No matter if it’s your first date or your fiftieth date, putting together an impressive night for someone you care about never goes out of style. Guy, girl, friend, mom (“mom dates” have been my most common date night thus far), it doesn’t matter! Just think: you set a nice table, light some candles, and prep an amazing meal – complete with appetizer and dessert. Sounds great, right? Well, it is!
The only problem? It can be hard to find common-ground-recipes that are incredibly delicious, total stand-outs, and not overly complicated…all at the same time.
Lucky for you, we have something up our sleeve!
For the perfect date night, we’re thinking an Arugula Salad that is light, refreshing, and lemony. Then, Gigi’s Pasta All Vodka which is SO amazing that it will blow your guest away with just one bite. And finally, for the grand finale, Two-Ingredient Chocolate Strawberries that are way too easy to be that good.
Of course, a romantic date night wouldn’t be complete without some bubbles to sip on (if you prefer that kind of thing…which, who doesn’t?). Our personal recommendations would either be Moët & Chandon, for those of us with a more generous budget, or Avaline’s Sparkling. Both great options for adding that final touch onto the evening. And why not serve your bubbles of choice (or red wine, if you prefer) in West Elm’s Horizon Glasses? Talk about a final touch!
Ina Garten’s Arugula with Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb fresh arugula
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from two lemons)
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 lb chunk very good Parmesan (or buy pre-shaved fresh Parmesan)
Instructions
- If the arugula has roots attached, cut them off. Fill the sink with cold water and toss the arugula for a few minutes to clean. Spin-dry. the leaves and place them in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour enough dressing on the arugula to moisten. Toss well and place the salad on individual plates.
- With a very sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, if you are opting to shave the Parmesan yourself, shave the Parmesan into large shards and arrange them onto the arugula.
Two-Ingredient Chocolate Strawberries
Ingredients
- melting chocolate (the chocolate should look like discs)
- strawberries
Instructions
- Place your chocolate into a microwavable-safe bowl and microwave slowly in small increments, 20-30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until fully melted.
- Once the chocolate is smooth, dip and rotate the strawberries in the chocolate and place them back onto the lined baking sheet. Work quickly, as the chocolate will start to harden again in the bowl.
- After all of the strawberries have been coated, put them into the fridge for about 30 minutes.
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