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    Skip the Reservation! 35 Romantic Valentine’s Dinners You Can Make at Home

    Published: Feb 14, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Look, we’ve all been there—Valentine’s Day sneaks up, and suddenly, every good restaurant is booked solid. But who says a romantic dinner has to involve overpriced menus and crowded dining rooms? Stay in, pop some wine, and whip up a homemade meal that’s just as fancy (if not better) than anything you’d get out. Plus, cooking together? Major bonus points for romance!

    Creamy Italian Sausage And Pasta

    Creamy pasta with Italian sausage on a platter
    Creamy Italian Sausage And Pasta. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    This quick and easy creamy Italian sausage pasta is a great weeknight pasta dinner that will be on the table in less than 30 minutes. Sure to be a family favorite with savory Italian sausage and rosemary.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Italian Sausage And Pasta

    Weeknight Chicken In White Wine

    Weeknight Chicken In White Wine. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Weeknight chicken in white wine is a one skillet meal you can throw together with just a few ingredients. Simple enough for a weeknight.
    Get the Recipe: Weeknight Chicken In White Wine

    Bone-In Oven Roasted Pork Chops With Peaches

    Three seasoned pork chops on a baking sheet, surrounded by sliced peaches and red onions, all roasted and slightly caramelized—a perfect example of effortless sheet pan meals.
    Bone-In Oven Roasted Pork Chops With Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pork chops with peaches are sweetened with roasted peaches for a sheet pan meal that comes together in less than 10 minutes and ready in 30.
    Get the Recipe: Bone-In Oven Roasted Pork Chops With Peaches

    Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone

    Parmesan being added to shrimp and pasta.
    Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This easy shrimp and spinach pasta with mascarpone is rich and creamy and can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Shrimp Pasta With Mascarpone

    Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Shallots

    Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Shallots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try Roasted Chicken with lemon, thyme and shallots for dinner tonight, it’s a quick and easy recipe you can prep in five minutes and forget it.
    Get the Recipe: Roasted Chicken With Lemon And Shallots

    Pork Marsala With Mushrooms

    A serving spoon in a skillet of pork marsala medallions
    Pork Marsala With Mushrooms. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Sweet and savory Marsala sauce dripping over pork tenderloin in this Pork Marsala with Mushrooms will make any weeknight dinner seem like a holiday.
    Get the Recipe: Pork Marsala With Mushrooms

    Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops

    Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pasta with Crisped Prosciutto, Asparagus and Scallops is fresh and light and comes together in just 20 minutes. You’ll love the light cream sauce flavored with crisped prosciutto. Great for a week night dinner but fancy enough for company.
    Get the Recipe: Pasta With Prosciutto And Scallops

    Pork Tenderloin With Apples

    A platter with pork tenderloin and apples with a serving spoon.
    Pork Tenderloin With Apples. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Pork tenderloin with caramelized apples baked with an orange juice glaze will melt in your mouth. Easy to assemble and you can make it ahead.
    Get the Recipe: Pork Tenderloin With Apples

    Baked Chicken And Sweet Potatoes

    A platter of sweet potatoes and chicken.
    Baked Chicken And Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Try an easy sheet pan dinner with chicken and sweet potatoes for a slightly sweet and spicy dinner you can prepare in 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Chicken And Sweet Potatoes

    Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade)

    A platter with a fork and grilled chicken.
    Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Tequila Lime Chicken – so EASY with a marinade of Tequila, agave, orange and lime juice, a family favorite and perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Tequila Chicken Recipe (Chicken Marinade)

    Pancetta Pasta

    Tongs pulling up pasta.
    Pancetta Pasta. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Enjoy diving into Fettuccine Carbonara with Pancetta, for a rich and creamy sauce that comes together in just 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Pancetta Pasta

    Baked Chicken Gnocchi

    An iron skillet with baked gnocchi
    Baked Chicken Gnocchi. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Go beyond the traditional gnocchi with an easy and simple Baked Chicken Gnocchi for dinner this week. Rotisserie chicken and packaged or frozen gnocchi can transform into a yummy meal in under 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Chicken Gnocchi

    Best Recipe For Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

    A black fork with a slice of pork tenderloin on top.
    Best Recipe For Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin has so much flavor and it’s not greasy. Peach jam adds just a hint of sweetness to this amazing dish.
    Get the Recipe: Best Recipe For Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

    Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

    A black platter of lemony chicken pasta on a grey napkin.
    Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Lemon Chicken Pasta is an easy weeknight dish with tender chicken and a lemony cream sauce. A 30 minute meal you’ll love.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

    Creamy Au Poivre Sauce With Peppercorns

    Steak au Poivre on a black platter with a bottle of Cognac.
    Creamy Au Poivre Sauce With Peppercorns. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Steak au Poivre recipes starts with peppercorns crusted steaks that are covered in a rich cognac and cream sauce. It comes together in 15 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Au Poivre Sauce With Peppercorns

    Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy

    Pork chops on a plate covered with ranch gravy.
    Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This ranch pork chops recipe is made in the slow cooker with just a few ingredients. Perfect golden brown pork chops in a thick and flavorful gravy.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops With Gravy

    Biscuit Topped Beef And Guinness Pie

    A spoon in the skillet dishing out a serving of Guinness beef pie.
    Biscuit Topped Beef And Guinness Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Dive into a Biscuit Topped Beef and Guinness Pie, a Southern dish with a savory mushroom filling with biscuits to soak up all the sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Biscuit Topped Beef And Guinness Pie

    Ricotta Cheese And Broccoli Pasta

    A large bowl of broccoli pasta with ricotta.
    Ricotta Cheese And Broccoli Pasta. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Ricotta pasta with roasted broccoli makes a perfect quick weeknight dinner. A lighter, but still flavorful, mac and cheese dish.
    Get the Recipe: Ricotta Cheese And Broccoli Pasta

    Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Homemade Mushroom Gravy

    A plate of slow cooker pot roast with gravy, garnished with carrots, mushrooms, and potato chunks. A small dish of extra gravy lies in the background on a gray napkin. The meal is served on a white plate against a light blue surface.
    Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Homemade Mushroom Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is made with chuck roast and veggies simmered in a thick broth, and topped with homemade mushroom gravy.
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Pot Roast With Homemade Mushroom Gravy

    Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe

    A baked chicken breast being removed from a serving platter.
    Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baked lemon chicken recipe with dates is a no-fuss recipe that’s slightly sweet and tangy, with naturally sweet dates and caramelized lemons.
    Get the Recipe: Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe

    Chicken With Pesto And Pasta

    A Fork pulling out a serving of pesto chicken.
    Chicken With Pesto And Pasta. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Need to up your chicken game, try this one-pan chicken with pesto and pasta, a creamy sauce enhanced with prosciutto.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken With Pesto And Pasta

    Pan Seared Buttery Garlic Ribeye Steak

    A pan seared steak sliced on a serving platter.
    Pan Seared Buttery Garlic Ribeye Steak. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Restaurant-quality, tender juicy steak right in your own kitchen in about 10 minutes. So easy, this garlic herb butter steak will melt-in-your-mouth.
    Get the Recipe: Pan Seared Buttery Garlic Ribeye Steak

    Pecan Pork Chops With Honey Glaze

    A honey glazed pork chop on a plate with a knife and fork.
    Pecan Pork Chops With Honey Glaze. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    With their flavorful, caramelized edges and sticky sweet sauce, these Honey Glazed Pork Chops will have your whole family asking for seconds.
    Get the Recipe: Pecan Pork Chops With Honey Glaze

    Skillet Sausage And Pepper Pasta

    A bowl of sausage and pepper pasta next to crusty bread.
    Skillet Sausage And Pepper Pasta. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This super easy, one pot, sausage and pepper pasta recipe is perfect for a busy weekday night. A great weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Skillet Sausage And Pepper Pasta

    Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken With Creamy Pesto

    Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken With Creamy Pesto. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This prosciutto wrapped chicken with creamy pesto sauce is elegant enough for a dinner party but still quick and easy for a weeknight meal. Serve over pasta, or all by itself for a low carb meal that’s so delicious you’ll want to lick the plate.
    Get the Recipe: Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken With Creamy Pesto

    Smothered Pork Chops With Mushroom Gravy

    A skillet of pork chops with a spoon full of mushroom gravy.
    Smothered Pork Chops With Mushroom Gravy. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Smothered pork chops with mushroom gravy are rich, satisfying, Southern comfort food. Thick, savory homemade gravy and tender mushrooms!
    Get the Recipe: Smothered Pork Chops With Mushroom Gravy

    30 Minute Meatball Stroganoff

    A bowl of egg noodles covered in stroganoff meatballs.
    30 Minute Meatball Stroganoff. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This made from scratch beef stroganoff meatball recipe has a creamy sour cream sauce with no canned soup in just 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: 30 Minute Meatball Stroganoff

    One Pan Pasta With Italian Sausage, Onions And Apples

    a bowl of pasta with sausage apples and onions.
    One Pan Pasta With Italian Sausage, Onions And Apples. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Pasta with Italian Sausage, Onions, and Apples is a delicious, comforting dish perfect for cozy weeknights with a sweet and savory twist.
    Get the Recipe: One Pan Pasta With Italian Sausage, Onions And Apples

    Pf Chang’s Mongolian Beef

    A black platter of rice topped with Mongolian beef stir fry.
    Pf Chang’s Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A copy cat of PF Chang’s Mongolian beef with tender sliced beef in a sticky savory sauce makes for a quick and fun weeknight dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Pf Chang’s Mongolian Beef

    Skillet Chicken And Couscous With Roasted Carrots

    A platter of chicken and couscous.
    Skillet Chicken And Couscous With Roasted Carrots. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This savory chicken and couscous dish is a fresh and fabulous one pan skillet dinner with roasted carrots that comes together in 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Skillet Chicken And Couscous With Roasted Carrots

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce

    A sliced pork tenderloin on a platter with cherry sauce around it.
    Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Skip your dinner reservation and make a restaurant-quality meal at home with this recipe, perfect for Valentine’s dinners.
    Get the Recipe: Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce

    Oven Baked Lemon Chicken And Potatoes

    A skillet filled with roasted chicken thighs, sliced lemons, capers, potatoes, and fresh herbs, all cooked together in one pan and garnished with rosemary—a delicious addition to your favorite one pan dinner recipes.
    Oven Baked Lemon Chicken And Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Baked Lemon Chicken and Roasted Potatoes is simple and delicious with tender, juicy chicken and crispy potatoes all in one pan!
    Get the Recipe: Oven Baked Lemon Chicken And Potatoes

    Penne With Artichokes And Italian Sausage

    Penne With Artichokes And Italian Sausage. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Mix up pasta night and try Penne with Artichokes and Italian sausage. Artichokes add just the right flavor along with some sun-dried tomatoes for an easy pasta dish you can make in just 30 minutes.
    Get the Recipe: Penne With Artichokes And Italian Sausage

    Juicy And Tender Crock Pot Whole Chicken Recipe

    Juicy And Tender Crock Pot Whole Chicken Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    This super easy crock pot whole chicken recipe is tender, juicy and delicious. It also lowers grocery budget to roast your own chicken.
    Get the Recipe: Juicy And Tender Crock Pot Whole Chicken Recipe

    Perfect Sous Vide Steak Recipe

    Perfect Sous Vide Steak Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    An easy-to-follow recipe for Sous Vide Steak! With this method you get perfectly tender steakhouse quality steak every time.
    Get the Recipe: Perfect Sous Vide Steak Recipe

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