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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

Vegetarian Bolognese
Ali Slagle
1852 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,852
45 minutes
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Citrus, Beet and Avocado Salad
Ali Slagle
459 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
459
25 minutes
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Strip Steak With Dijon Sauce
Sue Li
387 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
387
1 hour 10 minutes
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Lobster Thermidor
Lidey Heuck
149 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
149
1 hour
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Air-Fryer Pork Chops
Eleanore Park
689 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
689
20 minutes
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Chicken Alfredo
Naz Deravian
1202 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,202
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
6058 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,058
About 1 hour
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Hasselback Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
1217 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,217
1 hour 30 minutes
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Smoky Tomato Carbonara
Kay Chun
2076 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,076
30 minutes
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French Onion Soup
Sara Bonisteel
9586 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,586
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
2294 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,294
40 minutes
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Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce
The New York Times, Marcella Hazan
30854 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
30,854
At least 4 hours
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Air-Fryer Chicken Breast
Eleanore Park
1186 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,186
25 minutes
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Garlic Bread
Ali Slagle
4717 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,717
30 minutes
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Ina Garten’s Make-Ahead Coquilles St.-Jacques
Sam Sifton, Ina Garten
2866 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,866
1 hour
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Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1405 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,405
20 minutes
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Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Eric Kim
5815 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,815
1 hour
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Vegan Cacio e Pepe
Alexa Weibel
3322 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,322
30 minutes
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Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi
Yewande Komolafe
3394 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,394
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Mushroom Parmigiana
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4206 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,206
30 minutes
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Gochugaru Salmon With Crispy Rice
Eric Kim
6324 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,324
20 minutes
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Roasted Dill Salmon
Naz Deravian
3862 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,862
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating (optional)
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Classic Cheese Fondue
Melissa Clark
1297 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,297
15 minutes
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Vegan Poblano Macaroni and Cheese
Jocelyn Ramirez
348 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
348
45 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon
Yasmin Fahr
21072 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21,072
25 minutes
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Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots
Yewande Komolafe
1501 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,501
40 minutes
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Pork and Ricotta Meatballs
Kay Chun
5711 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,711
20 minutes
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Potatoes au Gratin
Mark Bittman
5569 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,569
50 minutes
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Creamy One-Pot Mushroom and Leek Pasta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
6866 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,866
30 minutes
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Rasta Pasta With Jerk Chicken
Millie Peartree
1586 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,586
45 minutes, plus marinating
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Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Sue Li
22983 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,983
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
4955 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,955
45 minutes
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Maple-Baked Salmon
Genevieve Ko
7830 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,830
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
450 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
450
45 minutes
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Korean Bulgogi Bolognese
Kay Chun
3942 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,942
45 minutes
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Steak Diane for Two
Mark Bittman
2611 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,611
20 minutes
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Southern Macaroni and Cheese
Kiera Wright-Ruiz, Millie Peartree
12383 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
12,383
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Jamaican Curry Chicken and Potatoes
Millie Peartree
1688 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,688
About 1½ hours
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Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Gingery Bok Choy
Yewande Komolafe
1067 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,067
40 minutes
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Pasta With Brown Butter and Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2634 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,634
25 minutes
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Wild King Salmon With Savory Whipped Cream
David Tanis
753 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
753
30 minutes
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Jerk Chicken Meatballs With BBQ-Pineapple Glaze
Millie Peartree
2021 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,021
30 minutes
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Rib-Eye Steak and Potatoes for Two
David Tanis
1152 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,152
1 hour
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Fig Tart With Caramelized Onions, Rosemary and Stilton
Melissa Clark
526 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
526
1½ hours
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