Stay cosy on Valentine’s Day and cook something special! Here, I’ve put together a collection of just about 30 Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes. Pick your favourite to make for your your loved ones on the special day. There are simple dinners like Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce or my favourite Shrimp Linguine are the perfect way to say I love you!
What This Post Includes
- Tips For Creating Your Own Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home
- 29 Dinner’s For Valentine’s Day
- Frequently Asked Questions About Cherry Tomatoes
- More Recipe Collections
Tips for Creating The Perfect Valentine’s Meal at Home
- Plan ahead – My top tip for cooking for any special occasion is to meal plan before hand do as much as you can before the big day. Valentine’s Day dinner doesn’t have to be complicated and you can keep it quite simple.
- Add simple decor – By just adding a few candles and flowers to your table, you can create a romantic atmosphere for Valentine’s Day.
- Keep dishes light – If you are planning a few different courses, keep them light so the food isn’t too heavy.
Beef and Pork Recipes For Valentine’s Day Dinner
Soy Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Soy Glazed Pork Tenderloin is a delicious dish made in under an hour and is great for family dinners or weekend entertaining. Serve it up over fluffy white rice with some steamed vegetables on the side for a complete dinner.
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Pork Medallions with Balsamic Honey Glaze
Delicious and tender Pork Medallions with Balsamic Honey Glaze. An impressive yet easy stove top dinner using minimal ingredients that is great for a date night in!
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Thai Pork and Bell Pepper Stir Fry
You just got to love a great stir fry and this Thai Pork Stir Fry is exactly that. It’s ticks all the boxes of what makes a great stir fry and should go on your dinner table soon!
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Mexican Carnitas
Looking for a totally satisfying dinner? Make these Mexican Carnitas and you won't be disappointed. It's all about the slow cooking for these and well worth the time. Take a look!
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Spaghetti Bolognese
You can't beat a great classic Spaghetti Bolognese. A rich tomato meat sauce served over soft pasta noodles. A sauce that takes a little love and time but delivers big on flavour!
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Grilled Strip Loin with Black Peppercorn Sauce
These Grilled Strip Loin with Black Peppercorn Sauce sure hit the stop. It was thick cut Argentinian steak smothered in a peppery sauce, delicious.
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Chicken Recipes for a Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner
Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce
This Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce is easy enough for mid week dinners and fancy enough for company. Tender chicken smothered in a lemon cream sauce. Serve with crisp vegetables and you're all set.
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Lemon Caper Chicken Thighs
Add a punch of flavour to your dinner table with these Lemon Caper Chicken Thighs. This is an easy to make dinner that is easy enough for weeknight dinners and also great for when you have company over. A wonderful dish that embraces Mediterranean flavours and goes great with any fresh vegetables or salads.
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Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken
Make this delicious and easy Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken this spring! An easy chicken dinner made with lemon herb butter, chicken thighs, potatoes and green beans for a complete meal!
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Moroccan Spiced Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner
Why not spice up any week with this delicious and easy Moroccan Spiced Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner. With all the flavours of my Moroccan Chicken and Rice but a whole lot quicker to put together!
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Turkey and Mushrooms in a Creamy White Wine Sauce
This Turkey & Mushrooms in a Creamy White Wine Sauce is a great dinner any day of the week. Lightly seasoned turkey cutlets cooked in a rich white wine sauce with mushrooms and onions. Great served with Fluffy Mashed Potatoes.
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Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
This Roasted Spatchcock Chicken cooks far quicker than a regular roasted chicken, is full of flavour, tender and juicy. Using a whole chicken, butter, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper as a rub under the skin, this chicken brings all the flavour to the table .
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Chicken Alfredo
Calling all pasta lovers for this creamy Chicken Alfredo. I love a good creamy pasta dish and this one bring all the flavour and creaminess in the perfect bite.
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Chicken & Shrimp Paella
Paella is an absolute corner stone of Spanish cooking. It's a dish I've been making for almost two decades and love it every single time. This Chicken & Shrimp version is family friendly and easy to make. Fancy enough for weekend entertaining and easy enough for mid week dinners.
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Seafood Recipes for Valentine’s Day
Sheet Pan Salmon with Green Beans
Make this easy and healthy Sheet Pan Salmon with Green Beans for a quick mid week meal. Serve it up with some fluffy dinner rolls on the side!
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Salmon with Herb Butter Lentils
A delicious Salmon with Herb Butter Lentils is a dish that comes together quickly and is worthy of weekend entertaining. Stove top grilled salmon served over lentils with a mustard punch. Not only is it a delicious dish, it's healthy as well.
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Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Spinach
Put this Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Spinach on you dinner table soon. Creamy spaghetti made with fresh tender shrimp, fresh spinach, parmesan cheese, a hint of lemon and fresh herbs!
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Pan Fried Perch with Lemon Parsley Sauce
This Pan Fried Perch with Lemon Parsley Sauce is a wonderful quick and light dinner for all fish lovers. On the table in under 30 minutes and goes great with fresh salads and crisp vegetables.
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Shrimp Linguine
This Shrimp Linguine in a White Wine Sauce could be your next date night in dinner! Tender cooked garlic shrimp served over linguine in a white wine sauce. Using all fresh ingredients for the best flavour and can be prepped in advance for easy cooking when you’re ready to dine!
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Lemon Crusted Baked Cod
Make this Lemon Crusted Baked Cod for your next dinner. Cod topped with a lemon bread crumb mixture and baked in the oven. It’s on the table in under 30 minutes which makes it a great mid week dinner.
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Pasta, Pizza and Risotto For Valentine’s Day
Mushroom and Ricotta Pasta
Dive into this decadent Mushroom and Ricotta Pasta dish any night of the week. A quick and easy pasta dish made with sauteed mushrooms and leeks in a creamy ricotta sauce topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese!
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Lemon Pasta with Spinach
Super simple pasta! Sometimes simple is best and it doesn't get a whole lot easier than this Lemon Pasta with Spinach. On the table under half an hour and makes for the perfect spring time dinner or even lunch.
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Mushroom and Caper Pizza
Make this Mushroom and Caper Pizza for your next pizza night in! A crispy thin crust using homemade Pizza Dough with a rich tomato Marinara Sauce. Then topped with sweet caramelized onions, earthy mushrooms, tangy capers and fresh mozzarella cheese.
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Chicken Alfredo
Calling all pasta lovers for this creamy Chicken Alfredo. I love a good creamy pasta dish and this one bring all the flavour and creaminess in the perfect bite. Serve it just as it is, no need for any fussy sides for this show stopper dinner!
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Portobello Mushroom & Spinach Risotto
A creamy and fresh Italian favourite, risotto. This dish has the heartiness of a winter meal yet fresh enough for warmer spring days. This Portobello Mushroom & Spinach Risotto will have you going back for seconds.
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Creamy Broccoli Risotto
A creamy and fresh Italian favourite, risotto. This dish has the heartiness of a winter meal yet fresh enough for warmer spring days. This Creamy Broccoli Risotto will have you going back for seconds.
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Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Pizza
Time to up your pizza game. This Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Pizza is worthy of red wine and fine dining. Made with the best homemade pizza dough and fresh Marinara Sauce. Make it and love it!
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Spinach Ricotta & Mushroom Lasagna
I'm a huge lasagna fan, all kinds. And this Spinach Ricotta and Mushroom Lasagna did not disappoint. Creamy layers of spinach with ricotta and mushrooms layered between deliciously soft pasta. Your perfect comfort food.
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Creamy Parpadelle with Asparagus
Creamy pasta dishes are great any time of year, even in the summer. This Creamy Parpadelle with Asparagus is full of creamy richness and on your dinner table in just 15 minutes! A great dinner at the end of a busy day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a traditional Valentine’s Day dinner?
Steak has always been a traditional dinner for the big romantic day. But for those that light to enjoy lighter dinners, fish and seafood have always been a popular choice.
How can you make a budget friendly Valentine’s dinner?
Stick to pasta and chicken to make a budget friendly dinner for Valentine’s day.
Dinner Recipes for Spring
Spring is the prefect time to freshen up your dinner table and add some lighter meals to the mix. Take a look at these delicious Dinner Recipes for Spring including a few favourites like the Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and the Pasta Primavera with Asparagus and Peas.
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Easy Sheet Pan Meals
Keep dinner simple with these Easy Sheet Pan Meals. All of these meals can be prepped before hand and are cooked on one baking tray for easy clean up! Pick a dinner you love and add it to your rotation soon.
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Turkey Recipes for Dinner
If you've been looking for some great turkey recipes, I've got it covered with this collection of Turkey Recipes for Dinner. Turkey is a flavourful and versatile protein that can be cooked is many ways. Whether you are looking for a Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Stuffing, simple Turkey Burgers or how to use up leftover turkey with Classic Turkey Tetrazzini, there are many turkey recipes to choose from!
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Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes
Stay cosy on Valentine's Day and cook something special! Here, I've put together a collection of just about 30 Valentine's Day Dinner Recipes. Pick your favourite to make for your your loved ones on the special day. There are simple dinners like Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce or my favourite Shrimp Linguine are the perfect way to say I love you!
Servings: 29 dinner recipes
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Notes
Find the links to all the recipes in the post next to the pictures.
- Soy Glazed Pork Tenderloin
- Pork Medallions with Balsamic Honey Glaze
- Thai Pork Stirfry
- Mexican Carnitas
- Spaghetti Bolognese
- Grilled Strip loin
- Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce
- Lemon Caper Chicken Thighs
- Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken
- Moroccan Spiced Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner
- Turkey and Mushrooms in a Creamy White Wine Sauce
- Roasted Spatchcock Dinner
- Chicken Alfredo
- Chicken and Shrimp Paella
- Sheet Pan Salmon and Green Beans
- Salmon with Herb Butter Lentils
- Creamy Shrimp Pasta with Spinach
- Pan Fried Perch with lemon Parsley Sauce
- Shrimp Linguine in a White Wine Sauce
- Lemon Crusted Baked Cod
- Mushroom and Ricotta pasta
- Lemon Pasta with Spinach
- Mushroom and Caper Pizza
- Chicken Alfredo
- Portobello Mushroom and Spinach Risotto
- Creamy Broccoli Risotto
- Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Pizza
- Spinach Ricotta and Mushroom Lasagna
- Creamy Parpadelle with Asparaugs
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