My beautiful blush pink Valentine’s Day menu is perfect for a romantic dinner for two, but also works for weddings and baby showers!
Set the scene for your pink Valentine’s Day Menu
It’s not hard to set a table for 2 in blush tones with a shabby chic flair. Mix and match thrift store plates and layer them up boho style. Pick up baby roses from the grocery store or Trader Joe’s, separate them out and display them singly or in small groups in vintage bottles or mason jars. Add some winter branches or greens from the yard to round out the look. Fold a rustic washed linen napkin, top with pretty silverware (from grandma or Goodwill) and a little leftover length of ribbon to tie it all up. Now all we need to do is echo your gorgeous theme with a pretty in pink Valentine’s Day menu…
Let’s dig in
a romantic pink table setting from Valdirose
The Golden Valentine’s Day Cocktail Hour
Rosé Wine Hot Pepper Jelly & The Cardamom Rose Cocktail make a perfect pair for sipping and nibbling along with silky soft white goat cheese and crackers.
alternate recipes:
- Blood Orange Margarita Cocktail
- Pomegranate Mulled Cider
- The Trinidad Sour Cocktail
- Hot Crab Dip
- Smoked Trout Dip
- Muhammara (roasted red pepper & walnut dip)
- Easy Baked Brie with Figs and Honey
In-the-Pink Valentine’s Day Soup or Salad
Creamy Shrimp Bisque & Shaved Apple and Radish Salad make the question “soup or salad?” a difficult one to answer. I say start with the soup, then move on to the salad, your Valentine’s Day menu needs both.
alternate recipes:
- Salmon and Corn Chowder
- Thai Coconut Soup (tom kha)
- Smoked Salmon Chowder
- Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
- Burrata Platter
- Pickled Blackberries and Grapefruit Salad
- Beet Salad with Sour Cream and Dill
Blushing Valentine’s Day Main Course
My Rosé Wine Risotto is cozy yet special, perfect for any February holiday. The best part? It’s made in 6 minutes in the Instant Pot! Want to go all out, and get some extra protein to boot? Try my Instant Pot Lobster Risotto.
alternate recipes:
- Pink Pineapple Shrimp Skewers (with huli huli sauce)
- Mediterranean Sheet Pan Salmon
- Creamy Lemon Dill Salmon
- Salmon with Strawberry Salsa
- Shrimp in Romesco Sauce
Rosy Valentine’s Day Dessert
With “kiss” right there in the name, Roasted Rhubarb Ladies’ Kiss Cookies are the perfect ending to a romantic meal. Another great way to round out your Valentine’s Day menu following in the color theme would be a frosty glass of Raspberry Champagne Sorbet!
alternate recipes:
- Strawberry Lemon Blondies
- Rhubarb Crumble Tart
- Raspberry Crisp
- Mulled Wine Poached Pears
- toasted almond pavlova
Sue, your photos are beautiful, your recipes are easy to follow , your creativity knows no bounds.
🙂 Thank you!
Ellen E, I was going to say the same thing you said. I’ve Pinned so many of Sue’s recipes.
Ellen B!!
Sue, I LOVE all your recipes; I’ve pinned a lot! I still have some Black Oxford apples from this past fall that are great keepers and I now know how I’ll be using them. Thank you especially for the the tantalizing healthy recipes too! So happy I happened upon your site!