Bookmark these quick dinner ideas for two when you need simple, scrumptious homemade mealsno reservations required.

With these quick dinner ideas for two, there’s no need for reservations or dress codes.

The assemble-your-own strategy means that both diners can add or omit components as necessary.

Lemon-Pepper Air-Fryer Shrimp and Veggies

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Plate them up with our unforgettable (and shockingly simple)clarified butteror ahomemade hollandaise.

This structure makes it a cinch to stretch 8 ounces offlank steakinto a satisfying meal for two.

Slice and serve everything atop arugula and drizzle with a simple cilantro dressing.

Grain and Veggie Bowls

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Lemon-Pepper Air-Fryer Shrimp and Veggies

A skillet-less stir-fryispossible.

This vegetable-richshrimp recipeis a quick dinner idea for two made even easier with the help of an air-fryer.

Pair with cooked rice or pasta to round out the meal, if you like.

Smashed Peach and Poblano Grilled Cheese

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(We most certainly do!)

Thanks to the addition of avocado and your favorite ranch, it’s so much better.

Fold the pies into pockets and air-fry until golden, which only takes about 12 minutes.

Easy Boiled Lobster

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Test Kitchen Tip:Prefer pepperoni?

Looking for a meatless pie?

The entree salads start with a bed of crunchy, refreshing cabbage, snow pea pods, and edamame.

Grilled Flank Steak Salad

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That same homemade salad dressing plays double duty as the glaze for the gloriously golden broiled fish.

Island time starts now!

Test Kitchen Tip:Cutting back on carbs?

Chipotle-Ranch Egg Salad Wraps

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One bite is all you’ll need to be convinced thatthisismuch better than takeout.

Risotto with Chicken and Spring Peas

Quick dinner ideas for two don’t have to be hard.

Air Fryer Calzones

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Maple Mahi Mahi Salad

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Air-Fried Greek Turkey Burgers

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Risotto with Chicken and Spring Peas

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