40 Romantic Valentine's Day Recipes That'll Set The Mood
Cooking is one of the best ways to show you care.
Ethan Calabrese
Skip the restaurant crowds in favor of an intimate meal for two. With the creative cocktails, flavorful apps, hearty mains, and delicious desserts here, you won't regret staying at home. After your menu is set, plan a gorgeous table, then top it off with a special Valentine's Day toast. And don't forget the candles!
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Strawberry Shortcake Mimosas
Turn the Valentine's Day classic dessert into a cocktail.
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Giggle Juice
The key to any lasting relationship is laughter.
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Champagne Margaritas
This margarita gets a festive boost with the addition of your favorite bubbly.
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Moscow Mule
Pretend it's summer and make one of these for your significant other.
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Tiffany Mimosas
Streaming Breakfast at Tiffany's + a couple of these Tiffany blue drinks = perfect Valentine's Day
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Marry Me Chicken
If you’re a sun-dried-tomato hater (we feel you), use fresh ones instead. It won’t have as much of a tangy kick, but it’ll still make folks fall at your feet.
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Ethan Calabrese
Beef Tenderloin
Don't be intimidated by its beauty (and size). Beef tenderloin is actually insanely easy to make, thanks to a marinade made up of ingredients you probably already have, and a surprisingly quick cook time.
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Shrimp Scampi Dip
With all the flavors of the classic pasta that you love, this baked shrimp scampi dip is unbelievably delicious.
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Italian Wedding Soup
The romantic version of getting cozy with chicken noodle soup.
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Tuscan Butter Salmon
The tomato and basil cream sauce with Parmesan is unbelievably dreamy.
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Lobster Mac
Too hard to find fresh lobster in your neck of the woods? Canned works too!
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Mussels with Tomatoes and Garlic
This dish will make you feel like you are on a Mediterranean vacation.
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Homemade Pizza
Making your favorite kind of pie with your sweetheart is even more fun than eating it.
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Steak Frites Bites
Steak and French fries belong together—which is why we turned the classic French dinner into a genius appetizer.
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Caprese Chicken
Tomatoes cooked in balsamic vinegar are the perfect sweet-tart compliment to this cheesy chicken.
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Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Loaded with sautéed chicken breasts and crispy bacon, this hearty spaghetti recipe will please even the pickiest eaters.
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp
If you have a leftover bottle of chardonnay in your fridge, this is the perfect way to use it up. If you don't have any around, use water instead. Or buy a cheap bottle and use lemon garlic shrimp as your excuse to drank.
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Flank Steak
The marinade is 100% optional, but we promise you'll never regret it. All you need is 30 extra minutes.
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Classic Pork Chops
This oven-baked method will ensure your pork has a delicious crust and a perfectly cooked interior.
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Balsamic Glazed Chicken
This sweet, tangy chicken might be the perfect dinner.
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Shrimp Risotto
Woo your Valentine with this creamy, super flavorful risotto recipe.
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Honey Garlic-Glazed Salmon
This is everything you want dinner to be: crispy, juicy and saucy.
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Boursin-Stuffed Chicken
It's wrapped in prosciutto, because you deserve the best.
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Parker Feierbach
Smoked Salmon Pasta
Smoked salmon pasta sounds really fancy, but the truth is, it's the easiest and fastest pasta we've ever made.
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Primavera Chicken
This is the opposite of boring, flavorless chicken breast. It's literally packed with colorful flavor. Bonus: It's insanely good for you!
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Parker Feierbach
Crock-Pot Chicken Drumsticks
These drumsticks are super tender and packed with flavor.
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Chicken Chow Mein
Chow mein is our go-to for all types of meals, from an easy dinner to a serious hangover. We love the kick this recipe gets from fresh ginger, but if you're not a fan, skip it.
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Honey Garlic Chicken
Basically chicken perfection.
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Spinach-and-Artichoke Steak Roll-Ups
Need a super-easy (and, well, sexy) steak dinner for your lover? Found.
Lindsey RamseyDirector of Content OperationsLindsey Ramsey writes and manages food and home content for Delish and Natipernavigare; when she does write she covers pop culture, travel, and design in the food and home spaces.
