How to Plan a Romantic Dinner at Home for Your Husband

Going out to a restaurant can be a special event, but sometimes when your husband gets home from a hard day at work, all he wants to do is relax. At times like that, you can plan a romantic dinner at home to surprise him and spice up your lives.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Romantic accent pieces
• Kitchen appliances and supplies

Prepare for Dinner

1. Determine what time your husband will be home. If you want to keep the romantic dinner a surprise, you can ask one of his coworkers to make sure he doesn't leave until a certain time.

2. Choose a menu. You can find recipes in cookbooks, online or by asking friends for suggestions.

3. Buy the food you will need to prepare the meal.

4. Buy accent pieces. Romantic dinners can include candles, fancy napkins, flowers and other romantic touches.

5. Do any prep work needed. Some recipes call for time for foods to chill, so you may need to prepare those in advance.

Cook Dinner

6. Prepare the food for the meal according to your recipes.

7. Set the table while the food is cooking.

8. Wash dirty dishes as you go, so you won't have to do it later.

Serve the Meal

9. Set out the first course moments before your main man gets home.

10. Use your microwave or oven to keep other courses warm while you are eating.

11. Enjoy the romantic meal.

Tips & Warnings

• After dinner, put the dishes in the sink and save them for tomorrow. It's better to continue having a romantic evening with your husband than to worry about doing chores.
• If you've never prepared the meal before, have a back-up plan in case it doesn't work out.

[MyJB]

on 7/28/2009 Good suggestions for a romantic dinner.

[BJBauer]

on 5/28/2007 Just had twins...can't leave them...my husband is a cop...always romancing me...how do I do the same with dinner and the whole evening...