These dinners are great for one too! After 46 years of marriage and family dinners I found myself a widow and cooking yummy meals for one has been a challenge. The creamy pasta, steak and street tacos would all provide me with a delicious meal and leftovers for another meal! Thanks, Lisa 🤗
I'm sorry for the loss of your spouse. ❤️ I'm cooking for six on a regular basis, and cooking for one Sounds like a learning curve. It's inspiring that you continue to cook yummy homemade meals for yourself!
I so sorry. I am also a widow and it really is an adjustment. I'm also finding myself an empty nester which is REALLY a hard adjustment. These meals look great!
46 years, what a blessing! That’s something to be proud of.Years ago... I was a widow at 22, with a new baby. It gave me a new understanding for widows/widowers and helped me appreciate the not-so-loveable aspects of marriage! Sending love!
I have to agree with you. I’m also a resent widow after 52 years. I thought it was hard to cook for two but much harder for one. These dishes Lisa looked delicious. Of course I would have to eliminate the hot stuff like peppers n ect.
date night such a great idea being home on a winter night with fireplace going, early to bed for children, couldn;t be better. Time to talk alone, candlelight dinne, u and Luke r the best! Pray u have many years of datenight ahead, Rhoda Bowen,Conyers, Ga.
When my husband and I had four young kids and couldn’t afford a babysitter, we developed the habit of a « date night » at home just like you describe. Put the kids to bed early, we would watch a movie and share a bottle of wine. It became a comfortable enjoyable habit that we developed and when the kids got older and we could actually go out, we found that we preferred to stay in and have our own cooking, our own routine and spend time with just us and no one in our space. It’s a lovely thing!
The only thing that would make a stay at home date night better is if hubby helped cook it. I don't necessarily need help, but working together and chatting during the prep would be awesome.
Hi Lisa. Hope you see this. Don't bother peeling the garlic clove, just pop it in the press and squeeze. The skin will be a disc at the bottom you just take it out and do the next clove. So glad I discovered this, works every time.
Looks delicious! At this stage in life no need for sitters. Sometimes it is nice to have someone else do the cooking. But I love to have a nice dinner at home, no waiting, no noise and no crowds. 😀
I absolutely love at home date nights. We have an adult son with autism so getting someone for him can be difficult. He goes to bed fairly early usually so that will make it easier for us to have a nice dinner alone. Aaaand have you seen the prices at restaurants lately???!!! It's insane! Home is where it's at. Thanks for the reminder and for the meal inspirations.
@@DH-qz2so thank you. We have a few options if we really want to do something. We have older kids that love their brother and will keep him for us. He also has some former aids from school that adore him and keep him from time to time. I am not one to ask often. The at home date nights are a wonderful option.
Just shared our Valentine’s date night today and our meal was very similar to your steaks! So good. Love at home date night for all the reasons you mentioned ❣️
Sometimes I forget how having date night at home can be just as nice!However being able to wear your Jammies and no make up with a messy bun is my kinda night!!
Lots of varied comments...you know it doesn't matter where you are or how you do this..I pray Iwill find someone to share this with what a blessing..Yum
What a great idea! I plan to make my husband a date night meal for Valentine’s Day and use one of these recipes. I am also going to make it fancy for us and use real dishes with some valentines day decor :-)
You just gave me a better idea for Valentine’s Day meals, the trouble is I’m spoiled for choice now! Lol! I was going to make lasagne, but I can make that anytime. I think the best choice for the both of us will be the chicken and creamy pasta. Make it with a nice side salad and homemade garlic bread. Thank you for the inspiration, Lisa! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I REALLY need to start making date dinners for my hubby. Everything looks so good!! I will be making something like that chicken dish with some chicken thighs I need to use. Thank you Lisa! Happy Friday!
I really really wanna say you inspire me so much. The videos I do on my channel originate from a heart that first was helped so much by videos/channels like yours in my early days of motherhood. Now I simply want to give back and hopefully be a motivator and inspiration to others. Thanks for posting these. You put so much heart and craft into your videos and they are always so inviting and homey. Your light shines just by your faithful living. Thank you!
Aloha from Hawaii Lisa 🌺 thank you again, This is perfect for stay in date nights which my husband and I love to do. And it gives me more of a reason to use my cast iron skillets😊
I think staying in is always so much better. I feel really bad when we are at a restaurant and they minute I put the food in my mouth they come and ask how is everything? Ugh thank you its delicious as my mouth is full of food. lolol. I understand that's their job. It is really nice when someone else cooks for me though :)
We moved from a place with great restaurant options to one with very few. We usually end up disappointed when eating out and really enjoy the control we have when eating in. When I need a break, my husband or kiddos are usually happy to step in. These look delicious!
I can tell from the first recipe I'm going to be hungry by the time this is done. LOL. They all looked easy, delicious, fairly quick to make, and two of them were in a bit fancier mode. Thx.
What makes this plan a brilliant plan is while mom is in the kitchen making the special date night meal for two, at the same time dad can get that special time in with the children before tucking them in. That way it even gives the children something to look forward to when it is an at home date night for mom and dad, that dad gets one on one quality time with the children for about two the three hours before bed time. From board games, card games, reading stories, you name it, tons of fun things dad and children can have those memories in the making. What a way to utilize family time together.
We love at home date nights. We have carpet picnics. I put a blanket out on the floor and cook a meal for hubby and I, while he puts the kids to bed. We put our phones up and just enjoy our time together. Our favorite meals to do this is street tacos, charcuterie board, bacon western burgers and cheesy bacon and caramelized onion grilled cheese sandwiches. So yum!! We have 5 boys, so dates usually only happens at home. Great suggestions!! I’m going to make some garlic herb butter for my freezer. Such a great idea, will take steaks and chicken to that next level!
My husband and I usually do date night in - especially after having our son. We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day today. Making a boneless lamb leg with asparagus. :) The perk of cooking a big meal at home is leftovers! We decided to make gyros from the leftover lamb.
Thank you so much for showing us how to make these beautiful meals! And they look so easy to make! We are empty nesters so something easy is just right up my alley! I look forward to more of your cooking videos!
I’m working from home but I drop everything when your videos pop up. I’m going to try all three recipes. Homemade food is the best. Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️🥰💝
Love these recommendations! Before we had to go beef free, at home steak night was THE BEST and I live in an area with the worlds best steak houses all within a few miles. Definitely prefer all my own sides/seasonings and at half or a third the cost. Same with tacos!!
Good day Lisa. I heard about your site from my friend and your neighbor Bill Beaver. I love seeing people living sustainably. I am a sustainable custom home builder and vacation rental property owner.
Looks delish. Was that cream you added to sauce.looked so yummy! It all looked great! You’re such a smart homemaker, plus mother. Especially for your age…😊
Love this video girl!!! My hubby and I are empty nesters now but we still prefer date nights at home. And tbh my hubby grills the best steaks. We learned a long time ago it was cheaper too. Plus we can wear comfy clothes hahahha!
Every meal you made looks simple, delicious and easy to make so no one has to stress over date night!! I’m happy to live in a region of the country with amazing Mexican food, so we do get all the condiments ☺️.
Thanks for the inspiration Lisa. I need to get over my hangup of getting pampered or not having to cook. With how much prices are going up I agree I can make a much better and healthier meal at home for far cheaper.
I agree. Homemade dinners are the best. My husband is all about trying new places (which these days I’m all about supporting locals as well) but still cost money to eat there and pay a sitter.
Looks Delicious, My favorite dish Steak and Shrimp 🍤 just bought T- bones yesterday. My local store had a Hugh Meat Sale . The freezers are full now. I canned some butter and herbs last year. There Delicious
Those street tacos are my idea of a good date night meal. The steak and shrimp my husband's fav . I may make both for our Monday night valentines day dinner before he goes to work 😍
Lisa, those are some delicious dinners to make. I was drooling at steak n shrimp n that pasta with chicken thighs is my kind of style as I love the dark meat of a chicken. I liked your sauce n I’m definitely going to try to make that. Being a resent widow I find it’s hard to cook for one but the pasta dish I could probably get 3 meals out of it. I love your idea of date night being at home. Gosh, I wish I could still do that today. Thanks for these great n yummy meals. ♥️♥️😊👍👍
I like this!! My mom's bday is Valentines Day, so it's never really been a "couples" thing. It's just her bday and she always gifted us with goodies . My husband and I don't really make it a "thing " either because of all the fuss of 2+ hour wait lines to eat, $100 roses, overpriced chocolate & teddy bears...etc. I personally just love to treat my husband & family with a nice memorable time together and just make it about love. We always do something a little extra for the kids or each other.
These dinners are great for one too! After 46 years of marriage and family dinners I found myself a widow and cooking yummy meals for one has been a challenge. The creamy pasta, steak and street tacos would all provide me with a delicious meal and leftovers for another meal! Thanks, Lisa 🤗
I'm sorry for the loss of your spouse. ❤️ I'm cooking for six on a regular basis, and cooking for one Sounds like a learning curve. It's inspiring that you continue to cook yummy homemade meals for yourself!
I so sorry. I am also a widow and it really is an adjustment. I'm also finding myself an empty nester which is REALLY a hard adjustment. These meals look great!
46 years, what a blessing! That’s something to be proud of.Years ago... I was a widow at 22, with a new baby. It gave me a new understanding for widows/widowers and helped me appreciate the not-so-loveable aspects of marriage! Sending love!
I have to agree with you. I’m also a resent widow after 52 years. I thought it was hard to cook for two but much harder for one. These dishes Lisa looked delicious. Of course I would have to eliminate the hot stuff like peppers n ect.
date night such a great idea being home on a winter night with fireplace going, early to bed for children, couldn;t be better. Time to talk alone, candlelight dinne, u and Luke r the best! Pray u have many years of datenight ahead, Rhoda Bowen,Conyers, Ga.
When my husband and I had four young kids and couldn’t afford a babysitter, we developed the habit of a « date night » at home just like you describe. Put the kids to bed early, we would watch a movie and share a bottle of wine. It became a comfortable enjoyable habit that we developed and when the kids got older and we could actually go out, we found that we preferred to stay in and have our own cooking, our own routine and spend time with just us and no one in our space. It’s a lovely thing!
The only thing that would make a stay at home date night better is if hubby helped cook it. I don't necessarily need help, but working together and chatting during the prep would be awesome.
Yeah, it isn’t “date night” if I have to organize, cook, serve, and clean up after yet another meal. And if a child wakes up, it’s all over.
Hi Lisa. Hope you see this. Don't bother peeling the garlic clove, just pop it in the press and squeeze. The skin will be a disc at the bottom you just take it out and do the next clove. So glad I discovered this, works every time.
Date night in…awesome!
Looks delicious! At this stage in life no need for sitters. Sometimes it is nice to have someone else do the cooking. But I love to have a nice dinner at home, no waiting, no noise and no crowds. 😀
Where does she find the energy, this woman is something else, please hubby don’t ever take her for granted
Ok the fact that you are highlighting the at home date night just makes my heart sing. We prefer at home date nights to be honest.
Everything looks amazing! Yummmm!
Thank you 😋
I absolutely love at home date nights. We have an adult son with autism so getting someone for him can be difficult. He goes to bed fairly early usually so that will make it easier for us to have a nice dinner alone. Aaaand have you seen the prices at restaurants lately???!!! It's insane! Home is where it's at. Thanks for the reminder and for the meal inspirations.
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Some local churches have a Respite Program for parents of special needs children/young adults... I would highly recommend checking it out... !
@@DH-qz2so thank you. We have a few options if we really want to do something. We have older kids that love their brother and will keep him for us. He also has some former aids from school that adore him and keep him from time to time. I am not one to ask often. The at home date nights are a wonderful option.
I also have an adult son with autism. Much easier to be at home.
@@cathyfeigert5660 yes it is.
Just shared our Valentine’s date night today and our meal was very similar to your steaks! So good. Love at home date night for all the reasons you mentioned ❣️
All looks lovely ❤
Date night at home especially in the winter is the best !!!!! Your 3 meals looks delicious and not complicated……my kinda night !!!!!
Sometimes I forget how having date night at home can be just as nice!However being able to wear your Jammies and no make up with a messy bun is my kinda night!!
Love Love your videos, Beautiful!
Lots of varied comments...you know it doesn't matter where you are or how you do this..I pray Iwill find someone to share this with what a blessing..Yum
Great ideas! I love this!
I agree with Luke. Home cooked meals are best. Happy V's Day! everyone.
What a great idea! I plan to make my husband a date night meal for Valentine’s Day and use one of these recipes. I am also going to make it fancy for us and use real dishes with some valentines day decor :-)
I so rather stay and cook my own Valentines dinner!! Fresher food and better atmosphere! Thank you for sharing your recipes!
That was great! I wish you a lifetime of "date nights" together filled with happiness and love. Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea.
I love your channel!!😍
I’m a mom to 6 almost grown now, but when the kids were little I LOVED stay at home dates too. Great ideas!
You just gave me a better idea for Valentine’s Day meals, the trouble is I’m spoiled for choice now! Lol! I was going to make lasagne, but I can make that anytime. I think the best choice for the both of us will be the chicken and creamy pasta. Make it with a nice side salad and homemade garlic bread.
Thank you for the inspiration, Lisa! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yummy x 3!!! Thank you❤
All three look SO good. I’m always left inspired in the kitchen after watching your videos!
This video is right on time!! I love from scratch cooking and prefer to stay home for a date night. Thank you!
My husband and I call the chicken tomato pasta dish you made “marry me chicken” ❤️ delicious!
🥰the meals look good 🥰
I REALLY need to start making date dinners for my hubby. Everything looks so good!! I will be making something like that chicken dish with some chicken thighs I need to use. Thank you Lisa! Happy Friday!
Thank you, so very nice.
Everything looks absolutely delicious. I love how you cook - simple, fresh, letting the ingredients shine.
I really really wanna say you inspire me so much. The videos I do on my channel originate from a heart that first was helped so much by videos/channels like yours in my early days of motherhood. Now I simply want to give back and hopefully be a motivator and inspiration to others. Thanks for posting these. You put so much heart and craft into your videos and they are always so inviting and homey. Your light shines just by your faithful living. Thank you!
Aloha from Hawaii Lisa 🌺 thank you again, This is perfect for stay in date nights which my husband and I love to do. And it gives me more of a reason to use my cast iron skillets😊
Love how wonderful you and your spouse live in the moment! ❤❤❤
I think staying in is always so much better. I feel really bad when we are at a restaurant and they minute I put the food in my mouth they come and ask how is everything? Ugh thank you its delicious as my mouth is full of food. lolol. I understand that's their job. It is really nice when someone else cooks for me though :)
THank you !! I'm in such a RUT with cooking! These look so tasty but also very DO-ABLE!
Thank you for these recipes! I made the chicken and pasta dish a couple nights ago for my husband and I and we loved it! It was sooo good!
We moved from a place with great restaurant options to one with very few. We usually end up disappointed when eating out and really enjoy the control we have when eating in. When I need a break, my husband or kiddos are usually happy to step in. These look delicious!
I love your house and your cooking all the while holding baby. I'm new to your videos and glad I found this . You make cooking look so cozy!!!
Enjoyed the video
I can tell from the first recipe I'm going to be hungry by the time this is done. LOL. They all looked easy, delicious, fairly quick to make, and two of them were in a bit fancier mode. Thx.
Everything looks soooo good!!!
My goodness 😱😍 all of that looked incredible.
Lol. I'm cooking tacos while listening to this.
The middle one we call reef and beef. So delish! Thanks for the encouragement it’s nice to have something special just for us.
What makes this plan a brilliant plan is while mom is in the kitchen making the special date night meal for two, at the same time dad can get that special time in with the children before tucking them in. That way it even gives the children something to look forward to when it is an at home date night for mom and dad, that dad gets one on one quality time with the children for about two the three hours before bed time. From board games, card games, reading stories, you name it, tons of fun things dad and children can have those memories in the making. What a way to utilize family time together.
Yup!
I always have white wine in the fridge for cooking, red wine in the cupboard for drinking:)
Cute couple💞 Excellent video!
We love at home date nights. We have carpet picnics. I put a blanket out on the floor and cook a meal for hubby and I, while he puts the kids to bed. We put our phones up and just enjoy our time together. Our favorite meals to do this is street tacos, charcuterie board, bacon western burgers and cheesy bacon and caramelized onion grilled cheese sandwiches. So yum!! We have 5 boys, so dates usually only happens at home. Great suggestions!! I’m going to make some garlic herb butter for my freezer. Such a great idea, will take steaks and chicken to that next level!
My husband and I usually do date night in - especially after having our son.
We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day today. Making a boneless lamb leg with asparagus. :) The perk of cooking a big meal at home is leftovers! We decided to make gyros from the leftover lamb.
I agree that date nights at home are the way to go!
Love this video. We live in Alaska and family lives in PA so with 2 little ones we rarely ever get out of the house. Date night at home!!
Delicious! Happy Valentine's Day Lisa!
Thank you so much for showing us how to make these beautiful meals! And they look so easy to make! We are empty nesters so something easy is just right up my alley! I look forward to more of your cooking videos!
I’m working from home but I drop everything when your videos pop up. I’m going to try all three recipes. Homemade food is the best. Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️🥰💝
Love these recommendations! Before we had to go beef free, at home steak night was THE BEST and I live in an area with the worlds best steak houses all within a few miles. Definitely prefer all my own sides/seasonings and at half or a third the cost. Same with tacos!!
Beautiful and helpful video as always!🌷
Thank you for sharing these delicious dinner recipes, Lisa. ❤️ Chris-Raleigh NC
Good day Lisa. I heard about your site from my friend and your neighbor Bill Beaver. I love seeing people living sustainably. I am a sustainable custom home builder and vacation rental property owner.
Everything you cook looks delicious, we are like you we’d rather cook at home and stay in 😀
Baby is growing. you are shrinking. I remember…nursing really gets you back in shape! The food looks yummy!
Looks delish. Was that cream you added to sauce.looked so yummy! It all looked great! You’re such a smart homemaker, plus mother. Especially for your age…😊
Yes it was!
Love this video girl!!! My hubby and I are empty nesters now but we still prefer date nights at home. And tbh my hubby grills the best steaks. We learned a long time ago it was cheaper too. Plus we can wear comfy clothes hahahha!
Lisa and Lara are my favorite!
Every meal you made looks simple, delicious and easy to make so no one has to stress over date night!! I’m happy to live in a region of the country with amazing Mexican food, so we do get all the condiments ☺️.
Loves the recipes and the date nite idea!!
Love these date night dinner videos! I'd also really like movie suggestions. Sometimes we run out of ideas. Thank you!
Love everything about this video. Thanks so much!
I LOVE at-home dates after the kids go to bed
Special dinner nights at home are always the best.
Thanks for the inspiration Lisa. I need to get over my hangup of getting pampered or not having to cook. With how much prices are going up I agree I can make a much better and healthier meal at home for far cheaper.
Everything looks so good, especially the tacos!!
In house date nights are usually all we get in this stage of our life... so thank you for some yummy inspiration 🥰
Lisa-you are such a sweet sweet girl. Loving Mom and wife. Thank you for all your inspiration !!
awe thank you!
I agree. Homemade dinners are the best. My husband is all about trying new places (which these days I’m all about supporting locals as well) but still cost money to eat there and pay a sitter.
Thank you for the date night inspiration!
Looks Delicious, My favorite dish Steak and Shrimp 🍤 just bought T- bones yesterday. My local store had a Hugh Meat Sale . The freezers are full now. I canned some butter and herbs last year. There Delicious
I enjoyed this video! Thank u for taking the time to share.... Sending lots of luv your way.
My husband and I haven’t had a date since Sept 2019. This is such a great idea that I’m going to make sure I do in the next week!
Those street tacos are my idea of a good date night meal. The steak and shrimp my husband's fav . I may make both for our Monday night valentines day dinner before he goes to work 😍
Just remember you are wearing your present from your last Valentines date night.🥰🤣❤️
Loved this video Lisa, some great at home meal ideas here.
putting the raw onion in to cook with the rice is new to me- will try!
They all look so delicious Lisa, excellent job!! 😁👍🏻
everything looks so good!
Lisa, those are some delicious dinners to make. I was drooling at steak n shrimp n that pasta with chicken thighs is my kind of style as I love the dark meat of a chicken. I liked your sauce n I’m definitely going to try to make that. Being a resent widow I find it’s hard to cook for one but the pasta dish I could probably get 3 meals out of it.
I love your idea of date night being at home. Gosh, I wish I could still do that today.
Thanks for these great n yummy meals. ♥️♥️😊👍👍
Looks delicious. What a great idea and so inspiring!
I like this!! My mom's bday is Valentines Day, so it's never really been a "couples" thing. It's just her bday and she always gifted us with goodies . My husband and I don't really make it a "thing " either because of all the fuss of 2+ hour wait lines to eat, $100 roses, overpriced chocolate & teddy bears...etc. I personally just love to treat my husband & family with a nice memorable time together and just make it about love. We always do something a little extra for the kids or each other.
Ribeye is my favorite cut! It is really expensive but so tender and worth it sometimes.
Wow yesterday I went and searched for the last video you did like this to get some valentines dinner inspo! So excited you posted another one!
Love all your videos! You're real and down to Earth!
Everything looked so good. You guys have a fun Valentines Day ❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing! All great ideas. We love street tacos!
Love the inspiration. Looks delicious!
This was a fun video, loved all the ideas!!
These are great, delicious ideas! Thank you so much!!! I have a request...could you do a video on meal prep ideas for vacation/travel/roadtripping?
I vote you come out with a cookboook Lisa!
it's a definite goal of mine!
@@FarmhouseonBoone I truly hope so!!
Yum, yum, yum!!!! Take care.