Valentine Dinner Ideas

Valentine Dinner Ideas

Celebrate the month of love with our favorite Valentine Dinner ideas! Skip the hustle and bustle of going out this year and try something extraordinary: cooking for your valentine. Save money and create a magical dining experience with delightful cocktails, mouthwatering appetizers, sensational main courses, and divine desserts. Whether you're celebrating with your special someone or your beloved gal pals, these romantic Valentine's dinner ideas will make your heart skip a beat.

Full-Course Dinner Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Don't forget to set the mood thirty minutes before dinner by lighting a few of your favorite candles. The candlelight will set the tone for romance and the dinner will be made that much more special.

 

Luxe candle by Bee Inspired lit on a table next to a cup of tea

Get the Love Flowing

Start off your night with a signature honey cocktail. While we can't say that they're good for you (it is booze, after all!), they aren't full of artificial colors and processed sugar. And, a drink is always better when it's crafted by someone you love.

Sweetheart Martini

This beautiful cocktail is infused with an easy DIY rose honey infusion. What says "I love you" better than that? Well, maybe a bunch of whole red roses, depending on your preferences. We recommend using Blueberry honey for this, as it has a fruity, buttery flavor that compliments the rose infusion well. We also suggest Tito's Vodka in case you don't have a preference!

Sweetheart Martini by Bee Inspired next to a jar of Bee Inspired Blueberry Honey

Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade

This sparkling lemonade is as elegant as it is yummy. This is a perfect drink to have for your dinner if you prefer something that is alcohol free-or if you like to customize what you put into your cocktails. Replace the strawberries with blackberries or juicy nectarines for something even more colorful and sweet.

Sparkling strawberry lemonade by Bee Inspired surrounded by strawberries

Lovely Appetizers

After your cocktail (or during), share an easy bee-inspired appetizer. Savory and elegant, these can easily be modified into true Valentine's recipes by laying the food out on a bed of rose petals before serving. Wouldn't that be beautiful?

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

This shrimp is so addictive, you'll want to keep going back for more! This recipe was one of the first on our blog; it's an oldie but a tried and true goodie that would make any date night meal completely divine.

bacon-wrapped shrimp on a plate with lemon wedges and two small sauce bowls

Grilled Artichokes

Artichokes may seem daunting, but have no fear! These spiky little flower buds are easier than you think (although they do take a little bit of time to cook up). The extra effort put into this dish makes it all the more tasty and worthwhile, trust us.

two artichoke halves on white

Entr ées for your Honey

The main course of the meal should be the shining star of the dinner. These recipes will make cooking for Valentine's easier and more elegant than ever.

Honey-Glazed Lamb Rack

Lamb is absolutely divine and meant for special occasions. It's tender and juicy, and a good cut is well worth every penny spent. This lamb rack would be a special treat for the evening. It doesn't even take a long time to prepare!

Honey-Glazed Lamb Rack by Bee Inspired on a white plate

Honey-Glazed Salmon

If seafood is more your speed, you will love this salmon recipe. It's sweet yet savory, with smoky cedar notes thanks to the preparation method. An absolute must-try!

Honey-Glazed Salmon by Bee Inspired on a black table surrounded by raw ingredients

Classic Pot Roast

For a fix-it-and-forget-it meal, try our sweet pot roast recipe. You can combine all of the ingredients and throw them into a crockpot, without having to worry about standing in the kitchen for hours. Feel free to try using chicken or lamb in this instead of beef. Make sure to use dark honey, like avocado, that will stand up to the heat.

Classic Pot Roast by Bee Inspired sliced up on a white plate

Szechuan Chicken

Fans of heat will love our this spicy recipe. This one is really quick to cook up (a good stir fry should only take a few minutes, otherwise you overcook the vegetables). This would also be great with shrimp or beef.

Szechuan Chicken by Bee Inspired in a brown bowl

Don't Forget Dessert!

Don't think about cutting calories here! These Valentine Desserts are rich and decadent and definitely crafted with the idea of moderation in mind. They aren't full of artificial ingredients though, so while the calorie count may be a little high, these recipes are still made from wholesome ingredients. Made with love by you. Substitue raw honeycomb straight from the hive in any of these recipes for added texture and taste.

Closeup of woman applying lip balm

After eating, make sure your Valentine keeps their lips hydrated with our Plastic-Free Honey Lip Balm - made with organic ingredients they'll love!

Get Cooking for you Valentine

We hope you and your honey enjoy these recipes! Even if you do decided to go out for Valentine's Day, these recipes are great for a special date night as well. If you decide to make Valentine's Dinner at home, why not take a photo and share it with us using #beeinspired on Instagram. We love seeing your photos!


Kara holding a hive frame in doorway of cabin

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Kara waxes about the bees, creates and tests recipes with her friend Joyce, and does her best to share what she’s learning about the bees, honey, ingredients we use and more. Read more about Kara