Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and what says I love you better than a romantic homecooked meal.
Dim the lights, light the candles, and turn on some romantic tunes, here is a list of our favourite romantic recipes to make for your other half this February 14th!
For all our steak lovers
For all the carnivores out there! One of the most romantic meals to make for your significant other involves steak. Here’s how to ramp up your sirloin with a creamy mushroom sauce.
@dennistheprescott Happiness Is a Big Bowl Of Pasta. Steak & Mushroom Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce Linguine. Hot. Damn. Flavour-Packed, Super Delicious, and Perfect For those Times You Need A Little Extra Comfort In Your Life. 🔥🤌 1 1/2 pound flank steak 1 tablespoon grapeseed (or other neutral oil) 1 1/2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns 1/4 cup butter, divided 2 shallots, finely diced 4 cups sliced mushrooms (I like cremini and oyster) 1/3 cup whiskey 3 garlic cloves, minced Zest of 1 lemon, grated 500 ml heavy cream 1 pound linguine 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives Juice of 1/2 lemon Fleur to sel (or finishing salt) for the steak Sea salt and cracked black pepper Preheat your Traeger Grill to 225 degrees F. Season the steak all over with sea salt and cracked black pepper, insert a Meater Thermometer, then place on the grill and smoke for about 1 hour. Heat a skillet, go in with the oil, then add your steak and butter and cook, turning every minute and constantly basting with the buttery goodness, until the steak reaches medium rare perfection (my preference is to pull the steak and rest when the Meater probe reads 125 degrees F. The internal temp will rise as it rests). Awesome. Heat a skillet over medium-heat and go in with your peppercorns. When they’re fragrant and toasted, add the butter and let melt. Go in with the shallots, a pinch of salt, and cook until softened, about 2 – 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and thyme, another pinch of salt, and cook until starting to brown, about 8 – 10 minutes. Move off the flame, add the whiskey, then very very carefully let a flame catch (did I mention carefully…) and cook until the whiskey has almost entirely evaporated. Go in with the garlic, cream, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt and cook over medium heat until bubbling and thickened. Cook your pasta in salted water according to the package directions (al dente, please). Reserve about 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Toss the pasta and sauce together, add a little pasta cooking liquid, and mix well. Plate up, then top with your sliced steak, fleur de sel, chives, and a squeeze of lemon. Hot Damn! @Traeger Grills @MEATER #food #recipeshare #recipesoftiktok #easyrecipe #foodtiktok #italianfood #italian #traegerrecipes #traegergrills #goodfood #recipe #grilling #foodography #steak #pasta ♬ original sound – Chef Dennis Prescott
For all our sushi fans
Although it may seem like a difficult meal to make, sushi can be made simple with only a few steps. It can also be a fun date night activity to customise together this February 14th!
@sisterscook4theirmisters Easy way to make sushi at home! #sushi #sushirecipe #easyrecipe #weeknightdinner #weeknightmeals #summerfood #cookwithme #fyp #foryoupage ♬ Beautiful Things – Benson Boone
For all our pasta lovers
Instead of going out to an Italian restaurant this Valentine’s, surprise your partner with an easy and delicious meal like this spaghetti carbonara.
@chefjackovens Authentic Carbonara Here’s the recipe Ingredients – 400g (14.1oz) – Spaghetti 4 – Large Free Range Egg Yolks 45g (1.6oz) – Pecorino Romano Cheese, Freshly Grated (Substitute for Parmigiano Reggiano) 250g (8.8oz) – Guanciale (Substitute for Pancetta or Bacon) Black Pepper To Taste Method – Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta 1 minute less than the instructions. Add the egg yolks and Pecorino Romano cheese to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside. Place a large pan over medium-high, and whilst it is cold, add the Guanciale and gently fry it off for 5 minutes until it becomes crispy and the fat has rendered. There will be quite a bit of fat; if it’s too much for you, you can remove some, but I recommend leaving it in. Turn off the heat. Add the pasta straight from the water into the pan with the Guanciale, reserving 1 cup (250ml) of pasta water. Add the egg yolk and cheese mix and vigorously mix until smooth. It would be best if you worked fast here, as the egg can start to scramble. Once combined, adjust the consistency with the pasta water until you reach the desired thickness and it’s nice and creamy. You may not need all the pasta water. Serve the carbonara in bowls and top with the crispy Guanciale. Grate over fresh Pecorino Romano cheese and top with cracked black pepper (optional). Dig in. I’ll wait for the comments to tell me it’s wrong and that I pronounce guanciale wrong. This recipe achieves the same results whether you add the pork fat to the egg and cheese mix first or do it the way I did in this video. You do what you prefer. #pasta #carbonara #recipeideas #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes ♬ Dancin Remix – Short Version – ShinnCV
For all our veggies
If your partner doesn’t eat meat and you want to impress them with your vegetarian cooking skills this mushroom risotto is sure to knock their socks off.
@thatsavagekitchen Creamy Mushroom Risotto Seasoning – 1 tsp Olive oil 3 Tbsp Butter (Unsalted) 4 Garlic cloves 2 Tsp Coarse Salt 1 1/2 tsp pepper 8 oz Shiitake mushrooms 10 oz Bella Baby Mushrooms 4 sprigs Thyme 1/2 Tsp Dried Oregano Seasoning – 2 Tbsp Butter 1 Tsp Olive oil 3 Garlic cloves 1 1/2 Cups Arborio Rice 5 Cups Chicken Stock (Hot) 1 Whole White Onion 2/3 cup Dry white wine 1 Cup Parmesan Parsley 3 Tbsp Butter (To Finish) ———- 🔥 Full Easy to follow along Recipes and details are all available on my website (Thatsavagekitchen.recipes) Linked in Bio 🔥 ———— #risotto #foodie #food #foodporn #cooking #thatsavagekitchen #mushroom #recipe #rice #vegetarian #fyp #cookingtiktok ♬ Knock Knock (Instrumental) – Monica
For all our noodle fans
Delicious and nourishing, ramen is a perfect meal to serve to your partner at the end of the day. This hug in a bowl is simple to make and comes in many different types and variations.
@elaine_loves_food Not a bad first attemp at making ramen at home🤩 #ramen #noodles #recipes #foodtok #datenight ♬ Yum Yum – Lee Dorsey
For our seafood lovers
If you’re looking for a fish dish to serve your partner this Valentine’s this baked sea bass meal includes a delicious lemon dressing and is guaranteed to win your other half’s approval.
@hungryhappens Lemon Butter Chilean Sea Bass 🍋🌊 super simple + delicious 😋 add capers if that’s your jam #hungryhappens #fyp #chileanseabass #FriendsReunion ♬ original sound – STELLA DRIVAS
For all our chicken fans
Looking for a delicious and versatile dish? This creamy chicken casserole is the perfect Valentine’s recipe for your loved one. It can be paired with rice, potatoes, mash, and green beans.
@gimme.delicious Marry Me Chicken is one of the best ways to cook chicken breasts! Tender and juicy chicken breasts cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce – the perfect combination for an easy weeknight dinner. #recipes #marrymechicken #cooking #food #dinner #lowcarb #tuscanchicken #healthydinner #dinnerideas #chickenbreast ♬ Thing of Beauty – Danger Twins
For all the chocolate lovers
The most romantic food of all, chocolate, comes in many different desserts however, this chocolate fondant will impress your lover more than ever this Valentine’s Day.
@kooki_lovescooking For 2 ramekins : 3 eggs 70g of sugar 70g of butter 150g of chocolate Vanilla 60g of flour + a pinch of salt 2 pieces of milk chocolate Melt chocolate and butter in the microwave. In a bowl, mix eggs, vanilla and sugar very well. Add the chocolate mixture. Add the flour and mix . Add chocolate and bake in a preheated oven for about 7 minutes at 200C . #fondant #lavacake #chocolatecake #foodie #easyrecipes #chocolate #cake #cakes #recipes #recipe #tiktokrecipe #foryou ♬ Strawberry – Prod. By Rose
For a fruity surprise
If you’re looking for something a bit fresher this passion fruit crème brûlée is the perfect treat for you and your partner to share. This recipe is super quick and guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds!
@clare_karatu Passion fruit infused crème brûlée 🤤🤤🤤🤤 I’m about to make all sorts and share them with you! Literally 5 ingredients but it’s all about how you treat the ingredients in each step. Things to note – High heat will burn the top of your dessert. – Don’t fill your ramekins, 3/4 way works best depending on the size. – Spread your sugar well before melting it. – Making desserts is very easy, once you begin to think that way, only then does it become easy. -450 ml cream -2 ripe passion fruits -tsp vanilla extract (optional) – 2 egg yolks -1/3 cup caster sugar – 1 tbsp caster sugar for melting #reels #instateals #recipes #creme #cremebrulee #passion #passionfruit #seenherefirst #recipesAreForCopying #soItsOkIfYouDo #moreWhereItComesFrom #crativejuices #yummm #tasty #deliciosa #dessert ♬ original sound – clare_karatu
For all our sweet tooths
If you’re looking for a quick and easy dessert, this sticky toffee pudding is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. It can be made in your air fryer.
@eliseseats sticky toffee pudding perfection! #stickytoffeepudding #recipe #dessert #holidayrecipes ♬ Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! – Dean Martin