Valentine’s Day is exactly one week away. Today I want to share these 65 recipe ideas which will help you enjoy a feast that won’t break your budget. A warm meal prepared with care and a love filled heart is just as much of a present as a bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates or a gadget. So surprise your sweetheart with a home cooked meal they’ll really enjoy!
Breakfast:
Spicy Veggie Scramble (vegan)
Cleo’s Frittata or Mushroom and Spinach Firttata
Banana Nutella Bread
Flourless Spinach and Tomato Egg “Muffins”
Jalapeno Spiced Mexican Zucchini and Corn Topped with a Fried Egg
Main Dishes:
—Beef—
Beef, Broccoli and Kimchi Stir fry
Steak and Cremini Mushroom Orzo Pilaf
Salisbury Steak with Homemade Mushroom and Onion Gravy
Paprika Spiced Beef, Pepper and Mushroom Barley Pilaf (with Vegan Option)
Patty Melts
Kabuli Pilaf
Cinnamon and Egyptian Safflower Spiced Lamb (can also do beef)
—Pork—
Broiled Pork Chops with Horseradish and Savory Baked Apples
Habanero, Rum and Molasses Pulled Pork Sandwhiches
Hazelnut Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Banger and Mash with Onion Gravy
Lentils Spiced with Juniper Berries and Topped with Grilled Bavarian Sausages
Pork (or Chicken) Tacos Cooked in Ancho Chile and Chile de Arbol
Tacos Al Pastor
Spaghetti Tricolore Con Salsiccia di Maiale or Tricolored Spaghetti with Pork Sausage
Sri Lankan Pork Curry
Bratwurst with Sauerkraut
Hubby’s Grilled Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Sandwiches
—Fish and Shrimp—
Lemon Stuffed Mediterranean Sea Bass Cooked in Foil
Shrimp Tacos Spicied with Toasted Guajillo Peppers
Asian Spiced Fish Stew
Yellowtail Snapper: Cooked with coconut oil, serrano peppers, garlic and served with corn tortillas
Shrimp Tostadas Topped with Chipotle, Tomato & Cinnamon Salsa
Tapas and Fruit Sangria
Emeril’s Crab Cakes with Avocado Emulsion
Lemon Pepper Linguine with Shrimp
Lemon Garlic Stuffed Brook Trout
Shrimp Creole
—Rabbit and Chicken—
Braised Honey Mustard Rabbit or Lapin au miel et a la moutard
Roasted Poussin (Cornish Hen) with Preserved Lemons, Olives and North African Spices
Sweet Potato & Buckwheat Noodles with Chicken, Chile Flakes and Spinach (Wheat & Gluten Free)
Lemon, Garlic and Fresh Herbes de’Provence Roasted Chicken
Enfrijoladas de Pollo or Chicken Enfrijoladas
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Pancetta, Onions and Nuts
Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup: Pho Ga
Curried Spicy Chicken and Basil
–Vegetarian—
How To Make French Crepes (can be made for breakfast, main or dessert)
Spicy Apple and Goat Cheese Galette
Linguine with Broccoli and Creamy Parmesan Cheese Sauce
Thai Red Curry with Vegetables and Coconut Milk
Peppered Cauliflower Rice Topped With A Vegetable Stir Fry (Gluten-Free)
Curried Oyster Mushrooms with Snow Peas
Linguine with Sundried Tomatoes
Spicy Spaghetti with Grated Zucchini
Grilled Portobello Steaks
Buckwheat Crepes and Buckwheat Crepes with Roasted Vegetables
Sides:
Turmeric and Vegetable Millet: Gluten Free Side Dish
Garlicky Oven Roasted Purple Cauliflower with A Splash of Lemon Juice
Sauteed Garlicky Chanterelles
Spicy, Garlicky and Lemony Broccoli
Garlicky and Creamy Spinach (Using Frozen Spinach)
Ejotes con Huevos or Mexican Green Beans with Eggs
Arugula, Maché Strawberry Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Dessert:
Banana Cream Pie with Chocolate Crust
Chocolate Fondant Cakes aka Molten Chocolate Lava Cake
Chocolate, Coffee and Pecan Shortbread Cookies for two
Spicie Poached Pears – Dessert for 2
Orange Banana Cake Made with Whole Grain Oat Flour and Almond Meal
Baked Custard
Pastel de Chocolate Mexicano or Mexican Chocolate Cake
Pick one, any one, they all look irresistible!
Love this round-up-everything looks amazing! My kids have never had salisbury steak, and that recipe really caught my eye, so just pinned to make soon. Happy Valentines Day!
Thank you for sharing this awesome V-Day feast! For breakfast, I would love to have the Spicy Veggie Scramble (mmm) and for dinner, possibly the veggie pilaf..mmmm! Wishing you a fabulous Valentine’s Day! x
I want it to be Valentine’s Day everyday so I can try all these lovely dishes. :) Great round up. :)
G’day! Great suggestions Nancy! Wish I could come through the screen and taste every one!
Cheers! Joanne
Where to start? Fabulous collection of romantic recipes! Hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s!
What a great selection, Nancy! They are not only appetizing but also budget friendly… A must-have indeed! Wishing you a very Happy V-day!!!