Good point guys, however I actually do the Take Out thing all the time. I would like to be able to mix things up and surprise her with some culinary skills
Originally Posted by omaha2dallas
If your culinary skills are limited, I say TAKEOUT! If you are out to impress her, order it ahead of her getting there, put them in pots and pans, and behave like you are cooking up a storm. Have some props (like soy/oyster sauces, etc for Chinese, herbs like oregano, cheeses like mozzarella for Italian..., fish sauce for Vietnamese) to make it seem authentic.
PS: Make sure you don't have the takeout containers anywhere in sight, especially on top of the garbage can.