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    Special Occasion Dinner Recipes

    These special occasion dinner recipes are perfect for a romantic Valentine's Day, an anniversary or anytime you want to impress someone special...including mom on Mother's Day!

    Most recipes, like Parmesan Crusted Scallops, Crab Cakes or Herb Crusted Chicken can be assembled (without cooking) and frozen.

    We've also included sides and desserts to round out the meal.

    • Baked Ham Steak with Honey Orange Glaze
    • Easy Salmon Florentine Recipe
    • Seared Scallops with Wilted Spinach Recipe
    • Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken Skillet (Lily's Chicken)
    • Easy Scallops Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
    • Flourless Chocolate Cake with Ganache
    • One Pot Fettuccine Alfredo (4-Ingredients)
    • Heavenly Chicken Recipe with Ritz Crackers
    • Best Crock-Pot Beef Stew with Red Wine
    • Creamy Crab Corn Soup Recipe
    • Perfect Broiled Scallops with a Parmesan Crust
    • Lobster Ravioli Sauce Recipe (Creamy Pink Pasta Sauce)
    • Easy Crab Stuffed Salmon Recipe
    • Baked Crab Balls Recipe
    • Easy Skillet French Onion Chicken Recipe
    • Breaded Turkey Tenderloins
    • Easy Baked Turkey Tenderloin Recipe
    • Argentine Shrimp Scampi Recipe
    • Easy Bavette Steak Recipe (Pan-Sear on Stovetop)
    • Chocolate Chaffle Recipe with Ricotta
    • Sweet Red Wine Vinegar Dressing - Easy Recipe!
    • Baked Feta Pasta with Zoodles and Shrimp
    • Strawberry Bruschetta with Cream Cheese
    • Frozen Chocolate Covered Raspberries Recipe
    • Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
    • Slow Cooker Beef Shoulder Roast
    • Chicken Roulades Stuffed with Mango Chutney and Brie
    • Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries with No-Bake Filling
    • Easy Air Fryer Steak Bites Recipe (with Mushrooms)
    • Margarita Shrimp Recipe (Grill or Oven)
    • Italian Seafood Soup {Cioppino} Recipe
    • Chicken Marbella (with Boneless Breasts)
    • Easy Pineapple Soufflé Recipe
    • Parmesan Herb Crusted Chicken Recipe
    • Easy Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese
    • Crock-Pot Baked Ziti with Three Cheeses
    • Summer Fennel Salad with Feta, Watermelon & Pecans
    • Maryland Style Lump Crab Cakes - Eggless and Easy
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