How to Plan a Cozy Valentine’s Movie Night with Empanadas
This Valentine's, skip the crowded rooms and spend the night with your favorite person, with your favorite movie on and crispy, scrumptious empanadas to make your Valentine's unforgettable. What better way than to celebrate a cozy Valentine's binge-watching the classics and indulging in some golden goodness- empanadas?
Suppose you're thinking of having a movie night with delectable treats this Valentine's. In that case, you're just in luck because we are here to help you plan out the ultimate Valentine's evening with irresistible empanadas for a unique twist and perfect dinner ideas that'll make your night one for the books!
Why Empanadas Are Perfect for a Valentine’s Movie Night
The secret to an unforgettable Valentine's movie marathon is empanadas. Shocking, right? It doesn’t have to be. Crispy golden with savory or sweet fillings oozing out, versatile, and easily convenient. Empanadas are a delightful addition to your night in with your plus one! From savory varieties with seasoned meats or vegetables to dessert options with fruits, and chocolates to gluten-free options, empanadas are as versatile as can be.
Setting the Scene for Your Cozy Movie Night
Choose a Comfortable Space
For the coziest movie night transform your bedroom or living room into a cozy movie den with a lot of pillows, and soft blankets, and set the mood with dim lighting.
Elevate your experience with candles or fairy lights around your cozy space. Soft dim lighting of the candles and fairy lights creates an intimate, romantic ambiance, making your movie night truly memorable. Now all you need is your movie snack and your partner, and you're all set to binge-watch your favorite movies.
Pick the Perfect Movie Lineup
"But what movies should I put on?" That must be what you're wondering, right? Here's how you can choose the perfect movie line-up for your movie night. A mix of romantic comedies, classics, and feel-good dramas always hit the spot. While romantic comedies bring in light humor and romance that'll have you giggling all night, classic romances exude a charm, and nostalgia and feel-good dramas are the perfect balance of heartfelt emotions and warmth that make your evening worth it.
If you still can't figure out which movies to include in your night in, here are our suggestions that you might like. What's Valentine's movie night without watching "The Notebook" for the hundredth time? "When Harry Met Sally", "10 Things I Hate About You", "How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days", "The Holiday", "Notting Hill", and "Pride and Prejudice" are easily some of our favorites.
Decor and Theme Ideas
Nothing screams Valentine's quite like heart-shaped garlands and red-white accents. To truly transform your space for Valentine's, with red-and-white accents, heart-shaped garlands, and rose petals scattered all around, or to make it even more fun and thoughtful, having personalized napkins and themed serving trays for the delicious empanadas, are a fun little touch to your Valentine's decor.
Set Up a Snack and Drink Station
Take your Valentine's night in, up a notch by setting up an empanada station with an array of dipping sauces and paired beverages for every mood. Arrange the crispy empanadas on a Valentine-themed serving tray with a variety of dipping sauces. To elevate the dining experience even further, select beverages like lemonades, iced coffee, or sparkling fruit juices to pair with your empanadas for the perfect touch.
Choosing the Best Empanadas for Your Movie Night
Choosing the best empanadas is the key to the best Valentine's night. Here is some of the line-up from Empanada Mama you should try:
Savory Picks for a Satisfying Bite
Shredded Chicken Empanada: Slow-cooked, tender chicken with rich sofrito sauce, perfect for a comforting flavor
Cheeseburger Empanada: A fun, nostalgic option filled with ground beef and gooey cheddar cheese.
These delish pockets of savory goodness are mess-free, 5 easy to eat while watching a movie – an amazing option for your Valentine's dinner ideas.
Sweet Empanadas for Dessert
Banana and Belgian Chocolate: Rich, Indulgent, and Chocolate-y, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Guava and Cheese(Romeo and Juliet): A fresh balance of sweet and tangy, perfect for those looking for something unique, ideal for sharing.
These delicious empanadas offer a unique twist to movie night, just the things to do for Valentine's that'll leave your partner impressed.
Vegetarian-Friendly Options
Sweet Plantain and Cheese: A hearty vegetarian option with the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Spicy Spinach and Cheese: A flavorful vegetarian choice with a hint of spice to turn up the heat this Valentine's.
Drink Pairings to Elevate the Experience
Elevate your Valentine's movie night by pairing your empanadas with drinks that complement their flavors and sprinkle some magic to the evening.
Non-Alcoholic Classics
Lemonade: It's undoubtedly the most versatile drink that complements every dish it is paired with, both sweet and savory empanadas.
Iced Coffee: Smooth iced coffee is just what one needs to balance out the rich, savory empanadas like our cheeseburger varieties.
Sweet and Refreshing Choices
Cherry Lemonade: Cherry Lemonade and caramel or cheese empanadas are a match made in heaven.
Sparkling juice: What more could be said about this that adds a festive romantic sparkle to your evening?
Warm Beverages for a Cozy Vibe
Coffee: Some hot coffee is just ideal to be paired with our cheese or chocolate-filled empanadas.
Tea: Nothing to calm your nerves much like a cup of warm tea — a soothing option that works amazing with shredded chicken or guava empanadas.
Interactive Ideas to Make the Night More Fun
Make your night more fun with our creative, interactive ideas.
Empanada Tasting Platter
How adorable is a platter of mini empanadas all of different flavors? Experiment with flavors, with fun dipping sauces like tangy chimichurri, rich chocolate, or indulgent caramel, making each bite enjoyable.
Valentine’s Trivia or Bingo
Spice up your Valentine's with a trivia game or Valentine's bingo with mouth-watering empanadas as prizes, adding to the fun. Making each bite rewarding, promising an evening full of hearty laughs and giggles.
DIY Empanada Bar
To make your Valentine's engaging and interactive, setting up a station where your guests or your partner can customize their own empanadas is an out-of-the-box idea to level up the fun. Offer a variety of fillings like rich chocolate, fresh fruit, and creamy cheese along with fun toppings adding a playful and yummy twist to your Valentine's evening.
Make it a Double Feature
To keep the fun going all night long, plan a back-to-back movie line-up saving the delish savory empanadas for the first movie and switching to dessert empanadas for the second. This makes for one of the best cozy Valentine's dinner ideas.
Tips for Ordering the Perfect Empanadas
To make ordering the perfect empanadas easier than ever, here are a few useful tips:
Order Ahead
To sort your cozy Valentine’s Day dinner, all without any hitch, place your order for the empanadas as early as you can to avoid the rush. Delicious hot empanadas and drinks are served right away for a seamless, stress-free celebration. To make everything even better, Empanada Mama is available all around the clock, 24/7 so that you can ensure an intimate Valentine's celebration no matter the hour.
Catering for Groups or Couples
Empanada Mama’s catering options work magic for both intimate evenings and small group celebrations. Customizable, shareable, and mess-free, who wouldn't want something so versatile as empanadas that suit everyone's tastes to be a part of their celebration?
Reheating Tips for Optimal Flavor
To keep your empanadas fresh, flaky, crispy, and intensely flavorful, reheating is the way to go. For an added touch, empanadas on a decorative platter are aesthetically pleasing, giving your Valentine's celebration a polished look.
Why Empanadas Are a Unique Choice for Valentine’s Dinner
While it might not be your traditional movie snack, empanadas are unique, versatile, and diverse and strike the perfect balance of convenience and indulgence, making them an ideal choice for your Valentine's dinner. Unlike the common, conventional Valentine's snacks that can be predictable and boring, empanadas offer a touch of fun and a fresh twist to indulgence, offering delightful novelty.
Crispy golden pockets with sweet or savory treasures inside paired with surprising dipping sauces, empanadas truly elevate your cozy Valentine's night-in, making them incredibly delicious, phenomenal, and simply unforgettable.
Empanadas from Empanada Mama bring warmth, flavor, and a touch of love to your classic movie night, making it truly special. With the perfect mix of savory and sweet, they are magical, offering comfort and indulgence in every bite. Give our suggested combinations and movie night ideas a try for an unforgettable Valentine’s. Order crispy hot empanadas from us and make this Valentine’s one to remember, filled with love and magical flavors.