15 Valentine’s Day Appetizers
1- Lentil Bolognese
This 10-ingredient Lentil Bolognese is what comfort food dreams are made of. The meaty, umami, and flavor-rich sauce simmers together wholesome, pantry-staple ingredients in one pot in less than 1 hour.
An easy, yet gourmet Italian-inspired sauce for pasta night!
2- Roasted Heart Potatoes
Heart–shaped herb roasted potatoes that are perfect for Valentine’s Day dinner!
It’s very easy to make, and tastes insanely good.
3- PINK CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES
These pink chocolate covered strawberries are made with 4 simple ingredients: fresh strawberries, white chocolate chips, coconut oil, and natural red food coloring.
4- Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Hearts
For an appetiser that says “I love you”, you really can’t go past my Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Hearts. They are the perfect way to begin your Valentine’s Day celebrations. These little savoury pastries are great appetisers.
5- Baked Pork Tenderloin with Apple Compote
The best baked pork tenderloin recipe is here for you. Crispy on the outside, super juicy and moist on the inside with an amazing flavor from the spice rub.
Incredibly delicious on its own but try pairing with a quick homemade apple compote… The sweet-tanginess of the apples brings the dish to the next level!
6- Easy Hamachi Crudo
This hamachi crudo is simple yet delicious with a bright tangy dressing, finished with scallions and flaky sea salt on top. It’s a true crowd pleaser at dinner tables!
7- Oven-Baked Lobster Cakes Recipe
This Lobster Cakes recipe is a New Englander’s take on the Maryland classic crab cake.
These sumptuous cakes contain lobster meat, scallions, and crushed butter crackers. Lobster can feel intimidating to cook with due to its’ hefty price tag.
8- PASTA WITH TRUFFLES AND MASCARPONE CREAM
This 5-star luxurious Italian pasta with truffles and mascarpone needs only 4 ingredients apart from the pasta and takes just 30 minutes to prepare! Perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, anniversaries and birthdays.
9- DRUNKEN SPAGHETTI RECIPE
This simple but elegant red wine pasta recipe is a fabulous choice for special occasions like Valentine’s or Christmas! Drunken spaghetti involves cooking the pasta in red wine almost like a risotto.
10- “Date Me” Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Pasta
Homemade rich and creamy tomato cream and sausage sauce tossed with rigatoni and topped with parmesan cheese. The best creamy sausage rigatoni pasta!
11- Salmon Stuffed with Crab
I promise that this Stuffed Salmon Recipe is the fanciest but easiest recipe you’ll ever make at home. This elegant dinner could be ordered at a high-end restaurant, but it’s achievable for any home cook in less than 40 minutes!
12- PASTA ALLA SALMONE
Creamy rich sauce, sweet morsels of tender salmon and piquant capers make up this delicious Italian style pasta alla salmone. This easy salmon recipe comes together fast (under 30 minutes!) with just a few simple ingredients.
13- Air Fryer Filet Mignon
This 15-minute air fryer filet mignon is the perfect meal for date night in. Easy prep, effortless cooking, and minimal cleanup. This tender steak with garlic herb butter is melt-in-your-mouth good!
14- Lobster Ravioli
Lobster Ravioli with a Lemon Butter Sauce uses a baked ravioli technique you can make in just over an hour or prep ahead for dinner parties, holidays, and romantic nights.
15- BAKED STUFFED FLANK STEAK
Spice up your boring steak dinner by filling a fine cut of meat with spinach, mozzarella, and sun dried tomatoes. It’s easy to tailor to your tastes, too!
