7 Healthy & Cheap Valentine's Day Dinner Recipes for two

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If you don't want to spend for an extravagant dinner or take part in the holiday rush, impress your loved by making any of these Valentine's Day dinner recipes for two.

1.) Whiskey-glazed salmon with mango habanero chutney

This recipe from Chez Spence is infused with the spirit-y goodness of Jack Daniels. If you're having alcohol with your dinner, why not add some in your food as well? The mango habanero chutney brings out the goodness of the salmon and the whiskey glaze tops it all off.

2.) Cube steak with mushroom-sherry sauce

If you and your date are into celebrating what the occasion really is about and less into buying each other extravagant things and eating expensive meals, this recipe comes from Eating Well is perfect for two. Cube steak is generally inexpensive and it cooks quickly too. It's generally easy to make and prepare so you'll have your meal in no time.

3.) Cheesy spaghetti with dill and green peppercorns sauce

This is a vegetarian pasta recipe from Gourmandelle. If you want to make it as healthy as you possibly can, the author recommends using GF brown noodles for the pasta and adding very little sour cream and cheese to it.

4.) Sage-brined pork chops with brown sugar glaze

If you're a plan-ahead type of person, surprise your loved one with this seriously delicious pork chop recipe from The Kitchn. Brining the pork with sage keeps the meat juicy and tender when it is cooked which therefore traps in its flavor and goodness. While this is a recipe made for two, the author notes that you can multiply it based on the number of guests.

5.) Chicken apple sage meatloaf

This meatloaf recipe from Vitamin Sunshine is made of chicken breasts so it is leaner than the traditional dish. It is kept moist by apples and vegetables and this particular recipe goes well with mashed cauliflower for which the author has included a recipe as well.

6.) Strawberry pasta with pecorino

The usual combo is strawberries and champagne for Valentine's day but how about mixing it up with strawberry and tomato sauce? This recipe from Healthy Recipe Ecstasy adds sliced strawberries to the tomato pasta sauce to give it a whole new flavor dimension. Plus, you'll leave your loved one guessing when you ask them the special ingredient for this dish.

7.) Peanutty quinoa bowls

If it's a cuddle type of date night, this comforting recipe from Oh My Veggies should do the trick. If you want to make your own baked tofu, the author has also listed the ingredients and instructions on how to make your own.