12 Valentine’s Day Dinners For A Cozy Night In

This Valentine’s Day, skip the loud, crowded restaurants and treat your special someone to a romantic homemade meal instead. These Valentine’s Day dinners are sure to please.

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala is an Italian-American dish of golden pan-fried chicken cutlets and mushrooms in a rich Marsala wine sauce.
Maryland Crab Cakes with Quick Tartar Sauce

A Maryland staple, these crab cakes made from fresh lump crab meat and Old Bay are authentic and easy to prepare.
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

Similar in taste to beef bourguignon, these red wine braised short ribs make a cozy yet elegant dish.
Cioppino (Fisherman’s Stew)

Brimming with fresh seafood in a tomato and wine broth that tastes like the sea, cioppino is a delicious Italian-American fish stew.
Coq au Vin

Coq au vin is a hearty French stew of chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms and crisp pancetta.
Oven-Steamed Mussels with Garlic and White Wine

Mussels in a buttery, garlicky white wine broth make a simple and elegant supper.
Linguine with Clams

Linguine with clams in a garlicky white wine sauce makes an easy and elegant Italian pasta dinner.
Steak Au Poivre

A classic French dish, steak au poivre is a pan-seared filet mignon with a crunchy peppercorn crust and rich Cognac sauce.
Easy Thai Shrimp Curry

In this quick shrimp curry, shrimp are simmered in a fragrant Thai coconut sauce infused with fresh herbs.
Baked Salmon with Honey Mustard and Pecan-Panko Crust

This baked salmon with a crunchy topping takes just 20 minutes to make, yet it’s elegant enough for company.
Shrimp and Grits

This easy shrimp and grits recipe incorporates bacon, which gives the dish a nice smoky undertone — and there’s plenty of silky gravy for spooning over the grits.
Beef Stew with Carrots & Potatoes

This classic French beef stew is the ultimate cold weather comfort food. After a few hours in the oven, the meat becomes meltingly tender and enveloped in a rich wine sauce.

February 3, 2021