Valentine's Day is not my favorite holiday purely for the fact that I feel that we should celebrate love everyday. Chris and I actually make a point to not exchange gifts or do anything special on February 14th because we feel like we should do that sort of stuff randomly, not just because it happens to be a certain date. I do however, like the idea of doing something special for your loved one, even if that day does fall on Valentine's Day. And because I'm a horrible gift-shopper and don't get crafty too often, the easiest way for me to show someone I love them is through food. Today, I'm sharing with you some perfect vegan Valentine's Day menu ideas that would be a great way to show someone you care.
Personally, I think breakfast in bed is one of the most romantic ways to enjoy a meal. Any of these recipes would be a fantastic way to tell your special someone "Wake up! I like/'like-like'/love you!"
Baked Apple Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Oatmeal
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
Roasted Grapefruit Waffles
Or maybe a breakfast in bed doesn't fit into your busy schedule. Perhaps a quick bowl of homemade cereal or smoothie is what's in order!
Black Forest Granola
Red Velvet Smoothie
Maybe a nice dinner at home is more your style. Impress your date with one of these fancy meals!
Portobello Carpaccio Pizza
Scarlet Rosemary Chickpea Farrotto
Seitan Ragout Portobello Bowls with Garlic Arugula Nests
Or for a more casual, share-a-plate-and-accidently-bump-forks sort of meal...
Nacho Potatoes
Perhaps you're more of the "go-out-to-dinner" type. That doesn't mean you can't come home for a romantic dessert (wink, wink).
Chocolate Chickpea Truffles
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Sugar-Free Cream Cheese Frosting
Ultimate Quadruple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Saffron Blood Orange Pound Cake
Caitlin, Cara, Angela, Amy, and Ashlae all have some awesome recipes that I'm loving, all of which would be great for this Thursday as well.
From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all much love this Valentine's Day. Thank you so much for sharing your kindness with me- it warms my heart more than you can possibly know. 🙂
Anni
How ever did you choose, Kristy?! You have so many stellar recipes!
keepinitkind
Thank you so much, Annie! 🙂
Caitlin
what an amazing valentine's day round-up! i'm for sure planning on making a version of the portobello carpaccio pizza and nacho potatoes. and lady, those chocolate cookies continue to make me swoon. i have to whip up a batch, perhaps for my bestie's b-day party on friday 😉 and thanks for including me, lady <3
keepinitkind
Thank you, Caitlin! And how could I not include your waffle sundae?! I'm just in love with that idea! 🙂
Heather
Justin and I are the same as you and Chris when it comes to Valentines Day - we love and show each other how much we love one another everyday (or at least try too!) Every year we stay home and make dinner together - one year Justin did make me a mixed CD of my favorite songs which was sweet...but he does that randomly throughout the year too 🙂
I still LOVE those red velvet cupcakes no matter how many times I come across your recipe - I need to make those in the very near future!
keepinitkind
Thank you! It's so true- doing something sweet for your partner seems so much more genuine when it's on any day other than Valentine's Day.
I hope you enjoy the red velvet cupcakes as much as we do! 🙂
Alexandra @ Delicious Knowledge
I don't do much for Valentine's Day- other that use it as a good excuse to enjoy delicious food and open a bottle of good wine. But, let's be honest- I try to use any holiday as an excuse for nights like that. All of these look great! i love the portabella pizza idea. Mmmm, will be trying that soon!
keepinitkind
Those nights are awfully nice, aren't they? 🙂 Have a great night and enjoy that pizza!
Richa
We fall in the same category too. esp after the first few vday disasters.. like hubbs gifting me a wireless router.(sometime in the last century;)). even though it was needed. its not a gift meant for vday when you just started dating 😉
i need to make those nacho potatoes.. or pass on the link to hubbs. he id good with potatoes. anytime he has to cook, its some potato dish:)
keepinitkind
I agree- wireless routers don't make for good v-day presents. I hope you both have a great holiday & anniversary this year! 🙂
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan
Love the roundup! If my mister could just make each and every one of these for me that would be even better : )
keepinitkind
I hope you both have a wonderful Valentine's Day, regardless of what you eat. 🙂
Ruxandra @ Gourmandelle
Such a great post! Thanks for these inspiring recipes 🙂
keepinitkind
Thank you, Ruxandra!
Lara
I came here to get more ideas on what to eat for dinner. Now I'm even more confused. How can my belly expect me to choose? It's just too hard!
Best wishes 🙂
keepinitkind
Thank you, Lara! 🙂