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Perfect Valentine Day Recipes To Celebrate Sweet & Savory Romantic Date

Perfect Valentine Day Recipes To Celebrate Sweet & Savory Romantic Date

Love can never be bland but it doesn’t has to be sweet all the time. It’s boring that’s way! Same goes for V-day menu as nobody (some are obviously the exceptions) can always have the desserts and chocolaty Valentine day treats in brunch, and dinner, isn’t it?

A perfect love day meal plan should have all the rich flavors, exotic recipes, and satisfying cocktails. Need inspiration? Here’s the best luscious Valentine day recipes from all-around the globe.

Kick-Start The Day With Shakshuka 

Shakshuka isn’t a very rich or complicated recipe, it’s simple, healthy, and perfect for both breakfast and dinner. This one-skillet meal will make your morning cheesy, eggy, spicy and saucy.

Here are the steps to make your first shakshuka:

Also Read: Chocolate Fondue: A Perfect Love Delight For Valentine

Ingredients:

  • Finely chopped 1 yellow onion
  • Finley chopped 1 garlic clove
  • Olive oil- 2 tbsp
  • Cumin powder- 1 tbsp
  • 8 large eggs
  • Half cut tomatoes- less than half kg
  • Baby spinach- quarter cup
  • Salt and pepper
  • French bread- for serving

Read The Instructions below

Preheat the oven at 400 degree F, meanwhile sauté the onions and garlic on skillet with little oil. Add spices and cook for a minute. Put all the half-cut tomatoes into the skillet and give it a stir.

Coat the tomatoes in spices and then roast in oven for 10 minutes. Take out the tomatoes from oven, create space for eggs. Break the eggs and then bake again.

Add the baby spinach and enjoy with baguette (French bread).

Tuna Kebabs With Pesto

Introduce a refreshing flavor to your Valentine day table for lunch with the sizzling tuna kebabs and mint sauce.

valentine day recipes

via: georgehughesfishmonger

Ingredients:

  • Thick-cut tuna steaks- 1 1/2lb
  • Parsley- quarter cub
  • Mint leaves- quarter cup
  • Garlic- 1 smashed
  • Almonds- quarter cup
  • Olive oil- 5 tbsp.
  • Black pepper- 1/4 tbsp.
  • Red pepper- a pinch
  • Lemon zest- 1 tbsp.

Steps To Make Pesto 

Begin with pesto preparation, Make a fine paste of garlic, almonds, lemon zest, parsley and mint into a food processor. Add salt, pepper, and olive oil to the pesto, stir it well.

Coat the tuna steaks into the pesto sauce and put it to the refrigerator. Take out the kebabs after half an hour and grill on medium-high flame. Cook until golden brown and serve with mint pesto.

[Tip: You can experiment with the fish flavor by replacing tuna with swordfish or mahi-mahi]

Also Read: Easy Yet Delicious Banana Recipes To Help You Get The Potassium You Need

Veggie Lo Mein

If you are fond of Chinese cuisine, then this veggie lo mein is one of the perfect classic and healthy Valentine day recipes for a great lunch.

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via: cookingwithshazia

Ingredients:

  • Broccoli- 250 grams chopped
  • Eggs- 4
  • Whole-grain spaghetti- 8 oz
  • Carrots- 2 cup
  • Baby spinach- 250 grams
  • Low sodium soy sauce- quarter cup
  • Onion- 1
  • Ginger- 2 tbsp
  • Sesame oil- 2 tbsp
  • Balsamic vinegar- 2 tbsp

Boil the spaghetti in water till al dente. Blanch the veggies in warm water for few seconds. Take a pan, add sesame oil, sauté onion and ginger. Add soy sauce and vinegar.

Meanwhile beat eggs in a separate boil and pour into the pan. Do not stir for a minute. Add spaghetti and toss the pan. Cook for 2 minutes and it’s done.

Classic Chicken Parmesan

Extra cheesy, meaty, and tangy chicken parmesan is perfect for at-home date night and pair perfectly with red wine. Plus, you don’t have to involve in vegetables chopping except the tomatoes. Must give it a try!

chicken parmesan

via: keralapool

Ingredients For Sauce:

  • Tomatoes- 700 grams for sauce
  • Olive oil- 2 tbsp
  • Minced garlic- 2 cloves
  • Fresh basil- 2 tbsps
  • Sugar – 1/4 teaspoon
  • Salt for taste

Blend the tomatoes coarsely. Sauté garlic in oil and add to the tomatoes. Cook the tomatoes for 15 minutes or till the sauce gets thick. Add seasoning and basil.

Get the ingredients for chicken and spaghetti

  • All-purpose flour- quarter cup
  • Egg- 1
  • Bread crumbs 3/4 cup
  • Parmesan cheese- quarter cup
  • Boneless chicken breasts- 2
  • Spaghetti- 4 ounce
  • Vegetable oil- 6 tbsp
  • Mozzarella cheese- 2 ounces
  • Salt and pepper

Prepare three bowls- add flour in the first, beaten eggs in second, and mixture of parmesan and crumbs in third.

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Transfer to each bowl in sequence and place on skillet greased with oil. Flip the chicken once it gets golden brown color on one-side and cook the other side.

Transfer to a baking sheet. Grate the parmesan and bake till it melts. Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti and toss in to the tomato sauce. Serve with chicken breasts.

End With Oreogasm Pancakes 

pancakes

via: delish

  • All-purpose flour one and a half cup
  • Cocoa powder- quarter cup
  • Sugar- half cup
  • Whole milk- one and a quarter cup
  • Egg-1
  • Butter- 2 tbsp
  • Baking powder- 2 tbsp
  • Crushed Oreos, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream for serving

Mix all the dry ingredients in the bowl. Whisk rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl. Combine both the mixture make sure it’s lump free. Grease the pan with butter and pour batter. Cook each side and top with Oreos, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce.

Valentine day is perfect  to show the master chief in you to your partner and let them taste these heavenly valentine day recipes.

 

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