The Best Strategy For a Mellow, Ridiculously Easy Valentine's Day Dinner

We're big proponents of staying in on Valentine's Day for a mellow, intimate evening with you, your love, and no one else. As part of that plan, we suggest keeping the menu simple, like with one of these slow-cooker recipes, rather than sweating and stressing over cooking up an elaborate dinner. Keep reading for 13 special-feeling recipes like bacon-wrapped pork loin, potato gratin, and plenty of chocolate-rich treats.

Slow-Cooker Pasta Bolognese
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Slow-Cooker Pasta Bolognese

Slow-Cooker Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin
Damn Delicious

Slow-Cooker Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin

Slow-Cooker Vegan Chocolate Bread Pudding
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Slow-Cooker Vegan Chocolate Bread Pudding

Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes
A Beautiful Mess

Slow-Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken
Tasty Yummies

Slow-Cooker Roast Chicken

Get the recipe: slow-cooker roast chicken

Slow-Cooker Triple-Chocolate Custard
A Beautiful Mess

Slow-Cooker Triple-Chocolate Custard

Slow-Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Slow Cooker Gourmet

Slow-Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Slow-Cooker Chocolate-Nut Clusters
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Slow-Cooker Chocolate-Nut Clusters

Slow-Cooker Braised Beef Ragu and Polenta
Pinch of Yum

Slow-Cooker Braised Beef Ragu and Polenta

Slow-Cooker Potato Gratin
Slow Cooker Gourmet

Slow-Cooker Potato Gratin

Slow-Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake
Culinary Hill

Slow-Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
Cooking Classy

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Get the recipe: slow-cooker pot roast