Healthy Valentine's Day Recipes and Menus

Featured Recipes

Chocolate Fondue

The classic combination of chocolate and hazelnut is the perfect dipping sauce for any combination of fruits and cakes.

» Chocolate Fondue

Lemon Meringue Tart for Two

A mile-high meringue is possible only if the egg white, bowl and beaters are at room temperature.

» Lemon Meringue Tart for Two

Pomegranate Duck

Duck breasts may seem too fancy for the average weeknight, but they roast up beautifully and quickly. This preparation, with its luscious ruby-colored sauce, is definitely one that will impress.

» Pomegranate Duck

Baby Tiramisù

If you're a fan of the classic Italian dessert Tiramisu, try this quick, lower-calorie variation the next time you need a dessert in a hurry. Both types of ladyfingers—spongy and crunchy—work well.

» Baby Tiramisù

Say “I love you” with a healthy, romantic dinner for two.

Looking for a delicious and affordable way to say “I love you” this Valentine’s Day? Win your way to that special someone’s heart with a romantic meal at home. Our enticing Valentine’s Day collection is full of healthy and delicious recipes and menus to make an intimate dinner for two, as well as decadent chocolate desserts that taste indulgent but won’t add inches to your waistline. So light some candles, uncork your favorite bottle of wine and add some healthy romance to your life with these homemade meals for two!

Main Dishes for Two

Chicken & Farfalle with Creamy Walnut Sauce

Gorgeous-looking and lively tasting, this dish is rich in omega-3s, thanks to a...

Chicken Forestiere

A la forestiere (“of the forest”) is characterized by deep, hearty flavors, usually...

Chocolate Pancakes

For a touch of romantic whimsy, cook the pancakes and stamp them into hearts with a...

Herb-Coated Filet Mignon

It doesn't get much easier than this. If you can turn on your broiler, chop...

Lamb, Fig & Olive Stew for Two

Not your Irish grandmother's stew, this version was inspired by flavors from...

Marmalade Chicken for Two

Orange marmalade and freshly grated orange zest make a deliciously tangy sauce for...

Pacific Sole with Oranges & Pecans

Not so long ago, Dover sole meant an overcooked fillet swimming in butter, dotted...

Poached Salmon with Creamy Piccata Sauce

Simple poached salmon is anything but bland when topped with this piquant sauce....

Pomegranate Duck

Duck breasts may seem too fancy for the average weeknight, but they roast up...

Portobellos with a Cilantro-Mustard Seed Crust

Meaty portobello mushrooms served with a spicy chile sauce make a sophisticated...

Rack of Lamb with a Cilantro-Mustard Seed Crust

A cozy dinner for two, cooked side by side, is truly a labor of love. Naturally, the...

Spaghetti with Mushroom Bolognese

Domestic white (or “button”) mushrooms stand in for the meat in this still-hearty...

Sweet & Savory Beef Stew

This beef stew for two replicates the flavors in tzimmes, a sweet stew traditionally...

Tofu Cutlets with Green Olives & Prunes

In this dish, tofu slices are dredged and sauteed as you would with a chicken breast...

Turkey Cutlets with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Lemon, capers and parsley are a commonly grouped trio. The sauce is also good with...

Turkey Marsala

Mushrooms of any type may be used in this elegant dish. Nutty-tasting, oven-roasted...

Warm Winter Salad for Two

Sautéed radicchio, fennel and carrots are topped with chicken, walnuts and...

Side Dishes for Two

Buttermilk-Herb Mashed Potatoes

Simmering a garlic clove with the potato infuses it with flavor. Use whatever fresh...

Herbed Whole-Wheat Couscous

Quick and versatile, serve this couscous alongside any saucy dish.

Mashed Maple Squash

Acorn squash makes a sweet substitute for potatoes in this easy mash. Use a serrated...

Provencal Barley

Add garbanzo beans to this simple dish for a protein boost.

Sauteed Spinach with Pine Nuts & Golden Raisins

Pine nuts and sweet golden raisins brighten up sauteed spinach.

Desserts for Two

Chocolate Fondue

The classic combination of chocolate and hazelnut is the perfect dipping sauce for...

Chocolate Soufflé

Soufflés may look like a restaurant-only dessert, but they are actually easy to make...

Lemon Meringue Tart for Two

A mile-high meringue is possible only if the egg white, bowl and beaters are at room...

Marsala-Poached Figs over Ricotta

Vanilla-infused ricotta cheese is the perfect foil for saucy poached figs.

Rustic Pear Tart

Who says you can't have your tart and eat it, too? This deceptively simple fall...

Sauteed Pear Sundaes

Try this quick and easy pear topping on pancakes or waffles.

Seared Polenta with Chunky Blueberry Sauce

Make extra blueberry sauce to serve over scoops of vanilla frozen yogurt, an...

Special Chocolate Desserts

Chai Chocolate Pots de Creme

The haunting, subtle flavor of chai spices adds depth and richness to these elegant...

Chocolate- & Biscotti-Dipped Strawberries

A crunchy coating of biscotti lends taste and texture to this party favorite.

Chocolate-Dipped Apricots

Healthful bonbons are truly a gift of love.

Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake

Turn this moist, dense and truly chocolaty cake into an elegant dessert by...

Chocolate Cheesecake

The chocolate flavor in this rich and glossy cheesecake is deepened by the addition...

Chocolate Crepes with Orange-&-Chocolate Sauce

If you prefer, fill these chocolate crepes with vanilla frozen yogurt or fresh fruit...

Chocolate Mousse

Our mousse reformation, with only 248 calories and 6 grams of fat per serving, as...

Mini Molten Chocolate Cakes with Mocha Sauce

Some molten-cake recipes call for simply underbaking the batter so the middles stay...

Chocolate-Dipped Gingersnaps

A sprinkling of crystallized ginger and dried cranberries makes these easy,...

Baby Tiramisù

If you're a fan of the classic Italian dessert Tiramisu, try this quick, lower-...

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Healthy Valentine's Day Recipes and Menus

Featured Recipes

Chocolate Fondue

Lemon Meringue Tart for Two

Pomegranate Duck

Baby Tiramisù

Say “I love you” with a healthy, romantic dinner for two.

Main Dishes for Two

Side Dishes for Two

Desserts for Two

Special Chocolate Desserts

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