5 Epic Date Night Recipes to Rule Them All!
When planning for date nights, choosing the right food can be a little tricky. First, you want something that's easy to make so you have time to enjoy yourselves. But it also needs to be special enough to make the evening memorable. To quote The Bear, all major celebrations and good moments revolve around food. So it's non-negotiable that the food is top-notch! I have a few tried and tested recipes that are perfect for date nights, so that you have a fun and hopefully flirty evening!
Salsa Picante Bloody Mary
Start your evening right with a Spicy Salsa Picante Bloody Mary! You can enjoy this drink as a mocktail or add some vodka and make it a cocktail. Either way, it's a whole vibe in itself. It’s basically a delightful blend of Chilzo’s Salsa Picante, tomato juice, fresh lime juice, celery stalk, lime wedge, olive, and pickled jalapeno (if you dare) for an extra kick. This Bloody Mary is the perfect drink for setting the mood and vetting out any weak players before things get a bit more serious.
Authentic Pesto Gnocchi
Gnocchi with Pesto serves as the primo piatto, or first course, making it an ideal way to kick off your evening. It is hearty yet not overly formal.While this recipe traditionally calls for handmade gnocchi, you can opt for store-bought. This will minimise the prep time and let you focus on what truly matters on your date night—yourself!
From the Veneto region in Italy, gnocchi pairs wonderfully with a well-made pesto sauce. Try using Chilzo’s Pesto Sauce for this recipe and learn about the origins behind its distinctive name!
Stir-fry Tofu in Black Bean Sauce
Now that you have had something light and breezy, it’s time to bring in the bold umami flavours of China with a Stir-Fried Tofu recipe. This dish requires minimal ingredients—just tofu, a few garnishes, and plenty of Chilzo’s Black Bean Sauce to give it all the flavour it needs. The fermented black beans in the sauce give it a rich, and earthy aroma, adding depth to every bite. This sauce is universally loved, so your date is sure to enjoy it too!
Pop Tart Chicken Wings
Date nights are all about having fun! So, let's take a break from the serious dishes with these Pop Tart-inspired Chicken Wings! These wings are coated in a delicious mix of strawberry jam and Chilzo’s Hot Sauce. Imagine them as a date-friendly twist on honey garlic chicken wings! Pair them with your favourite drink, and you're all set for the night.
Dan Dan Noodles
What can I say? I'm a homemade Chinese food fiend! Dan Dan noodles are another dish that's flavourful and perfect for spicing up a date night. These noodles are a popular street food in Sichuan, China. It is a region popular around the world for its spicy and numbing "mala" flavours! This dish features long, stringy noodles in a rich and aromatic sauce. To keep the dish genuine, you can add loads of Chilzo’s Chilli Oil and Sichuan Peppercorns. Give your date an earful about how you’ve managed to make something so authentic. It'll show them that you're as authentic and real as they come!
There you have it—a list of potential dishes you can prepare for a date. If you want to get to know your date better, consider inviting them over beforehand to cook together! Cooking together is a great way to see how well you can coordinate, share space, and support each other. However, if you’re a kitchen micromanager, avoid doing that. You don't need to reveal your secrets all at once.
Give these recipes a try on your next date night and share how it goes!
