Staying in on Valentine’s Day can be just as fun as going out to a fancy dinner. You don’t have to get all dressed up (or you can!) or wait in line with a ton of other couples and families all scrambling for the next table. But that doesn’t mean you can’t bring the upscale vibes home. Even if your cooking skills are still a work in progress, these recipes will look like a five-star meal, without driving you crazy in the kitchen. Really, they’re that simple. Grab a bottle of your favorite bubbly and get cookin’.
![Filet Mignon With Chimichurri](https://greatist.com/sites/default/files/styles/article-main-x-large-852/public/Filet-Mignon.jpg?itok=tqJQvkl0)
For some reason, steak seems more intimidating to make than chicken, turkey, or even pork. That doesn’t mean you have to leave it to the pros though. This 15-minute pan-seared method is impossible to mess up, and the fresh chimichurri adds a kiiller lime-and-garlic flavor to the meat.
![Blackened Salmon With Strawberry Salsa](https://greatist.com/sites/default/files/styles/article-main-x-large-852/public/Salmon_3.jpg?itok=Wm-3fiJv)
This meal is the perfect shade for V-Day (TY, salmon and strawberries) but tastes so good we’ll definitely be making it year-round. The spice rub gives the salmon a little kick and a lot of flavor, while the strawberry-avo salsa combines two of the best foods, so you know it’s gotta be good.