6 Dream Date Night Dishes That Would Make a Chef Swoon
Still undecided about what you’re cooking for that extra-romantic Valentine’s Day dinner? We asked three chef couples what dish someone could make that would impress them. Here’s what they had to say.
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Still undecided about what you’re cooking for that extra-romantic Valentine’s Day dinner? We asked three chef couples what dish someone could make that would impress them. Here’s what they had to say:
- “A solid roasted chicken is always impressive to me.” —Greg Denton, Ox in Portland, OR
- Recipes:
- Whole Roast Chicken with 40 Brussels Sprouts
- Butter-Roasted Chicken with Soy-Garlic Glaze
- Lemon-Thyme Roast Chicken
- “A simple yet well-executed bowl of pasta can be both comforting and romantic.” —Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton, Ox in Portland, OR
- Recipes:
- Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Pasta with Guaniciale, Radicchio and Ricotta
- Fettuccine with Mushrooms, Tarragon and Goat-Cheese Sauce
- “Oysters and caviar.” —Matt Danzer, Uncle Boons in New York City
- Recipes:
- Oysters on the Half Shell with Ceviche Topping
- 7-Minute Salmon Caviar Sushi Bites
- Oysters Rockefeller
- “Braises. It’s hard to really mess them up—plus they’re super satisfying.” —Anne Redding, Uncle Boons in New York City
- Recipes:
- Wine-Braised Pork with Chestnuts and Sweet Potatoes
- Smoked Porter-Braised Beef Short Ribs
- Braised Chicken Thighs with Olives and Basil
- “A grilled piece of steak. The simplicity of a grilled steak done correctly should impress anyone.” —Evan Rich, Rich Table in San Francisco
- Recipes:
- Butter-Basted Rib Eye Steaks
- Throwback Porterhouse Steaks
- Rib Eye and Radishes in Bagna Cauda Butter
- “Homemade pasta—an age-old, foolproof recipe.” —Sarah Rich, Rich Table in San Francisco
- Recipes:
- Black-and-White Pici Pasta
- Fresh Pappardelle
- Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Cheese