Can anoyone recommend a good recipe for a Valentines Day Dinner???

Question

My husband and I are really on a shoestring budget right now and it is looking more and more like we will have to do Valentines Dinner at home.

In the past we have always opted to go out for V-Day (partly because neither one of us wants to get stuck with a pile of dishes on Valentines Day)...

Anway, I am wondering if anyone has any great ideas/recipes for a Valentine's Dinner...The ingredients would have to be something not to expensive also...

Any positive input appreciated!!!

P.S.- I am a pretty good cook when I have the time, so it doesn't have to be too simple...I'm just looking for something interesting and different than a regular weeknight's meal.

Answer 1

There is a recipe on foodnetwork called grilled new york strip steak with chocolate merlot sauce. Its what I'm making for my hubby. You don't have to buy a really expensive wine just one that you would enjoy drinking. Hope I helped.

Answer 2

I have a recipe for you that you can make a head of time and have prepared so you can concentrate on each other.
Marinate for a couple of hours a Salem fillet.. Make a mixture of terraki sauce, half teaspoon of ginger, garlic to taste. A tablespoon of a good Mustard then apply to fish. Let sit for two hours. Grill or broil salmon. Make a bed of greens. {I usually use baby spinach but now only eat cooked spinach since I had E-Coli} I would recommend Romaine use additional veges of your choice> I like roasted peppers. olives and artichoke hearts.
If you can afford add steamed shrimp.
I make a dressing about 1/4 cup of Rice Vinegar or any kind, Soy about two tablespoons a teaspoon of garlic and 1/2 teaspoon or more of ginger. Make ahead so it seeps together.
Present with the Salmon on top of everything and a nice wine. refrigerate, And this will leave time for the evening for some serious ROMANCE. Everyone of my friends and relatives loves this. Be Happy and have A Great Valentines Day. Love is to be celebrated.

Answer 3

You may find some great ideas and recipes here, but here is some heartfelt advice (no pun intended).

Think back to the FIRST time you ever had a meal with your husband- What was it?

Whatever that was, try to fix that exact meal this Valentine's, even if you have to cut some corners because the ingredients may be expensive. The thought will count so much more on this.

Answer 4

You could try something Italian. It fits the holiday. One thing's for sure, your husband is probably going to like anything you make because he loves you. That's mostly what Valentine's Day is all about: sharing and spending time with those you love. Here's a recipe to get you started. Good Luck from there, and have a wonderful Valentine's Day! From your average 8th grader : ) Spaghetti Bolognese a small piece of celeriac 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, chopped 1 carrot, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt 225g/8oz minced beef 6 tablespoons dry white wine (optional) 450g/1lb spaghetti (I think that's equal to a bag of spaghetti; I'm not sure) 4 tomatoes 1 tablespoon concentrated tomato puree/paste) pinch of pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 50g/2oz Parmesan cheese, grated Peel and wash the celeriac and cut into thin sticks. Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion, carrot, celeriac, garlic, bay leaf and pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly. Add the meat and brown, stirring continuously. Add white wine, cover the pan and let simmer for about 20 minutes. Fold the spaghetti into a large pan of boiling salted water, stir onceand boil for 15-20 minutes. Peel and finely chop the tamatoes and add to the meat with the tomato paste/puree, pepper, and paprika. Stirring from time to time, cook the sauce until thick and smooth. Drain the spaghetti. Transfer to a heated bowl and top with the Bolognese sauce. Serve the grated Parmesan seperately.

Answer 5

Kung Pau chicken..I am sure I spelled it wrong...over rice with toasted peanuts on top...find a recipe on the internet...I have a version I use that is excellent and easy...the sauce has red wine vinegar, hot chili oil, soy sauce, sesame seed oil, cornstarch, garlic, sherry, sugar and cornstarch mixed in a chicken broth base. It also has water chestnuts and green onions along with chicken...it is so special and delicious..look for a recipe with those kind of ingredients and you will love it...maybe some hot tea...and something delicious for desert that you could whip up that you both like...a couple candles burning and a little backround music and you have a lovely evening at home...enjoy

Answer 6

how about chili? lol just joking...if it is just you and the mr then why not do the easiest meal ever??? what was the first thing you and him ate together? i dont know but make that...or something your hubby says " that looks good " about. dessert is the best so it doesnt matter what you feed him for food try a chocolate fondue with apple,chunks of cake, and pretty much any other fruit you have.. it is super easy just melt chocolate in a double boiler and you are good to go...or you can check out www.kraft.com and type in 3 ingredients you have on hand and they will suggest a ton of meals...

Answer 7

I made this soup with our dinner on Valentines day (along with steak and shrimp, but I LOVED this soup.. copying out of my cook book.......)

Potato leek soup

4 cups (4-5 med) peeled and chopped potatoes
3 cups thinkly sliced keeps (4 leeks- I only used the bulbs)
2 quarts chicken stock
1 teaspoon black paper
1/2 cup heavey cream
3 tablespoons chopped chives (optional)

simer potoates, leeks stock and salt partially covered for 40-50 minutes or until vegetables are tender. mash soup thoroughly or transfer to a blender (I used the blender) untiil a desired consistency is reashed. Seasoned with salt and pepper, stir in cream. Before serving , return soup to low heat and bring to a simmer, serve with chives.


FYI the entire meal was as follows:

Stuffed mushrooms to start (italian seasoned bread crumbs, green onions, butter, parmeason cheese, topped with mazarella)

Green salad
potato leek soup
Steak and shrimp

Cheese cake and cherry topping for desert. (valentine's day colors)

GOD I AM HUNGRY!!!

Answer 8

How about a great steak, lets say a pc of prime and some pre-battered fried shrimp scampi, baked potato, and a salad. Any wife loving husband would think the world of this. I'm a man and I do.

Answer 9

i would do chicken breasts stuffed with something..either cordon bleu (ham and swiss cheese) or spinach and feta. I would serve a rice dish on the side, because it's cheap, and a steamed veggie, maybe asparagus, that's a nice one. Dessert would would have to be chocolate. Have you ever made chocolate lava cakes? they are the most exquisite chocolate experience ever,especially with whipped cream. Happy ValentinesDay!

Answer 10

Smoked Salmon, grilled prime rib..decent desert (chocolate) and a salad (as primer) with some sort of fruit involved.
May even make the fruit or something else a "theme", that can be fun..kinda like iron chef (specially with seafood....if you live by the coast..hehe)..probably need like corn, cabbage, rice, or something else in there as well.