Romantic Mediterranean Valentine’s Day Recipes

By Bill Bradley, R.D.
Updated February 14, 2024

Mediterranean Diet Valentine’s Day recipes for a romantic evening.

There isn’t much that is more satisfying than making a romantic meal for your loved one, especially when it really comes from your heart.  I invite you this valentine’s day to forget about the commercialism and really delve into what about your loved one makes your heart leap.  Spend some time thinking about what would make them happy and do it for them!

I have chosen some of my favorite romantic meals for you, meals that are simple to make and satisfying.  Many of them are also aphrodisiacs (foods that increase sensual feelings), just to add a little magic to your night.

Enjoy these valentine’s day recipes and have a happy valentine’s day!

 

Italian Stuffed Eggplant & Sautéed Greens

Italian Stuffed Eggplant Article

Recipe: Italian Stuffed Eggplant

 

Sautéed Chicory Greens Southern Italian Style

Recipe:  Sautéed Chicory Greens

Greek Shrimp with Feta and Tomatoes & Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Potatoes and Sesame Oil

Shrimp with Feta and Tomatoes (Crete)

Recipe: Greek Shrimp with Feta and Tomatoes

 

Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Potatoes and Black Sesame Oil

Recipe: Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Potatoes and Sesame Oil

Sweet Chicken Tagine with Lemons and Olives & Greek Salad

Instant Pot - Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Green Olives, Peppers and Lemon

Recipe: Chicken Tagine with Lemons and Olives

 

Authentic Greek Salad 1

Recipe: Greek Salad

 

Acorn Squash stuffed with Quinoa, Feta and Pistachio & Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette (Vegetarian)

Mediterranean Diet: Acorn Squash stuffed with Quinoa, Feta and Pistachio

Recipe: Acorn Squash stuffed with Quinoa, Feta and Pistachio

 

Mediterranean Diet Recipes: Dijon Vinaigrette

Recipe: Dijon Vinaigrette

Chicken Cacciatore with Angel Hair Pasta & Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Lemon

Easy Chicken Cacciatore Article

Recipe: Easy Chicken Cacciatore

 

 

asparagus

Recipe: Lemony Roasted Asparagus with Garlic

 

Romantic Breakfast:

Zucchini Fritters with Feta, Cheddar, Mint and Parsley & Eggs over Medium

Mediterranean Diet Recipes: Zucchini Fritters

Recipe: Zucchini Fritters with Feta, Cheddar, Mint and Parsley

 

Romantic Desserts:

Olive Oil Cake baked with Lemon Zest

lemon olive oil cake

Recipe: Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Zest

 

Orange Sesame Cookies Baked with Olive Oil

Mediterranean Diet Lemony Orange cookies

Recipe: Orange Sesame Cookies Baked with Olive Oil

 

 

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