1. Roasted Cornish Hen with Seasoned Veggies
There's something that feels so upscale about a cornish hen dish – it's like a personal pizza-sized roast chicken with presentation that sells. Try it here!
2. Brown Butter Scallops with Champagne Risotto
Scallops are one of those dishes that feel super intimidating to cook on your own, but are actually totally doable. This version, using a brown butter sauce and served on top of risotto steeped in champagne sounds made for romance. Try it here!
3. Surf and Turf
Surf and turf is always so enticing when you see it on a menu, but for some reason, it's hard to convince yourself to order it, right? But in the comfort of your own home, you can pile your plate with as much as you want, and for a fraction of the price. Try this recipe!
4. Grilled Oysters with Chipotle Bourbon Butter
Listen, if ever there's a day to add a little aphrodisiac goodness into a weeknight dinner, it's Valentine's Day! Try this recipe.
5. Coq au Vin
French cuisine is undoubtedly the most romantic – it's from the City of Love, after all. Coq au vin is a traditional, indulgent dish that pairs perfectly with a red wine (which is, like, half the point). Make it here!
6. Marry Me Chicken
Enough said, right? Try it here!
7. Lobster Risotto
This combination is both daunting and tantalizing – but we believe in you! Preparing lobster at home is no small feat, and risotto infamously takes a lot of time and care to perfect. Try this recipe to impress the heck out of your partner come dinnertime.