Host a Fabulous Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day at Home!
Skip the stress of finding a dinner reservation and put together a fabulous Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day) at home with my 2025 tips and tricks!
Whether you celebrate February 14th with your sweetheart, enjoy a Galentine’s Day party on February 13th with your gal pals, or want to make the day extra special for your kids, it is so easy to host a fabulous celebration at home. Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays, and Zane and I have been celebrating it at home for years. From recipes to decorations to gifts, I’m sharing my Valentine’s Day favorites for 2025!
What Appetizers Should I Serve?
The perfect pre-dinner “bites” are delicious, easy to eat, and not too filling! These elegant, easy apps taste delicious and are simple to make.
- Wedge Salad– There is nothing more classic than a wedge salad! This one is simple and easily customizable.
- Homemade Sourdough Bread
- Easy Peasy Baby Bleu– This is one of my most popular, tried-and-true salads.
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes– Served atop toasted baguettes with soft goat cheese, these are a go-to easy app.
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Apricot Meatballs– Nothing is simpler than a recipe that requires only three ingredients!
- Cheddar Cheese Fondue
What Main Courses Should I Serve?
Whether you want to serve a classic and romantic steakhouse meal or serve fabulous Italian food for a girls’ night gathering, these entrees fit the bill!
- Filet Mignon- In this recipe, I share how to cook a filet mignon to absolute perfection right in your own kitchen.
- Company’s Coming Roast Beef Tenderloin
- Beef Brisket You Won’t Believe- Did you know you can smoke the perfect brisket in your oven?
- Best Baked Ziti for a Crowd– This make-ahead, freezer-friendly dish has been a family favorite for years!
- Mimi’s Old Faithful Lasagna
- Homemade Chicken Tetrazzini– This Southern comfort dish never gets old.
- Mississippi Pot Roast
What Side Dishes Should I Serve?
These tasty sides are perfect for a Galentine’s Day party or Valentine’s dinner!
- Broccolini with a Twist
- Roasted Whole Brussels Sprouts– These Brussels sprouts are show-stopping served on the stalk!
- Gourmet Gruyere Cheese Grits – These Junior League cheese grits are my go-to side for any gathering.
- Green Beans and Shallots
What Should I Serve For Dessert?
While chocolate-covered strawberries are the classic Valentine’s Day dessert, these recipes are a decadent and festive addition!
- Bellini’s White Chocolate Bread Pudding
- Ashley Mac’s Red Velvet Cake
- Strawberry Brownies– These easy brownies are one of the most popular recipes on the blog! I love to use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make them extra festive.
- Strawberry Bundt Cake or Red Velvet Bundt Cake – I love to use a heart-shaped Bundt pan.
- Chocolate Bundt Cake– Garnish with fresh strawberries on top!
- Strawberry Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
How Should I Decorate My Valentine’s Day Table?
From bow details to pink and red touches, what’s not to love about a Valentine’s Day tablescape!
- Heart Champagne Glasses– how cute are these for Valentine’s Day cocktails or a glass of bubbly?!
- Embroidered Bow Dinner Napkins
- Scalloped Marble Wine Chiller
- Bow White Plates
- Scalloped Placemats
- Hearts Table Runner
- XOXO Taper Candles
- Heart Scalloped Marble Serving Board
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Happy Valentine’s to all of you! Be blessed, and stay savvy, friends!
