Romantic Recipes for Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day recipes have to be special! Chocolate, of course, but don’t forget the main course ~ I love a stunning lobster risotto, or maybe a simple juicy steak. For a Valentines’ dessert try a classic creme brûlée or maybe a chocolate soufflé!

slicing beef tenderloin on a cutting board

Romantic Dinners!

Whether you want to pull out all the stops or make a cozy couch-appropriate pasta dinner, I’ve got something for every Valentine’s Day style.

All Dinner Recipes

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Did Somebody Say Chocolate?

You can’t do Valentine’s Day without chocolate, and luckily chocolate recipes are a specialty here in the Great Island kitchen!

Seductive Appetizers

ooey gooey baked brie on a knife
Baked Brie
Delicious Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs are tender and light, and slatherd in a dreamy bourbon barbecue sauce! ~ theviewfromgreatisland.com
Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs
Japanese gyoza with chopsticks.
Japanese Dumplings
Muhamarra roasted red pepper dip in a bowl.
Muhamarra ~ roasted red pepper dip
Bloody mary shrimp cocktail in a glass bowl
Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail

Homemade Candy

No way would I offer my Valentine a box of store bought candy ~ homemade is always better!

Bake a Cake for Someone You Love

Cookies

Pies & Tarts

Puddings

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