These Last Minute Valentine’s Day recipes are perfect for creating a romantic, delicious celebration even when you’re short on time! Whether you’re planning a last-minute dinner for two, need a quick appetizer, or want a fast but festive dessert, these easy Valentine’s recipes make the holiday simple and stress-free.
Last-minute Valentine’s Day recipes work because they take the pressure out of cooking and let you enjoy the celebration without stress. You don’t need complicated ingredients or hours of prep to create something romantic and delicious – simple, flavourful recipes can be just as special. Quick sheet pan meals, air fryer dinners, 15-minute pastas, and effortless desserts come together fast so you can spend more time relaxing, setting the mood, or enjoying a cozy evening together. With the right recipes, a last-minute Valentine’s Day dinner can feel just as thoughtful and memorable as one you planned for weeks.
- Choose proteins that cook fast. Choose proteins like shrimp, salmon, steak bites, and chicken cutlets since they cook quickly and make any meal elevated.
- Keep it simple. Don’t stress. Pick a simple recipe – like sheet pans, one pan pastas, air fryer recipes, or no bake desserts.
- Simple flavours. Add flavour with garlic, lemon, herbs, or balsamic glaze to make any meal feel special.
- Prepare one step beforehand. Prepare one part of your meal ahead of time, like pre-chop ingredients or whip up a dessert earlier in the day to save time later.
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Sheet Pan Salmon Dinner
This Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner is an easy baked salmon recipe with potatoes & asparagus, and a creamy lemon butter sauce. Learn how to bake sheet pan salmon and veggies for the BEST easy meal – ready in 45 minutes!
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Chocolate Fruit Dip
This Chocolate Fruit Dip recipe is the perfect easy dip for fruit platters – smooth, sweet, and easy to make with Greek yogurt!
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One Pan Chicken Alfredo Pasta
This One Pan Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a delicious and easy weeknight meal with chicken breast, fettuccine, and the easiest Alfredo sauce ever!
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Cast Iron Steak
The ultimate guide to the perfect medium rare steak, this Cast Iron Steak recipe is the best easy restaurant-quality steak made with basic ingredients in 25 minutes or less!
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Easy Pasta Carbonara
Learn how to make classic Italian Carbonara with this Easy Pasta Carbonara recipe. Made with basic ingredients, it's ultra rich and creamy, and it's on the table in under 30 minutes!
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
This easy Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe is a simple baked appetizer that's delicious served with chips, crackers, or cut veggies.
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Crepes
Learn how to make Crepes with our Crepe recipe & tutorial! The BEST soft French-style crepes that are thin & delicate and SO easy to make.
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Air Fryer Steak
Restaurant-quality steak that's ready in minutes! This Air Fryer Steak recipe makes perfectly cooked juicy steak every single time.
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Easy Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
This Easy Caesar Salad recipe creates a restaurant-quality salad made simple with an easy blender dressing, shaved Parmesan, and homemade croutons!
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Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
Crispy roasted potatoes ready in 20 minutes or less, in the air fryer! These Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes make the perfect easy side dish.
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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is an easy 25-minute one-pan meal. Seasoned chicken breasts & pasta in a simple creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
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Best Ever One Bowl Chocolate Cake
This Best Ever One Bowl Chocolate Cake is the ‘holy grail’ of chocolate cakes! It’s soft and tender with a deep chocolate flavour, and it’s perfect for frosting!
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Learn how to make Chocolate Covered Strawberries with this easy tutorial for chocolate dipped strawberries – perfect for Valentine's day! Make your own chocolate strawberries with melted chocolate and fresh fruit.
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Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
This Roasted Potatoes and Carrots recipe is the perfect easy side dish that's delicious enough for the holidays and easy enough for a weeknight meal!
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Air Fryer Steak Bites
This Air Fryer Steak Bites recipe is a quick and delicious snack, appetizer, or main dish that's juicy, tender and perfect for dipping! Add them to sandwiches, wraps, salads, or pasta, or enjoy them dipped in garlic butter. Ready in 10 minutes!
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One Pan Herb and Garlic Butter Salmon
This One Pan Herb and Garlic Butter Salmon is low-carb, juicy and delicious! Pan-fried salmon with a simple herb and garlic butter sauce!
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Fruit Dip
This Fruit Dip recipe is an easy dessert dip for summer! It's made with only 3 simple ingredients and it's perfect for dipping fruit or cookies!
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Olive Garden Salad
This Olive Garden Salad recipe is exactly like the restaurant house salad – with classic creamy Italian dressing & fresh Parmesan cheese!
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Chocolate Heart Shaped Pancakes
Heart shaped pancakes made with chocolate are a deliciously light, dessert-inspired breakfast for Valentine’s Day. The chocolate buttermilk pancakes recipe is fun and easy to make, too!
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One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
This One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is a family favourite weeknight meal! Pasta cooked in a meaty sauce – kid-friendly, easy & delicious!
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French Bread Pizza
An easy, budget-friendly family meal, this French Bread Pizza Recipe is made with your favourite pizza toppings in 30 minutes or less!
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Easy Maple Glazed Salmon
This Easy Maple Glazed Salmon is the perfect main dish for salmon lovers! Salmon fillets caramelized in a maple glaze, ready in 20 minutes!
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Soft and Chewy Red Velvet Sugar Cookies
These Soft and Chewy Red Velvet Sugar Cookies are the perfect easy cookie recipe for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any festive time of year. They’re bright and colourful, gorgeous, delicious, and simple to make with only a few ingredients!
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Fruit Platter
Looking to add a healthy and colourful option to your breakfast, brunch, or dessert buffet? This Fruit Platter recipe is a breeze to put together with a range of fresh fruits and fruit dips.
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Quick Dinner Rolls
This Quick Dinner Rolls Recipe is the easiest yeast dinner roll recipe that's ready in one hour or less. Fluffy & delicious rolls & pro-tips!
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