Teach A Cooking Class

If you live in a small town like I do, new ideas for date nights are tough to come by. Many couple have grown tired of the"usual" dinner and a movie. Host a cooking class in your kitchen or in your backyard. Have about 5 couples sign up, and charge $20 a piece. Find a 3-5 step recipe that isn't overdone, such as spinach lasagna or pot pie. Make sure it is a dinner entree and not a dessert. You can add a dessert if you so desire, however the date part of it is being able to enjoy a meal, not two or three cookies. :) Ensure you are practiced at making the meal, so you know what you should expect. Purchase enough ingrediants for 10 people and divide it into five meal sized portions. Shop cheap and don't choose a recipe that requires more than 10 ingrediants. Remember that some people may not even know how to dice a tomatoe, you will need to walk through each step slowly and be sure not to embarass anyone. Buy a couple bottles of wine and charge by the glass, or include it in the price, whichever you choose. If you are wondering "how can I cook dinner in my backyard?", use either a bbq or set up cutting boards and ingrediants and just walk all 5 meals to the oven at once on a cutting board. Some good ideas for menus are:

Lasagna:
No Boil Noodles
Spaghetti Sauce
Basil
Oregano
Ricotta
Mozzarella
Spinach (in a can) (you can also sub ground beef here if you like)
Parmesean Cheese

Chef Salad:
Romaine or Ice Burg Lettuce
Turkey
Ham
Hard Boiled Eggs
Tomatoes
Onions
Salad Dressing (a couple options is a good idea)
Cheddar or American Cheese

Individual Pot Pies:
Gravy
Turkey or Chicken
Peas
Carrots
Onions
White Potatoes
Individual Pie Crusts (2 per person)

All three of these meals can be paired with a loaf of french bread and a glass of wine.

This is a fun idea and a fairly easy way to make 60-80 dollars.
Decorate a big table with a fancy tablecloth and candles for a classy spin. :)