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If you're looking for the perfect Weeknight Dinner for Two, this list is for you! I put together this guide to the best dinner ideas for two to make it easy for you to pick out a dinner perfect for a date night or small family meal. I promise you'll find a new favorite!

pouring sauce over French onion pork chops
Pictured: French Onion Pork Chops
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Dinner Ideas for Two

Now that Ron and I are empty-nesters, we have been sizing down our dinners. It's so strange to cook for just the two of us after so many years of prepping dinner for a full family, and I've realized just how difficult it can be to cut a recipe down to just two servings!

That's why I put together this list of easy to make dinners for two. It includes all of my personal favorite meals perfect for making just two servings, so you can enjoy dinner together without worrying about leftovers or buying ingredients in bulk.

My recipes include everything from romantic dinner recipes perfect for Valentine's Day, like filet mignon and lobster tail, to easy Sunday supper recipes for two, like personal pizzas and lasagna. No matter what the occasion, I promise you'll walk away from this list with a new favorite dinner!

Steak Dinners for Two

What could be a more perfect dinner for two than a juicy steak? I have recipes for steak on the grill, in the air fryer, smoker, sous vide, and pan-fried, so you can easily prepare a steak dinner for two.

Plate with air fried steak and fried lobster tail with a side of steamed asparagus and a glass of wine
Air Fryer Filet Mignon
Ready in under 10 minutes with a flavorful garlic butter sauce, my air fryer filet mignon is a quick and easy way to enjoy a fabulous steak dinner.
Check out this recipe
Slices of porterhouse steak on a cutting board
Grilled Porterhouse Steak Recipe
My husband Ron and I love grilling out, and this Porterhouse Steak on the Grill is one of our best recipes. It's ready in under 20 minutes following three simple steps, and perfect for feeding two!
Check out this recipe
sliced steak diane on a plate
Steak Diane
Rich and decadent, my Steak Diane recipe is a flavorful meal of tender steak with a creamy mushroom sauce you might just find totally irresistible.
Check out this recipe
sliced tomahawk steak on a baking sheet with asparagus
Smoked Tomahawk Steak
Enjoy a foolproof Smoked Tomahawk Steak following my easy recipe! It is so flavorful and perfect for two, so you can get the best out of every bite of this decadent cut of steak.
sliced filet mignon with bearnaise sauce showing off medium rare interior
Grilled Filet Mignon
Tender and juicy, my indulgent Grilled Filet Mignon recipe is the perfect date night dinner for two. It's a restaurant-quality dish, but it's easier to make than you might think!
Check out this recipe
sous vide filet mignon sliced on a plate next to sweet potatoes and asparagus
Sous Vide Filet Mignon
For tender, perfect steak every time, nothing beats cooking steak sous vide. Try my sous vide filet mignon for your next date night dinner, and you will be glad you did!
a sliced steak on a cutting board
Pan Seared Steak
It's easy to pan sear any amount of steaks you need for dinner, making my pan seared steak recipe the perfect choice for dinner for two. Simply use two steaks instead of one.
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Seafood Dinners for Two

By far, one of my favorite dinners to make for two includes seafood. Lobster tails, shrimp, crab legs - you choose your favorite!

Close up of lobster tail in air fryer basket
Air Fryer Lobster Tail
Air frying lobster tail makes for an incredible meal for two. It takes just 10 minutes, and is so delicious!
Check out this recipe
Grilled tuna steak on a bed of rice with vegetables and spicy mayo
Grilled Tuna Steak with Spicy Mayo
My Grilled Tuna Steak recipe has it all: tender ahi tuna seasoned with everything bagel seasoning, and a spicy poke bowl sauce for dipping!
Check out this recipe
Chinese prawns in a bowl with rice
Chinese Prawns Recipe
The best tender and juicy Prawns Stir Fry, smothered in a homemade sweet and spicy chili sauce! This delicious prawn dish is all you need for a busy weeknight. From start to finish, it only takes 15 minutes to make!
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Steamed crab legs on a speckled plate with a glass dish of melted butter and two corn on the cob halves
Steamed Crab Legs
You're going to love these easy steamed crab legs! To cut this recipe down for just two servings, simply use one pound of crab legs instead of two, and halve the remaining ingredients.
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a closeup of an instant pot lobster tail with butter
Instant Pot Lobster Tails
Cook perfectly buttery, flaky steamed lobster tails following my fool-proof recipe for Instant Pot Lobster Tails! Ready in under 15 minutes!
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bowl of shrimp creole up close
Shrimp Creole Recipe
It takes 30 minutes to make my Louisiana-style easy Shrimp Creole recipe. The ingredients are simple, but my recipe boasts complex flavor!
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Close up of a forkful of salmon in a salmon poke bowl
Easy Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe
My simple Salmon Poke Bowl recipe is perfectly sized for two portions and uses easy, fresh ingredients you will love!
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two grilled lobster tails on a serving board
Buttery Lobster Tails on the Grill
Grilled Lobster Tails are way easier to prepare than you might think! Ready in under 30 minutes, grilling lobster tails is irresistible.
Check out this recipe
close up of sous vide salmon on a white plate with orzo in the background
Sous Vide Salmon
Cook salmon perfectly every time! Sous Vide Salmon is easy to make and cooked to perfection with a lemon butter sauce.
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Chicken Dinner Recipes for Two

Chicken makes some of the best easy dinner recipes for two, and there is so much you can do with it. From grilled chicken breasts to use in salads and pasta to serving chicken in lemon butter sauce or with creamy mushroom gravy, you can't go wrong!

Beautiful grilled chicken breast on a cutting board
Grilled Chicken Breast
Learn How to Grill Chicken Breast Perfectly following my easy step-by-step recipe for the most tender and delicious chicken every time!
Pouring dressing on chick-fil-a kale caesar salad
Kale Caesar Salad
Learn how to make Chick-fil-A Lemon Kale Caesar Salad at home using easy ingredients! Simple to make and so delicious!
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two white dishes of chicken tetrazzini
Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe for Two
Cozy up with a loved one and enjoy this Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe for Two or double the recipe and make a chicken casserole that the family will love.
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Easy Dinner Ideas for Two with Pork

Pork often goes on sale in my area, and every time it does, I find myself snatching up the opportunity to make a perfect pork dinner. It's a versatile meat you can use for average weekday supper recipes for two, like pulled pork pizza, or date night recipes like pan-seared pork chops with dijon mustard sauce.

pan seared pork chops on a plate with green beans and orzo
Pan Seared Pork Chops
Learn how to cook pork chops in a pan following my easy Pan Seared Pork Chops recipe, complete with a delicious dijon mustard sauce. All made in one pan in less than 30 minutes!
Check out this recipe
Grilled pork chop sliced on a plate with a fork
Grilled Pork Chops
Learn how to grill pork chops so they're juicy and delicious following my Grilled Pork Chops recipe! 5 ingredients and 30 minutes on the grill!
Check out this recipe
close up of pulled pork pizza on a cutting board with two slices cut out
Pulled Pork Pizza
Get ready to try the best flatbread pizza recipe ever! My Pulled Pork Pizza Flatbread Recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious flatbread recipes you will ever try.
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Pasta Dinners for Two

Pasta is the perfect choice for making simple dinner recipes for two, because you can use the exact amount you need and have none of it go to waste. I've included my favorite pasta recipes for two below, as well as easy-to-make and versatile sauces to use with any pasta you prefer.

Lasagna for two on a plate with fresh basil
Lasagna for Two
Enjoy delicious, cheesy lasagna for two, made with easy to find, fresh ingredients! This lasagna recipe is perfectly portioned for little to no leftovers.
Check out this recipe
a bowl of ricotta chicken pasta with a lemon wedge and thyme
Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon
My delicious and creamy Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon is the weeknight dinner you've been waiting for! It's the perfect one-pot meal!
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lemon butter chicken tenders cooking in pan with sauce
Lemon Butter Sauce
Creamy lemon butter sauce pairs well with everything from chicken, seafood, and beef, to pasta and veggies! Your family will practically beg you to make this sauce again!
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Alfredo in a skillet with fresh parsley on top
Alfredo Sauce Recipe
My homemade Alfredo Sauce has a secret ingredient that takes the homemade alfredo sauce over the top. Your family will love this dish!
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peppercorn sauce in a pan with thyme
Peppercorn Sauce for Steak
My rich and flavorful Peppercorn Sauce Recipe is so easy, you'll want to serve it on everything! It's the perfect blend of flavors!
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garlic butter in a glass bowl with parsley and a butter knife
Garlic Butter Recipe
Make my easy homemade garlic butter with just 3 ingredients and one bowl! Garlic herb butter is the perfect complement to bread, vegetables, meats, and seafood. You will want to slather it on everything!
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Dinner Recipe Ideas for Two with Leftovers

The recipes below are sized to feed four, but are easy to measure down for just two servings. You can either halve the ingredients of each, or simply enjoy enough for leftovers the next night!

Pouring parmesan dijon sauce made from a roux over chicken cordon bleu
Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe with Sauce
Crispy on the outside and filled with nutty cheese and salty ham on the inside, this delicious Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe with sauce is a must-try dinner.
Check out this recipe
close up of French onion pork chops in a skillet
French Onion Pork Chops
Make juicy French Onion Pork Chops in one pan, all in under an hour! Complete with delicious caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese.
Check out this recipe
harissa beef roulade sliced on a white plate with a fork and potatoes
Beef Roulade Recipe
My easy Beef Roulade Recipe combines delicious flank steak with flavorful homemade harissa sauce, for an unforgettable steak dinner! After marinating for hours for ultimate flavor, this easy steak recipe grills in just 10 minutes.
Check out this recipe
chicken breast and mushroom recipe
Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Onions
Pan seared chicken breast pairs deliciously with caramelized onions and mushrooms and a decadent, creamy sauce in this chicken breast and mushroom recipe!
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chicken alfredo in a pot
Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Ready in under 40 minutes and so velvety, my Chicken Alfredo recipe includes a secret ingredient to change how you make alfredo for good!
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oven baked pork chops over mashed potatoes with pork gravy
Baked Pork Chops
Learn how to make baked pork chops that turn out perfectly juicy and tender every single time with my easy, oven baked pork chops recipe!
Check out this recipe
sliced pork steaks on a serving platter with potatoes and parsley
Grilled Pork Steak
Rediscover pork with my recipe for Grilled Pork Steaks! Marinated to tender perfection, they're an easy 10 minute dinner you'll love!
Check out this recipe
closeup of air fried shrimp in the air fryer
Air Fryer Shrimp
For a quick and easy seafood dish, try Air Fryer Shrimp! With a cook time of just 7 minutes, it's a delicious and convenient meal.
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alfredo sauce being poured on a plate of fettuccine with steak
Steak Alfredo
Unlock a whole new level of luxury with my secret-ingredient Fettuccine Alfredo with Steak! It's so dreamy and luscious, you'll be hooked!
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Air fryer pork ribs on a black plate with bbq dipping sauce
Air Fryer Ribs
Learn how to make air fryer pork ribs using just a few simple ingredients in only 35 minutes! Easy and so delicious!
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grilled shrimp on a baking rack
Grilled Shrimp
My favorite way to serve shrimp, and probably the easiest, too! My marinated Grilled Shrimp are a new BBQ family favorite for sure!
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Close up of steak foil packs with potatoes, peppers, and onions, cooked and ready to eat
Steak Foil Pack
My recipe for Steak Foil Packets is easy to make with minimal cleanup! Make these steak foil packs in the oven or on the grill in 30 minutes or less using simple ingredients.
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Isabel, AKA Family Foodie

About Isabel Laessig

Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Sunday Supper Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!

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  1. peasandcrayons16 says

    OMG I want it all! Thanks for including my spaghetti squash with all these tasty recipes!!

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