Fighting the crowds for a night out on Valentine’s Day has never been our idea of a romantic evening.  Normally we plan out a nice dinner at home, maybe splurging a little, but still not spending nearly the inflated prices on that you find at most restaurants on Feb 14.

I also try to do a little something special for my girls, so here are some recipe ideas to get you thinking about a menu for Valentine’s Day!

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole – Recipe

Dozen Large Eggs, $1.19 (Winn Dixie)
Dole Spinach or Premium Classic Salads, 8-14 oz, $1.50 (Winn Dixie)
Ham (from freezer)
LaRouge Red Peppers 77-99¢ ea. (Bi-Lo, HEB)
Pepperidge Farm Wide Pan Farmhouse Bread, 24 oz, 99¢ (Harris Teeter)

(7 Points Plus)

Mini Sliders – Recipe

Pillsbury Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls, 4 oz, 50¢ (Publix)
Ground Sirloin, $3.99 lb (Winn Dixie)
Mt. Olive Kosher Dills, 46 oz, 66¢ (Bi-Lo)

(3 Points Plus)

Chicken with Prosciutto & Tomatoes Over Polenta – Recipe

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, $1.97-$2.34 lb (HEB, Winn Dixie, Sweetbay)
Cornmeal (pantry)
Red Gold Tomatoes, 10-14.5 oz, FREE (Food City)
(sub for Prosciutto) Jennie-O Turkey Bacon, 12 oz, 64¢ (Harris Teeter)

Serve w/ Steamed Asparagus $2.99 lb (Bi-Lo, Publix, Harris Teeter)

(11 Points Plus)

Angel Food Cake w/ Mixed Berries & Raspberry Sauce – Recipe

Betty Crocker Cake Mix, 15.25-16.25 oz, FREE (Bi-Lo)
Strawberries, 16 oz, $2.24-$2.50 (Winn Dixie, Publix, Sweetbay, Harveys)
Blueberries, 1 pint, $1.99 (Sweetbay)
Domino Confectioner’s or Brown Sugar, 1 lb box, 33¢ (Kroger)

(6 Points Plus)