Whether you're planning a special dinner at home, baking something sweet for your kids, or just treating yourself to a cozy night in, these Valentine's Day recipes are all about love-without the pressure.
Here you'll find simple, from-scratch meals and desserts that feel thoughtful and indulgent, without being over-the-top. Think Creamy Shrimp Risotto, Steak Marsala with Mushrooms, and Chocolate Whiskey-Infused Brownies made to share (or keep all to yourself).
However you celebrate, these recipes help you create something meaningful and delicious-right from your own kitchen.
Special Dinner Recipes
Chocolate Recipes
More Valentine's Day Recipes
- Creamy Chicken Marsala (Crock Pot or Slow Cooker)
- White Pizza Recipe with Ricotta (Pizza Bianca)
- Panko Crusted Salmon
- Thin and Crispy Italian Chicken Cutlets
- Linguine Frutti di Mare
- Lemon Dutch Baby with Blueberries
- Linguine with Clams Recipe (Pasta alle Vongole)
- Easy Italian Baked Eggs (Eggs in Purgatory)
- Easy Italian Lemon Sorbet with Just 3 Ingredients
- Easy Blender Crepes (Sweet and Savory)
- Spicy Shrimp Fra Diavolo with Linguine
- Italian Beef Braciole
- Crispy Fried Polenta Cakes
- Traditional Steak alla Pizzaiola
- Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe (Ready in 15 Minutes)
- Crispy Baked No-Fry Eggplant Parmesan
- Easy Italian Lemon Olive Oil Cake
- Baked Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Boats
- Roasted Artichokes with Parmesan
- Whipped Ricotta with Lemon
- Hash Brown Crust Quiche
- Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes
- The Easiest Cast Iron Roast Chicken Recipe
- Italian Salmon Recipe
- Pasta with Eggplant and Spinach
- Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Mascarpone
- Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
- Fresh Strawberry Biscuits in a Cast Iron Skillet
- Grapefruit Cocktail
- Bucatini Cacio e Pepe Recipe (Simple Roman Classic)
- How to Make the Best Nutella Pancakes Recipe
- Lemon Chicken Piccata with Caper Butter Sauce
- Pink Vodka Lemonade
- Homemade Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli
- Easy Italian Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
- Creamy French Onion Pasta Recipe
- Crispy Baked Chicken Parmesan (Easy Italian Classic)
- Strawberry Rossini Cocktail Recipe with Prosecco
- Homemade Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Creamy Baked Nutella Cheesecake (Made From Scratch)
- 15-Minute Creamy Mushroom Tagliatelle
- Cheesy Baked Tortellini with Meat Sauce
- Perfectly Pan Seared Scallops with Butter Sauce
- The Best Ricotta Meatballs
- Creamy Pesto Orzo Recipe with Chicken
- Sauteed Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots
- Baked Skillet Asiago Chicken Recipe
- Roasted Leek and Asparagus Risotto with Lemon
- Casarecce Pasta with Asparagus and Peas
- Baked Brie with Jam (3 Ingredients)
- Mini Tiramisu Cups
- 3 Ingredient Refreshing Sgroppino Cocktail
- Braised Beef Italian Short Ribs Recipe
- Tortellini alla Panna
- Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast with Strawberries
- Juicy Cast Iron Steak with the Perfect Crust
- Easy Italian Arugula Salad Recipe with Parmesan
- Crispy Air Fryer Calamari
- Savory Cheddar Dutch Baby with Fresh Thyme
- Silver Dollar Pancake Recipe
- Cheesy Skillet French Onion Chicken
- Creamy Chicken Alfredo Pasta with Spinach
- Penne alla Vodka with Chicken Recipe
- Garlic Butter Mussels
