58 Best Valentine’s Dinner Recipes for a Romantic Night In

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58 Best Valentine’s Dinner Recipes for a Romantic Night In1/58 Broiled Lobster Tail 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No matter where you live, these succulent, buttery lobster tails are just a few minutes away. Here in Iowa, we use frozen lobster with delicious results, but if you’re near the ocean, by all means use fresh! —Lauren McAnelly, Des Moines, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 lobster tail: 211 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 211mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars,

0 fiber), 24g protein

0 fiber), 24g protein. If you want to go big this Valentine’s Day, make lobster tails. If you’re intimidated, enlist your valentine’s help so you can tackle them together. It’s sure to be a memorable evening. 2/58 Salmon Steak 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salmon Steak Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After our children were married and gone, I prepared salmon steaks often for my husband and myself, especially on our anniversary. It was one of our favorites. We found that one

Serve with herbed rice pilaf and old-fashioned green beans for a complete meal

of the nicest ways to enjoy each other’s company was to have a lovely meal together. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 salmon steak: 461 calories, 33g fat (12g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 39g protein. If fish seems too complicated to cook at home, listen up: It doesn’t get easier than this 20-minute salmon recipe. Serve with herbed rice pilaf and old-fashioned green beans for a complete meal. 3/58 Marry Me Chicken 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marry Me Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time

The sauce is so good, it may just land you a proposal!

30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With a name like Marry Me Chicken, you know people can’t help falling head-over-heels for this dish. It’s all about the comforting sun-dried tomato cream sauce, loaded with herbs, fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 313 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. The sauce is so good, it may just land you a proposal! This dish tastes like it’s been cooking all day, but it’s actually ready in only

30 minutes

30 minutes. 4/58 Steak au Poivre Test Kitchen Approved KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Have an elegant restaurant experience right at home with this steak au poivre. Peppercorns season the steak to create a peppery, light crust. Then, butter, shallots, garlic, Cognac and heavy whipping cream combine to create a thick brown sauce that lathers the steak, creating a delightful bite. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked steak with 2 tablespoons sauce: 376 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat),

This classic French dish is perfect for a romantic evening in

97mg cholesterol, 884mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein. This classic French dish is perfect for a romantic evening in. It’s decadent and elegant, yet relatively easy to prepare. 5/58 Potato Gnocchi 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Potato Gnocchi Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Italian mother remembers her mother making these dumplings for special occasions. She still has the bowl Grandma mixed the dough in, which will be passed down to me some day. —Tina Mirilovich, Johnstown,

Making homemade pasta is a labor of love, but homemade gnocchi are a breeze

Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 159 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Making homemade pasta is a labor of love, but homemade gnocchi are a breeze. Combine the soft, pillowy dumplings with your favorite homemade pasta sauce to create an elegant dinner. 6/58 Parmesan Risotto 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Risotto Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish. In this version, the rice is

briefly sauteed, then slowly cooked in wine and seasonings

briefly sauteed, then slowly cooked in wine and seasonings. Watch for that magic moment when the risotto transforms from just rice in liquid to creamy, tender deliciousness. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 260 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Risotto has a reputation for being a tricky dish to make, but this recipe isn’t all that difficult. It just takes a bit of patience and a lot of stirring. The rewards will be huge when you present the restaurant-worthy plate on the dinner table.

It’s a crowd pleaser

7/58 Cheese Lover’s Fondue 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheese Lover’s Fondue Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: French bread cubes and apples are the perfect dippers for this classic fondue, made with white wine and Swiss and Gruyere cheeses. It’s a crowd pleaser. —Linda Vogel, Elgin, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 196 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein. Fondue is perfect for Valentine’s Day dinner because it’s interactive and intimate,

not to mention delicious!

not to mention delicious! This cheesy fondue uses Gruyere and Swiss cheeses, but you can certainly experiment with different melting cheeses. 8/58 French Onion Soup 63 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Classic French Onion Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Enjoy my signature French onion soup the way my granddaughter Becky does: I make onion soup for her in a crock bowl, complete with garlic croutons and gobs of melted Swiss cheese on top. —Lou Sansevero, Ferron,

This rich, comforting soup makes an excellent start to any romantic dinner

Utah Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup soup with 2 pieces bread and 1 tablespoon cheese: 195 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. This rich, comforting soup makes an excellent start to any romantic dinner. The onions take up to 40 minutes to caramelize, but the time will be well worth it when you taste your first spoonful. 9/58 Best Lasagna 106 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal?

Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can’t go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. —Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 519 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 1013mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 35g protein. Valentine’s Day often falls on a weeknight, so cooking an elaborate lasagna isn’t exactly practical. Luckily, this lasagna can be made ahead of time, so all you need to do is pop it in the oven. 10/58 Beef with

This is true comfort food

Polenta 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rosemary Braised Beef with Polenta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 7 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love beef roast in the slow cooker, and it’s fun to pair it with something a little different from potatoes! This is true comfort food. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 471 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 1216mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein. Serving braised beef over creamy polenta is a major upgrade

from a typically meat-and-potatoes meal

from a typically meat-and-potatoes meal. My favorite way to serve this hearty dish is with a green salad and a hunk of crusty bread. 11/58 Cacio e Pepe 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cacio e Pepe Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This classic pasta dish (literally, cheese and pepper) depends on quality ingredients to really shine. Make sure your cheese is finely grated—it’s best to buy a block and grate it yourself—and add it gradually in order to prevent clumping. —Lindsay Mattison,

In Italian, cacio e pepe means “cheese and pepper.”

Hillsboro, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 334 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein. In Italian, cacio e pepe means “cheese and pepper.” So it’s basically a fancy term for buttered noodles. But don’t let that deter you from serving it as a Valentine’s dinner—this dish is as rich and decadent as it gets. 12/58 Marry Me Pasta 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marry Me Pasta Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: