Preparing a Romantic Meal
A romantic Valentine’s Day meal is less about the ‘perfect’ location and more about intention. So remove distractions, clear away clutter, and start your date in the kitchen by cooking together. Kick things off by chopping up crudites for ZeroPoint® nibbling, pour a low-Points® cocktail or mocktail, and get ready to enjoy a multi-course meal that totally fits your Points® Budget.
Appetizers & Starters
Start with shareable, light bites like hummus and veggies or–because bread is always invited to the party—crispy ricotta-topped bruschetta. Richer apps, like our 3-Point cheese fondue, are great if you want to sit and savor. As you’re prepping Valentine’s Day dinner, have some crudités within reach. Remember: veggies are filling, full of fiber, zero Points, and pack a nutritional punch that keeps your meal balanced and healthy.
Main Courses and Side Dishes
To find the perfect main and side combo, think about how ingredients and flavors will complement each other. For example, pair a cheesy cauliflower gratin with a light grilled lemon cod that clocks in at only 5 Points. Or enjoy a heartier type of protein, like lean flank steak with zingy pomegranate couscous.
Dessert and Drink Recipes
Valentine’s Day without dessert is like turning off a romcom twenty minutes before it ends: Unfulfilling. Cap off your meal with low-Points pie, tarts, or chocolate-dipped fruit. Want to end the night with a cocktail or mocktail? Mix up an inventive combo–like prosecco and mint or brewed tea with orange punch–which look (almost) too pretty to drink.