Need some inspiration for treating your Valentine? These Valentine’s Day Recipes are elegant! Most of these recipes are so easy too! No need to slave!!
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it is time to come up with some easy, delicious, impressive foods to serve to your honey! You know what they say, “The key to anyone’s heart is through their stomach!”
If your honey loves seafood, this Seafood Fra Diavolo comes together in about 30 minutes and tastes like you spent hours!
You don’t have slave over hot stove to make some impressive, delicious treats for your loved ones on Valentine’s Day! These Oysters Rockefeller are rich and decadent, without taking you hours to prepare!
History of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day, is technically, St. Valentine’s Day, a fact that Americans tend to forget. Who was St. Valentine and why is he associated with this love holiday? According to this article, there are three priests named Valentinus, Valentine, who were made saints. One story is that, in Rome, in the 3rd century, Valentinus defied an order by Claudius II, baning young men from marrying.
Claudius banned these marriages, because unmarried men made better fighters. Valentinus continued to wed young couples in secret, when he was discovered, Claudius ordered his death!
Traditional Valentine’s Day Foods
There is no true definition of tradional Valentine’s Day Foods. Valentine’s Day is not one of those food holidays that a specific dish rules, such as Thanksgiving. (unless you consider chocolate 😉)
On Thanksgiving the majority of Americans enjoy turkey, in some form , or other! On the Fourth of July, hot dogs and hamburgers rule and grilling! Here is a fun article regarding some vintage Valentine’s Day Foods!
When I think of Valentine’s Day foods, I think, elegant or anything red, or chocolate. So here are some suggestions for easy, delicious treats to make your Valentine!
This Brie with Balsamic Strawberries takes less than 20 minutes, and can be made in the oven, just as easily, as making it on the grill!
Appetizers to serve on Valentine’s Day
Fun appetizers to make for your special someone for Valentine’s Day.
Special Entrees
Seafood
Here are several delicious seafood recipes to cook for that special someone! Valentine’s Day screams seafood to me! You?
Make your special someone a fancy dinner for Valentine’s Day!
For the meat lover
Desserts for your honey
And to satisfy that sweet tooth, how about some yummy chocolate recipes that are far superior to boxed chocolate!
Of course, you need a special dessert for your family for Valentine’s Day!
Gift Guide for your beloved foodie
Foodie Gifts for Him
Need a fun gift for that Foodie Valentine of yours? Here are some fun ones for him and for her!
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- Stainless Steel 20 Piece BBQ Grill Set with Gift Box
- Muscle Man BBQ Apron
- Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Grinder
- Customized Bamboo Cutting Board
- Pellet Combination Smoker
- Gas Burning Smoker/ Grill
- Charcoal Burning Smoker/ Grill
- Electric Smoker
- Charcoal Smoker
- Smokers that Run on Propane
Foodie Gifts for Her
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- King and Queen Aprons
- Cuisinart Air Fryer
- Pressure Canner
- 6 qt. Crockpot
- Kitchenaid Mixer
- Kitchenaid Mixer Attachment Pasta Maker
- blender
- Instant Pot
For other interesting Valentine’s Day ideas, See my Valentine’s Day Board on Pinterest!
You need a arsenal of quick, easy recipes for Valentine’s Day! I hope you enjoy this list!
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Enjoy! And have fun cooking!
Xoxo,
Valentine’s Day Recipes
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Carrie Robinson
These all look amazing! What great ideas for a Valentine’s Day dinner!
Beth Neels
Thank you Carrie! Glad you liked them!
Jordin
Oh wow, I LOVE all these amazing recipes for Valentine’s Day! I can’t wait to pick a few favorite and make them!
Beth Neels
Thanks Jordin! Let me know how it goes!
Val
All of these look so delicious! That Stuffed Trout is what caught my attention.
Beth Neels
We just love the stuffed trout! So easy and delicious! Thank Val!
Kelly Anthony
What a great collection of recipes for Valentine’s day. I’m all about the chocolate so I’m looking forward to the chocolate bourbon fudge.
Beth Neels
A favorite of all who try it! Thanks for checking them out Kelly!
Kushigalu
Amazing collection of recipes for Valentine’s Day. Thanks for sharing
Beth Neels
Thanks for checking it out Kushigalu!
Brian Jones
What a wonderful collection of recipes, that stuffed trout recipe looks and sounds heavenly!
Binky
I absolutely love the trout! It is so flavorful! Thank you Brian!
Patty
What a great selection of Valentine’s day recipes you got here, I need to try them all also for our Sunday meals. The one I’m going to make first for sure is the Oyster Rockefeller, mouthwatering!!!
Binky
The oysters Rockefeller is one of our favorite! Thank you Patty!
Geetha Priyanka
Lovely collection of dishes for Valentines day!! All dishes looks irresistible, tempted to try brie and fudge.
Binky
The brie and the fudge seem to be everyone’s favorite! Thank you Geetha!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
A great selection of recipes here and I’m intrigued by the oysters so definitely doing those and the brie too!
Binky
Oh, the oysters are delicious, Amanda! I’m sure you will enjoy them!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
What a delicious selection of Valentines Day recipes! So tempted to try them all!
Binky
There are some pretty good ones in here! Thanks Bintu!
Shanika
These recipes look so perfect for Valentine’s Day! I especially love the Chocolate Fudge and Pasta! Yum!
Binky
Thank you Shanika! We are huge fans of the fudge!
Amy
Those balsamic strawberries with brie got me. I need that in my life. A perfect choice for Valentine’s Day.
Binky
It is so delicious! Thank you so much Amy!
Jacqueline Debono
Wow perfect Valentine’s day dishes. Chocolate truffles, the oysters and those scallops with strawberry for me! That last one had me drooling. We love scallops!
Binky
We are huge fans of scallops too! All good choices though! Thanks Jaxqueline!
Tayler Ross
I love all of these recipes! The hard part is going to be deciding which one to try first!
Binky
Thanks so much Tayler! I appreciate your comment! Have a wonderful holiday!
Claudia Lamascolo
This is such a fun list of recipes! They all look so delicious! Can’t wait to try a bunch of them!
Binky
Thanks so much Claudia! I really appreciate that!