30 Fun Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas

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If you and your partner are mad about meat, then prime rib has to be your entree. This recipe is a copycat of the famous Texas Roadhouse prime rib, and a very good one, indeed. Expect your mind to be blown away. Choice beef is roasted to smoky, melt-in-your-mouth perfection.

This easy crab cakes recipe has just 7 simple ingredients. It’s packed with lumps of juicy crab meat, savory seasonings, and flaky breadcrumbs. And the recipe is so easy to make! Crab cakes started as a staple dish in Maryland and Virginia but have become famous all over the United States.

If your goal is to impress your date, look no further than filet Mignon. Its fancy-sounding name alone already leaves a mark. This filet Mignon is pan-fried and baked in butter that’s been infused with fresh garlic, rosemary, and thyme. It’s often an entree in many fancy restaurants, so you’d think it requires some cooking expertise.

Lobster bisque is the ultimate appetizer. The contrast between sweet lobster and savory broth will get your taste buds tingling. The best part? This bisque only takes 20 minutes to make. It’s a quick addition that’ll make your meal extra special.

Planning to pop the question this Valentine’s Day? I’m sure your sweetheart will say yes, but Marry Me Chicken will seal the deal. This pasta dish is packed with bacon, chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes. The sauce is so wonderfully rich and creamy, no one will be able to say no.

If you think you’ve had the best chicken parmesan yet, wait until you try this one. Oven baked Chicken Parmesan is simple to make and worth every minute! If you love a crispy crumb coating vs a soggy crumb, look no further! The best you will ever make!

Sure, mac and cheese is a typical, budget-friendly weekday dish. But it only takes one simple addition to make it fancy. Throw lumps of sweet lobster in there, and voila! You’ll have a romantic dish that’ll surely make you giddy. With this easy booze, no one can accuse you of being cheap.

Beef Wellington is know to be a decadent meat with an AMAZING presentation. The combination of a thick, juicy beef tenderloin, special duxelles and prosciutto all wrapped in a pastry shell is pure heaven. It is already know to be the most tender cut of beef and wrapping it in more ingredients creates a perfect holiday meal.

There’s just something so romantic about this fish! Not only is it scrumptious, but also incredibly easy to work with. In this recipe, all you’ll have to do is pan-sear it in lemon garlic butter, and dinner is served.

This lasagna is the definition of decadence. With its layers of al dente lasagna sheets, meaty marinara, this pasta dish is a slice of heaven. It has three components, but it’s shockingly a snap to make. It only takes me 40 minutes to whip up this epic dish! Less time in the kitchen means more time celebrating.

Here’s a date night-worthy dish that won’t break the bank. Tenderloin, ribeye, and T-bone may be the best cuts for steak, but the sirloin tip also doesn’t disappoint. It may be the inferior cut, but all it takes is a great recipe to make it seem like it costs a hundred bucks.

Al dente fettuccine noodles are drenched with a rich, cream-based sauce, and packed with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese. Garnished with fresh basil, this pasta dish looks and tastes like it came straight right out of an Italian restaurant. It’s comfort food made fancy!

Beef bourguignon is a thick and hearty stew loaded with succulent beef, bacon, mushrooms, potatoes, and carrots. The stew is infused with red wine, which doesn’t make it unsafe for kids. The wine only amplifies the flavor of the dish. Fortunately, it’s not as difficult to make as it is to spell.

Chicken marsala gets 100 points just from its presentation alone. From the golden chicken cutlets to the earthy mushrooms to the thick sauce, this dish is stunning, to say the least. What makes this dish stand out, even more, is its unique flavor, which is provided by the sauce.

Don’t let its name intimidate you. Coq au vin might be a fancy French dish, but not to worry. It’s easy. Coq au Vin is French for chicken cooked in wine. The sauce isn’t only out-of-this-world delicious, but gorgeous to boot. That deep, glossy hue is just stunning.

If this chicken dish doesn’t make your mouth water, I don’t know what will. Parmesan and chicken are a match made in heaven. Juicy chicken is bathed with a ridiculously creamy parmesan sauce, and loaded with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach to boot.

Compared to pasta dishes with creamy and meaty sauces, the shrimp scampi may appear a little too plain. But don’t be fooled by its unassuming look. Shrimp scampi is a delectable pasta dish in white wine sauce flavored with garlic butter and lemon.

If you like your pasta with a lighter sauce, Caprese is for you. It’s angel hair coated with an Italian sauce and topped with mozzarella and basil. This refreshing pasta dish is a nice break from all the heavy, cream and meat-based pasta dishes on the list.

It means ”brother devil” in Italian, but shrimp Fra Diavolo isn’t evil at all. With a tomato-based sauce seasoned with garlic, red pepper, and olive oil, this pasta dish is nothing short of heavenly. You’ll love how the spiciness of the sauce and the sweetness of the shrimp create a wonderful flavor balance.

A blend of ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, herbs, and seasoning is stuffed inside manicotti pasta shells, which are then covered in marinara sauce. Topped with even more shredded cheese and baked to perfection, this pasta dish is a certified show-stopper.

This recipe uses chicken breast, but don’t worry, it won’t be tough and dry at all. In this outstanding dish, juicy chicken is so tender it melts in your mouth. A topping made of mayonnaise, parmesan, and seasoning does the trick. Just cover the chicken in this flavorful blend and pop it in the oven.

Even with just the butter and garlic sauce, this pasta dish is already a winner. Tossed with shrimp and scallops, it becomes a huge hit. Calling all seafood lovers: this pasta dish is a must-try. With a delicious mix of sweet, earthy, and savory, it has all the flavors your tastebuds crave in an entree.

Paella is pure love on a plate. This classic Spanish dish is one of the most colorful and flavorful rice dishes I’ve ever had in my life. Considering how big a rice eater I am, that says a lot. Paella is rice cooked in a tasty broth infused with wine and saffron, which gives the rice its golden hue.

This risotto is made extra special with lemon, Parmesan, and peas. It looks plain and simple, but its flavor will surely knock your socks off. It’s creamy and savory, but with a citrus twist. The combination of Parmesan, garlic, and lemon juice creates playful flavors that are so delicious, you’ll keep wanting more.

Pasta and beef unite to make a stunning Valentine’s Day dinner. Papardelle pasta plus shredded slow-cooked flank steak marinara equals a bowl of happiness. The flank steak is slow-cooked for 8 hours so that it becomes so tender, you can effortlessly pull apart the strands.

Roasted chicken is a simple, weeknight dish. Want to make it stand out? That’s what this recipe is all about. But, served with a medley of vegetables tossed in a lemon garlic anchovy sauce, the basic dish is transformed into a show-stopper worthy of any occasion.

How about something healthy, for a change? Light and flaky cod is encrusted with crisp and buttery Parmesan. The cod is baked, not fried, making this dish both delicious and nutritious. Enjoy it with a salad or use it as a taco or sandwich filling. It’ll disappear in a snap, either way.

Linguini is tossed in a rich and creamy alfredo sauce and packed with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. The alfredo sauce is flavored with garlic and paprika, so it’s delicious even as is. Just imagine how much more flavorful it becomes with the spinach and tomatoes!

30 Fun Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas

If you and your partner are mad about meat, then prime rib has to be your entree. This recipe is a copycat of the famous Texas Roadhouse prime rib, and a very good one, indeed. Expect your mind to be blown away. Choice beef is roasted to smoky, melt-in-your-mouth perfection.

Read more

1. Prime Rib

This easy crab cakes recipe has just 7 simple ingredients. It’s packed with lumps of juicy crab meat, savory seasonings, and flaky breadcrumbs. And the recipe is so easy to make! Crab cakes started as a staple dish in Maryland and Virginia but have become famous all over the United States.

Read more

2. Crab Cakes

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3. Filet Mignon

Lobster bisque is the ultimate appetizer. The contrast between sweet lobster and savory broth will get your taste buds tingling. The best part? This bisque only takes 20 minutes to make. It’s a quick addition that’ll make your meal extra special.

Read more

4. Lobster Bisque

Planning to pop the question this Valentine’s Day? I’m sure your sweetheart will say yes, but Marry Me Chicken will seal the deal. This pasta dish is packed with bacon, chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes. The sauce is so wonderfully rich and creamy, no one will be able to say no.

Read more

5. Marry Me Chicken

If you think you’ve had the best chicken parmesan yet, wait until you try this one. Oven baked Chicken Parmesan is simple to make and worth every minute! If you love a crispy crumb coating vs a soggy crumb, look no further! The best you will ever make!

Read more

6. Chicken Parmesan

Sure, mac and cheese is a typical, budget-friendly weekday dish. But it only takes one simple addition to make it fancy. Throw lumps of sweet lobster in there, and voila! You’ll have a romantic dish that’ll surely make you giddy. With this easy booze, no one can accuse you of being cheap.

Read more

7. Mac and Cheese

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8. Beef Wellington

There’s just something so romantic about this fish! Not only is it scrumptious, but also incredibly easy to work with. In this recipe, all you’ll have to do is pan-sear it in lemon garlic butter, and dinner is served.

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9. Salmon With Lemon Garlic Butter

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10. Barilla Lasagna

Here’s a date night-worthy dish that won’t break the bank. Tenderloin, ribeye, and T-bone may be the best cuts for steak, but the sirloin tip also doesn’t disappoint. It may be the inferior cut, but all it takes is a great recipe to make it seem like it costs a hundred bucks.

Read more

11. Sirloin Tip Steak

Al dente fettuccine noodles are drenched with a rich, cream-based sauce, and packed with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese. Garnished with fresh basil, this pasta dish looks and tastes like it came straight right out of an Italian restaurant. It’s comfort food made fancy!

Read more

12. Chicken Pasta

Al dente fettuccine noodles are drenched with a rich, cream-based sauce, and packed with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheese. Garnished with fresh basil, this pasta dish looks and tastes like it came straight right out of an Italian restaurant. It’s comfort food made fancy!

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13. Easy Bolognese

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14. Beef Bourguignon

Chicken marsala gets 100 points just from its presentation alone. From the golden chicken cutlets to the earthy mushrooms to the thick sauce, this dish is stunning, to say the least. What makes this dish stand out, even more, is its unique flavor, which is provided by the sauce.

Read more

15. Chicken Marsala

Don’t let its name intimidate you. Coq au vin might be a fancy French dish, but not to worry. It’s easy. Coq au Vin is French for chicken cooked in wine. The sauce isn’t only out-of-this-world delicious, but gorgeous to boot. That deep, glossy hue is just stunning.

Read more

16. Coq Au Vin

If this chicken dish doesn’t make your mouth water, I don’t know what will. Parmesan and chicken are a match made in heaven. Juicy chicken is bathed with a ridiculously creamy parmesan sauce, and loaded with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach to boot.

Read more

17. Tuscan Chicken

Compared to pasta dishes with creamy and meaty sauces, the shrimp scampi may appear a little too plain. But don’t be fooled by its unassuming look. Shrimp scampi is a delectable pasta dish in white wine sauce flavored with garlic butter and lemon.

Read more

18. Shrimp Scampi

If you like your pasta with a lighter sauce, Caprese is for you. It’s angel hair coated with an Italian sauce and topped with mozzarella and basil. This refreshing pasta dish is a nice break from all the heavy, cream and meat-based pasta dishes on the list.

Read more

19. Caprese Pasta

If you like your pasta with a lighter sauce, Caprese is for you. It’s angel hair coated with an Italian sauce and topped with mozzarella and basil. This refreshing pasta dish is a nice break from all the heavy, cream and meat-based pasta dishes on the list.

Read more

20. Flank Steak

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21. Fra Diavolo

A blend of ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, herbs, and seasoning is stuffed inside manicotti pasta shells, which are then covered in marinara sauce. Topped with even more shredded cheese and baked to perfection, this pasta dish is a certified show-stopper.

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22. Manicotti

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23. Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chicken

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24. Seafood Pasta With Shrimp

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25. Spanish Paella

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26. Lemon Parmesan Risotto

Pasta and beef unite to make a stunning Valentine’s Day dinner. Papardelle pasta plus shredded slow-cooked flank steak marinara equals a bowl of happiness. The flank steak is slow-cooked for 8 hours so that it becomes so tender, you can effortlessly pull apart the strands.

Read more

27. Slow Cooker Beef Ragu

Roasted chicken is a simple, weeknight dish. Want to make it stand out? That’s what this recipe is all about. But, served with a medley of vegetables tossed in a lemon garlic anchovy sauce, the basic dish is transformed into a show-stopper worthy of any occasion.

Read more

28. Chicken With Carrot Panzanella

How about something healthy, for a change? Light and flaky cod is encrusted with crisp and buttery Parmesan. The cod is baked, not fried, making this dish both delicious and nutritious. Enjoy it with a salad or use it as a taco or sandwich filling. It’ll disappear in a snap, either way.

Read more

29. Crispy Parmesan Baked Cod

Linguini is tossed in a rich and creamy alfredo sauce and packed with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. The alfredo sauce is flavored with garlic and paprika, so it’s delicious even as is. Just imagine how much more flavorful it becomes with the spinach and tomatoes!