Make Any Night Date Night With This Riff on Steak Frites

Date night can be enjoyed at home with steaks and crispy fries.

One of our favorites was the French bistro classic steak frites. It's a simple dish, just steak and fries, but one usually reserved for eating out. Since going out wasn't in the cards back then, making the dish at home was the next best thing. Juan Moyano/Dreamstime/TNS

By Meredith Deeds From Star Tribune

Years ago, when my kids were little, my husband and I made sure we had a special night together at least once a week. We called it Champagne Friday, and even though we didn’t drink champagne (we usually opted for a more budget-friendly alternative), we always tried to make a nice meal to enjoy together after the kids went to bed.