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Our 20 Best Sunday Dinners for Two

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Leah Goggins February 13, 2022
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Filet Mignon for Two with Sweet Potato Mash

Whether you want to keep it simple or enjoy something more romantic, these dinners for two are worthy of your weekend menu. Each recipe has earned a four- or five-star rating with reviewers calling them "fantastic" and "a favorite." Recipes like our Moules Frites and Filet Mignon for Two with Sweet Potato Mash are healthy, delicious ways to begin a new week.

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Moules Frites

Moules Frites
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This simple but elegant dish pairs flavorful steamed mussels with crispy oven fries. Uncork an American chardonnay to sip alongside.

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Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp for Two

Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp for Two
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This healthy dinner recipe comes together in record time thanks to quick-cooking shrimp. Lemon juice brightens the sauce while yogurt adds creaminess. This recipe was adapted from our popular Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp to serve two instead of four.

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Lobster Ravioli

Lobster Ravioli
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Who says a quick, easy dinner can't feel luxurious? This lobster ravioli recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make. It's quick enough for everyday, but worthy of a special occasion. Whip up this easy dinner on Valentine's Day or double it and serve it on a busy weeknight for the whole family to enjoy.

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Filet Mignon for Two with Sweet Potato Mash

Filet Mignon for Two with Sweet Potato Mash
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A small quantity of compound butter, seasoned with garlic and herbs, makes a simple but delicious finish for a tender steak. We have rounded out this colorful healthy meal with roasted broccolini and mashed sweet potato--the perfect impressive yet easy dinner for date night-in.

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Chicken Saltimbocca

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This healthy chicken saltimbocca recipe makes an impressive, yet fast, classy dinner. Serve this Italian-inspired chicken with roasted broccoli rabe and creamy polenta to round out this elegant meal.

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Tofu & Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl with Pumpkin SeedsTofu & Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl with Pumpkin Seeds

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Crispy tofu lends protein to this burrito bowl-inspired veggie-packed grain bowl that's perfect for a quick and easy dinner or packable lunch for work.

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3-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Hash with Chicken Sausage

3-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Hash with Apple Chicken Sausage
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Apple-flavored chicken sausage adds flavor and protein in this quick dinner hash that uses a bag of shaved Brussels sprouts as its hearty, high-fiber base. Steaming the cubed sweet potatoes in the microwave cuts way down on total cook time.

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Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan for Two

Chicken & Spinach Skillet Casserole for Two
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In this easy weeknight dinner, we combine lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a flavorful meal that is simple and quick. This recipe was adapted from our popular Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan to serve two instead of four.

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Red Beans & Rice with Vegetables

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This dish is inspired by the traditional New Orleans dish of red beans and rice, but adds plenty of roasted vegetables.

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Grilled Chicken with Farro & Roasted Cauliflower

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You can find farro in most grocery stores, near the rice. If you can't find farro, you can use wheat berries or brown rice instead; cook according to package directions.

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Kale, Sausage & Pepper Pasta

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This healthy sausage and kale pasta recipe cooks in one skillet, so there's only one pot to clean! Try it with any greens you have in the fridge, such as chard or spinach.

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Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole

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This 45-minute enchilada recipe is bursting with chicken, tomatoes, tomatillos, chile peppers, and cheese, and because it's a one-skillet casserole, cleanup is a breeze.

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Roasted Root Vegetables with Goat Cheese Polenta

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This is true healthy comfort food--a bowl of soft, creamy polenta topped with warm roasted vegetables infused with garlic and sage.

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Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings for Two

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Here we use tender gnocchi in place of homemade dumplings in this rich and warming chicken and vegetable stew recipe. Freeze the remaining 8 ounces of gnocchi in an airtight container for another meal.

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Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Tomato & Avocado Salsa

Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Tomato & Avocado Salsa
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Lovers of fried fish get the taste without all the calories, and the salsa adds a fresh, clean note. To complete the Baja theme, serve with black beans, some diced mango and a bit of light sour cream.

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Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts

Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts
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This hearty orzo salad features feta, lemon and dill, three ingredients often found in Greek cuisine. Enjoy for lunch or dinner.

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Turkey & Stuffing for Two

Turkey & Stuffing for Two
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You don't have to skip the traditional Thanksgiving dinner if it's just the two of you--and you also don't have to eat turkey for days. In fact, you may not want to wait for a special occasion to have this satisfying mini celebration.

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Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce for Two

Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce for Two
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Sun-dried tomatoes are used twice in this healthy dinner recipe: the oil from the jar is used to cook the chicken while the tomatoes are added to the cream sauce for a rich, flavorful dish. This recipe was adapted from our popular Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce to serve two instead of four.

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Italian Penne with Tuna

Italian Penne with Tuna
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Need a quick pasta dish that's flavorful and colorful? This penne pasta dinner-for-two combines leeks, baby spinach, tuna and sun-dried tomatoes--and it's ready in just 20 minutes!

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Chickpea Pasta with Lemony-Parsley Pesto

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We love using chickpea pasta in this quick and easy dinner recipe, but other bean pastas or whole-wheat noodles are just as good with this fresh and zesty pesto sauce.

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    1 of 20 Moules Frites
    2 of 20 Creamy Lemon Pasta with Shrimp for Two
    3 of 20 Lobster Ravioli
    4 of 20 Filet Mignon for Two with Sweet Potato Mash
    5 of 20 Chicken Saltimbocca
    6 of 20 Tofu & Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl with Pumpkin SeedsTofu & Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl with Pumpkin Seeds
    7 of 20 3-Ingredient Sweet Potato & Brussels Sprout Hash with Chicken Sausage
    8 of 20 Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan for Two
    9 of 20 Red Beans & Rice with Vegetables
    10 of 20 Grilled Chicken with Farro & Roasted Cauliflower
    11 of 20 Kale, Sausage & Pepper Pasta
    12 of 20 Skillet Green Chile-Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    13 of 20 Roasted Root Vegetables with Goat Cheese Polenta
    14 of 20 Chicken & Gnocchi Dumplings for Two
    15 of 20 Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Tomato & Avocado Salsa
    16 of 20 Orzo Salad with Chickpeas & Artichoke Hearts
    17 of 20 Turkey & Stuffing for Two
    18 of 20 Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce for Two
    19 of 20 Italian Penne with Tuna
    20 of 20 Chickpea Pasta with Lemony-Parsley Pesto

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