Valentine’s Day at home with the whole family is not a bad idea at all, more so when you get everyone involved in cooking up some sumptuous meals.
Getting everybody to pitch in and cook can make this day very special, for then it becomes a joint effort to prepare delectable meals and sweets.
It’s also heaps of fun and is an excellent way to teach the kids some very essential skills in the kitchen.
Getting the whole family involved for either breakfast, dinner, or dessert will make the day really special and turn it into a memorable celebration of love and togetherness.
22 Valentine’s Day Breakfast, Dinner and Dessert Ideas the Whole Family Will Love
Here are some ideas to make the day special:
Breakfast:
- Stuffed Crepes: Fill crepes with Nutella, fruit, or cream cheese, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Biscuit Egg Sandwiches: Make fluffy scrambled eggs with cheese in between biscuits for a filling start.
- Dinner: 3. Fettuccine Alfredo: Creamy pasta with Parmesan cheese, garlic, and that magic that makes it always a crowd-pleaser.
- Lobster Tails: Treat yourself to a rich seafood dinner by broiling lobster tails with garlic butter.
- Chicken Paprikash: A Hungarian comfort food dish of tender chicken in a rich, paprika-flavored sauce, served over noodles or rice.
- Dessert: 6. Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Day Cookies—bake up some heart-shaped sugar cookies and decorate with pink frosting and sprinkles.
- Old Fashioned Fudge: Whip up a batch of creamy chocolate fudge for a decadent treat to end the meal.
Table Settings
- Heart-Shaped Plates: Heart-shaped plates or place mats will add to the festive occasion.
Themed Napkins: Use Valentine’s Day-themed napkins or at least those that go with the occasion by color. You could even make napkin rings out of small paper hearts.
Chocolates and Treats: Place small bowls of chocolates or other Valentine’s Day treats at each place setting. - Fresh Flowers: Add a vase with fresh flowers, like roses or tulips, to the table.
- Special Glassware: Use special glassware, like flutes or decorative cups, to make the meal feel extra special.
Add festive Valentine’s Day decorations and table settings to set the tone, then enjoy the quality time with your family.
Most importantly, let the kids get involved in the cooking—it’s one of those moments to really bond and have a good memory. Happy Valentine’s Day!
