Surprise your sweetie with something delicious and homemade.
Greg DuPree
Staying in on Valentines Day?
Fish Antipasto
Victor Protasio
Cheese and charcuterie boardsare commonplace, but who would anticipate a fish-forward board?
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Finish each bowl with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of dill.
Serve with a spicy red wine and a thick, butter-smeared slice of rye.
An orange-maple syrup adds sweetness, while shaved Manchego cheese and roasted almonds lend saltiness and crunch.
Victor Protasio
Serve with your favorite crudites or pita chips.
Sweet, salty, and creamy, these mouthwatering bites get dinner off to a perfect start.
The recipe serves eight but can be easily downsized for a more intimate gathering.
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Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Start your party for two or more with this ultra-creamy, non-dairy dip.
The result is a vibrant-colored, umami dip ready for crudites, crackers, or pita chips.
A topping of sesame seeds, oregano, and flaky sea salt makes them memorable long after V-Day.
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
Herby Chicken Salad Tartines
Wondering how a chicken sandwich elevates to Valentine’s Day-worthy status?
Present it open-faced and give it a fancy French name, as this recipe does.
Serve as part of an apps-only meal or alongside a sexy soup or salad.
Caitlin Bensel
Prep them at your leisure, and pop them in the oven just before you sit down to dine.
For a sensational side, pair them withgnocchi with corn and miso.
Cheesy Potato Frittata
Is there a faster way to a loved one’s heart than cheesy potatoes?
Caitlin Bensel
We don’t think so.
Neapolitan-Style Margherita Pizza
A heart-shaped pizza that comes from the heart inevitably tastes better than delivery.
Honor tradition with this classic recipe for a Margherita pie, and purchasepre-made doughto speed up your prep.
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Alternatively, treat your date to atoppingsbar at the most romantic pizzeria in townyour kitchen.
Balsamic Steak With Radicchio and Pears
There’s something about aperfectly cooked steakthat’s just so romantic.
We recommend serving this with ourmelting potatoes, but risotto or tortillas work, too.
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We love serving this with roasted asparagus and baby hasselback potatoes.
Whether you add a protein or not, you’ll find Thai-inspired flavor in every bite.
Butternut Squash Soup With Parmesan Croutons
Warm up your love life with this silky-smooth squash soup.
Alison Miksch
To speed up prep, go with pre-cut, packaged squash from your grocer’s.
Gnocchi Alla Vodka
Rich, creamy vodka sauce is always the move.
It’s a hearty vegetarian meal on its own or a great side salad for roasted chicken or fish.
Victor Protasio
Its five-ingredient simplicity belies an otherworldly depth of flavor youhaveto try.
Best of all, it comes together in just 30 minutes.
Beans and veggies join scallops to make each parchment packet a complete meal.
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Bonus: You spend a lot less time doing dishes.
These rich, vegetarian enchiladas are perfect to share, and the mole is finger-licking good.
It’s paired with juicy shrimp in a garlicky olive oil mixture that’s topped with crumbled feta.
Victor Protasio
This dish begs for crusty bread, pasta, or rice it sop up its flavorful juices.
Share a long noodle a laLady and the Tramp.
Braised Fish With Spicy Tomato Sauce
Spice things up with this saucy fish stew.
Victor Protasio
At dinnertime, serve with egg noodles, lit candles, and more wine.
It elevates pan-seared chops with a sweet, tangy flavor and a rich, red hue.
Serve it withcrispy oven-roasted potatoes.
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While usually paired with potatoes, this recipe calls for soft, sweet carrots mashed into a buttery side.
You’ll definitely want seconds.
Best of all, this one-pot meal comes together in just 30 minutes.
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This recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, leaving plenty of time to make a decadent dessert.
It cooks on the stove and finishes with a quick broil in the oven.
This romantic dinner option has all the meaty, creamy, familiar flavors and textures you love about lasagna.
Victor Protasio
Panko-coated cod fillets roast in the same pan as seasoned potato wedges, making cleanup as easy as prep.
Serve with malt vinegar and peas for the full pub experience.
Slow Cooker Soy-Braised Chicken
Inspired by chicken adoboa Filipino chicken-and-rice favoritethis recipe is slow-cooker easy.
GREG DUPREE
It features juicy bone-in thighs that cook up with crispy-skin goodness alongside tender whole-roasted fingerlings.
But the real star is its lemony brown butter sauce that coats everything in lusciousness.
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