Valentine’s Day! I can’t remember the last time we went out to dinner for Valentine’s Day. It’s been ages! Can I be honest with you? Going out to dinner on V-day is not my thing. I like making dinner with/for my husband. There’s less stress/pressure, it’s cheaper, and we don’t have to worry about paying a babysitter! We usually go out to dinner sometime in February, but never ON the 14th. I’m gonna give you some ideas for those of you who are like me and want to make a meal at home. Clothing is entirely optional, except when you’re frying chicken.
FRENCH 75
A perfect way to start the night!
HERBED FLATBREAD
I can imagine this herbed flatbread would be killer with a beautiful cheese plate. So romantic!
BACON & EGG BREAKFAST PIZZA
You could start the day off right, or have breakfast for dinner!
Speaking of breakfast…
APPLE-PECAN STICKY BUNS
If you are able to have a leisurely breakfast together, make these sticky buns! No yeast involved means they’re EASY.
TRACY’S KILLER GARLIC BREAD
Valentine’s day should always include garlic bread. As long as the two of you are eating it, you’ll cancel out garlic breath.
FLAT ROASTED CHICKEN
My husband loves this flat roasted chicken. The lemony sauce pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes!
STICKY BALSAMIC RIBS
Let’s get real.
The husband just wants ribs and potatoes for Valentine’s Day. Thought I’d throw this one in for the dudes.
ROASTED GREEN BEANS W/ PARMESAN
If you want to get some greens in, these green beans are fab! I’d probably eat them all while Casey gets his rib fix.
CHICKEN AVOCADO BLT SALADS
If you both want a big salad, this one is hearty enough for dinner!
ANGEL HAIR PASTA W/ CHILE LEMON & ARUGULA
This pasta dish is classy & sexy! Serve with grilled/garlic-y shrimp and you’re living!
RIGATONI W/ MARINARA & RICOTTA
Sometimes the simplest dishes are the best! You can easily execute this after a long day of work.
Add a salad & garlic bread. BOOM.
PROFITEROLES WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE
You can make these days before and freeze them! Who doesn’t love a cream puff?
Who doesn’t like someone feeding them a cream puff? Maybe me.
CHOCOLATE PECAN CAKE
Need I say more?
APPLE GALETTE
Apple pie is supposed to turn a man on. I’ve read this. It’s a fact.
HEART GLAZED CORNMEAL COOKIES
Cookies are always welcome. Am I right??!
CHOCOLATE DUTCH BABY
You say pancake, I say a really thin chocolate cake that you can load up with strawberries & cream!
CHOCOLATE HEART SANDWICH COOKIES
I made these this year. You should too!
