Live-fire cooking will transform Valentine’s Day Recipes into extraordinary masterpieces. Use this recipe roundup to create the perfect menu for mouthwatering steaks, succulent seafood, easy appetizers, delicous side dishes, and decadent desserts!
Below, you’ll find several options for the perfect romantic Valentine’s Day menu. Start with an appetizer, choose a protein, a side dish, and an optional topping. Don’t forget dessert! We’ve included some delicious sweet treats to end the night on a high note!
Delicious Valentine’s Appetizers
1.) Red Pepper Chicken Meatballs
These tender, juicy meatballs are made with ground chicken, roasted red peppers, herbs, and spices. Top with a herby homemade chimichurri sauce for a delectable Valentine’s appetizer!
2.) Jalapeno Popper Mushrooms
These incredible stuffed mushrooms are filled with a creamy and spicy jalapeno popper filling, then grilled to perfection for a smoky, satisfying bite.
3.) Plank Grilled Brie
Plank Grilled Brie is one of the easiest appetizers to prepare on your grill or in the oven. This dish is both satisfying and delicious!
Valentine’s Steaks Recipes
Nothing says “I love you” like a perfectly tender, beefy steak. If you’re looking for inspiration for your Valentine’s Day dinner, we’ve included four recipes to choose from. First up is the classic filet mignon, followed by the cowboy and tomahawk steaks for heartier appetites. Last but not least is the reliable, yet amazing T-bone steak.
1.) Garlic Butter Tomahawk Steaks
These tender steaks are beefy with a rich butter flavor. They are well marbled, juicy, and perfect for grilling and slow roasting. Because of their impressive size and thickness, we recommend cooking them low and slow, then reverse searing them to achieve a flavorful crust.
2.) Pellet Grill Cowboy Steak
There is nothing more rewarding than biting into a perfectly cooked cowboy steak. And even better, we take these bad boys to the pellet grill for a low and slow cook, then reverse sear them to form a delicious crust on the outside. This steak will be one of the best you’ve ever had! Get the RECIPE!
3.) T-Bone Steaks with Herb Rub
These T-Bone steaks are slathered with a flavorful oregano, basil, and garlic seasoning rub then grilled. Reverse searing creates a beautiful crust, where the herb paste caramelizes to perfection. Absolutely delicious! TRY IT!
4.) Sous Vide Filet Mignon
If you haven’t tried sous vide filet mignon, you are in for a treat. These steaks are tender and evenly cooked, and the seared crust adds a great texture and flavor. Top it off with a little compound steak butter for the perfect steak experience.
Seafood for Valentine’s Day
Make surf n’ turf the theme of your Valentine’s Day dinner! Pair these delectable seafood offerings with one of the steaks above. Not too keen on red meat? Don’t worry. You can serve one or two of these seafood mains instead.
1.) Louisiana BBQ Shrimp
Enjoy the bold, zesty flavors of this delicious Louisiana BBQ Shrimp recipe. This dish features tender shrimp cooked to perfection in a buttery Cajun-inspired sauce.
2.) Grilled Lobster Tails with Pesto
Lobster is one of our favorite items to take to the grill. Not only does it cook quickly, but the flame-kissed flavor is amazing! Our recipe for grilled lobster tails with pesto will have you coming back for more. These halved tails are grilled over charcoal and topped with a cilantro-pumpkin seed pesto to die for—the perfect main course for special occasions. Make it NOW!
3.) Cast Iron Scallops on the Grill
These succulent cast-iron skillet scallops are bathed in a buttery lemon-pepper sauce. Serve them as an appetizer or main course. Either way, it will be a delicious treat for you and your special someone! Recipe HERE!
Valentine’s Day Chicken Recipes
Want to keep it light but flavorful? These chicken recipes are perfect for those who want a little spice in their life. Pair these zesty Latin and Caribbean-inspired dishes with a simple side salad and rice to balance the flavors.
1.) Mango Jalapeno Chicken Thighs
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are amazingly juicy and tender. Add a simple BBQ rub and a deliciously sweet, fruity, and mildly spicy mango jalapeno barbecue sauce, and it’s pure perfection. Even better, we use simple, budget-friendly ingredients for this recipe.
2.) Sazon Grilled Chicken
Sazon spice mixture is used in a lot of Latin American cooking, including rice, beans, stews, and soups, but it makes a great grilled chicken rub. These chicken thighs and drumsticks are coated with sazon, then grilled over charcoal. Of course, you are not limited in what type of grill you use, and you can bake the chicken in the oven as well.
3.) Jerk Marinated Chicken
Caribbean cuisine is incredibly diverse, but one thing remains true, Jamaican jerk marinated chicken hits the top of the flavor list every time. The mixture of herbs, earthy spices, and piquant flavors is amazing!
Valentine’s Day Side Dishes
Potatoes and steaks go hand in hand, but don’t worry, we’ve included a few alternatives. Most folks love bacon, so be sure to add it somewhere on your Valentine’s Day dinner menu!
1.) Smoked Baked Potatoes
These smoky baked potatoes are crazy good, and you’ll absolutely love them! Not only are potatoes a versatile side dish, but they can be cooked low and slow right along with your main protein. Make it!
2.) Hasselback Potatoes
These Hasselback Potatoes are incredibly delicious and so easy to make! We skip the oven and place these perfectly sliced whole potatoes straight into the smoker. In 2 hours, you’ll have a breathtaking side dish for your Valentine’s Day dinner! RECIPE.
3.) Green Bean Bundles
Want to keep your carb count low? Reach for these bacon-wrapped green beans. Let’s be honest here; everything is better with bacon! And, they have great presentation quality, especially when nestled beside a fancy steak!
4.) Grilled Carrots with Maple Glaze
Grilled Carrots with Maple Glaze are a side dish like no other. Fresh, whole carrots are grilled to tender perfection, then coated in a silky, sweet maple glaze. This easy side dish will have you reaching for a second helping in no time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat that grill, and get ready to make this easy grilled carrot recipe.
Lamb and Game
Treat your Valentine to the flavors of the great outdoors with these grilled lamb and game recipes!
1.) Rosemary-Dijon Lamb Porterhouse
These Rosemary-Dijon Lamb Porterhouse are insanely delicious and make the perfect quick and easy grilled Valentine’s Day dinner choice! The combination of Dijon mustard, citrus, and rosemary produces the most fantastic flavor on the lamb. We recommend reducing the recipe by half if you’re cooking for two. Find the recipe HERE!
2.) Garlic Herb Rack of Lamb
Rack of lamb plates beautifully and can make quite an impression. Slathered in garlic and herbs, this grilled rack of lamb makes a lovely main course for your romantic dinner. Make Rack of Lamb!
3.) Smoked Venison Tenderloin
Most of us grill venison tenderloin hot and fast, but cooking them low and slow improves the flavor! This easy recipe resulted in tender medallions of smoked meat. We love pairing these smoked venison tenderloins with a pineapple rum and Asian chili sauce.
4.) Smoked Cornish Hens (with Pomegranate Glaze
This recipe combines the smoky flavor of the cornish hens with the sweet and tangy pomegranate glaze. Serve them up for special occasions like Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day Toppings and Butters
Swap out the recipe topping for the ones below! You can tailor your Valentine’s Day dinner menu to suit your needs by adding a few grilled lamb recipes to the mix. We recommend halving the lamb porterhouse recipe if cooking for two.
1.) Crab Oscar Topping for Steaks
This recipe is for a quick and easy version of Steak Oscar. It’s perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day, and it’s easy to make, delicious, and the presentation is gorgeous! Get the RECIPE!
2.) Smoky Bacon Butter
Most of us love bacon. And really, who can blame us? I mean, it’s delicious, and it provides a satisfying crunch to breakfast and burgers! Well, we’ve added this same smoky, salty flavor to butter. Want to dress up a grilled steak or side veg like brussels sprouts or broccoli? Top it with this smoky bacon butter. Get the Easy Recipe!
3.) Blue Cheese Butter
This creamy blue cheese butter is the perfect pairing for steaks. Unlike most compound butter, it remains soft as it’s made right before serving. Make it!
4.) Easy Truffle Butter
This easy truffle butter is delicately flavored and pairs perfectly with steaks, chops, chicken, vegetables, and more!
Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes
Here are some sweets for your sweet! Choose a quick and easy dessert like smoked chocolate sauce or a slow cooked item like the smoked cream cheese dessert. Either way, your Valentine will love it!
1.) Smoked Chocolate Sauce
This smoked chocolate sauce will ramp up your dessert game! Drizzle it over ice cream, grilled fruits, or brownies. The smoke flavor adds a delicious depth to the chocolate.
2.) Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispies Treats
These decadent rice crispy bars will earn you extra kisses. They are coated with luscious caramel, topped with chocolate, and a light sprinkling of nuts. This recipe is a great way to dress up your Valentine’s menu.
3.) Smoked Cream Cheese Dessert
It tastes just like cherry cheesecake with a little kiss of smoke! The best part is using this dip to top French toast, pancakes, or filling the crepes the next morning!
4.) Decadent Smoked Brownies
You’ll fall in love with these decadent smoked brownies. The rich chocolate, smoky flavor, and a touch of warmed caramel in one dessert is truly an indulgent experience.
