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Let us help you plan the most romantic dinner for two! These Valentines dinner ideas are perfect for February 14 or date night any day of the week. If you try one of these recipes and like the results, don't forget to rate the recipe and post a comment that includes a pretty picture of the finished dish!

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Wine-Country Cornish Hens

The perfect dish for a romantic dinner for two, Cornish hens slow roast in a Dutch oven. Dry white wine, tomatoes, garlic and herbs form a delicious broth that can be served overtop.

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Pulled Pork Tacos

Who doesn't love a good taco!? Pair this Mexican feast with a custom margarita for a romantic dinner your sweetheart will never forget!

Valentines dinner ideas - New York strip loin roast recipe

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Beef Strip Loin Roast

An elegant entrée for the most romantic feast, this New York Strip loin roast requires minimal seasonings. Roast low and slow, let rest and then slice at the table for a dramatic presentation. And don't forget a bottle of fine red wine!

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Rosemary Balsamic Chicken

The tart, delicious taste of balsamic vinegar is toned down with brown sugar and boiled to a sticky, sweet reduction. Add in fresh rosemary and a grainy mustard for good measure, and just let that chicken soak in the goodness!

Valentines dinner ideas - grilled filet mignon recipe

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Grilled Filet Mignon with Red Wine Sauce

Each filet is coated in a mixture of garlic, rosemary and seasonings before being perfectly seared on the grill. A garlic and red wine sauce is the only topping needed to make beef shine.

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Traditional Penne Bolognese

What could be more romantic than a traditional Italian pasta dish! The sauce recipe incorporates premium grass-fed and grass-finished beef, fresh basil, crushed tomatoes, carrots, garlic and cheese. So good!

Valentines dinner ideas - cornish hens with apples recipe

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Hens Normandy With Apples

The perfect date-night main course! Here, Cornish hens are slow roasted with apple juice and apple slices for a sweet and savory flavor.

Valentines dinner ideeas - cast iron pork chops recipe

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Cast Iron Skillet Pork Chops with Pan Gravy

Boneless pork chops sear up quickly in a cast-iron pan and pan drippings make a delicious gravy to pour overtop. Serve with a salad, gourmet sides and a bottle of dry white wine.

Valentines dinner ideas - cast iron steak recipe

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Perfect Cast Iron Steak

So easy to make and yet so decadent! Your favorite cut of steak, butter, garlic and herbs are all it takes to cook up this restaurant-quality main course!

Valentines dinner ideas - sweet and smoky whole chicken recipe

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Sweet 'N Smoky Chicken

An heirloom recipe passed down through the Perdue family! Legend has it that this dish won over a sweetheart. Give it a try this Valentine's Day or for any romantic occasion!

Meet the Perdue Farms Culinary Team

Chef Chris Moyer, CEC, CRC, and Chef Shawn Reese, CEC, CRC, bring decades of combined culinary experience to their roles at Perdue Farms. Day to day, the chefs contribute to recipe development, culinary ideation and all culinary aspects of the company business.