Valentine's Day Recipes
There is nothing more romantic than a candlelight dinner with a home cooked meal with your sweetheart on Valentine's Day!
Don't forget to grab some great member submitted romantic recipe ideas for two!
by PaulaH
Valentine’s Day is a special time for couples. In addition to candy, flowers and gifts couples give one another, a great treat is to get in the kitchen and cook some fun and flirty meals together. To do that you should have some great Valentines recipes so everything can be perfect. There are many Valentines recipes that are ideal for couples. From appetizers to desserts, you can make your sweetie something special or you can cook together for a romantic time. If you are planning on cooking Valentines recipes, start planning early and go shopping so you have everything prepared and ready.
You can start your Valentines recipes with a cocktail. How about a specialty martini for the occasion? Start off with a chilled glass, dipping the rim in chocolate to let it set. Add tequila, crème de cacao, Chambord and cream and shake with ice for a rich, creamy cocktail garnished with chocolate shavings and raspberries. Move on with your Valentines recipes with an appetizer for two. Some ideas for Valentines recipes in appetizers include bacon wrapped shrimp or a cheese platter with an assortment of cheeses, meats and crackers to share.
After your Valentines recipes for appetizers and cocktails, it is time to move on to the main dish. There are a lot of delicious Valentines recipes that would be appropriate for a romantic dinner for two. How about dill salmon, lobster, pecan crusted chicken breasts, linguini with clam sauce, Cornish game hens or a big juicy steak? Accompany the entrée with some Valentines recipes for asparagus with hollandaise sauce, herbed potatoes, risotto or wild rice. Make sure you open a good bottle of wine to share at dinner and set the table using your best china and silverware for a romantic ambiance.
No Valentines recipes would be complete, though without the dessert. Since Valentine’s Day is known for its sweets, there is no way to go wrong with your choice. You can have a chocolate soufflé, crème brulee, strawberry cheesecake, cream puffs or even traditional decorated heart cookies. Brew a pot of coffee and sip some brandy together afterward and you have a five star meal from the comfort of your own home. Using Valentines recipes to create a romantic dinner for two is a great idea for couples. Not only will you have a lovely meal together but you get to share in the cooking, have some fun and actually save some money by eating at home!