My hubby and I love to spend time out in our backyard as much as possible! Grilling is another favorite so tonight I created a pretty outdoor dinner for two in the backyard. I just wanted it to feel a little bit special because with everything going on in the world I wanted it to feel like we were in a little outdoor cafe.
Table Linens for outdoor dinner for two
I started my Outdoor dinner for two tablescape with these pretty BOHO looking orange and pink placemats from Izy and Oly Esty shop. You might remember when I used these placements with her orange napkins Here. Keri is a fabulous seamstress and makes all kinds of very fine table linens. (her shop is taking a little break but she will be back with more new items). I decided to use pink napkins with these cute little rooster napkin rings this time to change up the look.
I decided to add this fun linen looking striped table runner down the middle of the table to bring in a neutral summery vibe. I did another fun outdoor dinner tablescape using creams and black around our pool when we lived in Texas.
Glassware for outdoor dinner for two
These pretty purple pink goblets are from Pioneer Women’s collection and I just love them! The embossed detailing makes them look and feel like they are expensive. I have used these goblets many times in Tablescapes here is one I did for Easter and another I did for a Mother Daughter party
The darling small vases filled with petunias, salvia and mini white daisy flowers from my backyard are from a little shop in St. George called Cosy house and Gift. They are the perfect height because they won’t block your view of others at the table even if there is just the two of you.
To add a little glimmer once the sun starts setting to my outdoor dinner for two in the backyard, I love to use this big glass vase from Ikea with a large white candle in it.
Grilling for the two of us
It really feels like summer when we start grilling in the backyard. This dinner was so easy to prepare. I marinated some chicken breasts for 30 min. in Olive oil, Balsamic vinegar, Beer Can chicken seasoning, salt and Pepper. To grill the broccoli and broccoli, I first nuke them in the microwave for about 4 min with a little bit of water to keep them moist. Then we place the vegetables in a wire basket with a drizzle of Olive oil and salt and pepper and grill them. That way they don’t over cook on the grill. For the rice pilaf I used Uncle Bens Rice pilaf and orzo pasta that you microwave for 90 seconds. So simple and easy!
For a quick little side dish I created a caprese salad. Using 1 tomato, slices of fresh mozzarella and a few springs of arugula lettuce. After layering the tomatoes and cheese on top of the arugula I sprinkle a little beer can chicken seasoning (it is seriously my go to seasoning), drizzle a little Olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top and voila! An amazing dinner for two is done in 30 min.
Quick Dessert
I bought some mini brownies from Target and Tillamook old fashioned vanilla ice cream and basically plopped them in a pretty goblet added a few raspberries and drizzled some chocolate sauce over the top. So easy to use things that are premade and just presenting them in a pretty way makes it feel special.
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