15+1 Valentine's Day Recipes (2024)

Published: Feb 5, 2020 · Modified: Jul 13, 2020 by Makos

From appetizer to dessert, a romantic dinner should be easy, healthy-ish, and delicious. In this article you'll find many ideas for a delicious Valentine's Day night.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, a lot of you have already started all the plannings and the preparations for this special day.

I have to confess that I'm not a big fan of this day only because I feel that we shouldn't have to have a reminder for when to celebrate our love with our better half; we should do it frequently and in every chance we have.

We also shouldn't feel the pressure if we're single. It's totally okay to be single, and in certain periods in our lives, when we have to focus on ourselves, it's probably better.

Anyhow, this is a brief list of recipes to help you plan a romantic dinner, whether it's Valentine's Day or just a random day of the week when you decide you want to celebrate your love.

For such a dinner I would choose easy and quick recipes that won't need your presence in the kitchen for the whole day or recipes that can be made one day ahead, dishes that are not too heavy on the stomach and foods with not very strong smell (go easy on that garlic!).

Also, make sure to check this Mediterranean sweet wines list, because there's nothing better than a sweet wine after a romantic dinner.

#1. Homemade Labneh (yogurt cheese)

Labneh is a delicious fresh cheese made of yogurt. You can make it 1-3 days ahead and serve it as a healthy dip or appetizer next to pita bread or vegetable sticks.

#2. Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions (from The Cozy Apron)

A warm and delicious baked brie is an elegant and easy appetizer to serve at any special gathering. This recipe features brie cheese with a sweet and savory topping of balsamic caramelized onions with a whisper of fresh thyme, all wrapped up in puff pastry and baked until golden brown!

#3. Baked feta cheese with peppers and tomatoes

Few people can resist the combination of baked feta, olive oil, oregano and horn peppers. Best served with toasted bread.

#4. Burrata Citrus Green Salad (from Aberdeens Kitchen)

Quick and easy 5 minute winter salad with oranges, grapefruit, and delicious burrata cheese.

#5. Arugula and goat cheese salad

This flavorful green salad can be served next to many meat or vegetarian dishes. If you like goat cheese, you'll love this.

#6. Easy Green Salad (from Two Peas & Their Pod)

Easy Green Salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and a quick balsamic vinaigrette. This simple salad recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal.

#7. Broiled Rainbow Trout

This easy recipe for simple broiled trout with dandelion greens can be ready in less than 30 minutes and is ideal for a healthy and quick dinner.

#8. The Best Juicy Skillet Pork Chops (from Inspired Taste)

Say goodbye to dry and flavorless pork chops.With a few simple tricks, you can make juicy and tender pork chops with very little fuss.

#9. Honey-Balsamic Skillet Chicken

This easy 20-minute honey balsamic glazed chicken with dried fruit is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner but also ideal for a more special occasion!

#10. Creamy Mushroom Risotto (without Wine)

This creamy porcini risotto smells like fall. Mushrooms and Parmesan cheese lend it a divine taste, while milk instead of cream makes it lighter.

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This quick and easy Italian spaghetti with a simple tomato and bacon sauce has a twist for extra creaminess and is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

#12. Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe (2 ingredients)

This almond milk and chocolate vegan mousse has only two ingredients and is made in no time. It’s the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert!

#13. Brownie Mousse Cake (from Feasting on Fruit)

Brownie Mousse Cake! Decadent flourless fudgy brownie on the bottom with fluffy two-ingredient chocolate mousse on top – vegan and paleo!

#14. 5-ingredient flourless chocolate cake

Making a decadent flourless chocolate cake doesn’t have to be intimidating! This simple recipe with just 5 ingredients and no butter will have everyone licking their plates.

#15. 3-ingredient Jumbo Chocolate Truffles

These easy homemade chocolate truffles with only 3 basic ingredients are the perfect dessert for your Valentine. EVERYONE who tried them was thrilled especially the chocolate lovers!

#16. Espresso Martini

Finish your dinner with a delicious drink! Learn all the secrets to make the best, frothy espresso martini at home.

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!