Romantic Recipes: Valentine's Day Dinner For Two

There's nothing more romantic than a private dinner for two when you want to spend some time with your significant other this coming Valentine's Day. And you don't need to make reservations weeks in advance or pay a pretty sum for dinner out. To plan the perfect evening at home, all you need is a pretty setting and a simple recipe. It can be as low-key as you like or over-the-top romantic with fresh flowers and lit candles. Whichever you choose to do, we've got you covered with the recipes part.

The following slideshow features quick, simple and easy recipes that are designed to serve just two people. Look for the classic filet mignon with compound butter, roasted mustard salmon, roast duck breasts with pomegranate, and more. Any of these recipes will impress your loved one and show them how much you care. Happy Valentine's Day!

What are your dinner plan's for Valentine's Day? Leave a comment below.

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Comments

[caramelosdos]

06:56 PM on 02/14/2012

So great recipes BUT, isn't the idea for the poor wife/girlfriend to be wined and dined instead
of slaving over a hot stove, then having to do the clean up after? This idea sounds really great
for the guys, but what about the women????

[mrimsosure]

07:55 PM on 02/14/2012

BUT, I do the cooking and I'm a guy. What an insult to insinuate that only wife/girlfriend can cook.

[caramelosdos]

01:00 PM on 02/17/2012

Oh my God, you are so right. Since most chefs are indeed men, I should have known
better.

[lgoade]

06:43 PM on 02/14/2012

Caesar Salad, Crusty French Bread, Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with a lite Bernaise Sauce, Steamed Veggies, Potatoes and Creme Brulee for Dessert. A lovely bottle of Cabernet Savignon and some candlelight! CHEERS!!!

[lgoade]

06:34 PM on 02/14/2012

We are having Caesar Salad, Crusty French Bread, Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon with a lite Bernaise Sauce, Veggies, Potatoes and Yummy Cream Brulee for Dessert. Plus a lovely bottle of Cabernet Savignon. Cheers!

[mrmajestyk46]

05:11 PM on 02/14/2012

how bout a can of Campbells tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches? OH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[wcapp]

03:01 PM on 02/14/2012

Delissssssh!

[Amanda Jones777]

02:32 PM on 02/14/2012

What about meals for vegetarians? The picture of the filet Mignon made me want to vomit.

[ORANGEHAMMER]

05:15 PM on 02/14/2012

Don't look at it,

[Bubbawubba Gump2]

02:24 PM on 02/14/2012

What could you substitute for that vile soap weed - cilantro? I like steak but seem to dislike the taste of soap.

[nicolestephane]

07:41 PM on 02/14/2012

A garlic compound butter with some parsley is really good. You can also use rosemary or anything else you like in with the butter..that is the best thing about making compound butter at home.

[mary stuart]

02:04 PM on 02/14/2012

Doesn't anyone realize that if you get a proper quality meat or fish, you don't have to dress
it up with sauce unless you get an inferior quality and then, of course you must. For fish,
tomato sauce of any kind is too strong as fish is delicate. I could not find one recipe that
I felt you should even write about.

[arabianway]

09:00 AM on 02/14/2012

Nothin says lovin like a big hunk of dead flesh on the plate. Go veg...it's better for your health and the planet.

[cuteliberalchick]

09:47 PM on 02/13/2012

I love all the food on here hard to choose which one to cook tommorow.Damn I need to give myself at least 4 hours to cook for my s/o.Good food,wine,dessert,romantic bath,massage and more.

[ckinsobe]

09:32 PM on 02/13/2012

Tuna tartare with avocado and sesame oil on cirspy wontons. Sockeye salmon w capers, lemon and olive oil with sugar snaps and rosemary new potatoes. Raspberry & Rosewater "tiramisu".

That's what I would consider a romantic dinner if I actually were cooking one tomorrow.

[kareemachan]

07:37 PM on 02/13/2012

We're having Mediterranean fish cakes with dilled yogurt sauce and couscous.

[drumz]

07:16 PM on 02/13/2012

No steak and lobster? Or crab fettucine in a basil cream sauce? Or how about veal oscar with bernaise sauce?

[Kalie]

07:34 PM on 02/13/2012

Love the lobster.

[drumz]

07:46 PM on 02/13/2012

I know, they had besides the tuna and mussels really mediocre fish especially for such a special dinner. Tilapia is total garbage and guess where it comes from, China!.

[texadonkey]

07:04 PM on 02/13/2012

Rice, bean & guacamole burritos from Freebirds is the way to go. Don't eat meat.

[cuteliberalchick]

09:47 PM on 02/13/2012

Veggie life thumbs up

[Dave Harrison]

07:04 PM on 02/13/2012

Quick Chicken Cordon Bleu,grilled asparagus and a little pasta with garlic sauce, short on the garlic and maybe a little/pinch of Thyme, Oregano and Parsley . Mostly for color, always for taste.