Recipes for Valentine’s Day

Wondering what you are going to make for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day?  Wonder no more!  I’ve compiled 14 tried and true recipes for you.  Everything from appetizers, to drinks, to main courses, to desserts.  I’ve got you covered.  Now, go and enjoy the day instead of stressing about what to cook.

Easy Baked Sirloin for Two

I don’t always enjoy going out to eat when the restaurants are jam packed with other revelers, especially on days like Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.  This is mainly because what is supposed to be a relaxing and fun time becomes chaotic and stressful.

So, I’m a great one to advocate simply staying at home and making your own special holiday magic for your loved one(s).

Of course, you don’t have to make one recipe from every category I mention below to have a successful Valentine’s Day.  But this will give you plenty of ideas to pick and choose from.

Let’s start with beautiful and delicious cocktails!

The Love Martini says it all

Enjoy relaxing on the couch with one of these beautiful cocktails in your hand while you look longingly in your love’s eyes.  This martini is delicious and easy to make.  There are only three ingredients – coconut rum, peach schnapps and cranberry juice.

Other cocktail recipes suitable for Valentine’s day:

• The Woo Woo
• Pomegranate gin cocktail
• Ruby red cosmo

Next up are some starter ideas!

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

These scallops are one of my most sought after appetizers.  They are marinated, wrapped in bacon and cooked to perfection.  They keep well in the fridge so you don’t have to eat them all in one day.  But you may want to.  You have been warned.  🙂

Other appetizer recipes for Valentine’s day:

• Chile con queso
• Lobster appetizer

Now, for main course ideas!

Chicken Saltimbocca

Chicken saltimbocca is perfect for Valentine’s Day because not only is this dish delicious with its butter tarragon sauce but it looks elegant and impressive.  And who doesn’t like eating little chicken roll ups filled with prosciutto and cheese?

Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb

Nothing says “I love you” like a leg o’ lamb.  Okay, maybe some chocolates and flowers say it better, but this leg of lamb – one of my most popular posts – is fabulously delicious and will grace you with enough leftovers to make even more recipes.

Other main course recipes for Valentines day:

• Medium rare sirloin filets (see first photo)
• Mustard maple chicken thighs

And finally, here are some dessert ideas for you.

New York cheesecake

This cheesecake is creamy, delicious and the perfect ending to your Valentine’s Day meal!  You can eat it plain or you can dollop some delicious cherry sauce on it.  How Valentine’s Day is that?!

Dessert recipes for Valentine’s day:

• Pistachio cookies
• Guinness chocolate truffles

I hope you enjoyed this compilation of recipes for Valentine’s Day and that you have yourselves a romantic and relaxing dinner!

Love roundups? Check out my list of Cinco de Mayo recipes.

And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

If you’ve tried these recipes for Valentine’s Day, I’d love the know what you thought about them in the comments below.  I love hearing from you!  You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more of my delicious food and delightful cocktails!