Skip the reservations! These romantic dinners to cook at home are easy to make for Valentine’s Day and strike the perfect balance between comforting and special.
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Valentine’s Day is a great reason to stay in and enjoy a cozy dinner at home. These romantic main dishes are simple to prepare, full of flavor, and just special enough for a relaxed night together.
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.
Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinners
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
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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
This garlic butter shrimp scampi is fast, flavorful, and ready in just 10 minutes! Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a splash of fresh lemon juice.
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Marry Me Chicken
You’ll fall in love with this easy marry me chicken recipe! Juicy chicken cutlets are simmered in a rich and creamy flavor packed Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes
Total Time: 1 hour
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chicken Madeira Recipe (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
This chicken Madeira is inspired by the Cheesecake Factory dish. Tender pan-seared chicken simmers in a rich mushroom Madeira wine sauce that’s easy to make at home.
Total Time: 1 hour
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