Cooking a fancy dinner or desert is one of the most well-known traditions for Valentine's Day if you have a significant other.
However, if you're like me and can't cook to save your life, then this can become a problem. If you can't rely on your significant other to do the cooking either because their skills match yours, then you're in even bigger trouble.
Lucky for you, there are tons of recipes to choose from that are pretty easy to make, even for people who burn everything in the kitchen, and would make the perfect Valentine's Day meal!
But which are truly idiot-proof?
We narrowed it down for you. Here are 10 easy recipes that all novice cooks can use to make the perfect Valentine's Day meal!
1. Grilled Chicken Salad
Salad is extremely easy to make since it often just requires dressing and being able to cut up vegetables.
This grilled chicken salad recipe from MyRecipes can be made in three simple steps!
If you're struggling to cook the chicken, simply visit your local grocery store and buy pieces of grilled chicken that are pre-made. It's that easy to make and it's a healthy choice for V-Day dinner!
2. New York Strip Steak
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If you're looking for an easy recipe to make on Valentine's Day, you can also try making New York Strip steak.
If you own a small grill, cooking the stake that way is probably the easiest way to go. If not, try this New York Strip Steak recipe from Good Housekeeping which requires little ingredients and can be made in just a few steps.
Cooking a steak isn't always difficult and it's a perfect substitute for a common restaurant meal!
3. Roast Chicken
Roasting chicken is another easy romantic dinner idea for Valentine's Day!
This recipe from Diethood makes roasting chicken a lot less scary.
The recipe calls for not too many ingredients and gives detailed instructions on how to cook the chicken in the oven. If you have a rotisserie, you can also use that to avoid the extra hassle.
It's a simple and easy recipe to cook that's perfect for Valentine's Day.
4. Pot Roast
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Beef pot roast is one of the easiest meals to make since it can easily be made in a slow cooker.
This recipe from Damn Delicious shows you how to slow cook a pot roast in the crock-pot. You can basically put it in the crock-pot and have it cook all day without having to spend a long time overseeing the process in the kitchen.
The best part about it is that it tastes just as good, if not better, then cooking it in the oven!
5. Spaghetti And Meatballs
Another extremely easy recipe to make is spaghetti and meatballs!
Most of us already know how to cook spaghetti, but If you want an easy recipe for making meatballs, you should try this one from Delish which only takes an hour to make and doesn't require too many ingredients!
6. Ratatouille
If you want to impress your loved one, you should try this easy recipe from PureWow ratatouille.
Ratatouille is basically just a dish that is made up of cooked tomato, bell pepper, and summer squash. It's an easy recipe to use and requires little cooking prep time! Plus if both you and your significant other love Pixar movies or know the Pixar movie that was inspired by this dish called "Ratatouille", then it will make for a cute dinner inspired by your common interest!
7. Chicken Faijatas
One recipe that's both easy to make and goes well with drinking wine is this Chicken Fajitas recipe from PureWow. You can make it in a skillet and toss the vegetables in there along with the chicken. It's an easy recipe to follow and perfect for any Valentine's Day dinner with your loved one!
8. Mix And Match Mini Cheesecakes
Any type of mini dessert item is a must on Valentine's Day!
This recipe from Woman's Day is very easy to make, and you can make it in an hour!
You also don't have to worry about making the pie crust, since this recipe allows you to use graham crackers instead. Plus, you can get creative with the toppings which is always fun! It's perfect for anyone that wants a cute Valentine's Day dessert!
9. Love Toast
If you're opting for making breakfast or cooking breakfast for dinner, you should try making this cute "Love Toast" recipe from Woman's Day!
The recipe is toast complete with a sunny side up egg inside that's shaped like a heart. It's adorable and very easy to make, requiring only eight ingredients and one small paragraph of instructions!
It's the perfect recipe to use for Valentine's Day!
10. Heart Shaped Cookies
Everyone knows that heart-shaped cookies are one of the most popular desserts to serve on Valentine's Day!
This recipe from Woman's Day will warm your heart! They take only 25 minutes to make and only require four steps. They will definitely set the mood for Valentine's Day!
Instead of panicking over having to book a reservation at a restaurant on Valentine's Day, you should opt for cooking any one of the meals listed above at home!
Cooking a Valentine's Day meal doesn't always require having to spend hours in the kitchen or being a perfect chef. There are a lot of simple recipes, such as the ones listed above, that take up less time and taste just as amazing as a meal at a restaurant!
Plus you can finally trick your loved one into thinking that you suddenly became an amazing cook!
