Valentine’s Day: Top 10 Most Popular Recipes for Love

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These recipes will help make Valentine's Day special without requiring you to spend the entire day in the kitchen, whether you're celebrating with your significant other, your pod, or by yourself. The majority of these recipes can be prepared in less than an hour and don't call for a large number of ingredients.

1. French Onion Grilled Cheese

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A grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with caramelized onions and melt-in-your-mouth Gruyère is the epitome of "I love you." With more than 2,000 five-star reviews, Ali Slagle's recipe is an absolute hit. (Tip: Keep breath mints close at hand).

2. Steak with Peppercorn Sauce

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Steak is the undisputed firm favorite among Good Food users on Valentine's Day. Countless individuals are curious about the secret to cooking the ideal steak, which is to cook it quickly and pay close attention to it at all times. See our collection of the best steak recipes for inspiration on how to prepare all of the cuts, including rib-eye and sirloin, as well as leaner dinners and salads.

Not to mention the sides and sauces for the steak. Your favorite side dish is peppercorn sauce, which is closely followed by the traditional red wine and shallot sauce from bistros. We have a ton of ideas for additional sauces, potatoes, and other accompaniments in our guide to side dishes (mac 'n' cheese, anyone?).

3. Dauphinoise Potatoes

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It's not a bad idea to give a spud the French treatment if you're going to try to make it romantic. This creamy gratin is the most popular side dish for Valentine's Day, so it appears that many of you choose that option.

Elevate it to a new level with our recipe for Dauphinoise potatoes, or incorporate them into the main dish by topping a lamb hotpot or adding smoked salmon and celeriac.

4. Spaghetti Carbonara

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Carbonara is another rich, creamy dish that our users love to eat on Valentine's Day. It's hardly surprising given the rich combination of cheese, eggs, and crispy pancetta, and the fact that it cooks in just about 30 minutes total.

View our five-star rated classic carbonaras if you're searching for a reliable and impressive option. Replace with smoked salmon or add a few drops of truffle oil for an even more decadent twist.

5. Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon

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Yasmin Fahr's colorful vegetarian sheet-pan dinner is much more filling than a bunch of flowers, yet it's still quite lovely. Replace the broccolini with broccoli if you'd like, and serve the entire mixture over a bed of chewy farro.

6. Classic Hot Chocolate

Breakfast should always include hot chocolate to make kids happy, regardless of age. If you're feeling particularly daring, garnish it with whipped cream, red and pink sprinkles, and homemade marshmallows.

7. Quick & Easy Cocktails

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Last year, many of you were searching for cocktail ideas; as a result, our post with ten quick and simple Valentine's Day cocktail recipes received thousands of views.

Our users appear to have a special fondness for martinis, as evidenced by the year-round popularity of our espresso and passionfruit martini recipes. For more inspiration, look through our collection of the best cocktail recipes. We also have a ton of mocktail recipes, such as a mock mojito, faux fizz, and a G&T without gin.

8. Strawberry Cheesecake

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Even though strawberries aren't in season in February, you still want to eat this no-bake cheesecake with strawberry purée on top. Try our rich chocolate hazelnut cheesecake or this zesty, fresh lemon cheesecake for a more seasonal option.

It takes some advance planning to make cheesecake; many recipes call for making it the night before to allow it to set. For those who are well-organized, however, the outcomes are worthwhile.

9. Classic Cheese Fondue

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Pulling out that 1970s fondue set your Aunt Charlene gave you is a welcome excuse to make this velvety fondue from Melissa Clark, which is perfect for celebrating with your family or your Galentine's group. Furthermore, it is incredibly versatile: Replace the Gruyère and Emmenthaler with Monterey Jack, Cheddar, or Raclette.

10. Valentine’s Biscuits

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Your favorite Valentine's Day bake is a biscuit, right behind cupcakes. Although there are a plethora of options for decorations, such as these caption cookies and jammy heart drops, our slice and bake biscuits were your favorite last year. For more ideas, see our collection of the best Valentine's Day biscuit recipes.