Valentine's Day
Holidays | Chocolate and Hallmark aside, Valentine's Day is a high-pressure holiday for good dining. Ask Chowhounds about the best places to go for a Valentine's Day meal, and tell us your best (and worst) experiences! Also get advice on what to cook, from chocolate desserts to romantic pasta dishes.
Articles on Valentine's Day
How To
Easy Shortcuts To a (Mostly) Homemade Valentine's Day Dinner
Valentine’s Day is on a weekday this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t swing a memorable home...
Explainers
Why You Should Give White Chocolate Another Chance
What is white chocolate anyway? It is really chocolate? Is it even worth eating? We've got answers...
Entertaining
How to Pull Off a Perfect Picnic Indoors
An indoor picnic is a lot of fun, and sometimes a necessity due to inclement weather or other factors...
What's the Difference
Caviar vs Roe: Some Fish Eggs Are Fancier Than Others
Caviar vs roe—what's the difference? They're both fish eggs, true, and to some, that makes them equally...
Guides
Caviar 101: Everything You Need to Know About Eating Fancy Fish Eggs
Caviar, or fish eggs that are usually sourced from one of three types of sturgeon, is one of the symbols...
What's the Difference
What Is the Difference Between Champagne and Cava?
There are so many different types of wine varietals that are infused with bubbles. There’s Champagne...
Entertaining
Your Guide to Creating the Best Champagne Bar Ever
There is something inherently luxurious about Champagne. Whether it’s paired with a decadent food...
Guides
11 Surprising Foods to Dip in Chocolate Fondue
Chocolate fondue is a natural for Valentine's Day, and for good reason: Dipping luxurious foods in...
History of
The History of Red Velvet Cake
What exactly is in a real red velvet cake and where did it come from in the first place...
Videos on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Recipes
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Brussels Sprouts with Maple Butter and Iberico Ham
These pan-seared Brussels sprouts are sweet with maple butter and salty from rich Iberico ham, with...
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Pretzel-Crusted Crab Cakes
The elegant presentation of these pretzel-crusted crab cakes belies the ease of putting them together...
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Cupid's 'Buch Valentine's Day Cocktail
This unique Valentine's Day cocktail recipe combines sweet red strawberries and pink grenadine with...
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Red Carpet Royale Cocktail
This sparkling Champagne cocktail garnished with gold leaf is an award-worthy drink perfect for any...
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Easy Crab Cakes
Learn to cook homemade crab cakes with fresh aioli. This easy recipe has no filler, just crabmeat...
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Strawberry Cheesecake
This amazing cheesecake recipe is made with cream cheese and a touch of lemon then covered with a...
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Easy Steamed Lobster
Learn to make steamed lobster the easy way, using just six ingredients in six steps. Guide includes...
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Uni Filet
This super-luxe take on surf and turf tops a tender filet mignon with rich, oceanic uni (sea urchin...