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Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas and Recipes

Recipes to woo by. Discover more ideas for Valentine's Day here.

A bowl of spaghetti carbonara on a white plate sits on a grey-and-white marble countertop. — Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Sarah Jampel.

Recipes

Citrus, Beet and Avocado Salad
Ali Slagle
391 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
391
25 minutes
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Easy
Strip Steak With Dijon Sauce
Sue Li
329 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
329
1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy
Lobster Thermidor
Lidey Heuck
143 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
143
1 hour
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Air-Fryer Pork Chops
Eleanore Park
645 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
645
20 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Alfredo
Naz Deravian
1084 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,084
55 minutes
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Double Celery Salad
David Tanis
110 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
110
1 hour
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
5945 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,945
About 1 hour
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Hasselback Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
1154 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,154
1 hour 30 minutes
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Smoky Tomato Carbonara
Kay Chun
2068 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,068
30 minutes
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Easy
French Onion Soup
Sara Bonisteel
9435 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,435
1 hour 30 minutes
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Pastrami-Spiced Steak With Charred Cabbage
Ali Slagle
206 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
206
35 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Tomato-Coconut Bisque With Shrimp and Mushrooms
Yewande Komolafe
2244 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,244
40 minutes
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Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce
The New York Times, Marcella Hazan
29935 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
29,935
At least 4 hours
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Air-Fryer Chicken Breast
Eleanore Park
1113 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,113
25 minutes
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Easy
Garlic Bread
Ali Slagle
4543 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,543
30 minutes
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Ina Garten’s Make-Ahead Coquilles St.-Jacques
Sam Sifton, Ina Garten
2841 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,841
1 hour
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Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1340 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,340
20 minutes
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Easy
Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Eric Kim
5735 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,735
1 hour
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Vegan Cacio e Pepe
Alexa Weibel
3308 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,308
30 minutes
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Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi
Yewande Komolafe
3350 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,350
40 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Mushroom Parmigiana
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4074 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,074
30 minutes
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Easy
Gochugaru Salmon With Crispy Rice
Eric Kim
6117 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,117
20 minutes
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Roasted Dill Salmon
Naz Deravian
3663 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,663
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating (optional)
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Classic Cheese Fondue
Melissa Clark
1282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,282
15 minutes
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Vegan Poblano Macaroni and Cheese
Jocelyn Ramirez
346 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
346
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon
Yasmin Fahr
19996 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,996
25 minutes
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Easy
Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots
Yewande Komolafe
1478 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,478
40 minutes
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Pork and Ricotta Meatballs
Kay Chun
5540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,540
20 minutes
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Potatoes au Gratin
Mark Bittman
5385 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,385
50 minutes
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Easy
Creamy One-Pot Mushroom and Leek Pasta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
6781 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,781
30 minutes
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Easy
Rasta Pasta With Jerk Chicken
Millie Peartree
1493 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,493
45 minutes, plus marinating
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Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Sue Li
21279 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21,279
30 minutes
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Easy
Khoresh Morgh Nardooni (Pomegranate Chicken Stew)
Naz Deravian
552 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
552
1½ hours
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Gochujang-Glazed Eggplant With Fried Scallions
Eric Kim
4604 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,604
45 minutes
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Maple-Baked Salmon
Genevieve Ko
7694 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,694
25 minutes
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Easy
Blue-Cheese Steak and Endive Salad for Two
Colu Henry
537 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
537
30 minutes
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One-Pan Chicken With Peperonata and Olives
Kay Chun
442 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
442
45 minutes
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Easy
Korean Bulgogi Bolognese
Kay Chun
3907 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,907
45 minutes
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Steak Diane for Two
Mark Bittman
2572 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,572
20 minutes
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Easy
Southern Macaroni and Cheese
Kiera Wright-Ruiz, Millie Peartree
12192 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
12,192
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Jamaican Curry Chicken and Potatoes
Millie Peartree
1672 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,672
About 1½ hours
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Easy
Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Gingery Bok Choy
Yewande Komolafe
1032 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,032
40 minutes
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Pasta With Brown Butter and Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2587 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,587
25 minutes
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Easy
Wild King Salmon With Savory Whipped Cream
David Tanis
732 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
732
30 minutes
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Jerk Chicken Meatballs With BBQ-Pineapple Glaze
Millie Peartree
1963 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,963
30 minutes
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Rib-Eye Steak and Potatoes for Two
David Tanis
1129 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,129
1 hour
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Easy
Fig Tart With Caramelized Onions, Rosemary and Stilton
Melissa Clark
513 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
513
1½ hours
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Flounder With Brown Butter, Lemon and Tarragon
David Tanis
923 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
923
20 minutes
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