8 date night dinner recipes to enjoy at home

Staying in can be more enjoyable and healthy than going out if you’re cooking for the one you love. If you want to impress your partner this Valentine’s Day or simply spend quality time with them over delicious food, make any of these dinner-for-two recipes that we love!

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Zesty rack of lamb with roasted capsicum sauce

Chicken tortilla with Mexi slaw and avocado cucumber yoghurt

Open smoky steak sandwich with caramelised onions

Teriyaki tofu bowl with sweet potato ‘noodles’ and nutty sauce

Fish with homemade tartare sauce, fennel slaw and crispy crushed potatoes

Lamb and vege meatballs with spiced lentils

Chicken and vegetable tray bake

Som tum gai salad (paw paw salad)

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