Winter Date-Night In: Cozy Mains for Two
When it is cold outside and staying in feels far more appealing than heading out, a cosy home-cooked dinner can turn an ordinary winter evening into something a bit special. This list of winter date-night in: mains for two is full of rich, comforting dishes. Perfect for a quiet night in with good food, soft lighting, a bottle of wine and no need to book a table.
Whether you fancy something elegant like duck breast with orange sauce, pan-seared sea bass, or salmon with béarnaise sauce, these recipes bring a touch of restaurant flair to your own kitchen.
There are warming options too. Like Tuscan chicken, steak in black pepper sauce, or a classic lasagna that’s perfect for sharing. For seafood lovers, try creamy salmon pasta, pan-seared trout, or a hearty Irish seafood chowder. And if you’re after comfort with a traditional twist, a steak Diane or Irish lamb stew will definitely do the trick.
Simple to prepare and full of flavour, these dishes are made for slow evenings, good wine, and great company.
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Winter Date-Night In: Cozy Mains for Two
Warm up winter nights with cosy mains for two - romantic, comforting recipes perfect for a date-night in by the fire.
Irish Lamb Stew with Dumplings
This Irish lamb stew and dumplings recipe is very simple to make and absolutely delicious. The herby dumplings are perfect for mopping up the tasty stew sauce.
Steak Diane Recipe
This recipe describes how to cook Steak Diane. This famous meal is steak in a creamy mushroom and shallots brandy sauce. Yummy!
Blue Cheese Sauce, for steak
This easy recipe shows you how to make a delicious blue cheese sauce, to accompany any type of steak you wish.
Classic Beef Lasagne Recipe
This recipe shows you how to make a classic Italian beef lasagne with a Bolognese and bechamel sauce. Very tasty and delicious.
Creamy Tuscan Chicken : A Flavourful Italian Comfort Dish
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken recipe contains delicious juicy and tender chicken breast cooked in a creamy parmesan, spinach and sun-dried tomato sauce.
Pan Fried Trout with Lemon Butter Sauce
This recipe for Pan-Fried Trout with a Lemon Butter Sauce is super quick and easy to make. This sauce is great with all types of fish and this recipe will give you a restaurant quality meal.
Irish Seafood Chowder
This delicious and filling Irish seafood chowder is a common meal in the pubs and restaurants of Ireland. Serve up with some buttered Irish Wheaten or sourdough bread - unbeatable!
Creamy Salmon Pasta
This creamy salmon pasta, made with freshly baked and flaked salmon fillets is a delicious and easy meal to make. Super quick as well!
Salmon with Béarnaise Sauce
This simple recipe for baked salmon with Béarnaise sauce is a restaurant-quality meal you can have ready on the table in less than 20 minutes.
Steak in Black Pepper Sauce
This recipe will give you a delicious black peppercorn sauce to go with your steak. A good reason not to drink all the brandy...
Pan Seared Sea Bass
This pan-seared Sea Bass with a buttery lemon and herb sauce is a great way to cook this beautiful white fish. Serve up with some new potatoes and asparagus. Wonderful!
Duck Breast With Orange Sauce
This duck breast with orange sauce will delight your guests. Easy and quick to make and very tasty.