🥩 Steakhouse Dinner for Two: Romantic Ribeye, Baked Potatoes & Arugula Salad.
Create the ultimate steakhouse dinner for two at home with this romantic menu — seared ribeye steaks with garlic herb butter, crispy baked potatoes, a lemony arugula salad, and a decadent chocolate dessert. Perfect for date night or special occasions!
🥩 Main Course: Garlic Herb Butter Ribeye Steak
Ingredients:
2 ribeye steaks (1½ inches thick)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves (smashed)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
Kosher salt & cracked black pepper
Directions:
Bring steaks to room temperature for 30 minutes.
Pat dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
Heat cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
Add olive oil and sear steaks 2–3 minutes per side for a crusty, caramelized exterior.
Lower heat, add butter, garlic, and herbs. Spoon melted butter over the steaks for 1–2 minutes.
Rest 5–7 minutes before slicing to keep them juicy.
❤️ Sunday Tip: A sizzling cast-iron skillet creates that steakhouse sear every time.
🥔 Side Dish: Crispy Baked Potatoes with Chive Sour Cream
Ingredients:
2 large russet potatoes
Olive oil & coarse salt
½ cup sour cream
2 tbsp chopped chives
Optional: shredded cheddar, crispy bacon bits
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Scrub and dry potatoes, rub with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
Pierce with a fork and bake directly on the oven rack for 50–60 minutes.
Split open, fluff, and top with sour cream, chives, and your favorite toppings.
❤️ Sunday Tip: Bake directly on the rack for evenly crisped skins.
🥗 Salad Course: Arugula & Parmesan Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
4 cups baby arugula
¼ cup shaved Parmesan
2 tbsp toasted pine nuts or walnuts
1 lemon (juiced)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt & cracked pepper
Directions:
Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper together.
Toss with arugula, top with Parmesan and nuts.
❤️ Sunday Tip: Add prosciutto ribbons or roasted cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
🍫 Dessert: Warm Chocolate Lava Cakes with Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter
4 oz bittersweet chocolate
2 eggs + 2 egg yolks
¼ cup sugar
2 tbsp flour
Pinch of salt
Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease two ramekins.
Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth.
Whisk eggs, yolks, and sugar until thick, then fold in chocolate mixture and flour.
Pour into ramekins and bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are set but center is molten.
Let cool 1 minute, then invert onto plates and serve with vanilla ice cream.