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30+ Best Valentine’s Day Recipes

By Taylor Stinson | 8 Comments | Posted: 02/10/25 | Updated: 06/27/25

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These Valentine’s Day recipes are perfect for date nights or potlucks – make everything from sweet treats to indulgent entrées.

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From rich chocolate desserts and heart-shaped pastries to flavorful pastas and perfectly cooked steaks, there’s something for everyone to love. Show your special someone or your whole crew how much you care with these easy and delicious recipes!

And if you’re looking forward to the next holiday on the calendar, start planning what green recipes you’ll make for St Patrick’s Day!

Why you’ll love these recipes

Romantic and festive: Perfect for creating a special atmosphere for your loved ones.
Easy to make: Simple recipes that look impressive without the stress.
Something for everyone: Decadent desserts or hearty mains, there’s a recipe for every taste.

Valentine’s Day Recipes

Valentine’s Day is one of my favourite holidays of the year – I love getting dressed up, decorating with the red and pink hearts and eating out-of-this-world delicious food! From the treats to the entrees, there are so many tasty options to choose from.

I compiled some of my favourite Valentine’s Day recipes including mouthwatering desserts, signature cocktails and elevated entrees that will make February 14 extra special. Whether you’re looking for cute Valentine’s Day recipes for your sweetheart or ideas for a Valentine’s Day potluck, these recipes have you covered!

What’s in this post

Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipes
Romantic Dinner Recipes
Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes
Valentine’s Day Drinks
Healthy Valentine’s Day Recipes

Tips for the Perfect Valentine’s Day Menu

To make your Valentine’s Day menu is both memorable and easy to execute, use these hacks!

Plan ahead: Select recipes that can be prepared in advance to minimize stress on the day.
Add personal touches: Customize dishes with your partner’s favourite ingredients or flavours to make the meal special.
Keep it simple: Opt for recipes that are straightforward to prepare, so you don’t have to spend all your time in the kitchen.
Create a romantic atmosphere: Set the table with candles, flowers, or themed decor to enhance the dining experience.

Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipes

Sugar and spice and everything nice – these cute cookies are way better than the dry ones you buy from the grocery store. Whip up a batch for your sweetie, your girlfriends or your fam!

Gluten Free Conversation Heart Cookies via What the Fork

Gluten Free Conversation Heart Cookies via What the Fork

These gluten free conversation heart cookies are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. There’s also an easy video tutorial so you can see just how easy it is to decorate them!

Heart Cookies via Sugar Spun Run

Heart Cookies via Sugar Spun Run

Simple sugar cookies with a pretty pink marbled glaze, these heart cookies would be a sweet Valentine’s Day treat or gift.

Big Chocolate M&M Valentine’s Day Cookies via The Salty Marshmallow

Big Chocolate M&M Valentine’s Day Cookies via The Salty Marshmallow

These big cookies are a chocolate lovers dream! Super fudgy cookies that are soft and chocolatey in the middle and packed full of Valentine’s Day M&M candies! Hey guys!

Romantic Dinner Recipes

Forget the noisy restaurant – cook an indulgent meal at home together. These dinner recipes plus some candles and music… it’ll be your most romantic date night yet! Want even more ideas? I’ve got a whole other list of romantic dinner recipes on the blog!

A skillet of marry me chicken.

Creamiest Marry Me Chicken

This is the BEST Marry Me Chicken recipe. It has juicy chicken cutlets served in a creamy and delicious sundried tomato sauce. You'll love it!

Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash Risotto

Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash Risotto

This Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash Risotto recipe is an indulgent dinner with roasted squash, creamy risotto and yummy scallops.

French Onion Chicken Skillet

French Onion Chicken Skillet

This French Onion Chicken Skillet is a delicious weeknight dinner that is a play on French onion soup. It's packed with protein for a filling meal!

White Cheddar Truffle Mac and Cheese

White Cheddar Truffle Mac and Cheese

This White Cheddar Truffle Mac and Cheese is super creamy and made on the stovetop with truffle oil, white cheddar and Swiss cheese.

Skinny Easy Chicken Marsala Skillet

Skinny Easy Chicken Marsala Skillet

This Skinny, Easy Chicken Marsala Skillet is a delicious, creamy mushroom chicken recipe and it's made healthier with less cream and marsala wine!

Tuna Stack

Ahi Tuna Sushi Stack {Cactus Club Copycat}

These Ahi Tuna Sushi Stacks are a Cactus Club copycat made with a tamari vinaigrette, avocado, panko & micro greens.

Margherita Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This Margherita Asparagus Stuffed Chicken is a delicious low-carb dinner you can make on the BBQ or in the oven with goat cheese and spinach!

Easy Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread

Grilled Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread

This Grilled Steak Gorgonzola Flatbread is a lighter dish made with gorgonzola cheese and fresh veggies that's ready in just 30 minutes!

Penne alla Vodka Pasta Bake

Penne alla Vodka Pasta Bake

This Penne alla Vodka Pasta Bake has a creamy, velvety sauce, layers of spinach, red pepper and chicken – it's unforgettable!

A skillet with creamy sundried tomato pasta.

Creamy Sundried Tomato Pasta {Quick & Easy}

This Creamy Sundried Tomato Pasta is a simple weeknight dinner that's fancy enough to serve to guests! It comes together in 30 minutes, too.

Lobster Linguine in Blushing Saffron Sauce via Simple Seasonal

Lobster Linguine in Blushing Saffron Sauce via Simple Seasonal

Nothing says romance like fresh lobster and pasta in a creamy blush sauce. This Valentine’s Day, treat your lover to this decadent, aromatic, and romantic dish.

Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes

It wouldn’t be February 14 without some decadent desserts. These mouthwatering recipes will show just how much you care. Make a big batch for a potluck—everyone will adore them!

Homemade Beaver Tails with Pizza Dough

Easy Homemade Beaver Tails

These Homemade Beaver Tails are an easy twist on the Canadian delicacy – they're made with pizza dough and require no deep frying either!

Red Velvet Donuts via Let's Eat Cake

Red Velvet Donuts via Let’s Eat Cake

Baked red velvet donuts that are just as light and fluffy as red velvet cupcakes. Easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes.

Baileys Oreo Tart via My Kitchen Love

Baileys Oreo Tart via My Kitchen Love

This Baileys and Oreo Tart recipe is a festive Baileys dessert – a holiday favourite in our house. It contains 6 ingredients and is almost no-bake, making it perfect for a potlucks and last minute hosting.

Valentine’s Hershey Pretzel Kisses via Lord Byron's Kitchen

Valentine’s Hershey Pretzel Kisses via Lord Byron’s Kitchen

I love how easy and cute these Hershey's Pretzel Kisses are; you only need three ingredients and 4 minutes. There’s no need for a mixing bowl or dirtying up a bunch of dishes.

Chocolate Coffee Cake via Sweet & Savory Meals

Chocolate Coffee Cake via Sweet & Savory Meals

Chocolate Coffee Cake with beautiful red velvet, coffee infused, brownie layers covered in a delicious chocolate buttercream and caramel drizzle.

Nutella Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts via A Life Well Consumed

Nutella Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts via A Life Well Consumed

Easy Nutella Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts recipe for Valentine’s Day. These little tarts are festive and delicious to share with your loved ones.

Red Velvet Popcorn via Cookies & Cups

Red Velvet Popcorn via Cookies & Cups

This Red Velvet Popcorn is such a fun snack or dessert! It makes a super cute Valentine’s Day gift and it’s a great treat to munch on during a movie!

Pink Champagne Cake via Liv for Cake

Pink Champagne Cake via Liv for Cake

This Pink Champagne Cake is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion or holiday! A champagne infused cake with a classic vanilla buttercream.

Heart-Shaped Churros with Chocolate Sauce via Supergolden Bakes

Heart-Shaped Churros with Chocolate Sauce via Supergolden Bakes

Surprise your loved one with these totally irresistible heart-shaped churros with chocolate sauce. Perfect for Valentine’s day!

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Buttermilk Waffles via Nutmeg Nanny

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Buttermilk Waffles via Nutmeg Nanny

These chocolate covered strawberry buttermilk waffles are delicious! Fresh berries inside a fluffy buttermilk waffle and then drizzled with melted chocolate

Chocolate Truffle Tart via Sweet & Savory by Shinee

Chocolate Truffle Tart via Sweet & Savory by Shinee

Every bite of this no-bake chocolate truffle tart, filled with fresh strawberries and coconut, literally melts in your mouth!

Strawberry Shortcake Lemon Curd Parfaits

Strawberry Shortcake & Lemon Curd Parfaits via The Rising Spoon

An easy recipe for individual strawberry shortcake parfaits (also known as trifles) layered with bright lemon curd, macerated strawberries, buttery scone, and pillowy whipped cream. This dessert is absolute BLISS in every bite and it’s beautiful, as well!

Valentine’s Day Drinks

Cheers to love with these Valentine’s Day drinks! Whether you’re planning a romantic evening or a Galentine’s with your girls, you’ll love these delicious drinks.

Two cups of homemade Starbucks pink drink with freeze-dried strawberries placed around them.

Starbucks Pink Drink Copycat

This Starbucks Pink Drink recipe is the perfect copycat, made with passion tea, strawberry sparkling water and creamy coconut milk.

Skinny Watermelon Margarita

The Best Skinny Watermelon Margarita {3 Ingredients}

This is the BEST Skinny Watermelon Margarita recipe on the internet, made with just three simple ingredients: tequila, watermelon and limes!

Watermelon & Cucumber Mojitos

Cucumber & Watermelon Mojitos

These Cucumber & Watermelon Mojitos are going to become your go-to drink! Take out the alcohol, add some watermelon juice or more sparkling water and you have yourself a delicious virgin mojito.

Pomegranate and Persimmon Winter Sangria via Salt & Lavender

Pomegranate and Persimmon Winter Sangria via Salt & Lavender

Pomegranate and persimmon winter sangria is a refreshing punch that is sure to be a big hit at your holiday party!

Vanilla Pomegranate Mulled Wine via Justine Celina

Vanilla Pomegranate Mulled Wine via Justine Celina

My Vanilla Pomegranate Mulled Wine is a sophisticated twist on a holiday classic with Zinfandel, clementines, honey, cloves, star anise and nutmeg!

Vanilla Rose and White Chocolate Cocktail via The Flavor Bender

Vanilla Rose and White Chocolate Cocktail via The Flavor Bender

A delicious, sweet, creamy, floral Vanilla Rose and White Chocolate Cocktail that’s pure decadence and is absolutely gorgeous to look at!

Healthy Valentine’s Day Recipes

Just because it’s Valentine’s Day, doesn’t mean you can’t still be healthy (although you definitely deserve to treat yourself).

French Toast Casserole

Easy Overnight French Toast Casserole

This Lighter French Toast Casserole can be stored overnight and cooked fresh in the morning – serve with berries and maple syrup!

Avocado Zucchini Chocolate Muffins

Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

These Healthy Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are a delicious and high-protein breakfast made with a secret ingredient: avocado.

Chocolate Fat Bombs

Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs {Nut-Free}

These Keto Chocolate Fat Bombs are a healthy nut-free snack with just 3 ingredients: coconut oil, sunflower butter and cocoa powder.

Sugar-Free Choco-Coco Overnight Oats via Vibrant Plate

Sugar-Free Choco-Coco Overnight Oats via Vibrant Plate

Guilt-free morning pleasure, this Sugar-free Choco-Coco Overnight Oats recipe is simply delicious. Gluten-free and healthy!

Created by Taylor Stinson

Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I'm also the founder of Dinner Prep Pro, which is a meal prep app and community that helps busy people get more time back, save money on food and reduce stress during the work week. Thanks for being here and I hope to inspire you with my recipes and meal planning tips!

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Comments & Reviews

Samantha | My Kitchen Love says

February 7, 2017

Stunning roundup (as per usual) Taylor! That’s for including my Tart. Everything here is mouthwatering!

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Justine | JustineCelina.com says

February 7, 2017

Thanks so much for including my Vanilla Pomegranate Mulled Wine! It would be perfect for the Galentine’s party you have planned — however I will not be held responsible for any resulting hangovers! Haha. Cheers!

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Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says

February 7, 2017

Thanks for including my sangria in here! What a great roundup! I’m with you.. single or attached, Valentine’s Day is what you make of it.

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Robyn Gleason says

February 7, 2017

Holy Valentines, Batman! Such a fabulous round-up, Taylor. I love all those gorgeous chocolate treats. Wow…I need to eat like, right now! So thrilled to be included in this collection. I am motivated now to make something fabulous for the day! Sharing 🙂

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olivia @ livforcake says

February 7, 2017

This is a seriously delicious compilation! Now to find time to make them all 🙂

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Carmy says

February 7, 2017

So many choices! I want to make them all!

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Sharon @ What The Fork says

February 7, 2017

So many great recipes! Thanks for including my conversation heart cookies!

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- Taylor Stinson says
  
  February 7, 2017
  
  No problem Sharon – they were seriously one of my faves. So creative!!!
  
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