Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas

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If you’re looking for Valentine’s Day recipes, you’ve come to the right spot! From Valentine’s Day cocktails to fancy mains to desserts.

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I used to love going out for Valentine’s Day dinner, but recently I’ve started to really appreciate the time at home.

Whether you’re celebrating with your spouse, your BFF, or a few of your closest of Galentines, you’ve probably already given some thought to what you’re going to eat on Valentine’s Day.

You can show your love with brownies or some vibrant pink Beet Hummus, or you can whip up a fancy (and romantic) dinner. Here are some of my favorite ideas for a date night meal to remember.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas

Whether you’re looking for easy air fryer recipes or a luscious pasta recipe, I guarantee you’ll find something perfect for a romantic meal!

Air Fryer Filet Mignon
These tender, juicy Air Fryer Filet Mignon steaks are on the table in less than 20 minutes. They're melt in your mouth delicious and completely fool-proof! Comes out perfect every time.
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sliced filet mignon on a plate with a fork and green beans
Creamy Balsamic Mushroom Risotto
A creamy mushroom risotto recipe using pantry staples, freezer friendly ingredients, and fresh vegetables. This easy risotto recipe is total restaurant quality!
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mushroom risotto in a pan
Lobster Tail Pasta Recipe
If you're looking to spoil yourself or someone special, there's no better way to do that than with this incredible Lobster Pasta!
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lobster pasta in a white bowl with a silver fork and wine
Air Fryer Sea Bass
Ever wanted to learn how to cook Chilean sea bass? Now's your chance with this incredibly tasty and simple Air Fryer Chilean Sea Bass recipe that is bound to impress!
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miso glazed chilean sea bass on a black plate with rice and red chopsticks
Chimichurri Steak
No carnivorous dinner is complete without this incredible Chimichurri Steak. It's arguably one of the BEST steak sauces in the world!
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chimichurri steak on a black slate board
Seared Scallops Recipe
Pan seared scallops are quite simple once you learn the trick to cooking them perfectly, and they only take 5 minutes to cook!
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seared scallops on a black plate
Lobster Risotto
Lobster Risotto is filled with chunks of buttery lobster making it the perfect lobster dinner or Valentine's Day dinner.
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lobster risotto on a black plate
Mint Pesto Prosciutto Pasta
This Mint Pesto Prosciutto Pasta is an easy and refreshing summer pasta that tastes delicious all year round. It's ready in 25 minutes but tastes better than a restaurant!
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Closeup overhead shot of a bowl of pesto prosciutto pasta.
Avocado Risotto
Avocado Risotto is so creamy and delicious you'd never know it was vegan AND gluten free! It's made in one pan with fresh avocadosย and a few pantry staples.
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avocado risotto on a black plate with a silver fork and spoon
Air Fryer Citrus Soy Asian Salmon
The BEST…and easiest asian salmon made with delicious citrus soy flavors. The result is perfect, flavorful, and juicy!
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asian salmon with mushrooms in a white bowl
Mushroom Smothered Pork Chop
Smothered Pork Chops are seared and served with a creamy bacon mushroom sauce that makes this pork chop recipe to die for! It's Whole30 and Keto approved, too!
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a pork chop with green beans on a white plate
Linguine With Clams
Linguine With Clam Sauce is an easy to make pasta recipe masquerading as fancy restaurant fare. Soak up the white wine sauce with a few pieces of warm bread!
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Linguine With Clam sauce in a white bowl topped with scallops
Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon
Rich and creamy on the outside; tender, juicy, and flaky on the inside. This Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon is going to be a keeper!
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tuscan salmon in a cast iron pan
Low Carb Seared Scallops And Spaghetti Squash Recipe
A restaurant quality spaghetti squash recipe with seared scallops that looks and sounds fancy, but is so easy to make! From stove top to table top in 30 minutes!
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Seared scallops over spaghetti squash in a bowl

Valentine’s Day Cocktails

Every fancy dinner at home should be kicked off with a fun cocktail! Here’s a few ideas to get you started.

Pink Vodka Lemonade
Pink vodka lemonade is the perfect tasty adult beverage for any time you are looking for something easy and delicious!
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Pink Vodka Lemonade in two glasses
Espresso Vodka Martini
Bold espresso and three types of alcohol come together to create this bombshell of a cocktail. If cafรฉ con leche is a tenderness, a cafรฉ con leche martini is a passionate love affair. In short, cafรฉ con leche is a drinkable act of affection.
Check out this recipe
espresso vodka cocktails in martini glasses
Sparkling Rosรฉ French 75
Pink, bubbly and oh-so dainty, this sparkling rosรฉ French 75 is the cocktail you need when a special occasion calls.
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sparkling rose french 75
Sparkling Greyhound Cocktail
These sparkling greyhound cocktails are naturally sweetened and have the loveliest shade of pink. Customize the rim with your favorite sprinkles or sparkling sugar!
Check out this recipe
sparkling greyhound cocktail
Strawberry Sangria
White wine or rosรฉ flavored with fresh strawberries, raspberries, oranges, and homemade strawberry syrup.
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Valentine’s Day Desserts

From cupcakes to cheesecakes and everything in between!

Valentine’s Day Oreo Truffles
The perfect treat for Valentine's Day! These OREO Truffles only have a few simple ingredients and are super easy to make!
Check out this recipe
black bowl with oreo truffles
Pink Champagne Cupcakes
Perfect Pink Champagne Cupcakes: Light and Fluffy Pink Champagne Cupcakes with a Smooth Champagne Buttercream Frosting and a fizzy pop of pink champagne.
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valentine's day cupcake with pink frosting
Snowball Oreo Cookie Balls
These easy no-bake OREO Cookie Balls made with OREO Cookies and cream cheese are the perfect holiday, or any time, treat!
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oreo cookie balls on a cake stand
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
Smooth and creamy cheesecake with a homemade strawberry swirl. I donโ€™t know how it can get any better than that?!
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strawberry cheesecake on a white plate
Healthier Dark Chocolate Truffles
These Healthier Double Chocolate Truffles are a healthier sweet treat that you can easily make at home. They are creamy and delicious and made with grain-free and vegan ingredients!
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Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Sure you can buy a box of chocolate pudding mix at the store, but you can make it homemade just as easily. Homemade chocolate pudding is easy to whip up and it a velvety treat.
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Champagne Float
This Champagne Float is perfect for celebrating special occasions and can even be adapted to a sparkling cider float for the kids. Everyone will love this deliciously refreshing champagne cocktail ice cream float!
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valentine's day champagne float in a glass cup with raspberries
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies: Soft and fluffy cheesecake pudding cookies with strawberries and chocolate chips.
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Raspberry Chocolate Tart
A smooth, rich chocolate ganache poured into a chocolate Oreo cookie crust and then topped with lots of fresh red raspberries makes for a deceptively easy and decadent dessert in this Raspberry Chocolate Tart thatโ€™s perfect for Valentineโ€™s Day or any special occasion!
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raspberry chocolate tart on a white plate
Dark Chocolate Soufflรฉs
Letโ€™s celebrate Valentineโ€™s Day with these gooey, decadent and delicious Dark Chocolate Soufflรฉs, which come together quickly and bake up nicely. The perfect dessert if youโ€™re holding a stay-at-home Valentineโ€™s celebration this year!
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Skillet Brownie Sundae
The perfect treat for two! This Skillet Brownie Sundae is a great mini dessert for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day or just a date night in!
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brownie skillet with strawberries

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