Love is not in the air until it's on the table. Check out these 20 recipes and make Valentine's Day extra special

Valentine's Day is right around the corner. And if you ask us, we would say that a night in (especially with Covid-19 still looming large in the air) beats a posh date-night out. It's not that we don't love dining out. But there's something intimate about staying in and cooking with the people you love. Whether it's a romantic rendezvous for two or a dinner with the whole family (because V-day is for everyone), there is no dearth of ideas to make a special meal! Which is why we've compiled all of our favourite dinner ideas and recipes here.

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Chocolate fondue

This delicious and simple treat is perfect for two and even for a large family. Gooey and sticky, here's our recipe.

Love potion

How about making V-day more interesting with a love potion? All you need is to get your hands on a lot of strawberries and some rum or make it into a mocktail with some lime soda.

Mahabaleshwar-style strawberry cream

This one's an indulgent, delicious, attractive, easy and simple dessert with fresh strawberries and sweetened whipped cream.

Strawberry trifle

This one's a light dessert recipe that's also easy to make and is the perfect sweet ending to a heavy meal.

Chocolate fudge

A foolproof fudge featuring milk chocolate, cocoa, condensed milk, butter and vanilla extract is a great dessert for chocolate lovers out there.

Tutti frutti cupcake

Make these colourful, moist and easy cupcakes in just five minutes as a delectable after-meal dessert.

Mushroom melba toast

Serve this easy, creamy mushroom toast and turn it into a meal by pairing it with a hearty salad, or top it with an egg for breakfast. Plus, it can be made in no time.

White chocolate mousse

One minute—that's all it takes to make this creamy and light, show-stopping mousse when you're pressed for time to bake something fancy.

Trifle pudding

Vanilla sponge, juicy fruits, custard and jelly make for a supple trifle that is a delight from the first spoonful. Also, an apt finish to a candlelight dinner as well as a family get-together.

Honey and cinnamon French toast

Pair up your sweet somethings with this breakfast offering. The aroma of cinnamon wafting through the kitchen is a plus.

Healthy fruit and vegetable salad

This crunchy, tangy and refreshing salad makes for a delicious side dish or a light appetiser. Perfect for those who love their seasonal produce on the table.

Vanilla panna cotta

This easy-to-make dessert is simple and elegant, all at once. Here's how you can make it.

Chocolate hearts

Heart-shaped foods on V-day might be typical, but let's face it: love is all about cliches. These are easy to make and gobble too.

Coconut custard

A rich and creamy dessert that pairs well with your breakfast pancakes and fresh fruits, here's how you can make it.

Sun-dried chicken

This one's a crispy tender chicken in a creamy sauce that's jam-packed with flavours, but not as cumbersome to prepare as it sounds. Try it!

Strawberry cookies

Our takeaway from this recipe is: sprinkle some powdered sugar or drizzle melted chocolate for that extra flex.

Red velvet cupcake

Their striking scarlet colour, velvety texture and softness is synonymous with the V-day mood, right?

Mississippi mud pie

Every chocolate lover's delight, this decadent pie has a wonderful medley of flavours and textures. Also, our easy recipe helps you make the perfect one.

Choco lava cake

Everyone loves this one— on the outside and gooey inside, with an easy-peasy recipe to boot.

Rum and almond chocolate brownies

These dense brownies really are decadent without being heavy. Check it out.

Ready to create your own love scene with these recipes?