15+1 Valentine’s Day Recipes

From appetizer to dessert, a romantic dinner should be easy, healthy-ish, and delicious. In this article you’ll find some ideas for a delicious Valentine’s Day night.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, a lot of you have already started all the plannings and the preparations for this special day.

I have to confess that I’m not a big fan of this day only because I feel that we shouldn’t have to have a reminder for when to celebrate our love with our better half; we should do it frequently and in every chance we have. We also shouldn’t feel the pressure if we’re single. It’s totally okay to be single, and in certain periods in our lives, when we have to focus on ourselves, it’s probably better.

Anyhow, this is a brief list of recipes to help you plan a romantic dinner, whether it’s Valentine’s Day or just a random day of the week when you decide you want to celebrate your love. For such a dinner I would choose easy and quick recipes that won’t need your presence in the kitchen for the whole day or recipes that can be made one day ahead, dishes that are not too heavy on the stomach and foods with not very strong smell (go easy on that garlic!).

Also, make sure to check this Mediterranean sweet wines list, because there’s nothing better than a sweet wine after a romantic dinner.

#1. Labneh

Labneh is a delicious fresh cheese made of yogurt. You can make it 1-3 days ahead and serve it as a healthy dip or appetizer next to pita bread or vegetable sticks.

#2. Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions (from The Cozy Apron)

A warm and delicious baked brie is an elegant and easy appetizer to serve at any special gathering. This recipe features brie cheese with a sweet and savory topping of balsamic caramelized onions with a whisper of fresh thyme, all wrapped up in puff pastry and baked until golden brown!

#3. Baked feta cheese

Few people can resist the combination of baked feta, olive oil, oregano and horn peppers. Best served with toasted bread.

#4. Burrata Citrus Green Salad (from Aberdeens Kitchen)

Quick and easy 5 minute winter salad with oranges, grapefruit, and delicious burrata cheese.

#5. Arugula, goat cheese and green apple salad

This flavorful green salad can be served next to many meat or vegetarian dishes. If you like goat cheese, you’ll love this.

#6. Easy Green Salad (from Two Peas & Their Pod )

Easy Green Salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and a quick balsamic vinaigrette. This simple salad recipe is the perfect side dish for any meal.

#7. Broiled Rainbow Trout

This easy recipe for simple broiled trout with dandelion greens can be ready in less than 30 minutes and is ideal for a healthy and quick dinner.

#8. The Best Juicy Skillet Pork Chops (from Inspired Taste)

Say goodbye to dry and flavorless pork chops. With a few simple tricks, you can make juicy and tender pork chops with very little fuss.

#9. Honey-Balsamic Skillet Chicken

This easy 20-minute honey balsamic glazed chicken with dried fruit is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner but also ideal for a more special occasion!