40 Recipes for Valentine?s Day Dinner

For Valentines Day Matt and I decided we would stay in for dinner. It’s just too much of a pain to try to go out and we’d end up spending a lot of money. So I figured this would be a fun way to make a decadant dinner for the two of us. But I can’t decide what to make! It all sounds so good!

So here’s some recipes I’ve compiled that if you’re in the same situation may help out. And if you’re single, treat yourself to something delicious!

Lamb

Tuscan Lamb With Tomatoes and Polenta (above)

Lamb Stew with Lemon and Thyme

Lamb Chops with Pomegranate and Red Wine Sauce

Lamb Chops with Classic Risotto Spinach

Braised Lamb Shanks for Two

Lamb au Poivre

Steak

Carbonnade Belgian Beer Onion Stew

Steak “Bavette” with Shallots

Flank Steak Stuffed with Sundried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and Basil

Steak w/ Pink Peppercorn, Rosemary & Lemon Butter (above)

Steak Diane

Pork

Pan Roasted Pork Loin Chops with Port Cherry Reduction (above)

Brined Garlic Studded Pork Loin

Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola

Citrus Pork Chops with Pomegranate Salsa

Fish

Breaded Lemon and Basil Mahi Mahi

Potato Crusted Mahi Mahi

Panko Crusted Salmon

Tropical Island Salmon

Raspberry Salmon (above)

Risotto

Lemon Risotto from Bon Appetit (above)

Baked Parmesan Risotto

Lemon Scented Risotto with Rosemary

Herbed Risotto with Chicken and Caramelized Onions

Orzo

Orzo Salad with Tomatoes and Pine Nuts (above)

Orzo With Lemon Garlic Parmigiano And Herb

Three Cheese Orzo and Spinach

Tomato Basil Orzo Salad

Sides and Soups

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Goat Cheese

Soft Garlic Knots

Roasted Garlic Tomato and Basil Soup (above)

Slow Cooker Smoky Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Desserts

Molten Lava Cakes (above)

Easy Cream Puffs

Chocolate Covered Cheesecake

Skillet Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie

Nutella Bread Pudding

Personally, I’m thinking salad and a homemade tomato soup for starters. Then a main dish of either fish, steak, or lamb (my favs!) with either risotto or orzo.

What are your plans for Valentines day?