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:

• “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

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