Valentine’s Day, the ultimate date night, a time to call on your inner chef and do all the things rom-com style! Instead of braving the masses for a restricted and pre-selected menu at a restaurant, why not show your significant other that you care with a simple (and tasty!) home-cooked meal?

Not in a relationship? Treat yourself anyway! Though I am chronically single, I know that one of these meals will result in amazing leftovers that I won’t have to share (win-win)! These are also easy to make for date nights as well (AKA don’t wait for February)

Here is a round-up of recipes that are POSITIVELY sure to evoke love this holiday:

Set the Mood

1. Deviled Strawberries 
2. Caprese Salad with Heart Shaped Mozzarella (Kids can help with this one!) 
3. 4 Minute Spicy Garlic Shrimp 
4. Crab Avocado Tomato Basil Appetizer with Wasabi Soy Dressing 
5. Red Pepper Filled Appetizer Hearts

Main Course

1. Instant Pot Salmon with Chili-Lime Sauce (Fast and delicious!) 
2. Mushroom Fettuccine   
3. Scampi-Style Steak & Scallops with Roasted Asparagus 
4. Eggplant, Caramelized Onion and Tomato Pasta 
5. Rigatoni with Sausage and Kale

Sweet Treat

1. Molten Chocolate Baby Cakes 
2. Raspberry Coconut Chia Seed Pudding 
3. Chocolate Fondue 
4. Red Velvet Sugar Cookies 
5. 2 Ingredient Strawberry Fudge 

Choose one recipe from each category for a special 3-course Valentine’s Day meal! Happy cooking!