Thirty very special recipes for Valentine's Day, all delicious, economical, and scale easily for two and smaller households.
Valentine's Day is coming fast, and you must make a plan, but let's find some small-batch recipes that fit your needs.
We love Valentine's Day- it is full of love, goodwill, and great food. But crowded restaurants are not our favorite places, and you can do much better at home. Let's review some of my top recipes that are easy to make.
All these recipes are designed for two or fewer households. They are either already small or can be adjusted according to the instructions in the recipe post.
Smaller Breakfast Recipes
We all need a great start to the day. We always go with baked sausage and blueberry pancakes. They're so good.
Steak, Steak, and More Steak
For us, an extraordinary meal starts with beef, but we are flexible. Although pork and chicken are great, and I love Italian and Mexican, here are my top beef recipes, plus a chicken and pork if you must. I also include a couple of enhancements.
Steak Enhancements
Easy Smaller Italian Recipes
Everybody loves great Italian. Here are recipes you can easily adjust to your needs.
Smaller Soup Recipes
Soups are good as the main dish or an additional course. All are easy and can be made ahead. The post includes instructions for cooking in 2-quart mini crock pots, but they may also be made in larger crock pots.
Veggies and other side dishes
Side dishes make or break the meal. Here are some of our favoritesโa little of this and a little of that, but all easily adjustable.
OK, you caught me, but making bread for two is hard. These delicious rolls can be made as only six rolls.
Small Dessert Recipes
Dessert is a must for a great Valentine's meal, but it is vital on Valentine's Day. Here are my favorite recipes for small desserts.
Candy Recipes
Candy is traditional but expensive. Making yourself is easy and economical, but it also adds some special meaning for the ones you love. These recipes will make manageable amounts for smaller households. Add red sprinkle candies to the nut clusters to make them unique for the holiday.
Don't forget the dog treats.
Editor's Note: Originally Published February 11, 2017, and updated yearly with new recommendations.
Jane says
Your Flourless Chocolate Cake is a favourite in this Canadian household. The only debate is to whether the Ganache tastes better made with cream or sour cream. Thank you for your sensible achievable recipes.