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    Home » Valentine's Day

    21 Valentine's Day Dinner Ideas

    Published: Feb 6, 2022 · Modified: Feb 7, 2023 by Shilpi & Etienne · 7 Comments

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    Show that special someone how much you love them by cooking a special meal for them this Valentine's day! Choose dishes from our Valentine's day dinner ideas, follow the step by step recipes, and learn to plate up like a pro to create a romantic dinner experience at home.

    No matter how long you have been with your better half, there is always an expectation to do something special on Valentine's day! So, instead of getting stressed about making a Restaurant Reservation, especially when you know the menus will be totally overpriced, why not plan a romantic date night at home instead?

    Romantic dinner set up
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    It's more affordable, personal plus it shows just how special that someone is! You just need to plan ahead so that you can have a relaxing evening with your sweetheart!

    Here is a list of Valentine’s Day dinner ideas to ensure your meal is anything-but-ordinary.

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    • 3 course valentine's meal ideas
    • appetizers
    • main courses
    • side dishes
    • desserts
    • romantic dinner at home

    3 course valentine's meal ideas

    For whatever reason you're having dinner at home this year, let's just make it an awesome one! We've come up with some fun and creative 3-course valentine's meal ideas that won't make you miss eating in a restaurant. But feel free to cut it short to a 2-course or even a 1-course meal - totally upto you!

    appetizers

    The appetizer is the beginning of the meal hence you should start on a high to impress the person you are cooking for. Seafood is what I recommend but we also have ideas for vegetarian appetizers. Go on... pick your favourite!

    1. oven baked scallops with miso and ginger butter

    This recipe for oven baked scallops can be prepared well in advance. It takes only 5 minutes to bake in a pre-heated oven. The scallops are garnished with a refreshing apple salsa.

    Oven Baked Scallops with Miso and Ginger Butter

    2. sweet potato & black garlic agnolotti with walnut sauce

    These Agnolotti made with sweet potato and fermented garlic and cooked in a brown butter sauce will impress your love.

    Making Agnolotti may be time consuming but it is so satisfying and rewarding to see the dish come together in the end. Otherwise, what about bringing romance into the kitchen and cooking together this Valentine’s Day instead?

    Sweet potato Agnolotti

    3. crab and lime salad with watermelon gazpacho

    Set the tone right for your date night, with this delicate salad made with crab meat, lime and coriander. It makes for a restaurant style dish that can be easily created in your kitchen. The chilled watermelon gazpacho is flavoured with vanilla and lime - colorful, romantic, and full of flavour!

    Crab salad with watermelon gazpacho

    4. salmon tartare with mango, avocado and wasabi

    An excellent appetizer that's delicate and delicious. Best of all, it's so easy to make! Made with marinated Salmon cubes in a tangy Asian dressing, paired with fresh mango, coriander and finished with a homemade creamy avocado-wasabi sauce, make it an impressive restaurant style dish!

    Salmon Tartare plate up

    5. paneer and potato dumplings with spinach sauce

    Combining traditional Indian flavours with modern cooking makes this tasty paneer (cottage cheese) dumpling recipe with spinach sauce stand out. A vibrant vegetarian dish, that's flavourful and beautifully presented.

    Paneer Potato Koftas

    6. shucked oysters with shallot mignonette

    Oysters are one of these special ingredients that are easy to prepare but elegant looking. This oyster dish can be prepared well ahead and is quick to plate up. Bonus, we even show you how to shuck the oysters!

    ucked oysters with shallot mignonette

    main courses

    Main courses can be plated up or served as a share style meal. Best you choose a dish you are comfortable cooking and most importantly, one that can be prepared well ahead of time. The last thing you want to do is spend time in the kitchen unless you are cooking together with a glass of wine!

    7. braised beef cheeks with shallot jus

    Braised beef cheeks are great for making ahead! As with most braised meats, they taste even better when re-heated. Juicy, meltingly tender beef cheeks, slow braised in red wine and served with a sweet and sour shallot jus. A real delicacy, one that will surely tick all the boxes.

    Braised Beef Cheek

    8. seared fish fillet with coconut curry sauce

    A recipe with flavour packed ingredients. Lemongrass, ginger, chilli, tamarind, coconut cream and curry leaves take this exotic coconut curry sauce to the next level.

    Red snapper Sri Lankan curry

    9. garlic roasted prawns with fregola sarda

    Our recipe for Garlic Roasted Prawns with Fregola Sarda is everything you could want in a typical Italian dish. Prepared with simple but high quality ingredients, this dish is a must try! Also, perfect to show off your cooking skills when you want to impress someone.

    Garlic Roasted Prawns with Pasta

    10. duck breast a l'orange with sauce bigarade

    A flavourful combination of roasted duck breasts, zesty oranges and the classic sauce Bigarade, all in one dish. For an elegant meal, this duck a l'orange recipe is a must try.

    Roasted Duck Breast

    11. ricotta gnocchis with tomatoes and olives

    These feather light gnocchi are made with ricotta and parmesan instead of the traditional semolina and potatoes. Served in a sugo of tomatoes this easy vegetarian dish will stand out for any special occasion.

    Ricotta Gnocchi

    side dishes

    Side dishes are not a must but are easy to dish out and are meant to be shared. Our collection of side dishes will be perfect for your dinner for two.

    12. oven baked vegetable gratin

    An easy to make layered vegetable gratin that is a healthy and perfect to prepare ahead.

    Plated Vegetable gratin

    13. cos heart salad with buttermilk dressing

    Dressed in a creamy buttermilk dressing, garnished with grated parmesan and crispy bacon lardons, it ticks all the boxes for a light and flavourful salad.

    Cos Heart Salad

    14. classic paris mashed potato

    Classic restaurant style mashed potato, perfectly creamy and easy to make.

    Mashed Potato

    15. roasted parsnip with hazelnut and orange gremolata

    This recipe, for beautifully oven roasted parsnips with a flavourful hazelnut gremolata sauce, makes for a fancy side dish.

    Roasted Parsnips plated up

    desserts

    This is the most important course, one you don't want to mess up! So let's get you prepped with ideas so that you can dish up a beautiful dessert to end your Valentine's Day Dinner with. We have our favourites below ranging from simple and classic, to unique and creative. It is now for you to choose!

    16. lemon yuzu posset with white chocolate crumble

    Light to eat and easy to make this citrus-packed lemon yuzu posset recipe comes with a crunchy white chocolate crumble adding that special texture.

    Lemon Yuzu Posset

    17. chocolate ganache tart

    This irresistible chocolate ganache tart is a great do-ahead dessert that keeps well in the fridge. The good news is, there will be leftovers the next day!

    Chocolate ganache tart decorated with fresh berries

    18. pina colada panna cotta with pineapples and lime

    This exotic combination of rum, coconut milk, lime and fresh pineapples turned into a Pina Colada dessert, tastes everything like the classic cocktail. Sweet and creamy, finished with a hint of lime and toasted coconut flakes, makes it a match made in heaven.

    Pina Colada Panna Cotta

    19. authentic italian tiramisu

    A coffee flavoured Italian dessert which literally means 'pick me up' or 'cheer me up'. This recipe is a winner and should be shared out of one bowl.

    Tiramisu in a bowl close up

    20. white chocolate pavlova with mixed berries

    This elegant white chocolate pavlova with mixed berries, finished with a refreshing berry soup makes for a spectacular dessert.

    White chocolate Pavlova

    21. dulce de leche verrine with banana and cream

    A delicious dulce de leche caramel layered in a verrine with whipped cream, chocolate and caramelised banana. Tasting like a de-constructed banoffee pie, this dessert is truly amazing!

    Dulce De Leche with banana and cream

    romantic dinner at home

    It wouldn't be Valentine's day without chocolate, would it?

    grand mariner chocolate truffles

    End your night on a high, just like you would if you were in a fancy restaurant. Make these simple, irresistible grand marnier chocolate truffles with our easy to follow step by step recipe. A delicious, rich and decadent treat to make your date night extra special!

    Chocolate Truffles

    We hope our romantic dinner at home ideas inspire you to create a wonderful meal to enjoy together this Valentine's day! And if you need some decor inspiration to set the mood, maybe these ideas for table set ups will get your creativity going!

    "People who love to eat are always the best people." — Julia Child❤

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    1. Ajit Singh

      February 09, 2022 at 4:36 am

      Wow! Guys your recipies are so amazing that I am going to celebrate Valentine's Day for 21 days rustling up food from each recipe on each day. Happy Valentine's Day wifey!!

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    2. Renu

      February 09, 2022 at 4:51 am

      5 stars
      Thoughtfully put together menu for Valentine's Day. Many dishes have been tried and tested by me. Am looking forward to making more this Valentines.

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    3. Julia

      February 09, 2022 at 6:23 am

      What a spectacular combination of different meals. There is one for everybody. I will make the salmon tartare and the chocolate ganache tarte for my Valentine. Easy to prepare in advance.

      Reply
    4. Ruchira

      February 09, 2022 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      I've tried many of your recipes and have loved each one of them. Thank you for sharing. The pics are fantastic!!

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    5. Lucette

      February 12, 2022 at 2:41 pm

      What a good menu to celebrate Valentine's Day.

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      • Shilpi & Etienne

        February 20, 2022 at 4:18 am

        Indeed, I hope you found some recipes that you will try

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    6. Archi

      February 13, 2022 at 8:52 am

      5 stars
      the recipes are easy to create and me and my husband don’t want to go to the restaurants any more 😉 and the food pics makes if more appetizing.. Can’t wait to try out more. you have converted a cook to a chef 🥰🥰

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