Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Home with these Romantic Meal Ideas
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Home with these Romantic Meal Ideas
but don’t want the hassle of leaving your house?
Find out how to celebrate at home with romantic
meal ideas from HelloFresh.
but don’t want the hassle of leaving your house?
Find out how to celebrate at home with romantic
meal ideas from HelloFresh.
Are tasty meals at home the best way to celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to involve fancy restaurants and big itineraries. Sometimes, the best way to celebrate is to relax in the comfort of your own home with your loved one. In fact, when we surveyed the people of Ireland to find out exactly how they like to spend the 14th, we found that home cooked food was the key to their hearts:

83%
consider the cost of dining out for Valentine's Day overpriced

81%
would be impressed if their partner cooked them a meal they hadn't tried before

66%
agree the way to someone's heart is through their stomach

61%
would want their partner to cook a wider variety of meals

83%
consider the cost of dining out for Valentine's Day overpriced

81%
would be impressed if their partner cooked them a meal they hadn't tried before

66%
agree the way to someone's heart is through their stomach

61%
would want their partner to cook a wider variety of meals
How to create the perfect home cooked Valentine’s Day dinner
If you, like many couples across the nation, are choosing to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home, there are lots of ways you can make your romantic meal extra special. Cuisines with rich flavours such as French and Italian are often a great option for Valentine’s Day, as they feel both indulgent and elegant. It’s also a good idea to cook a recipe you’ve both never tried, so that it feels like more of an experience. Here are some more of our top tips to make the best home cooked Valentine’s Day dinner:
- Choose a cuisine and stick to it - If you’re making a French main meal, why not make a French starter and dessert too? That way, the flavours will complement one another and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported abroad
- Prep ahead - Try to do all of your food prep before you sit down with your loved one, so that you don’t sacrifice too much quality time for cooking
- Embrace the theme - Have fun with cooking and don’t be afraid to make all things heart-shaped and pink. Heart pizza bases are easy to shape, while sprinkling a few dried raspberries on a dessert adds extra pizazz
- Keep it simple - Try to stick to recipes that are easy to follow, as you don’t want to feel stressed or strapped for time
- Clean as you go - Choose a recipe that doesn’t require too much clean-up, as nothing kills the romantic ambience like dirty dishes
The Best Romantic Meal Ideas
From indulgent French dishes to tasty Thai favourites, there are countless romantic dishes you can make at home this Valentine’s Day. To make things as smooth as possible, we’ve put together a list of the most impressive meals that are also incredibly easy to make…

Coq Sans Vin
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Roasted Red Pepper Flatbread
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Tofu Pad Thai
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Pan-Seared Salmon in Herby Butter
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Cacio e Pepe
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Steak and Cauliflower Rice
Order a Valentine’s Day Food Box From HelloFresh
To make your home cooked romantic dinner even easier, why not order a Valentine’s Day food box from HelloFresh? Here, you can take your pick from our delicious Valentine’s Day specials and choose between themed, veggie, low-calorie, family or classic options. By choosing a food box, you’ll get all your ingredients pre-portioned along with step-by-step recipes to make cooking a breeze. That way, you’ll take the stress out of your romantic meal, so you’ll be able to focus on quality time with your loved one.