Valentines day dinner ideas

KitchenAid Chef

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01 February 2024

Valentine’s Day is your day to love someone, love yourself or feel the love for fantastic food. Whatever you’re planning, try our Valentine’s Day recipe idea for dinners and treats. Time for romance…

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Valentine’s Day Dinner – romantic recipe ideas for two

Valentine’s Day is all about generosity. People who give you their food, give you their heart. So whether you’re pulling out all the stops to impress a partner, or taking the opportunity for some well-deserved ‘me time’, don’t let this date slip past. Grab the chance to experiment with tempting colours, succulent textures, mouthwatering juices and rich flavours.

Even if you’re not making a full Valentine’s Day dinner, try out some Valentines-inspired recipes for the perfect pick-me-up. Whatever you create, make sure you serve up a generous dollop. This is no time for self control, people! Following your cravings as you enjoy these beautiful Valentines Day recipes… delivered with love from KitchenAid 😉

Valentine’s Day recipe ideas for main courses

01. Steak marinade

A juicy steak is always a treat for meat eaters. Pick a delicious cut and drench it in a homemade marinade combining honey, black pepper and red wine vinegar.

02. Fresh beetroot tortellini with butternut squash and sage

Vibrant beetroot was Colour of the Year for KitchenAid in 2022, and for good reason. It adds razzle dazzle to a plate when used as a natural dye for pasta. Try this tortellini, filled with herbs.

03. Seabass, carrot and courgette ginger ceviche

Zesty and fun, this twirly courgette dish can be made with the spiralizer KitchenAid mixer attachment. Don’t forget a few tablespoons of raspberry vinegar for a dressing to top it off.

04. Chicken tortilla lime soup

Shredded chicken… lime… fresh coriander… green chillis. Is your mouth watering yet? This intense chicken soup recipe is as good as it sounds and full of satisfying textures.

05. Honey orange cheese blintzes

Sweet and savoury together? Absolutely. It’s a marriage made in heaven. Try these cute blintzes (filled crepes) with honey, orange zest and cheese as a starter, main, treat or dessert!

Valentine’s Day recipe ideas for decadent desserts

06. Spicy strawberry sorbet

The ingredients list for this Valentine’s meal sorbet sounds like a love potion. Capture hearts with red pepper, goji berries, frozen strawberries and cayenne pepper. Let us know if it works!

07. Easy chocolate mousse

Feel decadent with a chocolate mousse with sour cream. This dessert will make them melt when served in pretty pots with raspberries. Or an even better idea…. gobble it up yourself.

08. Caramel ice cream

Just watching the recipe video, you can almost smell the caramel. This ice cream is easy to make with the KitchenAid ice cream bowl attachment. Check it out and add it to your favourites.

09. Red velvet cake

Red velvet cake is still a huge favourite, famed for its moist texture and paint-the-town-red sponge colour. Make it in a stand mixer and serve a big slice to your favourite person.

10. Eton mess

Make it and break it! Eaton Mess is fun to make with someone else. The stiff peaks for the meringue are a cinch with a mixer whisk. Throw in juicy berries and enjoy.

11. Raspberry marshmallows

Truly scrumptious, swirly marshmallows look irresistible. Save your arms by using a stand mixer or hand mixer to whisk into a glossy mixture. They taste as good as they look.

12. Heart-shaped cupcake

Who doesn’t love a hearty surprise inside the cupcake? Not only does it taste good, this cupcake is perfect for all occasions with your loved ones.

Valentine's Day recipe ideas for celebratory drinks

13. Sparkling cranberry mocktail

Looking a cut above the rest, this mocktail gives you something special to sip. The tart taste of cranberries is balanced with the sweet elderflower. Top off with a sprig of herbs.

14. Cranberry mule mocktail

Life’s a cranberry with a juicy mocktail in your hand. Create your own fruity sensations, with this recipe that you’ll love either with or without alcohol.

15. Bellini shave ice

It’s going to be a glamorous evening with bellinis made with shave ice! Cool, refreshing and gloriously decadent, they’re best served with golden straws!

Valentine’s Day recipe ideas all for you

Which dish or drink will you adore the most? Give them a whirl on a romantic date, or indeed any other day of the year. Rich and indulgent, they’re the treats you’ve been longing for. If there’s any leftovers - you can always put it in the fridge for the coming days.

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Valentine's Day Recipe Ideas:

Main Courses

Steak Marinade: A juicy steak marinated with honey, black pepper, and red wine vinegar is a delightful treat for meat lovers .
Fresh Beetroot Tortellini with Butternut Squash and Sage: Vibrant beetroot adds a pop of color to this tortellini dish, filled with herbs.
Seabass, Carrot, and Courgette Ginger Ceviche: Zesty and fun, this dish can be made using the spiralizer KitchenAid mixer attachment, with a dressing of raspberry vinegar.
Chicken Tortilla Lime Soup: An intense and satisfying soup with shredded chicken, lime, fresh coriander, and green chilis.
Honey Orange Cheese Blintzes: These cute blintzes, filled with honey, orange zest, and cheese, can be enjoyed as a starter, main, treat, or dessert.

Decadent Desserts

Spicy Strawberry Sorbet: A love potion-like sorbet with red pepper, goji berries, frozen strawberries, and cayenne pepper.
Easy Chocolate Mousse: Indulge in a decadent chocolate mousse with sour cream, served in pretty pots with raspberries.
Caramel Ice Cream: This ice cream, made with the KitchenAid ice cream bowl attachment, exudes the aroma of caramel.
Red Velvet Cake: A moist and vibrant red velvet cake, made in a stand mixer, is a classic favorite for Valentine's Day.
Eton Mess: Enjoy making and breaking this fun dessert with stiff peaks for the meringue, easily achieved with a mixer whisk, and juicy berries.
Raspberry Marshmallows: These swirly marshmallows, made using a stand mixer or hand mixer, are as irresistible as they look.
Heart-Shaped Cupcake: A delightful surprise inside the cupcake, perfect for sharing with loved ones.

Celebratory Drinks

Sparkling Cranberry Mocktail: A cut above the rest, this mocktail balances the tart taste of cranberries with sweet elderflower, topped off with a sprig of herbs.
Cranberry Mule Mocktail: Create your own fruity sensations with this mocktail, perfect with or without alcohol.
Bellini Shave Ice: Cool, refreshing, and gloriously decadent, these bellinis made with shave ice are best served with golden straws.

These Valentine's Day recipe ideas cater to a range of tastes and preferences, offering rich and indulgent treats for a romantic date or any other day of the year. The use of KitchenAid appliances, such as the mixer and ice cream bowl attachment, adds a touch of elegance and ease to the preparation process, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.

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