Valentine & Galentine's Day

Whether it is a casual date night at home or a special celebration with your boo these recipes are the perfect way to say I love you! Because nothing says “I love you!” more than a cozy pasta meal & chocolate, right?! Right.

These dishes make the perfect Valentine’s Day recipes or meals for when you want something that feels just a little more special! Try the ultimate date night recipe – this Best-Ever Bolognese or treat your honey to a Grilled Tuscan Steak! & of course, don’t forget dessert! Try these Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes or these rich Double Chocolate Espresso Thumbprint Cookies for your date night or Valentine’s Day dessert!

An overhead shot of a baked French onion galette with three sliced wedges on a piece of parchment paper atop an off-white surface. A spatula is under one of the slices to lift it. Cheesy French Onion Galette with Flaky Herb Crust
An overhead shot of a mixed green side salad on a white scalloped plate atop a white surface. Fresh Mixed Greens Side Salad (for Steak, Pasta, & More!)
An overhead shot of a serving of braised beef topped with braising liquid on a bed of potatoes and cooked vegetables on a stoneware plate. The plate sits alongside a beige cloth on a light grey surface. Meltingly Tender Red Wine Braised Beef
An overhead shot of an individual pot pie in a white ramekin atop a grey surface. A striped cloth, two gold forks and two additional pot pies sit alongside it. Individual Chicken Pot Pie with Flaky Herbed Crust
A close-up overhead shot of a soy-braised short rib topped with thickened braising liquid in a dark green bowl atop a bed of white rice and steamed bok choy. The bowl sits atop a beige surface alongside a dish of green onions and a bowl of sesame seeds. Succulent Soy Braised Short Ribs
An overhead shot of a serving of white bolognese pasta on a light pink plate, garnished with grated parmesan and fresh herbs. The plate sits on a woven placemat on an off-white surface, and is surrounded with a dish of grated parmesan, fresh herbs and a glass of white wine. Luscious White Bolognese
A woman's hand holds half of a pork egg roll as it gets dipped inside of a small bowl of duck sauce that sits inside of a blue and white floral patterned bowl filled with more finished egg rolls. The bowl sits atop a creamy white textured surface. Mom’s Pork Egg Rolls
Six pork shumai dumplings rest atop a colorful platter that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The pork shumai dumplings have been garnished with sliced green onions. A pair of wooden chopsticks rest alongside the platter and a small blue and white bowl filled with siu mai sauce rests alongside the platter. Pork Shumai Dumplings (Siu Mai)
Baked shrimp scampi pasta fills a large double handle braising pan. The pan sits atop a creamy white textured surface. Two wooden serving spoons rest inside of the pan. A cream colored linen napkin rests underneath the pan. Quick-Baked Shrimp Scampi with White Wine
An assembled herby dutch baby with smoked salmon, asparagus, and a Boursin cheese fills a large black cast iron skillet. The Dutch baby is garnished with lemon wedges, a lemon butter sauce, and fresh herbs. The skillet sits atop a light gray textured surface surrounded by bowls of toppings and a small glass bowl filled with lemon butter sauce. A light cream linen napkin is tied around the skillet handle and a serving spatula rests alongside. Savory Dutch Baby with Smoked Salmon & Asparagus
Two servings of sausage and peppers pasta served in white bowls are garnished with grated parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes, and fresh chopped herbs. The bowls sit atop a white and gray marble surface with a blue and white striped linen napkin tucked underneath. Two metal forks and a small wooden pinch bowl filled with crushed red pepper flakes rest alongside the bowl at center. Spicy Italian Sausage and Peppers Pasta
One pot french onion pasta fills a large gray Staub skillet that sits atop a white and gray marble surface. A dark gray linen napkin rests underneath the skillet and a small white bowl filled with fresh thyme rests alongside. A woman's hand uses a spoon to scoop a portion of the pasta out of the skillet and into a white bowl. A melted gruyère cheese pull is shown as the spoon leaves the skillet. Hearty French Onion Pasta with Braised Beef & Caramelized Onions
A mini flourless chocolate cake rests atop a white ceramic plate on a creamy white textured surface. The cake has been topped with caramel, whipped cream, crushed freeze-dried raspberries, and flaky sea salt. Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake
A side angle shot of a slice of lasagna that sits atop a brown ceramic plate. The lasagna has been garnished with fresh chopped herbs and grated parmesan. The plate sits atop a light pink textured surface and white linen napkin rests in front of the plate. Lasagna for Two (Small Batch Lasagna)
Finished beef ragu fills a large black skillet. The ragu pasta has been garnished with fresh thyme leaves and grated parmesan. The skillet sits atop a black textured surface and a wooden spoon rests inside of the skillet. Slowly Braised Beef Ragu
A sushi stack is served atop a black ceramic plate that sits atop a creamy white textured surface. The spicy tuna sushi stack has been garnished with a haystack of thinly sliced nori and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds. The plate is surrounded by a small white plate filled with toasted sesame seeds, a white linen napkin, and a second sushi stack served on another black plate rests in the background out of focus. Spicy Tuna Sushi Stack
Baked seafood stuffed shells fill a large white 9x13 baking dish that sits atop a dark gray textured surface. The stuffed seafood shells have been garnished with finely chopped fresh parsley. A large gold serving spoon rests atop the baking dish and the baking dish is surrounded by a stack of plates topped with gold silverware, a small wooden pinch bowl filled with kosher salt, and a red and white muted linen napkin. Baked Seafood-Stuffed Shells with Béchamel Sauce
An overhead shot of short rib beef stroganoff served atop buttered egg noodles inside of a brown ceramic bowl that sits atop a dark green textured surface with a cream colored linen napkin tucked alongside of it. A gold spoon rests inside of the braised beef stroganoff and the stroganoff has been garnished with fresh chopped herbs. A small ceramic pinch bowl and sprigs of fresh herbs rest alongside the bowl at center. Braised Beef Short Rib Stroganoff
A side angle shot of a baked and sliced cross-section of salmon wellington rests atop a piece of parchment paper that sits atop a natural wood platter. Two glasses of white wine, fresh herbs, and a blue and white striped linen napking surround the salmon en croute at center. Salmon Wellington (Salmon en Croute)
An overhead shot of truffle mac and cheese is served inside a shallow speckled ceramic bowl. The mac and cheese is topped with toasted garlic breadcrumbs and crispy roasted mushrooms. A gold fork rests atop the bowl and the bowl sits atop a black textured surface. The bowl is surrounded by a small ceramic plateful of crispy roasted mushrooms, a small white pinch bowl filled with finely chopped fresh herbs, another bowl of mac and cheese, and a light gray linen napkin tucked underneath the bowl at center. Quick 30-Minute Truffle Mac and Cheese