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Skip the crowded restaurants with these 12 romantic Valentine's Day date night recipes at home. There's everything from salad to dessert!
Skip the crowded restaurants this year! There's something really lovely about celebrating Valentine's Day and date nights with a really great meal at home. Turn on some music, open a bottle of wine and make a meal to enjoy with the one(s) you love! It's the best excuse to break away from the 'everyday dinner' routine and try something a bit more indulgent.
While these 12 date night recipes look fancy and elegant enough for a five-star menu, they are surprisingly approachable. Most can be prepped ahead of time and come together easily. Whether you're craving a perfectly seared steak, fresh seafood, or a comforting chicken dish, there's something here for every palate. And if you need a few more Valentine's Day recipes, be sure to check our our favorite pink cakes and gifts from the kitchen. Enjoy!
No-Knead Crusty Dinner Rolls
These No-Knead, Crusty Dinner Rolls are everything you love about artisan European bread, a golden, crackly crust and a tenderairy interior yett they're incredibly easy to make! Just 3 basic ingredients (4 including water!) and no kneading required. Perfect for dinners, mini sandwiches, or for gifting with homemade compound butters.
Classic French Bistro Salad
This simple Classic French Bistro Salad, served at cafés, brasseries and bistros all over France, is beyond easy and yet one of those recipes you'll be turning to again and again (especially when you want to feel a little "fancy" with minimal effort on your part.
Easy Date-Night Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts
Need a fancy and delicious but easy meal? You can have these delicious Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts on the table in 30 minutes, start to finish!
Easy Pan Chicken in Mushroom Wine Sauce
This fabulous Chicken in Mushroom Wine Sauce is one of those delicious dinners that comes together quickly enough to serve on a weeknight, yet it's perfect for a fancy dinner party.
Make-Ahead Homemade Manicotti
This make-ahead, Homemade Manicotti is beyond delicious with an Italian sausage marinara and tender melt-in-your-mouth pasta.
Marry Me Chicken and Spinach Risotto
The ultimate marriage of elegance and comfort, this Chicken and Spinach Risotto is so delicious I'm pretty sure my husband would propose all over again if we weren't married! It's the perfect prep-ahead, let-the-oven-do-the-work meal for entertaining!
Perfectly Grilled Steak with Garlic Lime Butter
With a delicious Mexican-inspired dry rub, melting garlic lime butter and a few easy grilling tricks this recipe for perfectly grilled steak is sure to become a favorite!
Skillet Pasta Shrimp Scampi
This Skillet Pasta Shrimp Scampi is one pot and easy; yet it's delicious and elegant enough for a dinner party!
Honey Coriander Make-Ahead Salmon
This Asian-inspired, Honey Coriander Make-Ahead Salmon is perfect for everyday-easy meals, but also makes a fabulous entree for a dinner party.
Ridiculously Easy Chocolate Valentine Cake
This Chocolate Obsession Valentine Cake is super moist and chocolatey. And you don't need any special pans or cake decorating expertise!
Ridiculously Easy French Almond Frangipane Tart
This French Almond Frangipane Tart tastes like it came from a fancy little Parisian patisserie. No one has to know how easy and quickly it comes together!
Magical, Melt-in-Your-Mouth 5-Minute Chocolate Mousse (Ridiculously Easy!)
This Magical Melt-in-Your-Mouth 5-Minute Chocolate Mousse sounds too good to be true, but, trust me, if you have a few minutes to spare, you can make an incredibly delicious dessert that will bring rave reviews from everyone!
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