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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
1855 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,855
45 minutes
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Citrus, Beet and Avocado Salad
Ali Slagle
465 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
465
25 minutes
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Strip Steak With Dijon Sauce
Sue Li
397 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
397
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
698 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
698
20 minutes
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Chicken Alfredo
Naz Deravian
1220 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,220
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
6073 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,073
About 1 hour
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Hasselback Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
1229 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,229
1 hour 30 minutes
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Smoky Tomato Carbonara
Kay Chun
2079 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,079
30 minutes
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French Onion Soup
Sara Bonisteel
9613 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,613
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
2298 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,298
40 minutes
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Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese Sauce
The New York Times, Marcella Hazan
30978 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
30,978
At least 4 hours
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Air-Fryer Chicken Breast
Eleanore Park
1195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,195
25 minutes
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Garlic Bread
Ali Slagle
4759 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,759
30 minutes
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Ina Garten’s Make-Ahead Coquilles St.-Jacques
Sam Sifton, Ina Garten
2871 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,871
1 hour
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Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1411 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,411
20 minutes
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Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Eric Kim
5829 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,829
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
3402 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,402
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Mushroom Parmigiana
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4222 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,222
30 minutes
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Gochugaru Salmon With Crispy Rice
Eric Kim
6381 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,381
20 minutes
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Roasted Dill Salmon
Naz Deravian
3888 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,888
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating (optional)
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Classic Cheese Fondue
Melissa Clark
1298 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,298
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
21278 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
21,278
25 minutes
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Honey-Glazed Chicken and Shallots
Yewande Komolafe
1505 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,505
40 minutes
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Pork and Ricotta Meatballs
Kay Chun
5743 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,743
20 minutes
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Potatoes au Gratin
Mark Bittman
5590 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,590
50 minutes
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Creamy One-Pot Mushroom and Leek Pasta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
6869 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,869
30 minutes
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Rasta Pasta With Jerk Chicken
Millie Peartree
1591 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,591
45 minutes, plus marinating
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Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew
Sue Li
23242 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
23,242
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
5104 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,104
45 minutes
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Maple-Baked Salmon
Genevieve Ko
7856 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7,856
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
451 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
451
45 minutes
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Korean Bulgogi Bolognese
Kay Chun
3950 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,950
45 minutes
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Steak Diane for Two
Mark Bittman
2614 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,614
20 minutes
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Southern Macaroni and Cheese
Kiera Wright-Ruiz, Millie Peartree
12407 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
12,407
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Jamaican Curry Chicken and Potatoes
Millie Peartree
1690 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,690
About 1½ hours
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Citrus-Glazed Pork Chops With Gingery Bok Choy
Yewande Komolafe
1069 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,069
40 minutes
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Pasta With Brown Butter and Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2638 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,638
25 minutes
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Wild King Salmon With Savory Whipped Cream
David Tanis
757 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
757
30 minutes
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Jerk Chicken Meatballs With BBQ-Pineapple Glaze
Millie Peartree
2027 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,027
30 minutes
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Rib-Eye Steak and Potatoes for Two
David Tanis
1160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,160
1 hour
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Fig Tart With Caramelized Onions, Rosemary and Stilton
Melissa Clark
532 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
532
1½ hours
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