19 Valentine's Meals to Make Together at Home

Instead of battling the restaurant reservations this year, why not cook a special meal at home? These meals are restaurant-quality, but easy enough for any home cook. We have steak, seafood, pastas, and more so you can make a special meal with your favorite people.

Creamy Lobster Risotto

This lobster risotto has rich flavor, chunks of tender lobster tails, and perfectly cooked rice for a dreamy date night meal you might love. Serve it with an easy veggie side and a glass of wine (or NA wine) for a special restaurant-worthy meal at home. It’s surprisingly easy to make at home!

Get the Recipe: Lobster Risotto.

Heart Shaped Pizza

Why order takeout when you can make a fun, heart-shaped pizza at home? It’s crispy, cheesy, and customizable with your favorite toppings. It’s perfect for date night, Valentine’s Day, or just because pizza always deserves extra love!

Get the Recipe: Heart Shaped Pizza.

Shrimp Linguine

Plates of linguine with shrimp on top. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

You are going to love this shrimp linguine recipe! It’s perfect for a special dinner at home but fast enough to make for a delicious weeknight dinner. This shrimp and linguine starts with a base of chewy linguine, is topped with buttery garlic shrimp, and is finished with crunchy garlic breadcrumbs for a big-time flavor and texture in each bite.

Get the Recipe: Shrimp Linguine Recipe with Lemon Garlic Breadcrumbs.

Chimichurri Herb Butter for Steak

A steak on a plate, topped with chimchurri butter. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

Want to take your steak to the next level? Add a pat of this chimichurri steak butter right after cooking for fresh, bright, rich flavors that enhance your steak for a restaurant-quality meal. This garlic herb butter is designed for steak but can be used in many ways – on seafood, chicken, vegetables, or bread!

Get the Recipe: Chimichurri Herb Butter for Steak.

Air Fryer Crab Cakes

A plate with a crab cake made in an air fryer. — Photo Credit: Everyday Table.

Air Fryer crab cakes are crispy and delicious and ready in minutes! They are the perfect item for your fancy menu; you can have them on the table in just ten minutes. Whip up a simple caper aioli for serving.

Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Crab Cakes.

Seafood Paella with Mussels, Shrimp and Chorizo

Traditional Spanish paella is a must-have when visiting Spain. This is a flavourful seafood paella with mussels, shrimp, and chorizo.

Get the Recipe: Seafood Paella with Mussels, Shrimp and Chorizo.

French Onion Soup

There is nothing like French onion soup! This recipe makes it easy to make at home. You will love the rich base, complete with plenty of melted cheese over the top. You can have this on the table in just an hour for a great dinner any night of the week.

Get the Recipe: French Onion Soup.

Black Truffle Pasta

A plate of pasta made with truffles. — Photo Credit: Lavender and Macarons.

Black truffle pasta is an elegant and simple vegetarian dish you can have on the table in minutes! The pasta sauce is a cashew cream sauce. Adding truffles to this pasta dish adds a lot of big flavor.

Get the Recipe: Black Truffle Pasta.

Prime Rib for Two

If you’re craving a fancy steakhouse dinner without leaving home, this prime rib is the way to go. It’s juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, perfect for a special night in. Whether you’re celebrating or want a next-level dinner, this recipe makes it easy to get restaurant-quality results in your kitchen.

Get the Recipe: Prime Rib for Two.

Sheet Pan Crab Legs

A cluster of crab legs and lemon wedges on a plate. — Photo Credit: XoXo Bella.

You can cook your crab legs quickly and easily on a sheet pan in your oven. You can serve these crab legs as an appetizer or a main dish, which is sure to be a dish everyone loves!

Get the Recipe: Baked Crab Legs.

Chicken Cutlets

If you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner, you’ll love how versatile and delicious these are. These chicken cutlets are pure comfort food. They come together quickly and work with almost anything, from pasta to salads to a simple squeeze of lemon.

Get the Recipe: Chicken Cutlets.

Reverse Sear New York Strip Steak

A reverse seared steak, sliced on a cutting board. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

If you are looking for an irresistible steak to serve for a date night at home, this is the recipe for you. This method is fool-proof and leaves you with a delicious juicy steak with perfectly charred edges every single time. Don’t forget to top it with steak butter!

Get the Recipe: Reverse Sear New York Strip Steak.

Lemon Risotto

Lemon risotto makes such a tremendous at-home date dinner. It is creamy, bright, and downright delicious. While it feels like a fancy dish to savor, it is easy to make. Serve with seafood or a veggie side dish.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Risotto.

Surf and Turf

Plates of steak and lobster with veggies to the side. — Photo Credit: Garden in the Kitchen.

Surf and turf is the ultimate luxury meal! Tender steak and succulent lobster – what else do you need? Sharing it for date night at home means getting this special meal for a decent price. Add a veggie and your favorite drinks.

Get the Recipe: Surf and Turf.

Saffron Risotto

A bowl of golden risotto with edible flowers over the top. — Photo Credit: With Spice.

This is the most aromatic and delicious risotto recipe to recreate at home. This dish offers restaurant-quality flavors, from the golden color to the creamy, buttery texture with a mild saffron flavor. Serve with a green veggie or protein if desired.

Get the Recipe: Saffron Risotto.

Date Night Gnocchi

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Date night gnocchi is a 30-minute dinner winner you can pull out for date nights, special occasions, or just because it’s so delicious! Butternut squash, kale, and chicken all come together in a creamy Alfredo sauce that your special someone will love!

Get the Recipe: Date Night Gnocchi.

Air Fryer Lobster Tail

This air fryer lobster tail recipe is straightforward, easy to perfect, and, after some testing, my favorite way to cook lobster tails! They turn out perfectly, not rubbery, and cook in less than 10 minutes. Serve with a simple veggie side, or add a steak for a surf and turf special meal.

Get the Recipe: Best Air Fryer Lobster Tail.

Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Polenta

Plates of herb crusted pork with polenta. — Photo Credit: Pass Me Some Tasty.

This simple, no-fuss dinner can be served any night of the week, but it’s also perfect for serving on date nights or special occasions. Just look at it! Juicy pork tenderloin is served on a bed of creamy polenta alongside garlic-roasted cherry tomatoes for a deliciously flavorful meal.

Get the Recipe: Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Polenta.

Penne al Salmone with Vodka

This creamy, dreamy pasta is about to be your new favorite. The tender penne, rich smoked salmon, and a silky vodka sauce combine for a restaurant-worthy dish you can make at home. Whether it’s a date night or a pasta craving, this one’s a winner.

Get the Recipe: Penne al Salmone with Vodka.