If you’re not feeling the crowds, the rush, and wait times for eating out on Valentine’s Day, then a dinner in is a good idea.
You can set the pace, get fixed up without worrying about reservations, eat exactly what you want, and not worry about others overhearing your conversations.
It’s a really good solution and if you’re looking for something easy and try-worthy, then these Valentine’s dinner ideas are a great idea.
1. Date Night Rigatoni with Sausage and Kale
I always trust Pinch of Yum’s recipes, so I’m gonna recommend her date night rigatoni. It looks incredible and a great dinner to enjoy together.
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2. Marry Me Chicken
I’m sorry, but this chicken recipe really does look good. It looks ridiculously creamy, tangy, and worth the effort.
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3. Cheesy Lasagna Soup
If you want a good soup recipe, then I think this lasagna soup is probably a good idea. You get some amazing flavors, cheesy goodness, and it looks very satisfying.
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4. Creamy Sage Chicken
This looks like an amazing Valentine’s date night dinner that you could pair with your favorite pasta!
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5. Crockpot Cranberry Pork Tenderloin
If you want something that cooks throughout the day so that there’s less on your mind, then this very tasty-looking dinner is gonna be your answer.
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6. Cheesecake Factory Chicken Piccata
Whether you’re a Cheesecake Factory lover or not, this chicken piccata recipe looks very flavorful! Make some nice pasta or rice to go with it, and you have an amazing dinner for two.
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7. Oven Cooked Steak – How to & Recipe
If you’re craving steak, then I’d say give this how-to on oven cooking your steak a try!
It’s really fast and easy and looks very good!
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8. Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms
I feel like creamy savory chicken dishes like this will always be a great idea for a romantic night in. Also, I’d suggest pairing it with some mashed potatoes, but that’s just me.
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9. One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon
If you want a one-pot hassle-free dinner that looks like it’s restaurant quality, then I’d definitely say try this recipe. The ingredients sound so good!
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Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.