This Valentine’s Day forget trying to figure out dinner plans at crowded restaurants, booking a babysitter, or waiting long times for take-out, instead treat yourself and your loved ones to a wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner at home.

Whether you’re celebrating with your special someone, the whole family, or a group of friends, don’t let Valentine’s Day go by the wayside this year. Even if you don’t want to go out, treat the special person (or people) in your life to a delicious meal at home.
Choose something fun (or sappy) for movie night and mark the occasion in the comfort of your own home. Here are 20 Valentine’s Day dinner ideas to help you plan your evening.
1. Chicken and Mushrooms

In this recipe, thin chicken cutlets are seasoned with a combination of spices and cooked until golden brown. Then the mushrooms are cooked in the pan juices to make a wonderful sauce. Serve on a bed of mashed potatoes for a meal that is worthy of a special occasion.
3. French Onion Soup

This flavorful onion soup is topped with bread and covered with melted cheese. This classic soup is best made with a partner, serve up your favorite beverage, and take it slow. Your patience will be rewarded with a wonderful soup.
10. Mushroom Pork Chops

In this recipe, thick pork chops are fried until golden and covered with a luxurious mushroom sauce. This pork chop dinner is easy enough for a weeknight but elegant enough for a special occasion. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
12. Beef and Broccoli

Another take-out favorite, the prep work on this dish is a snap; you can even get some help from the market by purchasing pre-sliced beef and mushrooms. Serve it over white rice or noodles for a great meal.
15. Cuban Shredded Beef (Ropa Vieja)

Ropa Vieja is a popular Cuban dish made with shredded beef in a flavorful tomato sauce. It’s easy to make and so good! Serve ropa vieja with white rice, black beans, and a side like fried sweet plantains or tostones for a great meal with a tropical flair.
16. Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry is quick, easy and really good. Here, steak strips are quickly browned then combined with mixed vegetables and a homemade stir fry sauce. Serve with white rice or noodles and enjoy this take-out favorite at home.
18. Sausage Tortellini Soup

This soup is loaded with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, vegetables and spices. It’s more than a soup, it’s a meal and really easy to make too. Pair it with homemade garlic bread for a wonderful meal.
19. Baked Ziti with Sausage

In this recipe we use Italian sausage; it adds a ton of flavor so we can use just a handful of ingredients. We also cheat a little by using jarred pasta sauce and canned tomatoes, but onions and a ton of garlic give it a homemade taste.
20. Chicken Francaise

Chicken Francaise is a simple, yet elegant dish that’s worthy of a special occasion. Thin chicken cutlets are dredged in seasoned flour, dipped in egg, then gently fried in olive oil and butter. The pan drippings are used to make a white wine and lemon sauce. Then it’s served on a bed of pasta and lightly drizzled with the sauce. Delicious!
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Trish
Your CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS is a great recipe that my family enjoys! We eat it at least once a month since we found it! So delicious and easy to make. I can’t wait to try your ham and bean soup!
Elizabeth
Hi Trish,
That is wonderful to hear! I’m so glad you all enjoy it. I hope you like the ham and bean soup as well.