Happy Valentine’s Day! If time got away from you and you’re not one for a V-Day prix fixe menu, then consider one of these romantic 30-minute recipes. Each one is impressive, but can be easily pulled off on short notice. Don’t forget the wine!
Valentine’s Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards are traditionally as aesthetically pleasing as they are delicious. Follow a “recipe,” like this one from The Recipe Critic, or let your imagination run wild with unique flavor combinations of fresh, seasonal ingredients. The key to the perfect platter is creative decorations, such as chocolate, candy hearts, and even edible flowers for a truly sweet touch.
Coq au Vin Chicken Meatballs
These weeknight chicken meatballs from Half-Baked Harvest have all of the flavors of a classic coq au vin, but without the hours of braising. Pair them with your favorite homemade or store-bought mashed potatoes to soak up the rich red wine sauce!
Ravioli with Sage-Walnut Butter
Dress up store-bought refrigerated ravioli with a simple brown butter, sage, and walnut sauce! This Food Network recipe is perfect for vegetarians, or pair it with roasted sausages or seared pork chops for meat eaters.
Spice-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
When we’re looking to get dinner out in a hurry and don’t want to fill the sink with dishes, a baking sheet is always where we turn. Here, Goodtaste uses a quick-cooking protein like pork tenderloin and crusts it with freshly cracked spices, which provide not only flavor, but also great texture on the outside of the meat. The sheet pan also has enough surface area to cook your vegetables alongside.
Veal Scallops with Apple-Cream Sauce and Fennel Slaw
When it comes to proteins, “scallop” cuts are a great solution when you’re looking for an impressive, but quick-cooking, dinner. In this Rachael Ray recipe shared by Slurrp, thinly sliced veal scallops are seared in a hot pan and then topped with a simple apple-cream sauce spiked with Calvados. A fast fennel slaw adds crunch and acidity and rounds out the meal.
Sticky Tofu Noodles with Coconut and Lime
Few meals are more refreshing than a cold rice noodle salad. If you’re trying to keep things light for Valentine’s Day, consider this chilled rice noodle salad with seared tofu from Delicious. The whole bowl is dressed with a silky (and dairy-free) coconut cream dressing. Not a tofu fan? Try this bowl with shrimp, boneless chicken thighs, or roasted salmon.
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