30+ Valentine’s Day Recipes

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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.

Grilled Brie Recipe & Balsamic Strawberries

This Grilled Brie Appetizer with Balsamic Strawberries is the perfect, ridiculously easy appetizer for your next cook-out! I am making it again for the 4th of July! 

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Oysters Rockefeller

This Oysters Rockefeller Recipe is very old, said to have been invented by Antoine’s Restaurant in New Orleans in 1840. They are so delicious and rich! Just like the Rockefellers!

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Cranberry Orange Mini Meatballs

Sweet and tangy sauce gives this appetizer meatball a different kick!

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Lobsteries – Lobster Pastries

Delicious appetizer or serve for dinner with a salad!

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Strawberry Salsa

This Strawberry Salsa is so versatile! You can literally use what you have in the pantry! One of the reasons I love Strawberry Salsa is that it's so easy!

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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!

Garlic - Citrus Stuffed Whole Rainbow Trout

This trout is easy, flavorful, moist and melt in your mouth tender!

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Garlic Seared Sea Scallops

Sweet and juicy scallops with a garlicky sauce!

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Strawberry Infused Sea Scallops

These Strawberry Infused Sea Scallops are not only gorgeous but they take less than 40 minutes, including marinating and have a wonderful hint of strawberry!

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Charcuterie Platter with Seafood for Glamping

Want to fancy up your next Charcuterie Board? Add a bunch of mixed seafood to the platter! We add fruit and make it date night dinner when we are glamping!

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Bacon Horseradish Lobster Stuffed Grouper Recipe

This Bacon Horseradish Lobster Stuffed Grouper Recipe is simply amazing! It takes less than 30 minutes and is special enough to serve to guests!

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Lobster Mac & Cheese

Have you ever had Lobster Mac and Cheese? It is so amazing! You must try it! This Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe takes only about 30 minutes to put together and then another 30 or so in the oven.

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Seafood Medley Fra Diavolo

Fancy enough for company! Easy enough for any weeknight!

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Salmon Wellington - Salmon en Croute

Salmon Wellington is an easy, elegant dinner for Date Night or Valentine’s Day! This Salmon Wellington has a punch of flavor from a horseradish- dill sauce!

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For the meat lover

Venison Wellington

Venison Wellington is an easy, gourmet meal that will impress your guests! It’s made with store bought phyllo sheets, so it comes together in 20 minutes!

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Lamb Loin - Grilled or Roasted to Perfection

This Lamb Loin is a super easy, special dish for any occasion! You can grill it in the summer months, or roast it in the oven any time of the year!

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Truthahn Schnitzel

This schnitzel is made with turkey breasts!

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Air Fryer Pork Loin

This Air Fryer Pork Loin turns out tender and juicy on the inside, and nice and browned on the outside! Air Fryer Pork Loin only takes about 20 minutes, total! If you are trying to eat healthier for the New Year, this recipe is for you!

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Apple Sauce & Stuffing Stuffed Pork Loin Roast

This Stuffed Pork Loin Roast is easy but beautiful enough for a fancy Sunday dinner!

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White Lasagna, Romanesco & Sausage

White Lasagna is a fun twist on traditional lasagna! This white Lasagna has Italian Sausage and Romanesco, a delicious cruciferous vegetable!

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Chicken Florentine Lasagna

This Chicken Florentine Lasagna is the perfect winter comfort food! Best of all, prep only takes about 15 minutes!

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Venison Loin Parmigiana

Cook once and eat twice! Words to live by! This Venison Loin Parmigiana is tender, juicy and delicious!

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Duck Breast Recipe

This is the simplest Duck Breast Recipe you will find! This Duck Breast is made with wild duck and contains absolutely no fat, like domestics.

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Balsamic Cherry Glazed Whole Duck

Delicious, juicy but not greasy duck!

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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!

Chocolate Covered Peanuts

Another super easy edible gift to give for the holidays is Chocolate Covered Peanuts. It's perfect for last minute gifting, they only take a couple minutes!

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Chocolate Fudge Recipe

This Chocolate Fudge Recipe is so easy! This particular Chocolate Fudge Recipe is chock full of pecans and has a lovely hint of Kentucky bourbon!

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Chestnut Chocolate Truffles

These Chestnut Chocolate Truffles are very easy to make. Chestnut Chocolate Truffles make a great edible gift for your friends and family! You can dress them for the holidays, or make them any time of year!

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Gluten Free Lemon Meringue Pie

Making your own Gluten Free Lemon Meringue Pie could really not be easier! This Lemon Meringue Pie has a special twist! It has a chocolate crust! Yum!

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Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate"™ Chocolate Cake

This very old recipe for chocolate cake is light and fluffy and oh so very chocolaty!

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Blackberry Pie Recipe

This Blackberry Pie Recipe is easy and a perfect summer dessert for a picnic or BBQ. Flaky pie crust and a not to sweet filling make this recipe stand out!

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Apple Crumb Pie

Apple Crumb Pie has lovely spiced apples with a buttery, crunchy crumb topping. This Dutch Apple Pie is much easier than a traditional double crust pie!

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Cranberry Cherry Crisp

This Cranberry Cherry Crisp is an easy, delicious, festive dessert for the holidays!

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Cherry, Coconut and Almond Crisp

Great, healthy summer dessert!

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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
Need some inspiration for treating your Valentine? These Valentine’s Day Recipes are elegant! The Valentine’s Day Recipes here are easy too!
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