When you are dreading the crowds and expense of going out on valentine’s day but still want to impress the one you love. Opt to make a wonderful Valentine’s Dinner for Two.
(Original post date January 12, 2018 / Links and post updated November 9, 2020)
Valentine’s day is quickly approaching!! That means love will be in the air along with the crowds and waitlist at the best restaurants in town. So, make your reservation now before they get booked up, or make it simple and extra special with a homemade romantic Valentine’s dinner for two.
Valentines Day Mom Truth Talk
Call me crazy, but after being married for 10 years and having 2 kids under 10, if Valentine’s day doesn’t fall on a Friday or Saturday I really don’t want to go out. I work all day. Chase the kids all day. Run errands all day. All I want is my fat girl sweats some good food and a movie snuggled up on my cozy couch.
Now don’t get me wrong I love it when he plans special dates and when we have a date night. But sometimes a romantic Dinner for Two with a bottle of wine is all I need. No heals, no makeup, no bra, and the understanding that I am tired and just want to snuggle is enough.
Any moms out there that feel the same way?
If you do feel the same way make it an impressive, special, and cozy night with one or maybe two of these Valentine’s Dinner for Two favorites, and stay in!
Valentine’s Dinner for Two Recipes
Bacon Cheese Walnut Crusted Steak
"Bacon cheese walnut crusted steak is a simple but ever so tasty recipe that is low carb, keto, and gluten-free. The bacon, toasted walnut and cured Mahon Menorca cheese crust on top of a perfectly rubbed and pan seared steak is a heavenly experience for your taste buds!"
Instant Pot Salmon With Chili-Lime Sauce
"This is a versatile and fuss-free method of cooking salmon in the Instant Pot, whether you’re using fresh or frozen, skin on or off. This simple recipe yields tender and flaky salmon, paired with a flavorful chili-lime sauce."
Crab Stuffed Whitefish
"Crab Stuffed Whitefish is made with succulent whitefish stuffed with creamy and dreamy crab filling and topped with a lemon butter drizzle...in just 30 little minutes. "
Best Filet Mignon Recipe w/Garlic Herb Butter
"Learn how to cook the best filet mignon - pan-seared in a cast-iron skillet and finished in the oven. It's unbelievably easy and takes just 15 minutes!"
Southwest Steak Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing
"Make yourself a healthy and delicious steak salad with avocado-based dressing. It’s the perfect way to eat a well rounded low carb meal."
Pasta in Vodka Sauce | Pasta alla vodka
"Pasta in Vodka Cream Tomato sauce is just the kind of pasta with a wickedly adult kick you want to serve up for friends or a special Valentine dinner for two. Don't miss this recipe!"
Sausage and Shellfish Pasta
"There is nothing better after a long day than a nice big bowl of pasta that is unless you have a nice big bowl of Sausage and Shellfish Pasta."
Dijon Scallops with Mushrooms and Onion Spaghetti
"These Dijon Scallops with Mushroom and Onion Spaghetti is a quick simple dish you can whip up in under 30 minutes and limited dishes to be washed!"
Cherry Balsamic Chicken with an Orange Twist
"Simple yet fancy weeknight chicken. This Cherry Balsamic Chicken with an Orange Twist is tangy, bright with a slightly sweet finish perfect meal to wow your family during a busy week. "
How to Cook Lobster Tails Perfectly Each Time
"Learn how to cook lobster tails with lemon garlic butter and a parmesan bread crumb topping, cooked via broiling in the oven."
Duck l'Orange
"Is a deliciously golden brown, crispy and sticky skinned duck that is all around sweet (and just a hint of spicy) - plus the potatoes cooked in the duck fat are an added savory bonus. Serve with a kiss, whenever you decide to celebrate Valentine's day (or just a fancy date night in!)."
Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi with Pineapple Salsa
"Need an easy & healthy fish recipe? Try this pan-seared mahi-mahi (a neutral-tasting white fish) topped with fresh pineapple salsa. Serve it with your favorite sides for a quick weeknight meal in less than 30 minutes."
Date Night Gnocchi
"A simple 30-minute dish featuring chicken, butternut squash, and kale combined in a creamy alfredo sauce and topped with grated parmesan cheese."
Easy Baked Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
"Just 4 ingredients needed for this easy Parmesan crusted tilapia recipe in the oven. Add veggies for a sheet pan dinner. Only 15 minutes start to finish!"
Chocolate Strawberry Chicken and Tortellini
"A simple delectable spin on every girl's favorite chocolate-covered strawberry dessert now turned into the perfect date night dish. Simple has never looked so fancy!"
Thank you to all the bloggers who submitted recipes and participated in Valentine’s Dinner for Two round-up and a special thank you for letting me use their photos to make this round-up that much yummier!!
I hope you conquer the challenge of getting those kids to bed just a little early tonight and are able to enjoy some peaceful time with your significate other. It is like kids can sense you want alone time and that is when the kiddos need you the most. Ya, Know!!!
If you would like some more Valentine’s Day Recipes, make sure you check out Valentine’s Sweet Treat, Romantic Night In, and for some family fun Family Valentine’s.
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My mouth is now watering! These all look delicious! I know my husband would love the Filet mignon and I would love to try duck in the crockpot! Great ideas!
I know just looking at them makes your mouth water, but smelling them as they cook… Oh me oh my I am getting hungry just thinking about it and I just ate!! I hope you and the hubby have a very happy stress free Valentine’s Day and thank you for your kind words!!
I love these ideas for a home-cooked Valentine’s Day meal! My husband’s birthday is also Valentine’s Day, so these work well for a special birthday dinner as well. Bookmarking! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Well, that is a VERY special day then!!! HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY to you hubby then!! And yes these work for any special occasion, even Saturday’s which are special because it is always a blessing to make it through another week!! Thanks for the Bookmark!!
Oh my! These dinners ALL look so delicious! I love surf and turf on Valentine’s Day. Lobster tails are my favorite. But I hear so much about that InstaPot so I think I’ll get me one and check out that recipe for V-Day! Thanks for sharing! HAppy Valentine’s Day for you and yours!!!
I got an Instant Pot for Christmas and let me tell you I L-O-V-E IT!! I made a roast a few weekends ago, one that typically takes me all day to slow roast only took 1 hour and it was so tender and juicy!! Lobster is one of our favorites we usually do surf and turf for special occasions, a little something for everyone!!
I rarely go eat out on Valentine’s Day. The wait is too long, the restaurants are so packed, and it ends up just being a lot more stressful than enjoyable in my opinion. I think making dinner at home is the way to go. Not only can you enjoy a nice home-cooked meal, but you can also have fun making the meal together, should you choose to do so. I love variety of these recipes – I would definitely love to try the lobster tails, the steak salad, and the salmon!
GIRL… You said it more stressful than enjoyable!! I tell my husband if he wants to take me out we will celebrate another night because the crowds and commotion put me in a bad mood, and who want to be around a bad mood women on Valentine’s Day. Thank you these bloggers are truly amazing and their crafts and the food actually tastes better than it looks if you can believe that!!
What a great selection of dishes! I might double it and “invite” our kids to dinner too! ?
I am going, to be honest, my kids will more than likely eat with us. They have this tendency to make sure I am tucked in at night when they are tucked in if we don’t go to bed at the same time they won’t sleep. In a way it is a good thing because I probably would be up all night working if that didn’t happen. I hope you and the FAMILY have a very wonderful and yummy Valentine’s Day, check back next week for the Valentines Day Sweet Treat Round-up!!
So many yummy recipe options. It’s good to get a break from the kiddos!
Thank you!! Oh, a kid-free break is a nice break, these days I am lucky to get 3 a year LOL so when it happens it’s odd because I fell incomplete like I am missing a limb.
I love the “Spaghetti Alla Voda” recipe for Valentines Day.
So simple and easy to prepare, which is a must as we both work long hours.
As well as that, I think it looks “romantic”, that is of curse if you can say that about food.
I love the “Spaghetti Alla Voda” recipe for Valentines Day.
So simple and easy to prepare, which is a must as we both work long hours.
As well as that, I think it looks “romantic”, that is of curse if you can say that about food.
I love simple recipes for special occasions, well, every day LOL Because let’s face it who has the time to spend hours in their kitchen. The Spaghetti Alla Voda reminds me of Lady and the Tramp which I felt was perfect for Valentines Day!!
Omg so many amazing options!! We love Valentine’s Day!!!
Thank you, these bloggers sure do amazing work!! Valentine’s Day is a great day, now it can be a yummy day!!
What a great roundup! Steak Salad is my favorite 🙂
Thank you!! Oh and the salad that spicy avocado dressing is amazing, my new fave healthy dressing for 2018!!
yum! a surf n turf style dinner is our usual go to. either shrimp or lobster with some sort of steak, veggies and potatoes then we do skillet cakes or cobbler for dessert! I have never made duck myself but I have had it at restaurant and enjoyed it- I don’t know if I am brave enough to try at home!
Surf and turf is usually our go-to as well, something for everyone!! The desserts sound amazing, I can never turn down a good cobbler. As for the duck, go for it girl!!! I know it is a bit intimidating but this recipe is so simple and cooking it in the crockpot ensures it is cooked low and slow!!
All of those look amazing! I haven’t even thought about Valentines day! I need to start preparing, I guess!
I was told by a wise old man when I was in my early 20’s the older you get the faster time goes. I didn’t believe him then, but looking back 10 years he was right. That is why I have started planning ahead because before I know it the day will come when I will be scrambling and stressed to plan.
omg i wish i could do this for my so for v-day 🙁 next year for sure haha
No rush, take your time love is great but can be hard, have fun looking and remember the most important thing is to always love yourself!! Make yourself something YOU enjoy or take yourself out. If I was you I would take myself out to a wine vineyard and a 5-star restaurant after a mani pedi and a facial. You deserve it, you deserve to be loved, you deserve to love yourself for the incredible human being you are!! Happy Valentines Day to you, celebrate you!
My anniversary is on valentine’s day and restaurants are always super crowded. For years my hubby and I would wait in lines for a table to celebrate but a few years of dealing with it, we decided to celebrate a week before (or after) to avoid the headache. Only more recently did we start having a nice dinner at home and all of these recipes sound amazing!!!! This year, though, we’ll be celebrating at Disney World! Just us two… courtesy of our kids ???
That is so true!! If we go it we just do it on a random day, dealing with the crowds and lines are anything but romantic! I must say you have some amazing kids, Disney World sounds wonderful, the most magical place on earth!
Oh my, these ideas are perfect for a romantic dinner date on Valentine’s. I can’t actually wait to try out a few of these dishes! 🙂
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Enjoy!! They taste better than they look… if you can believe that!
Oh my goodness, if I made any of these my hubby would be an extra happy man! So delicious looking!
And if your husband made these for you I hope you would be equally as happy!! Thank you glad I could help!
Thanks for sharing these! That lobster tail sounds delicious! I’ll have to grab the recipe!
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Making something special for your sweetie on this special day just warms my heart. Thanks so much for including our crab stuffed whitefish in your round up. Can’t wait to try the other recipes. Wishing you a super week. Take care
I just think there is something romantic about a private candlelit dinner, no distractions, no stress, just the simplicity of each other company. It is amazing how today’s everyday life just seems to go go go we forget what it’s like just to enjoy each other’s presence. Thank you so much for allowing me to feature you, it is an incredible recipe! Enjoy the other recipes they are also amazingly delicious! Wishing you a fabulous week!! XO Leah
Love this post! Awesome recipes and something I will use in the future!
Enjoy!!