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Valentine’s Day Menu

Make a heart healthy meal for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day!

Start by choosing a protein, then follow the buttons for a complete meal.

Click on a photo to download the recipe! Or, download the whole booklet here. 

Main Protein

salmon filet with seasoning

Lemon Garlic Salmon

Savory salmon with a tangy lemon garlic glaze, baked in the oven. Look for sales on frozen salmon to keep this option budget friendly.

baked chicken breast with seasoning

Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken

Chicken bursting with flavor, baked in the oven. Options for using chicken breast or a small roasting hen, depending on your dinner plans.

Choose a veggie
cooked recipe on white plate

Au Gratin Vegetables

Pick your favorite veggies, top them with a rich , creamy sauce, then bake in the oven for a crispy finish.

seasoned cooked green beans on flowery plate

Green Beans with Flair

Green beans get a make-over in this simple yet elegant dish. Use fresh, canned, or frozen green beans.

baked potato with butter and steamed broccoli

Baked Potato and Broccoli

Baked potatoes topped with broccoli and your favorite toppings are a classic side for your dinner.

Choose a grain
rice in bowl with garnish and wooden spoon on top

Rice Pilaf

Simple, yet delicious, this rice dish is easy to make and is a great side for pairing with the flavors of your meal.

serving of recipe in white bowl

Quinoa Tabboleh

Quinoa, fresh veggies, and herbs, this side is both a salad and a grain.

Choose a dessert
bowl of chocolate covered strawberries

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

A classic Valentine's day dessert, chocolate covered strawberries are easy to make. Check for sales on fresh strawberries to keep this option budget friendly.

Three white bowls of berry crisp

Berry Crisp

Fresh or frozen berries work well in this sweet, fruity dessert. Top with ice cream or frozen yogurt for the perfect finish.

* The Cent$ible Nutrition Program is funded by USDA SNAP-Ed and EFNEP. SNAP-Ed assists individuals and families who receive, or are eligible to receive, benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). EFNEP assists families and youth with limited resources  in acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and changed behaviors necessary for nutritionally sound diets and contributes to their personal development and the improvement of total family diet and nutritional welfare. Visit our Qualify page to learn more. 

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This material was funded by USDA’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program-EFNEP. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The full nondiscrimination statement can be found here. 

Issued in furtherance of extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Kelly Crane, Director, University of Wyoming Extension, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming Extension, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming 82071.

The University of Wyoming is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

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