35 Special Recipes for a Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home

There are a lot of ways to celebrate your special someone: a box of chocolates, a nice bottle of wine or a swoon-worthy dessert, for example. Trying to get a dinner reservation for February 14th at the most popular restaurant in town? Not so much. Luckily, you don’t need to go out to have a memorable meal. From low-key options like a heart-shaped pizza for two to fancy appetizers, lobster tails and steak—your perfect meal is completely doable with a little bit of planning and the right recipes. No matter how you choose to celebrate, this adorable lasagna is a must! It takes a bit of time to pull off but it’s not difficult to assemble as long as you have a heart-shaped Bundt pan. Pair it with a bottle of red and a good movie for a cozy date night—or serve it as a pasta course as part of a larger Valentine’s Day menu. Either way, you’re sure to fall in love.

Wine and dine with an elegant and polished lobster wellington, sure to impress any date. Seasoned spinach and mushrooms balance the natural sweetness of the lobster and the pastry adds a nice, buttery note.

A chicken dish so good, everyone will want to propose to you after trying it! Well, we can't guarantee that, but we can guarantee it's easy to make and feels like a special-occasion dish. There are many renditions of this one-skillet meal on the internet. For our unique take, we amp up the sauce with shallots and dried oregano, then finish the dish with slivers of fresh basil for a pop of color and flavor. Serve with spaghetti or any pasta you have on hand for a delicious meal in just 30 minutes.

We developed this elegant flambéed steak recipe to make just two servings — perfect for a special Valentine’s Day meal or date night. Steak Diane is a classic dish that rose to popularity in the 1940s and 50s, especially in New York City. Steak was pounded and then a pan sauce was made with Worcestershire, mustard and shallots. In Manhattan restaurants it became popular to flambé the cognac added to the sauce, making it a dramatic dish to cook tableside. Over the years more ingredients were added, including mushrooms, tomato paste and cream. The result is luxurious and decadent. We added instructions for making a quick side of buttery green beans so the whole meal can be on the table in just about 30 minutes.