Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Boynton Restaurant & SpiritsBig Game Valentine's Day Dinner Recipe

Big Game Valentine's Day Dinner Recipe

Time2h
Serves8

Get all your game day food to keep the fans at the party cheering.

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Ingredients

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Appetizers

Main Course

Sides

Method

Appetizers

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken Wings

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the chicken wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Bake the Wings

    Bake the chicken wings for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway, until crispy and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Toss in Buffalo Sauce

    In a large bowl, toss the baked chicken wings with buffalo sauce until well coated.

  4. 4

    Prepare Celery and Dressing

    Wash and cut the celery sticks into bite-sized pieces. Serve with ranch dressing on the side.

Main Course

  1. 5

    Prepare the Burgers

    In a large bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into 8 equal patties.

  2. 6

    Grill the Burgers

    Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.

  3. 7

    Add Cheese

    Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each burger during the last minute of cooking to melt.

  4. 8

    Assemble the Burgers

    Toast the burger buns on the grill. Serve the burgers with lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and pickles.

Sides

  1. 9

    Fry the French Fries

    In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the French fries until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 10

    Drain and Season

    Remove fries from oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt to taste.

Dessert

  1. 11

    Prepare the Cake Mix

    In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until smooth.

  2. 12

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake according to package instructions, usually around 30-35 minutes.

  3. 13

    Cool and Serve

    Let the cake cool completely. Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before serving.

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