7 romantic recipes to make at home for Valentine’s Day

This year, instead of paying extraordinary amounts at a restaurant for a Valentine’s meal, why not stay at home and whip up a special meal for your loved one? A romantic home cooked meal has so many advantages over a potentially noisy, overpriced and overcrowded restaurant.

Treat your sweetheart to an intimate dinner for two in the comfort of your own home. Create your own love scene this Valentine’s Day and choose from our tempting menu.

These seven lip smacking recipes have got you covered from appetisers, decadent dinners and a scrumptious dessert to finish off the evening.

Romantic recipes to try at home 

Spicy strawberry and jalapeño salsa

Spice up your evening with this delicious starter. Try this spicy strawberry and jalapeño salsa recipe

Spicy strawberry and jalapeno salsa – Cobs

Lemon and Herb Ricotta Spaghetti

What better than a fresh bowl of pasta? Blended with lemon and herbs this light pasta dish will certainly impress your loved one.

Lemon and herb ricotta spaghetti – Perfect Italiano

Slow-roasted Lamb Shoulder with lemon, garlic and rosemary

This lamb is a true show-stopper. With the meat falling off the bone, this dish is too good to pass on.

Slow roasted lamb shoulder with lemon, garlic and rosemary – myfoodbook cooking school

Easy four cheese spaghetti carbonara

Accompanied with a nice glass of wine this simple yet tasty carbonara recipe is a lovely dish to serve on Valentine’s Day. Cue The Lady and the Tramp pasta scene.

Easy four cheese spaghetti carbonara – Perfect Italiano

Roasted cinnamon and maple pear chips

Paired with a glass of red wine these delectable pear chips are perfect to enjoy with cheese after your main meal.

Roasted cinnamon and maple pear chips – Cobs

Chocolate ripple cheesecake

Anything to do with chocolate on Valentine’s Day is a must. This decadent chocolate ripple cheesecake is sure to end the evening on a sweet note.

Chocolate ripple cheesecake – The Dairy Kitchen

Eton mess with tangy passionfruit sauce

This must-try Eton mess with a gorgeous tangy passionfruit sauce just screams romance. In individual glasses, this dessert recipe is ideal for two.

Eton mess with tangy passionfruit sauce – Australian Passionfruit

Have a look at this cheeky video to see a perfect match for Avocado. This delightful avocado mousse recipe is perfect for Valentine’s Day.

If you would like more recipes inspiration for Valentine’s Day have a look at these recipe collection full off treats for two.

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