A dinner for two can be romantic, but it is easier said than done. It may sound so romantic and cozy – a bottle of wine, scattered petals, and intimate conversation, but unfortunately, you could end up with overdone steak, runny tart, cold potatoes, and a lot of mess! Often, the problem stems from attempting to cook complicated recipes when you should have looked for easy romantic dinner ideas for two.

Do not confuse “good recipes” with “complicated recipes.” As much as you’d like to try your hand at baking something intricate to impress your sweetheart, you may just end up wasting your time. Set yourself up for success by choosing recipes that you can cook with minimal effort, ingredients, and sweat.

Here are some easy romantic dinner ideas for you to try this Valentine’s Day:

Roasted Spiced Leg of Lamb via A Brown Table

 

 

This roasted leg is quite delicious. It is also very easy to prepare. You do not have to stress yourself out with complicated recipes when you can always serve this dish for the main course. The meat is aromatic with the scent of garlic, mint, and a lot of other simple spices. It is packed with flavors and unique taste. The recipe calls for coriander seed which gives the dish a nutty, woody and earthy scent and flavor. Garnish it with cilantro or parsley.

Lemon Garlic Pasta Recipe via Wonky Wonderful

A simple yet delicious pasta dish is something that you can prepare without too much hassle this Valentine’s Day. You don’t need complicated recipes to whip up something tasty for your honey. This dish is fantastic. You can also dress it up with cherry tomatoes, shrimp, fresh veggies, roasted chicken or mushrooms if you want. It’s something that you can prepare quickly especially when you already have the ingredients in your kitchen.

Truffle Oil Roast Salmon and Mushrooms via My Life Runs On Food

If you want to whip up something a little fancy, why not try this Truffle Oil Roast Salmon and Mushrooms recipe? If salmon is a treat, why not treat yourself and your date with truffle oil to go with the delicious fish. Truffle oil gives the dish a deep earthy flavor. Prepare roast potatoes and spinach mustard greens as a side dish. Truffle oil, salmon, potatoes, and spinach…sounds yummy. Sounds like the perfect Valentine date dish, right?

Coconut Shrimp with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce via Cooking with Jax

You’d think that coconut shrimp would be overwhelmingly sweet. It’s not at all. The buttery breadcrumbs paired with coconut and shrimp creates a dominant flavor unlike any other. This dish can be a tad expensive if you order it in a restaurant, but it can be considerably affordable if you choose to prepare it yourself. You’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make from start to finish. You likely have all the ingredients in your fridge already.

Spiced Sirloin Roast for Two via An Edible Mosaic

If you’re a complete newbie at making roast beef, here’s a tip when preparing this dish: Edible Mosaic recommends that you marinate the meat at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking it. This helps the meat cook evenly. This also prevents the meat from drying out on the outside.

Chili Lime Steak with Roasted Vegetables via Diethood

You can use any roasted vegetables you like for this chili lime steak dish. Roasted carrots and onions are perfect for this. They are delicious, and they go well with the steak. You can’t go wrong with steak for a go-to dish, and it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. After that it's just "Netflix and Chill time".