If cooking is one of your love languages, chances are you're gearing up to make some delicious Valentine's Day recipes for your loved one. And whether your idea of a romantic meal is steak au poivre, mac and cheese or a steaming pot of smoky mussels, the best Valentine’s Day recipes are all about indulgence. So we gathered our favorite Valentine's Day dinner recipes and dinner ideas for two that promise to deliver on indulgence and romance.
While eating out at your favorite restaurant can be a fun Valentine's Day date, it can be even more fun to hunker down at home and whip up a restaurant-worthy feast at home. From homemade pasta that you can make together to a grilled bone-in ribeye that will seriously impress your love, these delicious Valentine's recipes will have you skipping reservations year after year. If you're looking for lighter fare or vegetarian Valentine's recipes, try out a vegan pumpkin risotto, mushroom stroganoff or a meatless lasagna. No matter what menu you pick, these recipes are sure to be delicious.
Looking to fill out your menu with other tasty treats? Round out your feast with a few sweet-tooth satisfying Valentine's Day treats like heart-shaped cookies and chocolate desserts. And why not pair your dinner with a Valentine’s Day co*cktail or two? With a feast of epic dishes and drinks, your Valentine's Day is about to be the best one yet.
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1
Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
A luxe garlic and white wine sauce gives this classic pasta its delicious flavor.
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2
Aleppo Pork Chops with Potatoes and Greens
Is your Valentine a fan of meat and potatoes? Serve up this smoky feast featuring perfectly roasted pork, smashed potatoes and earthy chard.
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3
Smoky Mussels Pomodoro
Serve this easy seafood dish (ready in only 25 minutes!) with plenty of crispy bread to soak up the slightly smoky sauce.
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4
Roasted Clams with Lemony Panko
Dig into these elegant bivalves, topped with crispy parsley-flecked breadcrumbs, best served with a chilled glass of wine.
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5
Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff
If you have ambitions for a cozy Valentine's dinner, cook up this vegetarian pasta, loaded with big mushroom flavor and a hit of miso.
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6
Grilled Bone-In Rib Eye
Serve up this simple showstopper with your favorite sides. Have leftovers? Slice and reheat with eggs for the best breakfast ever.
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7
Roasted Sausage and Grapes
You're only five ingredients away from the sweet-and-savory combo of your dreams.
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8
Sriracha Shrimp Tacos
Shrimp gets a hit of sweet heat from mango and homemade sriracha.
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9
Vegan Pumpkin Risotto with Crispy Sage
No cheese, no problem! Vegetable broth, pumpkin purée and nutritional yeast provide a savory, earthy flavor, and crispy sage lends an aromatic touch.
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10
Air Fryer Salmon and Swiss Chard
Break out the air fryer to cook up the juiciest salmon with super-crisp skin.
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11
Linguine with Arugula Pesto
For a fresh spin on classic pesto, try this nut-free version featuring arugula and creamy, protein-packed cottage cheese.
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12
Seared Scallops with Escarole Salad and Pesto Vinaigrette
While this dish looks fancy, searing scallops is surprisingly easy. Top off the salad with a crisp salty hit from fried capers.
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13
Cacio e Pepe
Toasting cracked black pepper in oil brings out the spice’s floral, spicy notes in this crave-worthy pasta.
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14
Skillet Shrimp and Orzo
It'll only take one dish to get this flavor-packed meal on the table. Less time washing up, and more time with your Valentine!
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15
Delicata Squash Pizza
Turn dinner into a date night activity and build this epic pizza together, topped with sweet squash, savory onions and spicy Fresno chiles.
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16
Moroccan-Spiced Skillet Chicken and Couscous
This cozy skillet dinner gets complex flavor from preserved lemon rind, smoked paprika and ras el hanout.
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17
Steak Au Poivre
For the spiciest Valentines, serve this perfect steak with a creamy pepper sauce.
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18
Coconut Curry Chicken
Cozy-up with your boo and a bowl of warm, comforting curry.
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19
Mushroom and Thyme Campanelle
The ruffled pasta shape turns this super-easy recipe into something special.
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20
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Lemon
Serve this simple, tasty side with your steak dinner.
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