Valentine’s Dinners You Can Make At Home
If cooking is your love language, you're going to want to take a look at this! Skip the restaurants this year and whip up a delicious and romantic dinner at home for you and your valentine. From meatless meals to pasta, chicken, and steak, your date will love the thoughtful gesture of a home-cooked meal!
Here are some popular Valentine's Day foods you can consider making:
Steak
Seafood
Chocolate
Pasta
Sushi
Wine
Fish
Crème brûlée
Strawberries
Recipes To Try:
CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN PICCATA
Quick and easy, creamy lemon chicken piccata is a simple and delicious 30-minute meal made with tender chicken breast in a light lemon sauce with capers.
https://www....cken-piccata/
HEART-SHAPED PIZZA FOR TWO
With a few little tricks, you can transform a regular pepperoni pizza into a special heart-shaped treat. We take a few shortcuts, like store-bought pizza dough and sauce, so that it comes together quickly, but don't worry, we won't tell anyone it wasn't a labor of love.
https://www....r-two-5435358
SEARED SCALLOPS
Garlicky, buttery, and perfectly seared scallops take less than 10 minutes to prep and cook. It's the easiest fancy, restaurant-grade meal to make at home. This a perfect Valentine's Day dinner recipe.
https://www....red-scallops/
EASY CHICKEN PARMESAN (PARMIGIANA)
Easy chicken parmesan (parmigiana) with crispy breaded chicken, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. The best comfort chicken dinner for Valentine's Day.
https://www....n-parmigiana/
PAELLA
Keep things vibrant and flavorful with this perfect-for-two baked seafood and rice dish.
https://www....aella-6581395
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH MUSHROOM SAGE GRAVY
Thick-cut pork tenderloin with a golden-brown sear and a creamy mushroom gravy makes for an impressive valentine’s day dinner. Cheaper than some of the gourmet cuts of steak or fancy seafood, it looks just as beautiful when plated properly.
https://bake...m-sage-gravy/
EGGPLANT GRATIN
Cozy and comforting, Ina's gratin is always a hit (300+ reviewers can't be wrong!). Pro-tip for a seamless date night: Put the dish together ahead of time and start with some light apps while the gratin is in the oven. Then you can play the "Oh this? It's nothing." card when you execute a perfectly timed dinner.
https://www....ecipe-1948026
CRAB STUFFED SALMON
Show off your culinary prowess by not just serving up some salmon, but salmon stuffed with crab! The creamy crab stuffing really elevates this beyond a simple salmon dish and will make your Valentine's day dinner feel truly special.
https://bake...uffed-salmon/
CREAMY PUMPKIN PASTA WITH PINE NUT GREMOLATA
Level up your pasta for Valentine's dinner! This is no ordinary spaghetti night dish. The canned pumpkin and heavy cream give this pasta a smooth, unbeatable richness, and the pine nuts and sage add extra bursts of flavor.
https://www....ut-gremolata/
HASSELBACK CHICKEN
If seafood is not your thing, but you still want a visually appealing dish, try this Hasselback chicken. Stuffed with mozzarella, spinach, and bacon it is as delicious as it is nice to look at.
Plus, obtaining the unique Hasselback appearance is easier than it looks. Pair it with a nice Sauvignon Blanc and a couple of veggies and you have a romantic chicken dinner for two.
https://bake...n-mozzarella/
FILET MIGNON
If you want to pull out all the stops, this is the dish for you. Perfectly seared filet mignon is an upscale dish in itself, but it pairs easily with practically any side you love.
You can keep your sides really simple or as complex as you like.
https://bake...red-potatoes/