The first date was a success, and subsequent meetings have brought you closer together. A romantic dinner at home is the ideal opportunity to get to know each other even better. Sometimes it’s much nicer to have your partner cook for you or create a first-class meal together instead of going out to eat. At home, it’s just the two of you and you won’t be disturbed. A few candles on the table can easily create a romantic atmosphere. Don’t forget a good bottle of wine, either.
We’ve put together a few recipe ideas for a romantic meal. Whether for meat lovers, gourmets, calorie-conscious people, or vegetarians, you’re sure to delight your partner. All of these recipes are for two people, of course.
Romantic meal for vegetarians: Truffle risotto
Ingredients:
- 200g risotto rice
- 1 glass of white wine
- 500 ml vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 shallots
- 1 jar of truffles
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
- salt and pepper
Preparation:
- First, peel and chop the shallots and sauté them in a pan with olive oil. Add the rice and sauté.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine. Once the wine has reduced, gradually add the stock. The rice should always be covered. Very important: You have to stir frequently, otherwise the rice will stick or burn! Of course, the task is made easier if you take turns handing over the rice…
- Once all the liquid has boiled down, add the sliced ​​truffles.
- Just before serving, stir in the Parmesan cheese and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste – your romantic vegetarian meal is ready.
For meat lovers: Rump steak with potatoes and beans
Ingredients:
- 2 rump steaks
- 500 g potatoes
- 1 garlic clove
- 250 g green beans
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp peanut oil
- Salt
- pepper
- butter
- aluminum foil
Preparation:
- A romantic meal for meat lovers can be conjured up in no time with this recipe. First, preheat the oven to 180°C (fan oven). Peel and quarter the potatoes (leave the skin on). Then place them in a baking dish, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, and salt, and mix everything together. Bake the potatoes in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, wash the beans and boil them in salted water for 10 minutes. Remove and rinse. Then heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan, sauté the onions until translucent, and briefly add the beans.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and keep warm. Reduce the oven temperature to 150-160°C. The rump steak should be at room temperature (take it out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking). It’s important to season the meat after cooking and to score the fat edge, as otherwise it will curl during cooking. Heat the pan. It’s important to add the peanut oil only when the pan is hot. Sear the steak on both sides (1 to 2 minutes).
- Then place the pan with the steaks in the oven (approx. 160°C fan-assisted oven) and continue cooking. Cooking time varies. If the meat gives slightly when pressed, it’s medium. After cooking, wrap the steaks in aluminum foil and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Romantic meal yet calorie-conscious: pollock fillet with steamed vegetables
Ingredients:
- 2 pollock fillets (150 g each)
- 300 g carrots
- 300 g swedes
- Salt
- 1/2 bunch of dill
- 1 untreated lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt
- aluminum foil
 Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 175°C fan/convection oven. Peel and slice the carrots and turnips, and cook in salted water for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, wash and chop the dill, mix with the olive oil, and set aside. Drain the vegetables.
- Wash the lemon and squeeze the juice from one half, then slice the other half. Then wash the fish and rub it with the lemon juice and sea salt.
- Spread the carrots and turnips on the aluminum foil, place the fish on top, and brush with the dill oil. If desired, you can also add a lemon slice. Shape the aluminum foil into a parcel. Bake the finished parcels in the oven at 175°C for 15 to 20 minutes. This leaves a little time for a quiet chat before the romantic dinner .
The dessert for your romantic meal: Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients:
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 50 g butter
- 200 ml cream
- 3 eggs
- 40 g sugar
Preparation:
- Dessert is the perfect end to a romantic meal. The key ingredient of this dessert is the chocolate, so use the highest quality chocolate for the mousse. This must first be melted in a water bath .
- Next, separate the eggs, and whip the cream and egg whites until stiff peaks form. Whisk the egg yolks with a little hot water and the sugar until creamy. Then stir in the melted chocolate. Finally, fold the whipped cream and egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
- The mousse must be chilled for at least two hours. The finished dessert can then be garnished with berries or chocolate chips, if desired.
