Impress Your Sweetheart With One of These Valentine's Day Date-Night Recipes From TikTok
An intimate three-course Valentine’s Day dinner for two for $25? Yes, it's possible. TikTok has you covered on all things V-Day date night.
Updated Feb. 12 2024, 1:15 p.m. ET
While plenty of couples prefer to spend Valentine's Day dining at their favorite restaurant, others are looking to take a more authentic approach and prepare a meal for their significant other themselves. If you're on the hunt for a flavorful dish that is sure to impress, TikTok has you covered with plenty of fun and unique Valentine's Day date-night dinner recipes for you and your sweetheart.
There's a little something for everyone in this list — from the typical steak dinners to vegan options, and healthy desserts to kid-friendly recipes, you're bound to gather a little bit of inspiration here. Though we did skip the typical chicken alfredo recipe as Olive Garden has that covered the other 364 days of the year.
Lucky for you, most of these videos also include the recipes right in them or in the comments to simplify the process for you.
This classic steak dinner recipe is the perfect option for celebrating Valentine's Day.
If you're looking for a recipe for a simple yet delicious steak, coupled with flavorful and filling sides, @thegoldenbalance has the perfect Valentine's Day recipe for you!
Valentine’s Day dinner on a budget? This recipe has you covered.
TikToker @viviank.h shares how you can enjoy an intimate three-course Valentine’s Day dinner for two for $25. You’ll start with a simple bruschetta, followed by the main course — a copycat recipe of the spicy rigatoni from Carbone, and end the meal with a chilled chocolate mousse.
Change up Valentine's Day dinner with this unique take on surf and turf.
Since Valentine's Day is usually considered a day to splurge a bit, surf and turf is a popular option for date night. Take your regular steak and upgrade it with this shrimp cream sauce. Serve with a side of asparagus (or sub for a vegetable of your choice) and some wine.
Make this sweet snack for your friends, kids, or that special someone in your life.
This chocolate bark, sometimes called sweetheart bark, is super easy to make, and is great as a sweet snack to munch on throughout the day or leading up to Valentine's Day. If you have kids, this is a super easy recipe they can even make with you!
Or these vegan fajitas for your plant-based partner.
Looking for something special to make your plant-based partner while also appeasing your own meaty cravings? These vegan fajitas should hit the spot. Made with cauliflower, peppers, and a blend of delicious seasonings, these are a fun but thoughtful dinner to make for your significant other.
This lemon garlic pasta recipe is sure to cure your carb cravings.
Technically, this recipe is vegan and uses vegan butter, but if you're not plant-based, feel free to substitute with real butter. Looking for a little more to the meal? Add some grilled chicken to the top to really round it out.
Looking for something healthy? Try these Reese's Cups!
Of course, it's completely OK to indulge a bit, especially for a holiday, but if you're looking to lighten up the treats you make for Valentine's Day, try these raspberry Reese's Cups. They're much healthier than the store-bought ones, and they're vegan!
This DIY heart-shaped dessert.
We know, we know — everything on Valentine's Day is heart-shaped. But instead of doing the typical heart-shaped cookies or cake, why not do one step better and make these churros?
Now, off to the grocery store you go!