50 Best Valentine's Day Recipes for the Perfect Romantic Menu
Dinner (or brunch) for two, anyone?

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Skip the expensive Valentine's Day reservation this year. Instead, whip up a delicious dinner with your sweetheart at home. You put on some music, pour a couple of glasses of wine (or mix up two V-Day cocktails), and have a blast cooking up something incredible together. Sounds pretty romantic, if you ask us. But first, you have to decide on your dinner menu. That's why we've rounded up our favorite Valentine's Day food ideas, from romantic dinners for two to breakfast-in-bed fare.
These Valentine's Day recipes are triple-tested by the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, so you know they're good. From cozy pasta dishes to hearty steak dinners to yummy vegetarian fare, there's a dinner here that ensures a memorable Valentine's Day. And don't forget about dessert! We've got Valentine's Day treats, including cookie and cupcake recipes for you to explore once you've decided on dinner.
Samantha (she/her) is the Senior Editor at Delish, where she edits the most-talked-about food news and features on the internet. In her previous role as Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, she taste-tested hundreds of products and recipes (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.


Jamie Ballard (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor who covers news, lifestyle, and entertainment topics, including sex and relationships, TV, movies, books, health, pets, food and drinks, pop culture, shopping, and personal finance. She regularly contributes to Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, and YouGov, among other publications. When she’s not working, you can find her running, traveling, or scrolling TikTok. Follow her on Twitter.


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