I love to cook so we don’t go to restaurants all that often, but there are two days of the year you will never, ever catch me at one: Mother’s day and Valentine’s Day! I just can’t stand the crowds. I would so much rather whip up a delicious meal for my husband and I, or even a fancy family meal now that my kiddos are old enough that mealtime is an enjoyable experience for us all. (Moms of toddlers – it gets better!)

As parents of young kids, we mastered the “Date Night In” early on. Sure the occasional night out is great, but it’s a lot easier to make a date night in happen so we made it a habit to enjoy them a couple of times a month.

I thought it would be fun to share the recipes for two different at-home Valentine’s Day dinner menus with you all today! One to enjoy with your kiddos and one for just you and your sweetheart, if you are so inclined – no reservations required!

Valentine’s Dinner In For the Whole Family

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Parmesan Cream Sauce 
Soy Balsamic Green Beans
Twice Baked Potatoes (prep these ahead of time and warm them up in the microwave!)

Shirley Temple Floats
Red Velvet Truffles

Date Night In For Two

Creamy Italian Parmesan Garden Salad
Fettuccine Alfredo
Steak Marsala

White Chocolate Fondue + All of your favorite dippers
Your favorite bottle of wine

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Bon appétit! I hope these Valentine’s Day dinner menus will help you plan a romantic dinner in, keeping your wallet and your household budget happy as well!

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