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...
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...
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...
Videos on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Recipes
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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 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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Red Carpet Royale Cocktail
This sparkling Champagne cocktail garnished with gold leaf is an award-worthy drink perfect for any...
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Chocolate Soufflé
A classic French chocolate souffle recipe.
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Black-Bottomed Butterscotch Pots de Creme
Chris Santos's recipe for Black-Bottomed Butterscotch Pots de Creme.
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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...