These romantic dinner recipes are easy to make at home for Valentine’s Day and strike the perfect balance between comforting and special. Skip the reservations and enjoy fine dining right in your own kitchen!

Oven baked steaks in oven proof skillet with garlic herb butter. An easy option for a romantic dinner at home.

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Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to slow down and enjoy a cozy dinner at home. These romantic main dishes are simple to make, full of flavor, and feel just special enough for a night that’s meant to be shared.

Whether you’re cooking for two or planning a low-key family dinner, these easy Valentine’s Day recipes keep things relaxed and stress-free. And if you want to finish the night on a sweet note, be sure to browse our favorite Valentine’s Day desserts for an easy homemade treat to share.

A collage of recipe photos for romantic dinner recipes to make at home.

Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinners

Garlic herb prime rib recipe sliced on a platter showing juicy, tender and melt-in-your mouth roast.
Prime Rib Recipe
Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked prime rib made right at home! With a beautifully seasoned crust and bone-in presentation, it's festive for the holidays or special occasions.
Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
5 from 1 vote
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Marry me chicken pasta in a skillet.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This marry me chicken pasta is an easy cozy weeknight dinner made with tender penne, a creamy sauce, rotisserie chicken and savory sun-dried tomatoes!
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 3 votes
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Showing how to cook steak in the oven.
How to Cook Steak in the Oven
Make the perfect steak in the oven that's caramelized, juicy and tender. It's quick and easy to prepare by first pan-searing the steak and then finishing it in the oven.
Total Time: 20 minutes
4.97 from 107 votes
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Pouring sauce over tuscan salmon.
Tuscan Salmon Recipe
This creamy Tuscan salmon is made with pan-seared salmon fillets smothered in a creamy sundried tomato and spinach sauce. Perfect for special occasions or weeknights!
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 5 votes
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Red wine braised short ribs over mashed potatoes with rich sauce and fresh thyme.
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
These red wine braised short ribs are cooked low and slow in a Dutch oven until fall-off-the-bone tender. The rich sauce and deep beefy flavor deliver cozy, melt-in-your-mouth comfort!
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
5 from 8 votes
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Blackened chicken alfredo pasta in a skillet with creamy fettuccine noodles and sliced seasoned chicken breast on top.
Blackened Chicken Alfredo
This blackened chicken Alfredo is an easy weeknight dinner that combines creamy Alfredo sauce with blackened chicken for a Southern twist on an Italian classic!
Total Time: 45 minutes
5 from 2 votes
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Sliced beef tenderloin on a white plate with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Beef Tenderloin Roast
This beef tenderloin roast is brushed with savory garlic butter, delivering tender, juicy slices every time. Elegant enough for the holidays, simple enough for a cozy dinner at home.
Total Time: 27 minutes
5 from 10 votes
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Chicken marsala cooked in an iron skillet.
Chicken Marsala
This easy chicken marsala recipe is an Italian-American favorite made with pan-fried chicken, mushrooms and a creamy sauce. Restaurant quality at home in 30 minutes!
Total Time: 30 minutes
5 from 32 votes
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