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Make the perfect Valentine’s Day menu!! From main dishes to desserts, we’ve got all of the Valentines dinner ideas!

Collage of Valentines dinner recipes.

We Love Love!

We know that Valentine’s Day is often associated with romantic love, but it can be celebrated with anyone special in your life.

Over the years, we have made a variety of meals to celebrate – from Heart Shaped Pizza to Steak, and today we wanted to share some menu ideas for you to use in your own family. From breakfast to desserts, some recipes can help your loved ones feel special all day long.

We’ve tried to make it a special night for the family and usually have a fun and festive dinner with the whole family. Weve included easy, yummy recipes or ones that use fun colors of red and pink. There are plenty of choices to show your love with delicious food!


Our Top 10 Valentines Day Dinner Picks

1 Heart Shaped Pizza

Heart Shaped Pizza
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Share the love with this adorable homemade heart shaped pizza! It's cute, tasty, and ready to enjoy in only 30 minutes!
5 from 28 votes
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2 Steak Marinade

Steak Marinade
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

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Our all-time favorite steak marinade requires only four ingredients and makes mouth-watering steak that tastes amazing!
4.97 from 82 votes
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3 Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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With less than 10 minutes of prep work, these parmesan crusted pork chops are simple, delicious, and the best way to enjoy pork chops.
4.99 from 594 votes
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4 Kid-Friendly Spaghetti

Kid-Friendly Spaghetti
Total Time: 50 minutes

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Our favorite spaghetti is kid-friendly and simple with a delicious homemade sauce making it the perfect family dinner recipe!
5 from 365 votes
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5 Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake

Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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Indulge in cheesy comfort with creamy swiss chicken bake, an easy weeknight dish smothered in decadent creamy goodness.
4.95 from 458 votes
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6 Baked Salmon Recipe

Baked Salmon Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Bake a delicious and healthy pan of salmon for the whole family! Flavored with lemon, garlic, and parsley for a tasty dinner everyone will enjoy.
5 from 17 votes
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7 Easy Alfredo Recipe

Easy Alfredo Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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This easy fettuccine alfredo is rich, creamy, and made in minutes with just a few simple ingredients—perfect for busy weeknights!
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5 from 384 votes
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8 Easy Lasagna Recipe

Easy Lasagna Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

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Our family's favorite lasagna recipe – not only because it's delicious but because it's so EASY! With beef, Italian sausage, three cheeses, and tons of seasonings, you know this recipe is going to be a hit!
4.88 from 89 votes
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9 Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu is deliciously breaded chicken filled with ham and cheese. It's a family favorite recipe baked to perfection!!
5 from 6 votes
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10 Chicken Penne Pasta

Chicken Penne Pasta
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Creamy, cheesy, and ready in 30 minutes, this classic chicken penne pasta is the ultimate weeknight comfort food.
5 from 18 votes
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More Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes

11 Bruschetta Chicken Recipe

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
Baked Bruschetta Chicken is marinated in Italian dressing and topped with cheese. It is simple and delicious!!
5 from 6 votes
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12 Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Chicken cacciatore on grey plate served over pasta
Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour
Enjoy a lean version of your favorite ‘hunter-style’ chicken in this Chicken Cacciatore with mushrooms, onions, and red bell pepper.
4.80 from 5 votes
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13 Italian Pork Chops Recipe

Italian Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
These Italian Pork Chops require just a few ingredients and are baked in the oven with loads of veggies. Have it ready and on the table in just 30 minutes!
5 from 25 votes
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14 Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

Smothered Pork Chops Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
This creamy Lemon & Thyme Smothered Pork Chops recipe always gets rave reviews. It's flavorful and ready in 35 minutes or less.
5 from 13 votes
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15 Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe

This "Skinny" Chicken Piccata is easy enough to make on a busy weeknight but also fancy enough to make when you have company over! Plus it's a skinny version, which makes it even better!
Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
This "Skinny" Chicken Piccata is easy enough to make on a busy weeknight but also fancy enough to make when you have company over! Plus it's a healthy version, which makes it even better!
5 from 18 votes
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16 Buttery Baked Chicken Recipe

Buttery Baked Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Creamy Buttery Baked Chicken is simple and full of flavor. It is another great dinner idea for any occasion!!
5 from 50 votes
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17 Baked Ravioli Recipe

Baked Ravioli Recipe
Total Time: 21 minutes

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Easy Cheesy Baked Ravioli is a quick, simple, and delicious dinner recipe that the whole family loves! It's so cheesy and so tasty!
5 from 44 votes
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18 Flat Iron Steak Recipe

Flat Iron Steak Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
This flat iron steak recipe is marinated and grilled for a sweet and savory flavor explosion and a perfectly tender steak. 
5 from 1 vote
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19 Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Chicken Alfredo Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Simple Chicken Alfredo pasta is a go-to dinner with creamy sauce and sautéed chicken. It's a one-pot meal that the whole family will enjoy!
5 from 31 votes
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20 Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Deliciously crispy chicken parmesan is smothered in marinara and served over pasta for a restaurant-quality dish made right at home!
5 from 2 votes
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21 Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

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Baked parmesan crusted chicken is crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside, with the perfect hint of lemon!
5 from 18 votes
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22 Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Easy Eggplant Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

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Easy eggplant parmesan is hearty, cheesy, and delicious. This meatless dish is sure to make the dinner-time rotation.
5 from 21 votes
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23 Breaded Pork Chops

Breaded Pork Chops
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Crispy breaded pork chops are made with just a handful of ingredients and cook in 30 minutes for a go-to family favorite!
5 from 7 votes
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24 Chicken Scallopini Recipe

Chicken Scallopini Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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This Chicken Scallopini is a delicious dish of crusted chicken over lemon butter pasta. The combo is irresistible and beyond delicious!
4.87 from 23 votes
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25 Steak and Potatoes Recipe

Steak and Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Steak and Potatoes basted in garlic butter is a rich and flavorful dinner perfect for a special occasion, but easy enough for any night!
5 from 8 votes
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26 Sausage Alfredo Recipe

Sausage Alfredo Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Creamy Sausage Alfredo packed with smoky sausage is a family favorite. It's on the table in only 30 minutes!!
4.93 from 14 votes
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27 Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe

Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
Simple & Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta is bright, cheesy, and comforting. It is a flavorful dish the entire family will love!
5 from 9 votes
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28 Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes

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Chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and cheese, coated in ritz crackers and topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese, it will be a family favorite!
5 from 20 votes
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29 Lemon Chicken with Veggies Recipe

Lemon Chicken with Veggies Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 8 minutes

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Roasted Lemon Chicken with Veggies including green beans and red potatoes. One of the easiest and yummiest dinner recipes!
4.72 from 53 votes
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30 Chicken Manicotti Recipe

Chicken Manicotti Recipe
Total Time: 43 minutes
These manicotti shells are stuffed with a cheesy chicken mixture, and topped with tasty marinara!
4.91 from 21 votes
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31 Cheese Fondue

Cheese Fondue
Total Time: 20 minutes

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This simple cheese fondue is gooey perfection and is made in minutes. It's a showstopper dip to share, or not!
5 from 15 votes
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32 Caprese Stuffed Avocados Recipe

Caprese Stuffed Avocados Recipe
Total Time: 5 minutes
Simple and Fresh Caprese Stuffed Avocados are a twist on classic flavors. This is a perfect appetizer or side to any meal!
5 from 6 votes
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33 Honey Glazed Carrots

Honey Glazed Carrots
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Sweet honey glazed carrots are simple and ready in 15 minutes, the perfect side dish for any meal, especially holidays!
5 from 15 votes
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34 Crescent Rolls

Crescent Rolls
Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes

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Flaky homemade crescent rolls are soft and tender. They are perfect for Sunday dinner or a holiday gathering!
5 from 197 votes
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35 Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe

Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes

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With a handful of ingredients, and 30 minutes bake time – crispy, seasoned oven roasted red potatoes will add flavor to any meal!
5 from 91 votes
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36 Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe

Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes

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Just like the originals, these copycat Olive Garden breadsticks are light, airy, and flavored with butter and garlic salt.
4.96 from 64 votes
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37 Garlic Knots Recipe

Garlic Knots Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Buttery-soft homemade garlic knots whip up in under 20 minutes and make a perfect side for pizza, pasta, or salads!
5 from 13 votes
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38 Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe
Total Time: 16 minutes

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Delicious and Healthy Baked Parmesan Zucchini. These spears are crusted in Parmesan cheese and baked to perfection, making them a great side dish for any meal. 
4.95 from 18 votes
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39 Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe

Strawberry Harvest Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes

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Strawberry Harvest Salad tastes just like the salad at Zupa's! It's topped with a homemade Strawberry Vinaigrette dressing.
5 from 14 votes
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40 Baked Parmesan Asparagus

Baked Parmesan Asparagus
Total Time: 25 minutes
Baked parmesan asparagus is the yummiest way to eat veggies! It takes just 10 minutes to prep and only a handful of seasonings.
5 from 4 votes
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41 Sauteed Green Beans Recipe

Sauteed Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 12 minutes

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Sauteed green beans are a quick and easy stovetop side that is packed with flavor and comes together in minutes!
5 from 3 votes
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42 Wedge Salad Recipe

Wedge Salad Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

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This fresh wedge salad is a classic. It's crisp and refreshing, smothered in creamy dressing and topped with crumbles of cheese and bacon.
5 from 4 votes
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43 Roasted Tomatoes Recipe

Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
Juicy roasted tomatoes are the yummiest and easiest appetizer or side dish. Roasting them (with a little olive oil, basil and parmesan) brings out every delicious flavor!
5 from 7 votes
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44 Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Recipe

Brussel Sprouts and Bacon Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Brussel sprouts with bacon has a delicious flavor that will make you come back for second and third helpings! Adding bacon is the perfect addition to this side dish recipe that is simple and loved by all.
5 from 6 votes
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45 Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe

Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Fresh and filling Tortellini Salad whips up in minutes for a delicious summer salad topped with creamy ranch dressing.
4.96 from 22 votes
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46 Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 42 minutes

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Crispy, cheesy parmesan crusted potatoes are baked to perfection and full of flavor. They are a finger-licking good side!
5 from 1 vote
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47 Green Bean Salad Recipe

Green Bean Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Crisp and flavorful green bean salad is seasoned with garlic, feta, and lemon for a tasty side, perfect to accompany any dinner!
5 from 4 votes
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48 Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Easy Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes – A yummy side dish!! Golden potatoes in lemon juice, olive oil, and lots of seasonings!!
4.94 from 15 votes
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49 Tomato Mozzarella Salad

Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Total Time: 8 minutes
Our favorite fresh tomato mozzarella salad delivers big flavors with just 4 simple ingredients in under 10 minutes!
5 from 10 votes
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50 Caprese Kabobs Recipe

Caprese Kabobs Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Simple, quick and delicious Caprese Kabobs take minutes to throw together and are perfect for any party or get together.
5 from 12 votes
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3 Comments

  1. Kristina R says:

    5 stars
    I really love this idea. I have used your homemade dough recipe several times and think it will be perfect for this cute dish.

  2. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    I love all these fun special ideas! Every thing you need for a great Valentine’s Day is right here. Thank you Lil Luna!

  3. Joy says:

    5 stars
    I love making my family a special Valentine’s dinner & I refer to this site every year for ideas! Loving that heart shaped pizza. Anything shaped into a heart is extra special!