Planning a 5-course dinner for two may be simpler than cooking for a crowd, but sometimes you have trouble figuring out what your 5 items will be. In the list below, you will find many suggestions to get your dinner organized whether it is beef, chicken, seafood, or vegetarian based.
Beef
Beef lovers like their beef a-plenty. These interesting and tasty dishes complement each other and are sure to impress your carnivorous dinner date.
Appetizers
Beef Spring Rolls
Mini Cold Meat Canapes
Meatballs on a Stick
Mini Beef Cannelloni
Mini Beef Skewers
Soups
Cream of Mushroom Soup
French Onion Soup
Salads
Chef’s Salad
Vermicelli Salad
Main Courses
Beef Teriyaki with Fried Rice
Beef in Oyster Sauce with Egg Noodles
Grilled Steak with Pasta or Potatoes au Gratin
Country Fried Steak with Baked Potato Rings
Dessert
Chocolate Mousse with Mixed Nuts
Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Banana Nut Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting
Fruit Tarts
Chicken
Chicken is a safe bet for most non-vegetarians. It’s easy to find, buy, and cook.
Appetizers
Chicken Spring Rolls
Mini Chicken Pies
Soups
Cream of Mushroom and Chicken Soup
Cream of Chicken Soup
Salads
Chicken Ranch Salad
Chicken Caesar Salad
Main Courses
Cordon Bleu with Pasta
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Fried Rice
Chicken in Mushroom Sauce with Rice
Dessert
Cheesecake Cups
Strawberry and Custard Cups
Banana Cream Pie
Seafood
Seafood is my personal favorite. When planning a romantic dinner date, seafood is always tasty and impressive if properly cooked.
Appetizers
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Spring Rolls
Smoked Salmon Canapes
Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Rolls with Cream Cheese
Grilled Scallops
Caviar on Buttered Mini Toast
Soups
Seafood Chowder
Seafood Soup
Prawn Soup
Salads
Smoked Salmon Salad
Shrimp Caesar Salad
Zesty Squid Salad
Main Courses
Lobster Tails with Seafood Risotto
Grilled Salmon Steak with Potatoes au Gratin
Baked Shrimps with Butter and Herbs and Grilled Potatoes
Fish in Parsley Sauce with Rice
Dessert
Vanilla Cake
Tiramisu
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Fruit Salad with Vanilla Ice Cream
Vegetarian
Who ever said that vegetarians have less fun eating? That is definitely not true! There are many delicious vegetarian meals that can be very impressive.
Appetizers
Cucumber Rolls with Cream Cheese and Sundried Tomatoes
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Caprese Salad on a Stick
Cheese Platter
Eggplant Boats with Cheese and Herbs
Soups
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cream of Tomato Soup
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Salads
Caprese Salad
Potato Salad
Vegetarian Pasta Salad
Quinoa Salad
Main Courses
Vegetarian Fajita with Spiced Rice
Zucchini Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes
Stir Fry Sihuan Vegetables with Egg Noodles
Dessert
Banana Cream Pie
Strawberry Cake
Fruit Salad with Vanilla Ice Cream
Fruit Tarts