21 Foods To Serve Your Significant Other On Valentine's Day

It's never too early to start preparing for Valentine's Day, the most loving holiday of the year! It's the day you get to do something truly romantic with that special someone, though we suggest doing so year-round. Often times we make reservations, hoping to take bae to a romantic dinner, only to find ourselves stuck in an enormous line feeling extremely frustrated. Avoid the V-Day stress this year by impressing your significant other with a fantastic home-cooked meal. 

This appetizer's aroma can be smelled throughout the house, so your date will get excited for your meal as soon as he or she walks in. It's super easy to make, looks incredibly impressive, and tastes unbelievable thanks to the dried cherries, cinnamon, and almond combination.

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Simple and elegant, this crostini has chewy bites of chorizo and soft goat cheese that make it an unbelievable appetizer. You can alter this recipe by adding roasted red peppers to give the crostini a festive look for V-Day.  

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This refreshing harvest salad starts dinner off light with kale, apples, carrots, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. Lightly sprinkle this salad with a lemon-flax seed dressing for a completely vegan starter.

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Roasted poblano peppers are stuffed with a mixture of ground beef and Jack cheese and are topped with a creamy avocado sauce for a Mexican-inspired appetizer.

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A small amount of decadent cheese never hurt anybody. With a creamy texture and sharp white Cheddar accents, these grits make a perfect pair to any filet or meaty dish.

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These roasted carrots are glazed with naturally sweet honey and orange flavors. Add in a dash of bourbon and these sautéed vegetables are unbelievable.

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Creamed spinach makes a classic side dish, but this recipe really shakes things up with the addition of nutmeg. Pair this side with any main course for a leafy green addition to your plate.

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This Mediterranean-flavored side would make a great addition to any fish entrée that you're cooking. Filled with vegetables, this side will help you keep those New Year's resolution diets.

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"Cue the cool jazz. This juicy steak with a savory blue-cheese-and-chive topping has all the makings of a classic night out. Table for two?" — Athenos

Click here for the Cheese-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Steaks recipe.

Get fancy with this vegetarian Italian dish that stuffs fried eggplant with a ricotta, mozzarella, and spinach mix. Your date will surely be impressed with your ability to make vegetables taste so incredible. 

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Creamy risotto is a fancier alternative to any ordinary pasta dinner. With flavors of white wine and garlic, the broccoli rabe provides a nice vegetable contrast to the rich rice.

Click here for the Goat Cheese Risotto with Broccoli Rabe recipe.

The only thing better than taking your boo out for a lobster dinner is serving one up in your own home. This recipe makes grilling lobster even fancier by adding a homemade lobster jus that is made with white wine, tomatoes, and cognac.

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Oysters are widely known as an aphrodisiac, making them a fantastic entrée to serve if you're trying to heat things up in the kitchen. Serve these in a bread bowl for an impressive visual and as a way to soak up the addicting garlic butter sauce.

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This healthy dinner will help you stick to those New Year's resolution diets, while still impressing your date. Large sea scallops are sautéed to perfection, and pair well with the zucchini, carrot, and red pepper stir-fry.

Click here for the Seared Divers Scallops with Vegetable Stir Fry recipe.

Spice things up in the kitchen with this exquisite linguine recipe. This dish uses fresh white crab meat, basil, lemons, and olive oil to produce an outstanding meal. If you're looking to make it even lighter, substitute normal linguine for our zucchini linguini!

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Sushi-grade tuna looks very impressive and provides a healthy and light dish to celebrate Valentine's Day! Save the ridiculous money you'd spend on this at a restaurant, and make the recipe at home instead.

Click here for the Tuna Tartare with Cucumber-Cilantro Broth recipe.

Salmon, a beautiful pink fish perfect for V-Day, is filled with healthy minerals and nutrients to keep your holiday light. This salmon has a nutty crust that's offset by the crunchy golden broccoli and the light couscous.

Click here for the Walnut-Crusted Salmon with Crispy Broccoli and Pilaf-Style Couscous recipe.

Your date will be overwhelmed when you present this perfectly cooked lava cake. Top it off with a dollop of homemade whipped cream and sliced strawberries shaped into a heart.  

Click here for the Chocolate Lava Cake with Warm Liquid Center recipe.

Easily make heart-shaped brownies by whipping up this decadent fudgy recipe and then using a cookie cutter to shape your hearts. Your sweetie with think you're adorable when you present a batch of heart-shaped desserts.

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This raspberry tart is incredibly easy to make and looks fantastic on any table. Your bae won't be able to get over how adorable your chocolate heart tart is, and you'll smile knowing it took you less than 30 minutes.

Click here for the Raspberry Chocolate Heart Tart recipe.

Red velvet is the standard cake of Valentine's Day, but there's nothing ordinary about this recipe. This cake uses cheesecake for unbeatable flavors, but still has red elements to show your Valentine's Day spirit.

Click here for the Red Velvet Cheesecake recipe.