11 Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes That Won’t Make You Stress-Sweat

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If you're having trouble picking out a Valentine's Day gift this year, why not go with the gift of a homemade dinner? Even if you're celebrating solo, this could also be a great way to show yourself some love. While the idea of preparing an entire dinner for one or two can be daunting, it doesn't have to be — there are a bunch of recipes out there that make it as easy as pie.

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To help you plan ahead, we'll be featuring some of our favorite stress-free Valentine's Day dinner ideas.

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1. Grandbaby Cakes' Maple-Glazed Salmon

With a side of steamed veggies or rice, this 30-minute salmon is bound to impress.

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2. Sweet Potato Soul's Wild Mushroom and Leek Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

This vegan dinner takes less than an hour to make and pairs perfectly with a side salad.

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3. The Hungry Hutch's Honey Mustard Baked Chicken

With six ingredients and just 55 minutes of your time, you can have this sweet and tangy chicken at your table.

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4. Darius Cooks' Quick Lobster and Shrimp Scampi

If you're looking for an elegant, luxe Valentine's Day dinner — shrimp ​and​ lobster? Yes, please! — this is it.

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5. Kawaling Pinoy's Pork Siomai (Steamed Pork Dumplings)

If you have a steamer basket on hand, this flavorful meal will only take you 40 minutes to make. It would also be a great meal for you and your valentine to make together.

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6. Playful Cooking's Portuguese Spiced Clams

These spiced clams will take you a total of 15 minutes to make. That's right — only 15 minutes.

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7. Pinch of Yum's Brown Butter Scallops With Parmesan Risotto

In just 30 minutes, both you and your valentine can have a plate full of delicious risotto with yummy scallops. Brown butter and Parmesan sounds like a combination made in heaven.

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8. Once Upon A Chef's Pan-Seared Steak

Nothing says "I love you" like a homemade steak. This would also be great with roasted potatoes.

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9. The Endless Meal's One-Pot Vegan Pasta With Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

In addition to being a one-pot vegan meal, this recipe can also be gluten-free (just switch out the pasta and breadcrumbs).

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10. Muy Bueno Cookbook's Easy Chicken Mole

You simply can't go wrong with mole — a rich, spicy sauce flavored with chocolate — on Valentine's Day. That is especially the case with this chicken recipe that only takes 45 minutes to whip up.

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11. Kitchen Confession's Potato Pizza

When you combine pizza dough with potatoes, cheese, and thyme, what you get is a dreamy meal anyone would drool over. Plus, it will take you only an hour to make this dish and would be fun for two to make together on a date.

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