--- title: "8 Romantic Recipes to Impress Your Date ..." description: "Mini Grilled-Cheese Hearts; Roasted Duck Breast with Plum Sauce; Hazelnut Butter Grilled Scallops; Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb; Goat Cheese and Olive Stuffed Peppers; More ..." url: "https://cooking.allwomenstalk.com/romantic-recipes-to-impress-your-date/" category: "cooking" last_updated: "2026-05-29" --- # 8 Romantic Recipes to Impress Your Date ... **Romantic Recipes** are no doubt on many people´s minds at this time of year. But why limit yourself to making romantic meals on just one day of the year? If you have invited a date for dinner, why not surprise them with a loving touch to the meal. Whether it´s a sweet snack, or a full meal, here are some romantic recipes to impress your date. ## 1. Mini Grilled-Cheese Hearts _ goodtoknow.co.uk_ There´s nothing fancy about grilled cheese sandwiches, but a **romantic recipe** doesn´t have to be elaborate. Being cute will do! Get yourself a heart-shaped cutter and bring some love into your meals. The sweet pepper relish will add a lovely kick to the simple sarnie. ## 2. Roasted Duck Breast with Plum Sauce ![Roasted Duck Breast with Plum Sauce](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cooking/2012/02/2_roasted-duck-breast-with-plum-sauce_560x485.jpg) [bbcgoodfood.com](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/roasted-duck-breast-plum-sauce) Duck is an unusual choice for a meal, and will definitely impress your date (unless they´re vegetarian). The beauty of this **romantic recipe** is that it doesn´t take too long to prepare. After all, you don´t want to spend too much time slaving in the kitchen; you want your date to get you hot and bothered, not the dinner! ## 3. Hazelnut Butter Grilled Scallops ![Hazelnut Butter Grilled Scallops](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cooking/2012/02/3_hazelnut-butter-grilled-scallops_560x474.jpg) [bbc.co.uk](https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/hazelnutbuttergrille_89237) If you´ve never cooked scallops before, don´t fret – they don´t take much cooking at all. Just a little frying and grilling, and they´re done. Your date will definitely be impressed with this **romantic recipe**! Fresh herbs and hazelnuts add simple but special flavours to this dish. ## 4. Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb _ sainsburys.co.uk_ Often the best dishes for romantic meals are those that look striking but aren´t actually complicated to make. Cooking lamb in a herby crust makes the meat look impressive, yet involves nothing more than mixing some ingredients together and covering the lamb. And just think of the delicious flavours! ## 5. Goat Cheese and Olive Stuffed Peppers ![Goat Cheese and Olive Stuffed Peppers](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cooking/2012/02/5_goat-cheese-and-olive-stuffed-peppers_560x486.jpg) [theperfectpantry.com](https://www.theperfectpantry.com/2009/05/black-olives-recipe-goat-cheese-and-olive-stuffed-peppers.html) This would make a lovely romantic snack to enjoy together – imagine the fun of feeding each other! It could also be served as a starter or as part of a lunch, perhaps with some tasty homemade bread. These peppers are easy to make in advance and keep in the fridge. ## 6. Sun-Dried Tomato, Red Pepper and Artichoke Pasta ![Sun-Dried Tomato, Red Pepper and Artichoke Pasta](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cooking/2012/02/6_sun-dried-tomato-red-pepper-and-artichoke-pasta_560x485.jpg) [food.com](https://www.food.com/recipe/creamy-sun-dried-tomato-roasted-red-pepper-and-artichoke-pasta-52282) Even a dish as apparently mundane as pasta can be made extra-special with the use of some special vegetables. Buy some quality pasta, and pick an interesting shape such as the bows used in the recipe. Sun-dried tomatoes add an intense flavour to a dish – and that´s just what you´re looking for here. You want to get your partner drooling! ## 7. Bésame ![Bésame](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cooking/2012/02/7_b-eacute-same_560x485.jpg) [cocktails.about.com](https://www.thespruceeats.com/besame-kiss-me-cocktail-recipe-759590) No romantic meal is complete without a cocktail. For readers who don´t understand Spanish, the name of this cocktail means ´Kiss me´ - which is exactly what you want! The liqueur contains an aphrodisiac ingredient, so serve it up as part of your romantic meal and see what effect it has … ## 8. Tiramisu ![Tiramisu](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cooking/2012/02/8_tiramisu_560x485.jpg) [food.com](https://www.food.com/recipe/tiramisu-84612) Naturally, you´ll want to finish your romantic meal with a super indulgent dessert, and tiramisu fits the bill perfectly. It´s rich, creamy and will have you licking your lips. Your dinner partner will love it, as well as watching you eat it! It´s also the perfect dessert to feed each other with. These **romantic recipes** have been carefully chosen to give you some fantastic ideas on what to serve up for dinner à deux. What you are looking for is lots of fabulous flavours and beautiful presentation. Just one word of warning – don´t eat too much, however delicious the meal is, if you want the romance to continue post-meal! What romantic recipes would you select for a dinner with your special someone? 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