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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

Cabbage Parm
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1074 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,074
50 minutes
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Vegetarian Bolognese
Ali Slagle
1857 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,857
45 minutes
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Citrus, Beet and Avocado Salad
Ali Slagle
469 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
469
25 minutes
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Strip Steak With Dijon Sauce
Sue Li
401 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
401
1 hour 10 minutes
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Lobster Thermidor
Lidey Heuck
150 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
150
1 hour
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Air-Fryer Pork Chops
Eleanore Park
700 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
700
20 minutes
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Chicken Alfredo
Naz Deravian
1232 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,232
55 minutes
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Double Celery Salad
David Tanis
111 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
111
1 hour
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Cast-Iron Steak
Julia Moskin
6086 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,086
About 1 hour
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Hasselback Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
1235 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,235
1 hour 30 minutes
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Smoky Tomato Carbonara
Kay Chun
2082 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,082
30 minutes
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French Onion Soup
Sara Bonisteel
9628 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,628
1 hour 30 minutes
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Pastrami-Spiced Steak With Charred Cabbage
Ali Slagle
208 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
208
35 minutes
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Spicy Tomato-Coconut Bisque With Shrimp and Mushrooms
Yewande Komolafe
2300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,300
40 minutes
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Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce
The New York Times, Marcella Hazan
31102 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
31,102
At least 4 hours
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Air-Fryer Chicken Breast
Eleanore Park
1201 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,201
25 minutes
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Garlic Bread
Ali Slagle
4785 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,785
30 minutes
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Ina Garten’s Make-Ahead Coquilles St.-Jacques
Sam Sifton, Ina Garten
2875 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,875
1 hour
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Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1415 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,415
20 minutes
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Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Eric Kim
5841 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,841
1 hour
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Vegan Cacio e Pepe
Alexa Weibel
3323 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,323
30 minutes
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Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi
Yewande Komolafe
3408 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,408
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Mushroom Parmigiana
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4232 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,232
30 minutes
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Gochugaru Salmon With Crispy Rice
Eric Kim
6407 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,407
20 minutes
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Roasted Dill Salmon
Naz Deravian
3911 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,911
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating (optional)
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Classic Cheese Fondue
Melissa Clark
1300 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,300
15 minutes
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Vegan Poblano Macaroni and Cheese
Jocelyn Ramirez
349 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
349
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon
Yasmin Fahr
21628 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21,628
25 minutes
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Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots
Yewande Komolafe
1508 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,508
40 minutes
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Pork and Ricotta Meatballs
Kay Chun
5771 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,771
20 minutes
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Potatoes au Gratin
Mark Bittman
5609 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,609
50 minutes
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Creamy One-Pot Mushroom and Leek Pasta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
6874 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,874
30 minutes
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Rasta Pasta With Jerk Chicken
Millie Peartree
1593 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,593
45 minutes, plus marinating
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Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Sue Li
23418 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
23,418
30 minutes
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Khoresh Morgh Nardooni (Pomegranate Chicken Stew)
Naz Deravian
553 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
553
1½ hours
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Gochujang-Glazed Eggplant With Fried Scallions
Eric Kim
5193 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,193
45 minutes
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Maple-Baked Salmon
Genevieve Ko
7871 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,871
25 minutes
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Blue-Cheese Steak and Endive Salad for Two
Colu Henry
549 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
549
30 minutes
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One-Pan Chicken With Peperonata and Olives
Kay Chun
453 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
453
45 minutes
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Korean Bulgogi Bolognese
Kay Chun
3957 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,957
45 minutes
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Steak Diane for Two
Mark Bittman
2619 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,619
20 minutes
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Southern Macaroni and Cheese
Kiera Wright-Ruiz, Millie Peartree
12452 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
12,452
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Jamaican Curry Chicken and Potatoes
Millie Peartree
1691 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,691
About 1½ hours
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Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Gingery Bok Choy
Yewande Komolafe
1070 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,070
40 minutes
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Pasta With Brown Butter and Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2640 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,640
25 minutes
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Wild King Salmon With Savory Whipped Cream
David Tanis
760 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
760
30 minutes
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Jerk Chicken Meatballs With BBQ-Pineapple Glaze
Millie Peartree
2035 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,035
30 minutes
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Rib-Eye Steak and Potatoes for Two
David Tanis
1164 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,164
1 hour
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