Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and that means that it’s time to start thinking about what recipes you want to make for that special person in your life. Homemade food is a great way to show that you care so I thought that I would take the opportunity to roundup some of my favourite recipes for Valentine’s Day. This list includes tasty recipes for everything from breakfast in bed, to appetizers, dinners for two and of course plenty of decadent chocolate treats! Most of these Valentine’s Day recipes are super quick and easy to make for all levels of cooking skills. No matter what you make, a homemade Valentin’s Day recipe is bound to bring a smile to that special person in your life!
Dinner for Two
Shrimp Scampi
Double Smoked Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with Caramelized Mushrooms
Cilantro and Lime Salmon
Chargrilled Oyster Pasta
Seared Scallops in a Cajun Mustard Cream Sauce
Steak Stroganoff
Roasted Cauliflower and Mushroom Carbonara
Pan Seared Steaks with Sauteed Mushrooms and Roasted Garlic Gorgonzola Butter
Chicken and Mushroom Skillet in a Creamy Asiago and Mustard Sauce
Beef Wellington Tarts with Mushroom Blue Cheese Sauce
Shrimp Linguine in a Tomato and Feta Sauce (aka Shrimp Saganaki Linguine)
Chicken in a Creamy Parmesan and Sundried Tomato Sauce
Steak Tenderloin in a Pink Peppercorn Sauce
Maple-Miso Dijon Salmon
Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Alfredo Pasta
Chicken Piccata
Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Pan Seared Steaks with Balsamic Red Onions and Roasted Garlic and Porcini Mushroom Goat Cheese Butter
Seared Salmon in Dill Avodaise (Avocado Hollandaise) Sauce
Shrimp Linguine in a Tomato and White Wine Sauce
Chicken Marsala
Mushroom Crusted Prime Rib Roast
Crispy Baked Quinoa Crusted Chicken Parmesan
Apricot Dijon Glazed Salmon
Creamy Lemon Chicken
Mushroom Risotto
Steak Diane
Bacon Wrapped, Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Pork Tenderloin in a Creamy Dijon Goat Cheese Sauce
Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Roasted Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken
Mushroom and Kale Lasagna Roll Ups in Creamy Gorgonzola Cauliflower Sauce
Roasted Brussels Sprout Carbonara
Pan Seared Chicken Breasts in a Mushroom, Tarragon and Mustard Pan Sauce
Steak Tenderloin in a Mushroom and Blue Cheese Sauce
Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Carbonara
Parmesan Crusted Pesto Tilapia with Roasted Tomatoes
Starters
Oysters Rockefeller
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Chargrilled Oysters
Strawberry Bruschetta with Bacon, Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese with a Balsamic Drizzle
Caprese Stuffed Avocados
Shrimp Scampi Dip
Garides Saganaki (Shrimp Saganaki)
Bruschetta Chicken Pesto Tart
Spicy Tuna and Avocado Cucumber Sushi Bites
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Decadent Chocolate Treats
Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes
Dark Chocolate Souffle Cheesecake
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Brownies
Molten Chocolate Cake
Guinness Chocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate Pots de Creme
Chocolate Stout Cake with Bailey’s Cream Cheese Frosting
Roast Cherry Dark Chocolate Brownie Sundaes
Orange Chocolate Mousse
Other Sweet Treats
Chocolate Red Velvet Cheesecake for Two
Lemon Ricotta Strawberry Pie with Poppy Seed Shortbread Crust
Raspberry and Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
Strawberry Cheesecakeadillas
Chocolate and Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Pizza
Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Strawberry and Nutella Crepes
Breakfast in Bed or a Special Brunch
Strawberry Lemon Ricotta Poppy Seed Pancakes
Poached Egg on Toast with Chipotle Mayonnaise, Bacon and Avocado
Strawberries and Cream Coffee Cake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze
Eggs Benedict with Bacon, Avodaise (Avocado Hollandaise) and Harissa
Strawberry Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
Black Forest Pancakes
Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Poached Eggs in a Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Caramelized Pear and Gorgonzola Quiche
Brussels Sprout Hash with Sweet Potato and Bacon
Blueberry Cheesecake Pancakes
Bacon Jam Breakfast Sandwich with Fried Egg and Avocado
Blueberry Quinoa Parfait
Smoked Salmon Asparagus Quinoa Cake Eggs Benedict
Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Scones with Strawberry Sauce
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SO many fabulous recipes to choose from Kevin! Great roundup for Valentine's Day!
The baklava french toast has my mouth watering. 🙂
My daughter is making marinated pork tenderloin using apple cider, Jack Daniels, mustard, and other spices/herbs. Any suggestions for a delicious side(s)?
So many great dishes and desserts here. I am going to get my fill of chocolate this week.
Great round-up! I always know the results will be good when I use your recipes, so it only makes sense that I look here for my Valentine's Day meal. Think I'll make the Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese Pasta with the Molten Lava Cakes for desert. My husband and I thank you in advance!
You have such a sense of refinement in your cooking and recipes. I subscribe to hundreds of food blogs and your emails are so refreshing. I am looking forward to trying several of these! Thanks!
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Kevin!!! Whoa. . now this is a round-up. . I thought I knew that I wanted to eat on Valentine's Day but now I want your Beef Wellington Tarts with Mushroom Blue Cheese Sauce!!!! gorgeous!!!
Kevin, thank you for such an amazing compilation of recipes! I just added a ton of these to my meal planner. You are one of my favorite food bloggers, and I've made many of recipes before with great success. Can't wait to try more! 🙂
Amazing roundup!! Love all your recipies!
Look at al of these beautiful recipes!
Oh fantastic! I love all your recipes! If you want visit my blog,I prepare a romantic plumcake for S. Valentine! Congratulations!
Great Valentines Day options!
Wow, now that's a lot of recipes!! Great list. Love your photos! Of course the steak ones are now making me especially hungry 😛
Thanks for this amazing collection of recipe! I linked to your post in my Valentines's Day Date Guide and checklist blog post.
Wow, Valentine's day may be over, but in this post there are recipes for a whole year ahead. Thanks
Thanks. Have a great valentines day!