#sweet potato fries and yum yum sauce are a match made in heaven

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idk what it is but I'm craving sweet potato fries with spicy yum yum sauce

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57 Easy Gluten Free Dinner Recipes For the Whole Family

New blog post! Nowadays, I find myself having even less time and motivation to cook than usual...which is why easy gluten free dinner recipes have definitely been my saving grace!

So in the hope of making everyone’s life a little easier right now, I thought I’d round up some of the best easy gluten free dinner recipes on the blogosphere. All of the recipes I’ve included below are not only gluten free but also easy to make and require simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Plus, there are plenty of keto, low carb, paleo and vegan options! So without further adieu, let’s dive into these 57 easy gluten free dinner recipes for family members of all ages and palates.

1. Easy Chicken Pizza (Low Carb) - Snappy Gourmet

You don't even need pizza crust or flour to make this easy gluten free dinner. Just combine chicken with your favorite pasta or tomato sauce, cheese and pizza toppings!

2. Quinoa Avocado Veggie Patty (Vegan) - Any Reason Vegans

Have quinoa in your pantry that you want to use up? Combine quinoa, avocado and a few other ingredients for a delicous vegan "burger."

3. 5-Ingredient Sweet Chicken - My Gluten-Free Kitchen

This gluten free chicken recipe has definitely earned the top slot of my to-do list!

4. Zucchini Beef Skillet (Paleo) - Eating Richly

If you're looking for a one-pot-wonder that also just happens to be healthy, paleo and delicious, this gluten free dinner checks all the boxes.

5. Sweet Potato Salmon Sliders (Paleo) - Casey the College Celiac

No bread, no problem! You can enjoy your salmon between two "slices" of roasted sweet potato instead.

6. Delicious Easy Keto Pizza - Healthy with Jamie

Making a gluten free pizza might sound time-consuming and complicated, but this keto pizza recipe only takes 15 minutes to whip up - including cooking time!

7. Sesame Noodles (Vegan, Soy Free, Nut Free) - Moon and Spoon and Yum 

Noodles have never looked so good or been so flavorful.

8. Caprese Sheet Pan Chicken Breast - Food Meanderings 

You only need five ingredients to make this Caprese-salad-inspired dinner.

9. Instant Pot Curry with Chickpeas, Tomatoes and Spinach (Vegan) - The Foodie Eats

As long as you have curry powder in your pantry, this curry is a super easy recipe to whip up with the veggies you have on hand.

10. Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner (Low Carb, Keto, Paleo) - Tasty Galaxy

This Greek chicken dinner tastes like it's straight out of a restaurant, and it only takes eight very simple ingredients.

11. The Best Vegan Chili Recipe Ever (Nightshade Free Option, Soy Free) - Allergy Yummy

The ingredients you need for this vegan chili may be easily accessible and cheap, but this chili tastes high quality!

12. Singapore Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce - Christina's Cucina 

For those nights when you only have chicken in the fridge but want something different for dinner...

13. Crustless Spinach, Onion and Sundried Tomato Quiche - Girl Gone Mom

If you have some eggs on hand, this quiche is an easy meal-prep recipe that your family can enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

14. Spanish Beans with Tomatoes (Vegan, Vegetarian) - Veggie Desserts

This vegan dinner recipe is proof that even if you have limited fresh ingredients, you can still create a winning meal.

15. Deconstructed Vegetarian Enchiladas Skillet - Mash Up Mom

All of the enchilada flavor with a fraction of the effort. Sign me up!

16. 5-Minute Crunchy Greens Quesadilla (Paleo, Vegan Options) - Casey the College Celiac

This is the perfect easy gluten free dinner to use up any leftovers you have on hand. Plus, it can easily be adapted to a paleo or vegan diet.

17. Easy Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables - Foodal

Seasoning turns what could be a boring dinner of potatoes, veggies and sausage into a flavorful dinner the whole family will enjoy.  Just make sure whatever sausage (or substitute protein) you use is gluten free!

18. Vegetable Soup (Vegan) - Veg Recipes of India

If you're craving a comforting soup but don't have any cans at home, you can make your own with this very easy recipe.

19. Whole30 Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers (Paleo) - Cook At Home Mom

To make this gluten free dinner even quicker and easier to make, you can follow the cooking hacks included in the recipe, like using frozen cauliflower rice or pre-cooked chicken.

20. Mushroom Pulao, or Instant Pot Mushroom Rice - Indian Ambrosia

Moist rice combines with tender mushrooms for a simple but scrumptious gluten free dinner.

21. Easy Vegan Tortilla Soup - Class Clay Cooking

No cream or chicken is needed for this flavorful tortilla soup.

22. Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken - Nourish Plate

Lemon and garlic upgrade the traditional chicken breast into a creamy, tangy dinner.

23. Flatbread Quinoa Pizza (Vegan) - Stacey Homemaker

Who knew that you could make a gluten free pizza crust out of just quinoa, water, garlic and seasonings?!?

24. Loaded Potato Wedge Nachos (Vegan Option) - Casey the College Celiac

The only required ingredient for this gluten free dinner is a regular or sweet potato to cook up into fries. Otherwise, you can stack your nachos with whatever ingredients you have on hand or are craving!

25. Extra Crispy Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken (Allergy-free, No oil) - Strength and Sunshine

If you're craving take-out, make a healthier version of fried chicken using this simple air fryer recipe instead.

26. Super Simple, Very Green Cream Soup (Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian) - Refresh My Health

The hardest step of this gluten free soup recipe is blending all the veggies, so it's safe to say it's a winning recipe for busy nights.

27. Kid-Friendly Baked Ziti Casserole - Fearless Dining

Have a ton of gluten free pasta in your cupboards and don't know how to use it? This easy gluten free casserole will please the whole family!

28. Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili - Feast for a Fraction

The nice thing about this chili is that you can easily make a double batch and freeze half for even easier dinners later on!

29. Vegan Tomato Soup - Allergy Free Alaska

This soup is as comforting as it is easy to make. Plus, you likely already have all the necessary ingredients in your pantry.

30. Easy Zucchini Enchilada Skillet - Wanderlust and Wellness

This gluten free enchilada dinner is loaded with extra veggies and only takes 10 ingredients and 30 minutes to make.

31. Gluten Free Pizza Rolls - Hunny I'm Home DIY

As long as you have a gluten free pizza crust mix waiting in your pantry, you can surprise the whole family with these allergy-friendly pizza rolls.

32. The Best Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes - Simply Full of Delight

If you have a lot of Russet potatoes you want to use up, this simple take on twice baked potatoes will take those spuds to the next level.

33. Instant Pot Lentil Stew (Vegetarian) - Fun FOOD Frolic Photo Option 

Meatless Monday has never been so tasty or delicious. Plus this recipe is super customizable for whatever you have in your pantry.

34. 4-Ingredient Roast Chicken Dinner - My Kitchen Love

This one-pot meal lets the oven do all the work and is the perfect way to cook up a whole chicken and have leftovers for days.

35. Lazy Vegan Pot Pie with Sliced Potato Crust - My Pure Plants

Pot pie might not be the first meal you think of when you hear the phrase, "Easy dinner recipes" but this one is extra easy since you use a potato instead of flour for the crust!

36. Air Fryer Chicken Fajitas - Little Sunny Kitchen

Homemade fajita seasoning and the air fryer makes these chicken fajitas extra flavorful and easy.

37. Mexican Ground Beef Skillet (Paleo, Whole 30) - Hot Pan Kitchen

This gluten free Mexican dinner only takes 25 minutes to cook, and you can eat it on its own, with veggies or even as tacos.

38. Crispy Salmon Cakes with Lemon Dill Sauce (Low Carb, Grain Free) - Flavor the Moments

I grew up eating salmon patties with my grandma, so this low carb version is definitely on the top of my to-do list.

39. Sweet Potato & Black Bean Stew (Vegan, Refined Sugar Free) - Healthy Living James

Black beans and sweet potato are a match made in culinary heaven.

40. Quick & Easy Vegan Bolognese - Delightful Adventures

For when you're craving spaghetti but also want a meatless dinner that everyone will enjoy.

41. 3-Ingredient Balsamic Jam Pork Chops (Paleo, Whole 30 Option) - Paleo Gluten Free Guy

A sweet and sour glaze takes pork chops to the next level.

42. One Pan Mexican Quinoa (Vegan) - Vegan Huggs

Quinoa and black beans give this Mexican dinner a hefty dose of plant-based protein.

43. Crockpot Chicken and Gravy - 24 Bite

No canned soup or gravy mix packages are required for this gluten free crockpot dinner.

44. Lentil Curry (Dal) with Spinach (Vegan, Vegetarian) - Go Healthy Ever After

Personally, I love a cozy bowl of dal and this vegan dal recipe is extra easy to make thanks to the instant pot or pressure cooker.

45. Supreme Pizza Casserole (Low Carb) - Peace, Love and Low Carb

Transform that leftover cauliflower in your fridge into a pizza-like dinner with help from whatever pizza toppings and sauces you have on hand.

46. One Pan Chicken and Asparagus Skillet Dinner - Creative Green Living

As long as you have chicken breast, cheese and asparagus, you can whip up this easy gluten free skillet dinner.

47. Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole (Keto) - Wholesome Yum

This gluten free casserole only calls for seven common recipes and you have two ways to choose to make it.

48. Keto Pulled Pork - Joy Filled Eats

One instant pot + five simple ingredients = one delicious, protein-packed keto dinner recipe.

49. Simple Italian Sweet Potato Pizza Crust (Vegan) - Bucket List Tummy

Do you have sweet potatoes, gluten free oats and cornstarch? Then you can have a sweet potato pizza!

50. Creamy Baked Chicken Legs (Keto Friendly) - Cooked by Julie

Shake up traditional chicken leg dinner with a creamy tomato sauce.

51. Paleo Shepard's Pie (Whole 30) - Lau's Healthy Lifestyle

This paleo dinner recipe versatile, comforting and tasty.

52. Instant Pot Salsa Chicken (Keto Friendly) - Mom Foodie

Salsa, chicken, cheese and spices + the instant pot = an easy and delicious family meal.

53. Healthy Pasta Alfredo (Keto Option) - Texanerin 

Make sure you use the gluten free flour option in this healthy alfredo recipe, and you'll have an easy use of the pasta in your pantry.

54. 3 Chicken Cutlets Recipes (Keto, Grain Free and Egg Free Options) - Healthy Taste of Life

These chicken cutlets are juicy on the inside, crunchy on the outside and definite kid-pleaser.

55. Creamy Sweet Potato Lentil Soup (Vegan) - Happy Kitchen Rocks

Sweet potato, lentils and coconut milk are the three main ingredients for this easy vegan dinner.

56. Air Fryer Salmon Patties (Low Carb, Keto, Whole 30) - Recipes From a Pantry

Thanks to the air fryer, these salmon patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

57. Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps (Paleo, Grain Free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet) - Emma Eats and Explores

Thanks to the marinade, the chicken in these fajitas are super tender and you can add whatever toppings you're craving.

I Hope You Love These Easy Gluten Free Dinner Recipes for the Whole Family

Regardless of how chaotic our life might be, we still need to eat and easy gluten free dinner recipes like these can definitely make that “chore” feel a lot less taxing. And if you have a limited amount of ingredients in your pantry, fridge and freezer, I hope these simple recipes will also inspire you to get creative with what you have. Let me know in the comments what you’ve been eating lately or which of these 57 gluten free dinner recipes you’d like to try first! And stay safe, healthy and full of delicious gluten free food! via Blogger https://ift.tt/34wqRdP

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27 Fancy Paleo Recipes That Make Date Night Feel Special

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27 Fancy Paleo Recipes That Make Date Night Feel Special

The Paleo diet may be getting more popular by the day, but when it comes to a romantic dinner on the town, finding dishes that don’t come with added sugars or hidden dairy can be surprisingly tricky.

While you could follow the chef into the kitchen and monitor their every move, why not opt for a better (and less awkward) solution by cooking up your own fancy-schmancy Paleo recipes?

Whether you’re channeling your inner caveman or your special someone just really loves ghee, these elegant but easy Paleo recipes can set you up for date nights at home that blow any restaurant menu out of the water—and you can be sure there’s no dairy, gluten, grains, or legumes.

Appetizers

1. Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic Bacon Aioli

Photo: The Real Food RDs

If you’ve got a meat-heavy main dish coming up, use the starter course as a chance to offer your dinner date some veggies. Easy to prep and packed with flavor, these Brussels sprouts and their accompanying dip are as addictive as any fried app and much more fun to eat than a salad.

2. Shrimp, Kiwi, and Pomegranate Verrines

Photo: Paleo Leap

“Verrine” sounds like something to get your apron in a twist over, but it simply refers to a layered appetizer of sorts. In this shrimp-based version, all it takes is four ingredients to create a dish that’s elegant, easy, and all sorts of flavorful.

3. Spicy Tuna and Cucumber Bites

Photo: Paleo Leap

If the Paleo thing makes going out for sushi challenging, these let you satisfy the spicy tuna craving at home. They provide some richness from the fish and avocado but aren’t as filling as rice-filled rolls, so they’re perfect to snack on before it’s entrée time.

4. Caramelized Onion and Bacon Compote on Sweet Potato Crostini

Photo: Little Bits Of

To start a romantic meal on a starchy note, turn to these tater “toasts.” Although the sweet potato isn’t as crispy as sourdough, it’s a perfect vehicle for the almost marmalade-like bacon and onion mixture—and isn’t crostini all about the toppings, anyway?

5. Beet Deviled Eggs

Photo: What Great Grandma Ate

People may dismiss deviled eggs as old-fashioned, but there’s a reason we still see them on dining tables and restaurant menus—they’re tasty! To make them a bit healthier (and a bit more 2018), this recipe goes easy on the Paleo mayo and adds a puréed beet into the filling.

6. Cauliflower Hummus With Kale Pesto

Photo: Tasting Page

Even carb-conscious Paleo people don’t have to give up their favorite dip. Cauliflower steps in for the chickpeas here, and flavored with garlic and tahini, tastes exactly like actual hummus, while a swirl of kale pesto makes it just a bit more special for date night.

7. Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Photo: Fed and Fit

Anyone can think of bacon-wrapped asparagus, but dare to be different by using water chestnuts instead. Rolled in coconut sugar and roasted, they may be small, but these crispy, sweet, and salty bundles pack a serious flavor punch.

Main Dishes

8. Lamb Chops With a Cauliflower and Carrot Mash

Photo: Confessions of a Clean Foodie

While pork chops are a great weeknight meal, lamb chops feel just a bit more gourmet, so they’re ideal for a romantic night in. Plated alongside juicy roasted cherry tomatoes and a vibrant veggie mash, this recipe will leave your bellies full and your minds blown.

9. Date Night Seared Scallops With Bacon and Zucchini Noodles

Photo: Kim’s Cravings

Packed with fresh lemon zest and parsley, with bacon providing just a touch of richness, this seafood meal manages to be super satisfying without sending your date into a food coma. Plus, scallops are a well-known aphrodisiac, so there’s that (wink, wink).

10. 15-Minute Filet Mignon With Chimichurri

Photo: Joyful Healthy Eats

Looking to impress your date but don’t want to slog? Here’s your dish. A bright, zippy, and best of all, no-cook chimichurri sauce is drizzled over a steak that’s seared in mere minutes, allowing you to achieve maximum wow factor with minimal effort.

11. Chicken Pad Thai

Photo: Paleo Grubs

Sure, pad Thai is a popular order-in meal for casual, lazy nights. But turn it into date night-worthy stuff by cooking it yourself and make it unlike any take-out version by giving it a Paleo twist. This recipe does use honey (approved on most Paleo plans!), but if you’re on the fence about it, use your caveman-approved sweetener of choice instead.

12. Blood Orange Rosemary Salmon En Papillote

Photo: Nutrition to Fit

We eat with our eyes first, so make a good impression with this pretty little package (literally, it’s cooked inside a parchment wrapper). It opens up to reveal colorful layers of striking blood orange, delicate pink salmon, and bright green asparagus.

13. Pasta Carbonara With Light Zucchini Noodles

Photo: Paleo Hacks

Don’t let the Paleo thing prevent you from enjoying a date night staple like pasta. The right sauce can turn even zucchini noodles into a pretty extraordinary meal, and with eggs, ghee, and coconut cream, this carbonara doesn’t disappoint.

14. Seafood Pumpkin Spaghetti Squash Pasta

Photo: Cotter Crunch

From the spaghetti squash strands mimicking angel hair pasta to the miso-spiked pumpkin and coconut cream sauce and scallops cooked in ghee, not much about this dish is conventional, but every bite is umami heaven. With homemade dishes this creative, who needs restaurants?

15. Steak With Whole30 Bearnaise Sauce

Photo: 40 Aprons

Nothing says special occasion like a steak dinner complete with a fancy French sauce. The tarragon, egg yolks, and shallots are true to the classic recipe, but ghee replacing the butter makes this Bearnaise even better.

16. 6-Ingredient Low-Carb Chicken Marsala

Photo: Wholesome Yum

Yup, marsala wine can be part of a Paleo plan! Put to good use in a simple, five-ingredient mushroom sauce, it makes even basic chicken breast the most memorable dish you’ve had in a while.

17. Paleo Dirty Pumpkin and Sage Risotto

Photo: Food By Mars

If you’re eating like a caveman but your fellow diner isn’t, serve up this nontraditional risotto. The cauliflower rice makes it grain-free, but lots of puréed pumpkin provides that carby comfort to satisfy both palates, while ground meat provides bulk and coconut milk makes it extra creamy. They’ll never complain about the no-rice thing.

18. Pan-Seared Halibut With Citrus Jalapeño Salsa

Photo: Domesticate Me

Date night doesn’t have to always mean decadent, hearty meals. This refreshing halibut dish, with a sweet and spicy fruit and herb salsa, doesn’t skimp on flavor but leaves plenty of room for dessert.

19. Paleo Chicken Parmesan

Photo: Fed and Fit

Don’t let the name of the dish fool you—it’s actually Parmesan free and very much Paleo. And although there isn’t a sprinkling of cheese to be found anywhere on the plate, the almond meal-crusted chicken, rich marinara sauce, and strong basil finish don’t leave much room to miss dairy.

20. Swordfish Steak With Creamy Lemon Basil Sauce

Photo: What Great Grandma Ate

Not used to cooking with swordfish? Even if you’re a first-timer, it’s hard to mess up this recipe. It’s one of the quickest-cooking fish dishes out there, and all you need is a blender to whip up the accompanying sauce.

Desserts

21. Paleo Almond Joy Lava Cakes

Photo: Food Faith Fitness

Thanks to this blogger’s super-easy step-by-step video, those of us who have never dared to attempt lava cake at home can now master the art of the molten center. And if the gooey core isn’t irresistible enough, there’s even a swirl of almond butter hiding inside to take it over the top.

22. Paleo Chocolate Coconut Tart

Photo: Eating Bird Food

Occupying some delicious zone between a mousse and an ice cream cake, these frozen tarts are the perfect way to end any meal with a flourish. They’re so rich and velvety, it’s hard to believe there’s no refined sugar anywhere in the recipe.

23. Salted Dark Chocolate Mousse

Photo: Fit Foodie Finds

Dark chocolate and sea salt are already a pretty perfect match. Blend both up with avocado and coconut cream, and it’s a dessert dream team.

24. Paleo Hazelnut Skillet Brownies

Photo: Food Faith Fitness

Made with hazelnut flour, coconut sugar, and grass-fed butter, these brownies are well within Paleo parameters and tastier than anything you’d get out of a boxed mix. You don’t even need plates for these; just grab two spoons and scoop the chocolaty goodness straight from the skillet.

25. 3-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Date Nut Bars

Photo: Fit Mitten Kitchen

On the bottom, they’re practically energy bars, but the thick, dark chocolate layer on top elevates these date and nut squares to dessert status. They’re as pleasing to the health nut as they are to the chocoholic.

26. Ice Cream Truffles

Photo: Paleo Grubs

If you’ve gone all out with the appetizer and main course, a heavy dessert may not be what you’re looking for. In that case, opt for these frozen treats: They’re bite-size to keep you from feeling overstuffed but still let you end the meal on that all-important sweet note.

27. Grain-Free Peach Apricot Crisp

Photo: Pure Ella

It’s all about natural sources of sweetness in this dessert, which uses both fruit and coconut sugar for flavor. And while most crisp recipes feature oat-based toppings, this one sticks to Paleo-friendly almond flour.

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27 Fancy Paleo Recipes That Make Date Night Feel Special

New Post has been published on http://foursprout.com/health/27-fancy-paleo-recipes-that-make-date-night-feel-special/

27 Fancy Paleo Recipes That Make Date Night Feel Special

The Paleo diet may be getting more popular by the day, but when it comes to a romantic dinner on the town, finding dishes that don’t come with added sugars or hidden dairy can be surprisingly tricky.

While you could follow the chef into the kitchen and monitor their every move, why not opt for a better (and less awkward) solution by cooking up your own fancy-schmancy Paleo recipes?

Whether you’re channeling your inner caveman or your special someone just really loves ghee, these elegant but easy Paleo recipes can set you up for date nights at home that blow any restaurant menu out of the water—and you can be sure there’s no dairy, gluten, grains, or legumes.

Appetizers

1. Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic Bacon Aioli

Photo: The Real Food RDs

If you’ve got a meat-heavy main dish coming up, use the starter course as a chance to offer your dinner date some veggies. Easy to prep and packed with flavor, these Brussels sprouts and their accompanying dip are as addictive as any fried app and much more fun to eat than a salad.

2. Shrimp, Kiwi, and Pomegranate Verrines

Photo: Paleo Leap

“Verrine” sounds like something to get your apron in a twist over, but it simply refers to a layered appetizer of sorts. In this shrimp-based version, all it takes is four ingredients to create a dish that’s elegant, easy, and all sorts of flavorful.

3. Spicy Tuna and Cucumber Bites

Photo: Paleo Leap

If the Paleo thing makes going out for sushi challenging, these let you satisfy the spicy tuna craving at home. They provide some richness from the fish and avocado but aren’t as filling as rice-filled rolls, so they’re perfect to snack on before it’s entrée time.

4. Caramelized Onion and Bacon Compote on Sweet Potato Crostini

Photo: Little Bits Of

To start a romantic meal on a starchy note, turn to these tater “toasts.” Although the sweet potato isn’t as crispy as sourdough, it’s a perfect vehicle for the almost marmalade-like bacon and onion mixture—and isn’t crostini all about the toppings, anyway?

5. Beet Deviled Eggs

Photo: What Great Grandma Ate

People may dismiss deviled eggs as old-fashioned, but there’s a reason we still see them on dining tables and restaurant menus—they’re tasty! To make them a bit healthier (and a bit more 2018), this recipe goes easy on the Paleo mayo and adds a puréed beet into the filling.

6. Cauliflower Hummus With Kale Pesto

Photo: Tasting Page

Even carb-conscious Paleo people don’t have to give up their favorite dip. Cauliflower steps in for the chickpeas here, and flavored with garlic and tahini, tastes exactly like actual hummus, while a swirl of kale pesto makes it just a bit more special for date night.

7. Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Photo: Fed and Fit

Anyone can think of bacon-wrapped asparagus, but dare to be different by using water chestnuts instead. Rolled in coconut sugar and roasted, they may be small, but these crispy, sweet, and salty bundles pack a serious flavor punch.

Main Dishes

8. Lamb Chops With a Cauliflower and Carrot Mash

Photo: Confessions of a Clean Foodie

While pork chops are a great weeknight meal, lamb chops feel just a bit more gourmet, so they’re ideal for a romantic night in. Plated alongside juicy roasted cherry tomatoes and a vibrant veggie mash, this recipe will leave your bellies full and your minds blown.

9. Date Night Seared Scallops With Bacon and Zucchini Noodles

Photo: Kim’s Cravings

Packed with fresh lemon zest and parsley, with bacon providing just a touch of richness, this seafood meal manages to be super satisfying without sending your date into a food coma. Plus, scallops are a well-known aphrodisiac, so there’s that (wink, wink).

10. 15-Minute Filet Mignon With Chimichurri

Photo: Joyful Healthy Eats

Looking to impress your date but don’t want to slog? Here’s your dish. A bright, zippy, and best of all, no-cook chimichurri sauce is drizzled over a steak that’s seared in mere minutes, allowing you to achieve maximum wow factor with minimal effort.

11. Chicken Pad Thai

Photo: Paleo Grubs

Sure, pad Thai is a popular order-in meal for casual, lazy nights. But turn it into date night-worthy stuff by cooking it yourself and make it unlike any take-out version by giving it a Paleo twist. This recipe does use honey (approved on most Paleo plans!), but if you’re on the fence about it, use your caveman-approved sweetener of choice instead.

12. Blood Orange Rosemary Salmon En Papillote

Photo: Nutrition to Fit

We eat with our eyes first, so make a good impression with this pretty little package (literally, it’s cooked inside a parchment wrapper). It opens up to reveal colorful layers of striking blood orange, delicate pink salmon, and bright green asparagus.

13. Pasta Carbonara With Light Zucchini Noodles

Photo: Paleo Hacks

Don’t let the Paleo thing prevent you from enjoying a date night staple like pasta. The right sauce can turn even zucchini noodles into a pretty extraordinary meal, and with eggs, ghee, and coconut cream, this carbonara doesn’t disappoint.

14. Seafood Pumpkin Spaghetti Squash Pasta

Photo: Cotter Crunch

From the spaghetti squash strands mimicking angel hair pasta to the miso-spiked pumpkin and coconut cream sauce and scallops cooked in ghee, not much about this dish is conventional, but every bite is umami heaven. With homemade dishes this creative, who needs restaurants?

15. Steak With Whole30 Bearnaise Sauce

Photo: 40 Aprons

Nothing says special occasion like a steak dinner complete with a fancy French sauce. The tarragon, egg yolks, and shallots are true to the classic recipe, but ghee replacing the butter makes this Bearnaise even better.

16. 6-Ingredient Low-Carb Chicken Marsala

Photo: Wholesome Yum

Yup, marsala wine can be part of a Paleo plan! Put to good use in a simple, five-ingredient mushroom sauce, it makes even basic chicken breast the most memorable dish you’ve had in a while.

17. Paleo Dirty Pumpkin and Sage Risotto

Photo: Food By Mars

If you’re eating like a caveman but your fellow diner isn’t, serve up this nontraditional risotto. The cauliflower rice makes it grain-free, but lots of puréed pumpkin provides that carby comfort to satisfy both palates, while ground meat provides bulk and coconut milk makes it extra creamy. They’ll never complain about the no-rice thing.

18. Pan-Seared Halibut With Citrus Jalapeño Salsa

Photo: Domesticate Me

Date night doesn’t have to always mean decadent, hearty meals. This refreshing halibut dish, with a sweet and spicy fruit and herb salsa, doesn’t skimp on flavor but leaves plenty of room for dessert.

19. Paleo Chicken Parmesan

Photo: Fed and Fit

Don’t let the name of the dish fool you—it’s actually Parmesan free and very much Paleo. And although there isn’t a sprinkling of cheese to be found anywhere on the plate, the almond meal-crusted chicken, rich marinara sauce, and strong basil finish don’t leave much room to miss dairy.

20. Swordfish Steak With Creamy Lemon Basil Sauce

Photo: What Great Grandma Ate

Not used to cooking with swordfish? Even if you’re a first-timer, it’s hard to mess up this recipe. It’s one of the quickest-cooking fish dishes out there, and all you need is a blender to whip up the accompanying sauce.

Desserts

21. Paleo Almond Joy Lava Cakes

Photo: Food Faith Fitness

Thanks to this blogger’s super-easy step-by-step video, those of us who have never dared to attempt lava cake at home can now master the art of the molten center. And if the gooey core isn’t irresistible enough, there’s even a swirl of almond butter hiding inside to take it over the top.

22. Paleo Chocolate Coconut Tart

Photo: Eating Bird Food

Occupying some delicious zone between a mousse and an ice cream cake, these frozen tarts are the perfect way to end any meal with a flourish. They’re so rich and velvety, it’s hard to believe there’s no refined sugar anywhere in the recipe.

23. Salted Dark Chocolate Mousse

Photo: Fit Foodie Finds

Dark chocolate and sea salt are already a pretty perfect match. Blend both up with avocado and coconut cream, and it’s a dessert dream team.

24. Paleo Hazelnut Skillet Brownies

Photo: Food Faith Fitness

Made with hazelnut flour, coconut sugar, and grass-fed butter, these brownies are well within Paleo parameters and tastier than anything you’d get out of a boxed mix. You don’t even need plates for these; just grab two spoons and scoop the chocolaty goodness straight from the skillet.

25. 3-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Date Nut Bars

Photo: Fit Mitten Kitchen

On the bottom, they’re practically energy bars, but the thick, dark chocolate layer on top elevates these date and nut squares to dessert status. They’re as pleasing to the health nut as they are to the chocoholic.

26. Ice Cream Truffles

Photo: Paleo Grubs

If you’ve gone all out with the appetizer and main course, a heavy dessert may not be what you’re looking for. In that case, opt for these frozen treats: They’re bite-size to keep you from feeling overstuffed but still let you end the meal on that all-important sweet note.

27. Grain-Free Peach Apricot Crisp

Photo: Pure Ella

It’s all about natural sources of sweetness in this dessert, which uses both fruit and coconut sugar for flavor. And while most crisp recipes feature oat-based toppings, this one sticks to Paleo-friendly almond flour.