Valentine’s Day reservations can be hard to secure and many times there’s a fixed menu. This year, instead of just making a choice off the menu, prepare a feast filled with your favorites at home. From appetizers to main meals, side dishes to desserts, there’s something to suit everyone. Whether you’re making a romantic dinner for two, looking for family Valentine’s Day meal ideas, or gathering a group of your favorite gals, any of these 22 Valentine’s Day dinner ideas will help you prepare a special meal at home.
Herb Crusted Salmon With Pasta Florentine
“A great date night recipe!” – Sheri
Lobster Ravioli
“There is only one word to describe this lobster ravioli recipe… Yummy!” – Michelle
Bacon-Wrapped Filets With Sauteed Mushrooms
“This is one of the three dishes I make when I’m craving meat! So easy, so good.” – Ali
Seared Scallops in a Cajun Mustard Cream Sauce Recipe
“Seared scallops in a quick, easy, and tasty cajun mustard cream sauce that makes for the perfect starter or light meal!” – Kevin
Chocolate Lava Cake
“My family loves it. It is so easy and simple to make it. They were so good and sweet and rich.” – Lisa
Lobster Tails (Broiled)
“A lady I took care of taught me this recipe and it is the tastiest recipe I have found for lobster.” – Linda
Southern Style Blackened Shrimp & Grits
“One taste and you will never eat shrimp and grits any other way!” – Debbie
Crusty Italian Bread
“My husband loves bread in any form, but especially Italian bread.” – Gena
Maple-Butter Roasted Chicken
“The maple butter rub on this chicken imparts a delicious flavor to the chicken. ” – Daily Inspiration
Italian Plum Tomato Sauce
“This is a delicious Italian Plum Tomato Sauce. Serve it over your favorite pasta, or like my husband, he eats it just by itself.” – Gia
Chocolate Dipped Brownie Hearts
“These Chocolate Dipped Brownie Hearts are the perfect decedent treat for your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. Easy to make and impressive.” – Debbie
Parmesan Crusted Chicken With Creamy Risotto
“With this recipe, I’ve found it is much easier to cook when you have a helper! That way they can cook the chicken and the other person can start assembling everything else.” – Christi
Fettuccine Alfredo
“This rich, creamy dish is one of my favorite comfort foods and it has gotten rave reviews from even the pickiest eaters of the family. It’s also very easy to make; when my husband learned to cook, this was the first dish he made.” – Megan
Chicken Tikka Masala
“This is a really easy and yummy way to make Tikka Masala.” – Georgane
Savory Risotto
“My grandma used to make risotto all the time, and we all loved it. So when I get a chance to make it, I try to put my own spin on it. My family loves this savory risotto.” – Luana
Seafood Pasta in Lemon Butter Sauce
“This is one of my favorite dishes that my husband and I make together for date night. I always go back for seconds!” – Sara
Smashed Roasted Herb Potatoes-Annette’s
“Cooking them this way allows you to serve them family-style. Everyone just helps themselves to a big scoop right off the hot pan.” – Annette
Blackened New York Steak With Sweet Potato Butter
“This is a great steak for a quick steak night with family. No grill required. Blackened spice has a rich flavor and a touch of sweet with the butter.” – Jasmin
Crab Balls
“These baked crab balls are fun and super easy to make. This recipe could be enjoyed as an appetizer or even a light dinner.” – Melissa
Be My Valentine Napoleons
“Crisp puff pastry is filled with mascarpone cream and brightened with a cranberry-orange-pecan relish. A drizzle of dark chocolate adds to the decadence.” – Suzanne
Basic Chocolate Truffles
“This is a basic dark chocolate truffle recipe and can be flavored with whatever liquor or flavoring you want. You can dip them in any desired color and then drizzle or dredged them in nuts.” – Jordan Michelle