
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Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts
Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Kady Wohlfarth / Kay Clarke
This hearty orzo salad features feta, lemon and dill, three ingredients often found in Greek cuisine. Enjoy for lunch or dinner.
16of 19Turkey & Stuffing for TwoYou don’t have to skip the traditional Thanksgiving dinner if it’s just the two of you–and you also don’t have to eat turkey for days. In fact, you may not want to wait for a special occasion to have this satisfying mini celebration.
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Turkey & Stuffing for Two
You don’t have to skip the traditional Thanksgiving dinner if it’s just the two of you–and you also don’t have to eat turkey for days. In fact, you may not want to wait for a special occasion to have this satisfying mini celebration.
17of 19Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce for TwoView RecipeBrie PassanoSun-dried tomatoes are used twice in this healthy dinner recipe: the oil from the jar is used to cook the chicken while the tomatoes are added to the cream sauce for a rich, flavorful dish. This recipe was adapted from our popularChicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauceto serve two instead of four.
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Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce for Two
Sun-dried tomatoes are used twice in this healthy dinner recipe: the oil from the jar is used to cook the chicken while the tomatoes are added to the cream sauce for a rich, flavorful dish. This recipe was adapted from our popularChicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauceto serve two instead of four.
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Penne with Tuna & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
19of 19Chickpea Pasta with Lemony-Parsley PestoView RecipeWe love using chickpea pasta in this quick and easy dinner recipe, but other bean pastas or whole-wheat noodles are just as good with this fresh and zesty pesto sauce.
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Chickpea Pasta with Lemony-Parsley Pesto
We love using chickpea pasta in this quick and easy dinner recipe, but other bean pastas or whole-wheat noodles are just as good with this fresh and zesty pesto sauce.
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