50+ Romantic Valentine’s Day Recipes
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Love is in the air with this incredible collection of Valentine’s Day Recipes that I put together just for you! What better way to show your loved one how much you care than with a delicious and impressive meal!
I’ve been married for over 20 years, and I can honestly say that the way to a man’s heart, or woman, is through their stomach. There’s something incredibly romantic when my husband prepares dinner for me at home but what we enjoy even more than that, is actually cooking together. It’s like date night, pretty much every night. You know what they say, couples who cook together, stay together. Well if they don’t say that, they should!
I know that it can be overwhelming when trying to decide on what romantic dinner to actually make, but today is your lucky day, because I’m taking all the guesswork out of the equation, and all you really have to do is cook! In this collection of Valentine’s Day recipes, I’m giving you options to make a complete dinner from start to finish. Choose your appetizers, your mains, your desserts, and what would a romantic dinner be without a couple cocktails. So let’s get started!
Choose Your Valentine’s Day Appetizers
The best to start any meal is with some delicious appetizers. I’ve put together a collection that not only are romantic but are impressive looking and taste incredible.
Cheese and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Pico de Gallo Recipe
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Eggplant Dip (Salata de vinete)
Red Lentil Hummus
Fresh Spring Rolls
Mini Caprese Salad Bites
Cheesy Crab Dip
Antojitos
Choose Your Valentine’s Day Main Dish
My favorite part of any meal is the main dish, so choose wisely! Check out the recipes, because some of them can be prepped ahead of time, making it super easy on the big day.
Roasted Cornish Hens
Beef Wellington
Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Beef Tenderloin
Pesto Shrimp Asparagus Pasta
Lemon Garlic Scallops
Italian Stuffed Flank Steak
Cajun Honey Pork Tenderloin
Roast Chicken
Air Fryer Steak With Garlic Butter
Salmon Alfredo
Jägerschnitzel
Paella Recipe
Pork Chops With Peppercorn Chops
Choose Your Valentine’s Day Sides
No meal is complete without a delicious side dish. These sides I’ve chose are super versatile to go with any main you choose.
Potatoes Au Gratin
Asparagus and Peas Pasta Salad
Greek Rice
Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
Cauliflower Au Gratin
Mushroom Risotto
Hasselback Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Baby Potatoes
Sautéed Peas
Skillet Green Beans
Tomato Basil Salad
Thai Cucumber Salad
Rosemary Smashed Potatoes
Choose Your Valentine’s Day Dessert
Of course you need a delicious dessert for this special day, so choose your favorites, I’ve got plenty to choose from.
Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Limoncello Lemon Cake
No Bake Nutella Cheesecake
Matcha Mini Cheesecakes with White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Red Velour Cake
Easy Tiramisu
Hawaiian Cheesecake Bites
Angel Berry Trifle
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Cheesecake Recipe
Choose Your Valentine’s Day Cocktail
No Valentine’s day is complete without a delicious cocktail. I’ve picked out my favorites that would be perfect for this day.
Everything looks delicious. Happy Valentine’s Day,
I don’t know where to begin! I’ve just read the entire post and honestly, I can’t decide which combo to make for V-Day! I think I’ll have to make a menu plan and make them all over the next few weeks! Scallops and Tiramisu for sure for tonight, because they’re the BFs favs. Excellent post!