Valentine’s Day Recipes

Easy dinner ideas, chocolate-centered recipes and more food ideas that celebrate love.

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Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas and Recipes

Spaghetti Carbonara
Ian Fisher
17722 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
17,722
30 minutes
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Rosé Shrimp
Eric Kim
700 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
700
20 minutes
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Seared Scallop Pasta With Burst Tomatoes and Herbs
Colu Henry
2827 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,827
30 minutes
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Chicken Ragù Bianco
Joshua McFadden
273 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
273
2 hours 20 minutes
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Cheesy Cauliflower Nests
Yotam Ottolenghi
212 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
212
1½ hours
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Steak à l’Échalote (Seared Flatiron With Shallot Sauce)
Florence Fabricant, Daniel Boulud
109 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
109
30 minutes
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Steak Frites
Dorie Greenspan
75 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
75
50 minutes
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Spinach-Endive Salad With Miso Dressing
David Tanis
39 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
39
15 minutes
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Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes

Red Velvet Cake
Florence Fabricant, Elisa Strauss
1573 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,573
1 hour 30 minutes
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Penny’s Chocolate Mousse
Vaughn Vreeland, Joshua Pinsky
235 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
235
5 hours 5 minutes
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One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
Genevieve Ko
902 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
902
2 hours, mainly cooling
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White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
Eric Kim, Autumn Moultrie
450 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
450
45 minutes (plus overnight resting)
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Chocolate Lava Cake for Two
Yossy Arefi
7887 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,887
25 minutes
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Bananes Flambées (Flamed Bananas)
Pete Wells, Jacques Pépin
10 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10
40 minutes
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Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Eric Kim
212 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
212
40 minutes
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Éclair Cake
Naz Deravian
622 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
622
40 minutes, plus at least 9 hours’ chilling
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Valentine’s Day Cookie Recipes

White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
Eric Kim, Autumn Moultrie
450 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
450
45 minutes (plus overnight resting)
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Toasted Almond-Coconut Financiers
Samantha Seneviratne
418 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
418
40 minutes, plus cooling
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
Vaughn Vreeland
4674 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,674
1½ hours, plus 2 hours chilling
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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies
Samantha Seneviratne
3554 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,554
45 minutes
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Chocolate Macarons
Claire Saffitz
221 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
221
About 3 ¼ hours, plus at least 24 hours chilling
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Cookie Butter Blondies
Yossy Arefi
169 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
169
40 minutes
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Cosmic Blondies
Vaughn Vreeland
167 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
167
2 hours
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Tiny, Salty, Chocolaty Cookies
Alison Roman
3392 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,392
20 minutes
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Easy Valentine’s Day Dinners

Seared Scallops With Jammy Cherry Tomatoes
Lidey Heuck
4315 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,315
25 minutes
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Chicken Alfredo
Naz Deravian
1234 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,234
55 minutes
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Steak au Poivre for Two
Alexa Weibel
806 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
806
1 hour
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Cheesy Baked Gnocchi With Spicy Tomato Sauce
Yossy Arefi
1181 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,181
45 minutes
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Ina Garten’s Perfect Roast Chicken
Ina Garten
2508 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,508
About 2¼ hours
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Porcini Ragù
Ligaya Mishan, Ixta Belfrage
3026 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,026
45 minutes
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Tortellini in Frizzled Onion Broth
Zaynab Issa
287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
287
30 minutes
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Classic Shrimp Scampi
Melissa Clark
19857 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
19,857
15 minutes
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Valentine’s Day Cocktail and Mocktail Recipes

Shirley Temple
Becky Hughes
223 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
223
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Bellini
Kia Damon
33 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
33
10 minutes
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Lower-Alcohol Dirty Martini
Rebekah Peppler
63 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
63
20 minutes
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Negroni Sbagliato
Ali Slagle
200 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
200
10 minutes
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Daiquiri
Robert Simonson
329 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
329
5 minutes
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Andrica Calmer Cocktail
Jerrelle Guy
36 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
36
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Rob Roy
Eric Kim
214 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
214
5 minutes
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Nonalcoholic Negroni
Dan Pelosi
787 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
787
2¼ hours
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Our Best Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake
Yossy Arefi
206 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
206
About 2 hours
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Penny’s Chocolate Mousse
Vaughn Vreeland, Joshua Pinsky
235 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
235
5 hours 5 minutes
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Tunnel-of-Fudge Cake
The New York Times, Shirley O. Corriher
350 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
350
2 hours plus 2 hours to cool
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Hot Fudge Sauce
Kay Rentschler
1443 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,443
10 minutes
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Spiced Chocolate Marble Shortbread
Yewande Komolafe
525 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
525
1 hour, plus chilling
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Flourless Layer Cake With Chocolate and Raspberries
Carolina Gelen
61 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
61
5 hours 15 minutes
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Chocolate Fudge
Claire Saffitz
398 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
398
1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ resting
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Dujjonku (Dubai Chocolate Chewy Cookies)
Eric Kim
41 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
41
1 hour
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Breakfast in Bed

Jordan Marsh’s Blueberry Muffins
Marian Burros
22366 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
22,366
40 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes' cooling
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Banana Pancakes
Samantha Seneviratne
3160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,160
20 minutes
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Huevos Rancheros
Kay Chun
1969 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,969
45 minutes
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French Toast Casserole
Lidey Heuck
2551 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,551
1 hour 25 minutes
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Matcha Overnight Oats
Ifrah F. Ahmed
883 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
883
About 3 hours
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Easy Apple Tart
David Tanis
115 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
115
1 hour
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Bubble and Squeak
Ali Slagle
136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
136
45 minutes
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Melissa Clark’s Best Buttermilk Pancakes
Melissa Clark
487 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
487
25 minutes
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Delightful Hot Chocolate Recipes

Classic Hot Chocolate
Melissa Clark
935 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
935
10 minutes
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Champurrado
Naz Deravian
528 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
528
25 minutes
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Hot Chocolate Mix
Melissa Clark
421 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
421
10 minutes
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Mexican Hot Chocolate
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
463 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
463
10 minutes
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Creamy Vegan Hot Chocolate
Genevieve Ko
510 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
510
5 minutes
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Rumplemayer’s Hot Chocolate
Molly O’Neill, Rumplemayer's Restaurant
427 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
427
2 minutes
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Coconut Hot Chocolate
Melissa Clark
500 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
500
or to save this recipe.
Ingrid's Spicy Hot Chocolate
Christine Muhlke, "The Chocolate Connoisseur"
92 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
92
1 hour
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All Valentine’s Day Recipes

358 recipes

Earl Grey Chocolate Tart
Nicola Lamb
196 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
196
2 hours
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One-Pot White Wine Pasta
Ali Slagle
518 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
518
25 minutes
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Keke Palmer’s Sweet Potato Pancakes
The New York Times, Keke Palmer
122 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
122
35 minutes
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Coconut Almond Macaroons
Samantha Seneviratne
94 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
94
55 minutes
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Turtle Bars
Samantha Seneviratne
300 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
300
1 hour
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Brownie Brittle
Samantha Seneviratne
117 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
117
2 hours
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Chile Crisp Cheese Crackers
Helen Goh
199 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
199
1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling
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Penny’s Chocolate Mousse
Vaughn Vreeland, Joshua Pinsky
235 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
235
5 hours 5 minutes
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Dubai Chocolate Cake
Yossy Arefi
253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
253
2 hours 40 minutes
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Yuzu and Raspberry Tart
Yossy Arefi
73 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
73
About 3½ hours
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Brown Butter Scrambled Eggs
Ali Slagle
88 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
88
15 minutes
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Pistachio-Cardamom Cake
Julia Moskin, David Lebovitz
330 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
330
1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling time
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Skillet Sprinkle Sugar Cookie
Jessie Sheehan
51 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
51
40 minutes, plus cooling
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Scallops With Bread-Crumb Salsa Verde
Christian Reynoso
295 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
295
30 minutes
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Chicken à la King
Eric Kim, Craig Claiborne
284 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
284
1 hour
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Princess Cake
Nicola Lamb
407 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
407
About 3 hours
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Salmon With Radicchio and Anchovy Sauce
Cybelle Tondu
289 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
289
25 minutes
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Jjajangmyeon (Black Bean Noodles)
Eric Kim
192 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
192
1 hour
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Microwave Nutella Pudding Cake
Ali Slagle
1623 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,623
5 minutes
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Porcini Ragù
Ligaya Mishan, Ixta Belfrage
3026 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,026
45 minutes
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Fairy Bread
Ali Slagle
213 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
213
10 minutes
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Roasted Spiced Squash With Whipped Feta and Pistachios
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1054 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,054
50 minutes
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Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding
Ali Slagle
1854 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,854
10 minutes
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Stovetop Berry Crisp
Ali Slagle
467 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
467
25 minutes
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Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ali Slagle
823 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
823
25 minutes
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Triple-Chocolate Brownies
Vaughn Vreeland
521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
521
50 minutes, plus cooling
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Chocolate Crepes
Zaynab Issa
146 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
146
40 minutes
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Persian Love Cake
Naz Deravian
707 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
707
50 minutes, plus cooling
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Marry Me Salmon
Eric Kim
2760 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,760
30 minutes
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Steak au Poivre for Two
Alexa Weibel
806 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
806
1 hour
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German Pancake
Lidey Heuck
1720 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,720
30 minutes
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Red Velvet Cookie Bars
Yossy Arefi
179 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
179
1 hour 10 minutes
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Chocolate Cheesecake With Raspberry Swirl
Yossy Arefi
213 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
213
About 6 hours 40 minutes
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Chocolate Pound Cake With Strawberry Whipped Cream
Yossy Arefi
123 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
123
3 hours
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Chocolate Pudding Cups
Lisa Donovan
123 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
123
5 ½ hours
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Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake
Yossy Arefi
206 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
206
About 2 hours
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Baked Lemon Pudding With Blueberry Jam
Melissa Clark
663 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
663
1 hour 20 minutes
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One-Bowl Jam Doughnut Cake
Melissa Clark
645 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
645
3 hours 20 minutes
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Dubai Chocolate
Caroline Schiff
549 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
549
1 hour 45 minutes
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Lobster Mac and Cheese
Ham El-Waylly
38 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
38
2 hours 30 minutes
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Maitake au Poivre
Florence Fabricant, Derek Boccagno
175 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
175
45 minutes
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Giant Jam Bun
Melissa Clark
303 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
303
2 ½ hours
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Butter-Basted Steak With Asparagus
Eric Kim
787 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
787
45 minutes
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Citrus, Beet and Avocado Salad
Ali Slagle
470 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
470
25 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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Easy No-Bake Pistachio Cheesecake
Melissa Clark
238 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
238
5 to 7 hours
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Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Eric Kim
212 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
212
40 minutes
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Pistachio Cheesecake
Melissa Clark
236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
236
10 hours
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