Instead of going out to celebrate, opt for a cozy night in with your loved one.
Our Valentines Day dinner recipes will warm you from the inside out.
No need for homemade gnocchi when you’re free to dress up store-bought pasta with this special sauce.
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you might find it in most well-stocked supermarkets near other flavored oils.
Rosemary and garlic give it an irresistible herby finish.
For the best results, let the steak rest before serving.
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A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea.
Use a mandoline or a very sharp knife to shave the Brussels sprouts.
Scallop Risotto with Brown Butter & Parmesan
This simple scallop risotto makes for an impressive main dish.
Stirring the risotto often results in a creamy, rich end product.
Round out this healthy dinner recipe with sweet potatoes and green beans.
Lobster Ravioli
Who says a quick, easy dinner can’t feel luxurious?
This lobster ravioli recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make.
It’s quick enough for everyday, but worthy of a special occasion.
It has less than half the saturated fat of a rib-eye but is more tender than leaner sirloin.
Here, we cook green beans in the same pan used to sear the spiced steak.
All those delicious drippings add richness to the beansplus there’s one less pan to wash!
Stuffed Lobster Tails
These stuffed lobster tails are filled with a rich combination of lobster and crab.
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The addition of panko on top adds a nice crunch.
This easy lobster tail recipe is perfect for a special anniversary or celebration.
The sweet, shocking green jelly is transformed into a richly flavored and pleasingly dark sauce.
Victor Protasio
Make It a Meal: Serve with whole-wheat couscous and peas.
This baked lemon-pepper chicken recipe is it.
It’s so simple and delicious, you’ll be making this healthy dinner again and again.
You’ll taste a nice pop of pepper and nutty notes from the whole-wheat pasta, too.
This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
Giving lemons a quick sizzle in the skillet amps up the flavor of this piccata-inspired dish.
The heat helps release even more citrus juice and sweetens it too.
When shopping for scallops, look for ones labeled “dry.”
This tomato sauce is sometimes paired with bucatini; here, Fabio dresses up rigatoni with it.
Jason Donnelly
And it is especially nice with a mild white fish like cod or halibut.
It’s served over linguine with a buttery wine sauce.
Be sure to pat the fish dry before cookingit’s the key to getting the skin crispy.
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The black cod is served alongside roasted broccoli and potatoes for a satisfying, 30-minute dinner.
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
Serve with a simple green salad for an easy dinner that comes together in 30 minutes.
This preparation, with its luscious ruby-colored sauce, is definitely one that will impress.
Expand your palate and enjoy this tender, light meat that tastes similar to chicken.
Vermouth adds a little sweetness and acidity to the dish to balance the earthiness of the mushrooms.
Serve with: Farro or rice and a salad of mixed greens.
Try it with any greens you have in the fridge, such as chard or spinach.
Look for flanken-cut short ribs in the meat department or ask your butcher to cut them for you.
If you’re free to’t find perilla or shiso leaves, try using mint instead.
This easy pasta bake is perfect for feeding a crowd.
Not a fan of polenta?
Try this healthy chicken dinner over pasta instead.
Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time.
Serve with a tossed salad.
The twist in these healthy noodles comes from adding vegetables like scallions and bok choy.
Look for them on your supermarket olive bar or in jars with Italian ingredients.
Diana Chistruga
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