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...
What's the Difference
What Is the Difference Between Caviar and Roe?
Caviar vs roe—what's the difference? They're both fish eggs, true, and to some, that makes them equally...
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...
How To
How to Make the Best Cheese Fondue
Dipping bread and vegetables into a pot of hot cheese fondue makes a fun and delicious meal, but what...
Entertaining
How to Host the Perfect Galentine’s Day Bash
Galentine’s Day has officially transcended the television screen, where it was mentioned by Leslie...
Shop
The Best Galentine’s Day Gifts for Your Girls
Let’s hear it for the girls! Galentine’s Day is all about appreciating the strong women in your life...
Videos on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Recipes
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Angel Hair Pasta with Blood Oranges and Escarole
This angel hair pasta with tangy-sweet blood orange vinaigrette and wilted escarole is a sprightly...
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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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Pretzel-Crusted Crab Cakes
The elegant presentation of these pretzel-crusted crab cakes belies the ease of putting them together...
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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Chocolate Soufflé
A classic French chocolate souffle recipe.
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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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Easy Whipped Cream
Never use store-bought again after learning this easy homemade whipped cream recipe. With just three...