Easy & Delicious Dinner Recipes for Two
By Mike LitwinHere’s what we know: it’s frustratingly tough to find recipes tailored for two.
Sure, there are lots of websites that include recipes with quantity converters, but they often miss the mark. Sometimes, the math isn’t as simple as dividing by 2 or 4. It takes real-life trial and error to nail the perfect quantities, ensuring your dish isn’t overly salty, acidic, greasy, or overcooked.
Sound familiar?
At Duo Delish, we exclusively offer recipes for two. No guesswork needed—just perfectly portioned ingredients and cooking times for a delicious meal for you and your plus one.
We’ve compiled this list of quick and easy dinner recipes for two. It’s ideal for couples but also great for parents tired of chicken fingers every night. Cook up something better (and fast) while the kids enjoy their favorites.
Seeking something extra special? Explore our curated selection of best date night recipes, updated monthly!
1. Pappardelle with Truffle Butter Sauce
This is an easy pasta dish to whip up quickly without sacrificing flavor. Pappardelle pasta pairs so well with truffle butter sauce because its wide, flat shape hugs the sauce like a cozy blanket, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor. And the thickness of the pappardelle prevents it from getting lost in the rich truffle butter goodness, allowing for a satisfyingly creamy experience.
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2. Beef and Couscous Stuffed Peppers
Traditional rice has been swapped for fragrant pearled couscous in this super-easy-to-make stuffed peppers recipe. The couscous's chewiness and flavor-absorbing qualities elevate the dish, soaking up savory juices from beef, tomatoes, and spices. This dish truly has it all: sweet, savory. chewy, and crunchy.
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3. Chicken Schnitzel with Spicy Pineapple Sauerkraut
Upgrade your weeknight chicken game effortlessly with this flavorful twist. Succulent chicken, expertly breaded and topped with melted Gruyere cheese, meets its match with a sauerkraut infused with the sweetness of pineapple and the kick of jalapeño. It's a simple yet special dish that elevates your dinner routine without any extra fuss.
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4. Miso Truffle Ramen with Pesto
Few things are as comforting as a hot bowl of ramen. The combination of warm broth, hearty noodles, and flavor-packed toppings creates a truly satisfying and nourishing meal. This Pesto Ramen is a marriage of Italian basil pesto and Japanese umami in a truffle-kissed miso broth. Each bite combines the freshness of pesto with the luxurious depth of truffle, creating a fusion of flavors that's both unique and unforgettable.
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5. Swedish Meatballs with Noodles
This comforting and iconic Swedish dish features lightly seasoned meatballs paired with a rich gravy, served on a bed of buttered noodles. Imagine a perfect blend of savory and spiced goodness, all wrapped up in a tiny, tender ball of meaty delight. The meat itself is usually a mix of ground beef and pork, though this recipe just uses beef to keep it a bit easier.
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6. Chicken Stew with Biscuits
This simple Chicken Pot Pie recipe oozes comfort with tender poached chicken, savory veggies, and a velvety sauce, all topped with golden-brown biscuits. To keep things easy and fast, this recipe opts for store-bought buttermilk biscuit mix.
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7. Tuscan Tortellini and Sausage Soup
This Tuscan-inspired Tortellini and Sausage Soup is both light and satisfying, making it perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It's a bit of a mystery how something so comforting can still feel light, but maybe it's because soup doesn't feel like a full meal, even when it's loaded with tortellini.
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8. New Orlean’s-Style BBQ Shrimp from Commander’s Place
This iconic shrimp recipe is a house specialty from Commander's Palace, a renowned and iconic restaurant in New Orleans known for its emphasis on Creole and Louisiana cuisine. This recipe takes 10 minutes to make, but it’ll taste like it took hours.
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9. Gnocchi Bolognese
This is a speedy spin on a beloved Italian classic. By utilizing store-bought gnocchi, this dish slashes cooking time while maintaining all the flavor. A luscious Bolognese sauce, brimming with herbs and tomatoes, effortlessly envelops each soft gnocchi pillow. It's the ultimate solution for a quick and gratifying meal.
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10. Chicken Adobo
This savory and succulent version of a Filipino favorite perfectly balances the bold kick of soy sauce, the tangy twist of vinegar, and a medley of aromatic spices.
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