Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. If you’re not the go-out-to-eat type of person, especially with the large crowds on the day of love, you can plan an intimate home dinner for 2 instead. Here are some delicious ideas that are sure to impress.
Main Dishes
Here are some great ideas for main dishes that are just as good as any night out at an expensive restaurant.
- Osso Buco. It’s rich, succulent and just fancy. Pair it with a nice red wine and a delectable chocolate dessert and you have a restaurant-quality meal at home. Find a great recipe here.
- Roast chicken. Soft and juicy, and roasted whole chicken is a surefire hit. Add a light white wine, your favorite vegetables or this avocado and honey side salad and dessert to complete the meal. Give this recipe a try.
- Herb-Garlic Crusted Flank Steak. Is a good ol’ steak more your speed? Try this flavored steak, complete with pan roasted grapes and blue cheese. Add creamy mashed potatoes, red wine and dessert. Find the steak recipe here.
- Lobster Risotto. If you’d rather have seafood, try out this yummy risotto recipe. Made with lobster meat, rice, shallots, saffron and white wine, this dish works well alone or as a side dish. This will also go great with your favorite white wine. Find the recipe here.
- Shrimp and Scallop Scampi. This seafood scampi dish goes well with pasta or even rice. It’s buttery and so delicious. Start your meal off with a nice antipasto salad, or your favorite tossed salad. Finish it with a light sorbet and dessert wine. Find the scampi recipe here.
Desserts
Need ideas for dessert? Here are some that will pair nicely with the meals above.
- Individual Chocolate Melting Cakes. These are individual sized, but are good enough to share! This dessert will go great with the osso buco or the flank steak. Find the recipe here.
- Chocolate Orange Fondue. Chocolate fondue is both fun and romantic and the added orange flavor makes this dessert unique. Use this recipe.
- Tiramisu Ice Cream. When you think of dessert at an Italian restaurant, tiramisu always comes to mind. This is a unique take on the classic Italian dessert. It uses espresso, rum, lady fingers and vanilla ice cream. Check out the recipe here.
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Instead of fighting the crowds and trying to eat out, make a romantic dinner at home using any of these recipes.