{"id":57192,"date":"2022-02-10T17:33:43","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T21:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/?p=57192"},"modified":"2026-04-15T12:44:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T16:44:06","slug":"valentines-day-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshdirect.com\/blog\/valentines-day-menu\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide To Acing Valentine’s Day Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You could make reservations at the fanciest restaurant in town, but if you ask us, nothing is more romantic than a home-cooked dinner made with heart and soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With a little planning, anyone can put together a feast that will impress your significant other. So dim the lights, grab some flowers<\/a>, and let’s get cracking on a meal to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start the Day Strong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Show your partner just how much you care by treating them to breakfast in bed\u2014you’ll rack up bonus points before things even get going. This is the time to go all out with their favorites: French toast, pancakes, or waffles, to name a few. Our obsession at the moment is Bread Gal’s white chocolate French toast<\/a>, which add a luxurious touch with bits of the creamy candy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also plenty of quick options, in case you’re not much of a morning person. Artisanal pastries<\/a>, yogurt<\/a> with granola<\/a>, and fresh fruit<\/a> are all excellent options. Also, don’t forget to pour some fresh orange juice<\/a> and a good cup of coffee<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

>> Shop everything for a breakfast in bed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before you get to the main event, you’ll want to set the mood with a few light bites. For a date night, oysters<\/a> practically scream sensuousness\u2014they’ve long been thought of as aphrodisiacs, after all. Oysters from Great Gun Oyster Co.<\/a> are a FreshDirect favorite because they’re harvested locally from Long Island’s Moriches Bay, so they can’t be be beat when it comes to flavor and freshness. For tips and tricks on serving oysters and other celebratory shellfish, check out our guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If seafood’s not your partner’s thing, a cheese and charcuterie board will satisfy the desire to indulge. We typically recommend that you include a few different cheese varieties when building the board such as a Brie, cheddar, blue, goat, alpine, etcetera. You can balance it out with complementary meats, fresh fruit, nuts, and preserves to help balance the full fat of the cheese and to elevate the flavors. For some crunch, add locally-made crackers and breads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For extra credit, you can turn your selections into a meat and cheese bouquet. Check out the post below to see how it’s done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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