5 Different Ways to Say I Love You (With Food!)

1. Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

From Abbey’s Kitchen

Ingredients:
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 large cucumber
1 1/2 cup strawberries
2 tbsp sliced almonds
Salt and pepper

Method – click here

2. Honey Balsamic and Lemon Brussel Sprout Chicken with Goat’s Cheese Polenta

From Half-Baked Harvest

This takes just thirty minutes, is nutritious, delicious, and easy to present. Oh and it serves two (or you, twice!)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup dry polenta
2 tbsp butter
4 oz goat’s cheese
Salt and pepper
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
Red pepper flakes
1 lb shredded Brussels sprouts
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh lemon wedges
1 bunch fresh chopped basil

Click here to get the method

3. Panko Herb-Crusted Dijon Salmon

From Peas and Crayons

You can’t beat salmon for date night, and herb-crusted salmon is that much better. Eat it with a light fresh salad.
Ingredients:
2 large salmon fillets
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2-2/3 cup of plain Panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1 tbsp fresh chopped chives
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp of dried chilli
2-3 tbsp olive oil
Sea salt

Find the method here

4. Grilled Harissa Shrimp with Chickpea-Dill Tomato Sauce

From Brit + Co

Another 30 minute goodie. Tons of flavor, and a nice change of your typical date night meal is chicken or fish.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp harissa paste
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 lbs shrimp
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium sweet onion
4 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp dried onion
1/2 tsp chilli powder
15 oz can chickpeas
28 oz can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup full leaves

Click here for the directions.

5. Moroccan Chicken

From Show Me the Yummy
Chewy, crunchy, salty and sweet. This recipe is all the good things you need in one delicious bowl.

Ingredients:
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 large carrots
1/2 yellow onion
1/2 head broccoli
1/2 tbsp garam masala
2 tbsp chicken broth
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp sliced green olives

Here’s how you make it.

Which of these recipes do you like? What will you be making for Valentine’s Day dinner?