F&W’s Ultimate Guide to Valentine’s Day

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, here are amazing recipes for two, decadent chocolate desserts, our sexiest dishes and more romantic ideas.

Strawberry-Ricotta Tartlets (photo at right)

Romantic Recipes

Rack of Lamb with Mustard-Shallot Sauce

A Valentine’s Day strategy: Roast rack of lamb, then use the pan with the drippings to make a delectable sauce.
Read More
Oysters Rocafella

Inspired by Jay-Z, New York chefs Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisitop oysters with a tangy vinegar-shallot mignonette, plus a Champagne-infused foam and frozen Champagne grapes.
Read More
Beet Risotto

Beets give this creamy risotto stunning color and delicate sweetness. Grace Parisi suggests wearing rubber gloves and shredding the beets directly into a stainless steel bowl to avoid staining hands and countertops.
Read More
Coriander-Crusted Duck Breasts

Master sommelier Rajat Parr describes this recipe as “India meets France.” He likes to serve the seared duck with deliciously spiced crushed potatoes.
Read More
Warm Chocolate Cakes with Mascarpone Cream

In his riff on Black Forest cake, Hosea Rosenberg tops individual cakes with mascarpone cream instead of whipped cream and luscious brandied cherries instead of jarred.
Read More
Rib-Eye Steak au Poivre

Alexandra Guarnaschelli’s steak au poivre—with capers—is a favorite at Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse.
Read More
Scallops with Brussels Sprouts

Stuart Brioza has a brilliant way of preparing brussels sprouts: Rather than cook them whole, he thinly slices them, then sautés them with pancetta, shallot and garlic until they’re shredded and soft.
Read More
Hibiscus-Berry Gelatins

F&W’s Grace Parisi discovered a lovely way to serve raspberries, blackberries and blueberries: suspended in a hibiscus gelatin.
Read More

Previous Next

More Valentine’s Day Recipes

Travel Guide

World’s Most Romantic Cities

Although Paris is the obvious choice, there are many other cities (domestic and exotic) where the vistas, architecture and food can inspire passion and even marriage proposals.