25 Insanely Delicious Valentine's Day Dinner Ideas That Are Sure To Impress

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For the best, quick, and mouthwatering Valentine’s Day dinner ideas that will melt hearts, try these 25 Valentine’s Day recipes!

There’s no better time to show your boo, family, or friends that you care than on Valentine’s Day.

And what better way to celebrate the day of love than with some seriously delicious food?

Even if you’re not the best cook, these 25 recipes will make people think you are a seasoned chef!

Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas for a date night at home, a family dinner with the kids, or recipes for a Galentine’s dinner, these Valentine’s Day dinner recipes are sure to impress!

In today’s post, we will be sharing with you the most romantic Valentine’s Day dinner ideas, the easiest Valentine’s Day dinner recipes, and crowd pleasing Valentine’s Day food ideas.

If you’ve been stressing about what to make for this year’s Valentine’s Day dinner, we’ve got some good news for you!

From irresistible and festive appetizers to the best main dishes, and melt in your mouth desserts, we’ve got you covered.

So without further ado, let’s get into these Valentine’s Day dishes!

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The Most Delicious Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas

Valentine’s Day Appetizers

1. Valentine’s Day Cheese Board

“This Valentine’s Day Cheese Board is filled with cheese, chocolate, crackers, berries and fruit, dips, and dipping jellies. All the ingredients for a delicious and love-ly Valentine’s Day appetizer.” — Recipe by A Pretty Life in the Suburbs

2. Heart Shaped Valentine’s Caprese Skewers

“Make these adorable and delicious Heart shaped Valentine’s Caprese Skewers for Valentine’s Day! Sliced grape tomatoes shaped into hearts are the star of this easy appetizer.” — Recipe by A Pretty Life in the Suburbs

3. Salami Rose Skewers

Recipe by Salty Side Dish

How cute are these Salami rose skewers?! These will be perfect to serve as an appetizer at any Valentine’s Day dinner.

Meat roses and Mozzarella balls are a match made in heaven.

And the best part? They are insanely quick to make!

4. Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs

Recipe by Downshiftology

Do you and your loved ones love deviled eggs and pickled eggs?

Why not combine these two into a delicious appetizer that fits the Valentine’s Day theme?

You won’t make deviled eggs any other way when you try this beet pickled deviled eggs recipe.

5. Heart-Shaped Caprese Phyllo Cups

Recipe by Pizzazzerie

For the quickest, cutest, and most tasty Valentine’s Day appetizer, try these caprese phyllo cups. Without a doubt, they will be the perfect addition to your Valentine’s Day dinner menu.

6. Pizza Pinwheels

“These Pizza Pinwheels are super easy to make, customizable, have the BEST Pizza Sauce, freeze beautifully, and absolutely irresistible for snacks, appetizers, or fun meals!” — Recipe by Carlsbad Cravings

7. Avocado Cucumber Shrimp Appetizers

“These shrimp appetizers have plump juicy cajun shrimp over creamy avocado on a crisp slice of cucumber. These shrimp cucumber bites are a delicious mouthful!” — Recipe by Natasha’s Kitchen

8. Bruschetta Phyllo Cups

“Bruschetta Phyllo Cups are a quick and easy appetizer recipe that’s sure to rock your next party or potluck! These bite-sized bruschetta cups are full of flavor!” — Recipe by Peas and Crayons

Valentine’s Day Main Dishes

9. Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Rigatoni Pasta

“With just five ingredients, dinner doesn’t get easier or more delicious than this creamy roasted red pepper rigatoni pasta. If you’ve got ten minutes and can open a jar, you can make this tonight.” — Recipe by The Modern Proper

10. Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

“Baked Salmon with Lemon Butter Cream Sauce is one of the quickest and tastiest salmon recipes. It is a one skillet dish that comes together in 20 minutes.” — Recipe by Chefjar

11. Lemon Ricotta Pasta With Arugula

“This Lemon Ricotta Pasta is the perfect vegetarian spring pasta dish that is bright and flavourful and is made with ricotta, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and pasta water.” — Recipe by Olive & Mango

12. Steak with Shrimp and Lobster Sauce

“My recipe for Steak with Shrimp & Lobster Sauce is made with a pan seared filet mignon, topped with a flavorful shrimp and lobster cream sauce. This recipe is perfect for special occasions, such as holidays, birthdays and romantic dinners.” — Recipe by Yel’s Kitchen

13. Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus

“Quick and delicious Creamy Parmesan Orzo with Chicken and Asparagus that can be on your dinner table in only 30 minutes! Cheesy, creamy, delicious goodness!” — Recipe by Craving Home Cooked

14. Lemon Chicken Piccata Meatballs

“These lemon chicken piccata meatballs are easy to make and perfect served with al dente pasta for a delicious family dinner.” — Recipe by Simply Delicious

15. Lamb Chops with Mustard-Thyme Sauce

“These easy and quick Lamb Chops with Mustard-Thyme Sauce make an amazing family favorite dinner! Creamy mustard sauce is made with garlic, Dijon mustard, red wine (or white wine), and fresh thyme. Lamb chops are tender and juicy.” — Recipe by Julia’s Album

16. Instant Pot red wine braised short ribs

“The easiest short rib recipe ever! This Instant Pot red wine braised short ribs recipe is goof-proof, fall-off-the-bone delicious, rich in flavor and tastes like you’ve been cooking for hours.” — Recipe by The Roasted Root

17. Creamy Tuscan Chicken

“Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a quick and easy one-pot meal that will become one of your favorite dinners! The garlic cream sauce is made with spinach, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers.” — Recipe by Julia’s Album

18. Grilled Lamb Chops with compound Butter

“Grilled Lamb Chops With Compound Butter will certainly tantalize the senses, and is a perfect main course for your romantic Valentine’s dinner at home. Of course, it is also elegant enough for a holiday dinner party, and while this recipe is written for two, it is an easy one to scale up!” — Recipe by Beyond Mere Sustenance

Valentine’s Day Desserts

19. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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What’s better than strawberries and chocolate for Valentine’s Day?!

Chocolate covered strawberries are super easy to make and make a great dessert for Valentine’s Day.

Plus, it is much more affordable to make them yourself at home with your kids or partner than buying them.

20. Red Velvet Truffles

Recipe by My Heavenly Recipes

What’s a better way to end your Valentine’s Day dinner than with red velvet truffles?

Your partner won’t stop eating these so make sure you make more! They are that good!

21. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies

“A classic dessert gets a fruit upgrade with the best recipe for fudgy Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies.” — Recipe by Just a Taste

22. Heart Shaped Raspberry Mousse

“This raspberry mousse is delicate, scrumptious, and airy. The base for the mousse is a gorgeous brownie full of mini chocolate chips. Pair them together and it’s a match made in heaven! This elegant dessert is perfect for Valentine’s or for any special occasion.” — Recipe by Our Little Nook

23. Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chip Cookies

“Turning your favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies into Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chip Cookies will make your heart happy. Who wouldn’t love a soft and thick cookie full of chocolate chips that is made even better with the addition of heart sprinkles and heart shaped candy? ” — Recipe by Practically Homemade

24. The Best Ever Sugar Cookie Bars

“These are the BEST Sugar Cookie Bars recipe! They’re soft and tender and chewy and covered with the best buttercream sugar cookie frosting EVER. This recipe is easy and fast and who doesn’t love a sugar cookie bar??” — Recipe by Crazy for Crust

25. Red Velvet Sugar Cookies