we all heard the saying the best way to a person s heart is through their stomach right there is no need to feel the pressure when you are on a tight budget you can now cancel those dinner reservations and dine in for valentine s day with your loved ones instead of torturing yourself over dining at a restaurant we recommend these delicious valentine s day dinner ideas 1 sheet pan balsamic steak potatoes ingredients half a kilo of baby potatoes 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided 3 garlic cloves minced 1 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary plus sprigs of kosher salt freshly ground black pepper half a kilo of flank steak 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar directions in a large pot of salted boiling water boil potatoes until tender 12 minutes drain and halve if large heat broiler transfer potatoes to a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil garlic and chopped rosemary then season with salt and pepper on a plate rub the steak with the remaining tablespoon of oil and balsamic vinegar and season generously with salt and pepper nestle in the middle of the potatoes and scatter rosemary sprigs on the pan broil until steak is medium 4 minutes per side let rest then slice and serve 2 greek salmon recipe ingredients for topping 1 4 cup extra virgin olive oil juice of 2 lemons 1 clove garlic minced 1 tsp dried oregano 1 2 tsp red pepper flakes freshly ground black pepper 1 cup cubed feta 1 cup quartered tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes 1 4 cup sliced kalamata olives 1 4 cup chopped persian cucumbers 1 4 chopped red onion 2 tbsp freshly chopped dill for salmon 1 lemon thinly sliced 1 small red onion sliced 4 salmon fillets 350 ml total patted dry with paper towels kosher salt freshly ground black pepper directions preheat oven to 375 marinate feta in a large bowl whisk together olive oil lemon juice garlic oregano and red pepper flakes season with pepper and add feta tossing to coat cover and refrigerate for about 10 minutes while preparing other ingredients roast fish scatter the sliced lemon and red onion at the bottom of a large baking dish add salmon fillets skin side down to the baking dish season with salt and pepper and bake until opaque and flaky 18 to 20 minutes meanwhile make topping into the bowl with feta add tomatoes olives cucumbers chopped red onion and dill fold gently to combine to serve plate salmon with lemon and red onion slices and top with feta mixture 3 caprese steak ingredients 3 4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 cloves garlic minced 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp dried thyme 1 tbsp dried oregano 4 180 ml filet mignon or 4 large pieces of sirloin 2 beefsteak tomatoes sliced kosher salt 4 slices mozzarella fresh basil leaves for serving directions in a small bowl whisk together balsamic vinegar garlic honey olive oil dried thyme and dried oregano pour over steak and let marinate for 20 minutes season tomatoes with salt and pepper heat grill to high grill steak 4 to 5 minutes per side then top with mozzarella and tomatoes and cover grill until cheese is melty 2 minutes top with basil before serving