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Best Valentine's Day Dinner Recipes

· Le Cordon Bleu-trained · Published: Jan 30, 2023 · Modified: Mar 21, 2023 by Tabetha Klein · This post may contain affiliate links · Be the first to review

The last few times we've been out on Valentine's Day it's been a mad house. We were rushed to eat and the food isn't as good as it could be due to the pressure placed on the kitchen. So I'm sharing my top Valentine's Day dinner recipes.

Instead of going out, spend this Valentine's Day at home. Eat for less, spend time making memories & dinner together all while drinking a bottle of wine at half the cost of a restaurant.

Entree Choices in Order of Complexity

#1 Pesto Salmon... Easy, Quick, & Delicious

Salmon Roasted with Pesto Butter on a Plate with Lemon Wedges
Pesto Salmon

- No stovetop cooking required.

- Ready in under 30 minutes.

- Pairs perfectly with a Pinot Gris or Brut Sparkling wine.

- Roasted potatoes, side salad, or Roasted Brussels for sides. 

#2 Tortellini Pasta with Shrimp & Andouille... Minimal Prep, Big Flavor

Shrimp & Andouille on Pesto Tortellini
Shrimp & Andouille on Pesto Tortellini

- Tortellini cooks super quickly.

- Shrimp & Andouille add a surf & turf vibe. 

- Ready in under 30 minutes. 

- Minimal knife skills required. 

#3 Pasta Bolognese - Classic Pasta Vibes

Pasta Bolognese with Bread & Wine
Pasta Bolognese with Bread & Wine

- Big flavor that comes from hours of simmering.

- Simple ingredients you can buy anywhere.

- Pairs well with red or white wine. 

- Sauce can be made ahead of time!

# 4 Beef Stew - Make Ahead, Ready When You Are

Beef Stew
Beef Stew
  • Hearty and complex.
  • Pair with the same red blend you use while making your stew.
  • Make ahead without compromising flavor.
  • Serve with fresh bread. 

#5 Truffle Risotto with Pan-Seared Scallops & Roasted Tomatoes

Seared Scallops on Truffle Risotto in a Bowl on a Table
Seared Scallops on Truffle Risotto
  • Perfect for the couple/family that loves to cook.
  • Creamy truffle risotto pairs perfectly with a dry white wine.
  • Easy timetable included so everything is ready at once! 
  • Tabetha's Table Top Pick! 

Valentine's Day Dessert Options

If you are feeling extra and want to add on a dessert, we have a few options for you as well depending on your preferred style of sweets. Red velvet cake is a classic, but my choice would be the OG. Vanilla Honey Cupcake, filled with Berry Compote & topped with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting. 

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Hi, I'm Tabi — the chef behind Tabetha's Table. I'm a Le Cordon Bleu grad (Class Valedictorian, 2007) and former Lead Chef Instructor, which is a fancy way of saying I've spent my whole career teaching people to cook. These days that happens right here: real recipes, the why behind them, and exactly where people mess them up — so you don't. When the smoker's not running, I'm feeding Jon and the kids something new. Come hang out with me on @tabethastable on Instagram and Tabetha's Table on Pinterest.

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