5 Main Dishes Sure to Impress Your Date on Valentine’s Day 

Are you planning to make dinner for two on Valentine’s Day? We applaud you! There’s nothing more romantic than a home-cooked meal. Read on for 5 easy – but impressive – main dishes that will help make your night a special one.

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1. Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples, Celery & Spiced Walnuts

This baked chop is easy to make with our double-cut heritage-breed pork. Served with caramelized apples and a crunchy celery and parsley salad for bright contrast, it’s a keeper.

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2. Filet Mignon with Blender Béarnaise Sauce

This simple recipe for Wagyu filet mignon with silky bearnaise sauce (made with our fool-proof blender method) makes a great meal for two.

Wagyu Filet Mignon with Bearnaise

3. Lemon & Herb Roasted Poussin with Duck Fat Potatoes

Love birds? Our simple roasted poussin recipe makes a charming dinner for two. Inspired by that famous recipe for “engagement chicken,” this variation is sure to win hearts. A little duck fat and pan-drippings create crispy potatoes with super-tender flesh for a comfy side dish.

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4. Duck Breasts with Blueberry-Caramel

To duck aficionados, any occasion is the right one for duck steak – which is what we call the duck magret. Our simple pan-seared duck breast recipe with luxurious caramel and blueberry sauce comes together quickly and is great for Valentine’s Day dinner. Serve one duck breast each, and cut the sauce in half for two.

duck-breast-with-blueberry-caramel-sauce-recipe

5. Dijon & Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

Rack of lamb is not your ordinary fare; it signals a special occasion. This easy rack of lamb recipe with fresh herbs, salty pecorino, and crunchy panko breadcrumbs yields juicy chops and a savory crust.

herb-and-dijon-crusted-lamb-chops-recipe

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Since 1985, D’Artagnan has been at the forefront of the farm-to-table movement, producing superior tasting products by partnering with small ranches and farms. We are committed to free-range, natural production, sustainable and humane farming practices and no use of antibiotics or hormones. That’s why D’Artagnan products have been revered by America’s most renowned chefs for over 30 years. We offer the same high-quality products to home cooks at dartagnan.com, along with recipes and guides to help you live the tasty life.

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