25 Top Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas

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First up in our list of Valentine’s Day dinner ideas: Pistachio Crusted Salmon! This method for cooking fish seems like something you’d get at a restaurant, but it’s so simple to make. The aroma wafting from the oven will have you salivating before the food even reaches your plate! 

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1. Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Try these spinach artichoke Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms! Yes, that’s right. It combines the deliciousness of spinach artichoke dip with the meaty, savory goodness of a baked portobello mushroom. Top it off with crunchy Italian breadcrumbs, and you’ll amaze everyone at the table! 

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2. Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Next up in our list of Valentine’s Day dinner ideas: Cacio e Pepe: cheese and pepper pasta! Pasta is mega romantic, right? It’s a truly simple recipe that’s elegant in its simplicity.

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3. Cacio e Pepe

One of our more elegant Valentine’s Day dinner ideas is this Parmesan black truffle risotto!  A seemingly gourmet dish, this Parmesan truffle risotto recipe is pretty simple to put together, and the black truffle flavor sends it out of this world. 

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4. Parmesan black truffle risotto

Scallops have a beautiful, mild sweet flavor that’s easy to love: and there’s nothing better than that perfect seared crispy outside. It takes a little know how to get that golden brown crust without under cooking or overcooking them. But once you know a few secrets…it’s very easy and takes only 5 minutes to cook!

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5. Pan Seared Scallops

This pot pie has become one of our top fan favorite recipes, and for good reason. The flaky crust is scented with sage, and the inside is pure creamy, savory goodness with sweet potatoes, onions, mushrooms, and white beans. If you’re looking for romantic dinner, this is it.

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6. Vegetarian  Pot Pie

This creamy vodka sauce is simmered with garlic and basil, served over rigatoni with lots of Parmesan. The secret? Simmer the sauce for 1 hour! This vodka sauce pasta is so seriously full of flavor, it’s worth every second of that simmer. And what says "I love you” more than a 1 hour simmered pasta?

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7. Vodka Sauce  Pasta

There’s just something about silky caramelized onions topped golden, crusty cheese that takes your breath away every time.  This recipe is full of rich, nuanced flavor and all the cozy, date night in vibes.

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8. French Onion  Soup

This stunning one pan dinner is made for celebrations! This traditional Spanish rice dish has thousands of variations. But it’s always rice with an explosion of colorful toppings. This one stars saffron-scented rice, mixed colorful vegetables and shrimp, and it’s full of traditional flavor. 

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9. Spanish  Paella

Gooey white cheddar mac and cheese is like a huge bear hug! It’s cozy and comforting in a way that’s indescribable.  Add these tangy red roasted tomatoes, and it’s outfitted as one of our Valentine’s Day dinner ideas! It’s on the rich side, so serve with a refreshing green salad.

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10. White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

You’ll want to bookmark this recipe for making after Valentine's Day too...this Creamy Shrimp Pasta! It’s ultra classic: juicy, savory shrimp and al dente pasta swimming in a creamy sauce.  Mix the components together and wow!

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11. Creamy Shrimp Pasta

What’s more Valentine’s Day appropriate than hot pink hummus? This is the perfect appetizer to a cozy dinner.  Adding a roasted beet to hummus makes it stunning to look at—and it’s tasty too. You don’t have to cut your veggies to be heart shaped of course...but why not?

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12. Beet  Hummus

Cherries are perfect for Valentine's Day dinner, and here's a great appetizer idea: cherry and goat cheese crostini! Saute tart cherries with a bit of sage and balsamic vinegar, then spoon them over a goat cheese crostini. They're a simple and delicious starter to pair with the main dishes above!

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13. Cherry  Crostini

Here's a perfect salad for Valentine's Day dinner: shaved Brussels sprout salad!  This one is a study in texture contrasts: the feathery shaved Brussels, the pop of the Pomegranate seeds, and the bright crunch of the apple. It’s vibrant and colorful, covered in a lightly sweet vinaigrette.

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14. Brussels Sprout Salad

Another great Valentine's Day dinner side dish: pomegranate salad! Crunchy pomegranate seeds make a beautiful confetti over the top of leafy greens.  Add tart green apple slices, toasted pecans, and goat cheese or feta crumbles, and it’s a true symphony of flavor! 

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15. Pomegranate Salad

These Brussels sprouts are a fantastic Valentine's Day side dish...and they really are next level! They’re impossibly crispy, baked until they’re caramelized and the outside layers flake off into darkened crunchy chips. Then they’re draped in a tangy maple balsamic glaze that heightens the flavors to their peak. 

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16. Brussels  Sprouts

Of course, we've got to have some romantic Valentine's Day cocktails to go with the dinner ideas, right?  Try this sweet tart red cocktail: the Raspberry Martini! This drink is stunning and full of bright berry flavor: from first sip, you’ll be sold!

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17. Raspberry  Martini

Here's a beautifully bright brilliant pink Valentine's Day drink: yes, it’s a Cosmo! A Cosmopolitan cocktail, to be exact. This classic cocktail is ready to spice up your next gathering, be it a dinner party or drinks on the patio with friends.

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18. Cosmopolitan Cocktail

The chocolate martini is rich and creamy, basically a dessert in a glass! It’s got Irish cream and creme de cacao for maximum flavor, like the liquid version of your favorite chocolate bar. Mix this up for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or a romantic dinner…or just anytime you need a sweet treat in cocktail form.

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19. Chocolate  Martini

Here’s one of the most sophisticated and refreshing cocktails out there...and it's perfect for Valentine's Day dinner. Try the French 75! It’s got a mysterious name, but it’s made with a few simple ingredients. It’s tangy, bubbly, and a bit botanical, and it makes every dinner more festive!

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20. French  75

The best dessert for in our Valentine's Day dinner ideas: mug cake! This genius method for going from 0 to cake in just a few minutes is absolutely worth a try.  This chocolate mug cake recipe comes out insanely fudgy and 100% delicious! 

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21. Ultimate Mug Cake

What's better than ending a Valentine's Day dinner with flourless chocolate cake?  Rich and fudgy, dense and dark chocolaty, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream. Top it with this easy raspberry compote for a sweet tart pairing that cuts the sweetness of the cake perfectly.

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22. Flourless Chocolate Cake

This dessert could not be more romantic or perfect for Valentine’s Day.  This crustless triple cherry cheesecake is ultra creamy, made with Greek yogurt and baked slowly to perfection. It’s got a healthy spin but tastes decadent!

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23. Crustless Cherry Cheesecake

Cherries and chocolate are the best Valentine's Day combination!  This rustic chocolate cherry tart is simple to whip up and tastes incredible.  The contrast of the sweet cherries with rich chocolate and flaky crust is absolutely sublime.

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24. Chocolate Cherry Galette

Last up: one of our very favorite ways to end a Valentine’s Day dinner bananas foster!  If you like playing with fire, this one’s for you. Our recipe is easy with instructions on how to flambé and get that dramatic flame! It tastes truly incredible. Grab two spoons for your skillet and dig in!

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25. Perfect Bananas Foster