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Date Night- Dine-In Dinner at Home

February 9, 2022 by Alex Daynes

Rather than mess with a dinner reservation on Valentine’s Day, recreate a fancy menu at home. And here’s the thing – it doesn’t have to be difficult. You can make a three-course meal with under 10 ingredients! This is the perfect date night- dine-in dinner at home!

Three Simply Delicious Recipes

The perfect Date Night- Dine-In Dinner at Home can be made in under an hour with the right recipe!

To Start- A Classic Wedge Salad

The Iceberg Wedge Salad is a classic American restaurant salad that is as easy to make at home as it is delicious! Crunchy iceberg lettuce, crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese crumble with blue cheese dressing!

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as digging into a classic iceberg wedge salad that requires both a fork and a knife.

Serve it up on a chilled glass salad plate for a complete restaurant-quality salad at home feel!

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The Main Course- A Butter Basted Steak

How to make steakhouse-quality steak at home. This Butter Basted Steak is the easiest and the most flavorful way to prepare steak.

It’s prepared in a cast-iron skillet with only a few simple ingredients. Start with a good, thick steak, season it well, and sear it in hot oil in cast iron. Flip the steak as often as you’d like.

Be sure to add in butter and aromatics and begin basting. Let the meat rest before you carve and dig in. It’s simple and delicious.

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For Dessert- 3 Ingredient Creme Brulee

Creme Brulee is one of my favorite easy dessert recipes and it’s only made with three ingredients! The silky texture and rich vanilla flavor make this taste restaurant quality.

Would you believe me if I told you all you need is vanilla ice cream, eggs, and granulated sugar? Well, believe it because my recipe is really that simple!

Grab your spoon, crack through the sugar topping and scoop up a generous amount of that creamy custard.

This would be perfect for a dine-in date night!

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Want even more tips on this menu?

Watch Alex Daynes share her easy date night dinner at home ideas on Studio 5 with Brooke Walker here!

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