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
Entertaining
Easy Shortcuts To a (Mostly) Homemade Valentine's Day Dinner
Valentine’s Day is on a weekday again this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t swing a memorable...
Food News
Whip Up These Restaurant-Quality Chocolate Lava Cakes with Just 5 Ingredients
These chocolate lava cakes are so easy to make you'll be wondering why they were never in your repertoire...
How To
How to Open a Bottle of Champagne
Now that Valentine's Day is upon us, it's high time to learn how to open a bottle of Champagne the...
How To
How to Shuck an Oyster without Injuring Yourself
Oysters can be challenging, not only in terms of taste and texture, but in the effort it takes to...
Guides
How to Feel Right at Home at a Fancy Restaurant
If you're not accustomed to fancy restaurants and are nervous about exactly how to act or what to...
Guides
5 Icons of the French Pastry Case That'll Make You Say J'Adore
The pastry case at a French bakery can hold a dizzying array of baked goods. There are breads, cakes...
Recipe Round-Ups
11 Easy Mug Cake Recipes That Make the Best Single Serving Desserts
Whether you're limiting your calorie intake or don't enjoy sharing food, microwavable mug cakes are...
Guides
A Guide to Appreciating Oysters for Those Who Are Bivalve-Curious
Oysters are synonymous with romance—hailed as an aphrodisiac and allegedly enjoyed 50 at a time by...
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...
Videos on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Recipes
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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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Lambic Marshmallows with Chocolate Stout Fondue
Make homemade marshmallows with a fruity lambic beer and dip them in rich imperial chocolate stout...
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Red Velvet Cake
Make Chowhound's red velvet cake recipe for an impressive, irresistibly moist cake topped with sweet...
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French Chocolate Macarons with Chocolate Ganache
France’s version of the brownie.
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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...
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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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Lobster Scrambled Eggs with Caviar and Crème Fraîche
Lobster scrambled eggs with caviar and crème fraîche are fairly simple yet ultra-luxurious, and perfect...
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Cannoli Dip
Spend Galentine's Day or Valentine's Day with this cannoli dip, a blending of sweet cheeses, chocolate...