Valentine’s Day

No one should ever have to choose between a fudgy brownie and a chocolate cookie.

Who needs a fancy steakhouse when you can turn out a stunning pan-seared filet smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce in under 30 minutes?

An indulgent pasta made with toasted walnuts, cream, mascarpone, and gorgonzola. Worthy of a special occasion but on the table in just 25 minutes. Boom.

Dark chocolate cookies, creamy caramel filling, and coconut collide in spectacular fashion to create the ultimate sandwich cookie.

Take your tastebuds on a tropical vacation with this light and airy banana and coconut cake that's topped with a rum glaze.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day (or any day) with this Guinness-infused chocolate cake that's smothered in swirls of browned butter cream cheese frosting.

These decadent cupcakes, topped with swirls of creamy frosting, are proof that chocolate, coffee, and peanut butter are indeed a perfect combination.

This pretty cake is so simple to make and so darn delicious that we see no point in waiting until dessert to enjoy it. Bring on breakfast.

Orbs of Nutella, chocolate, and cream, all dusted in cocoa powder. Need we say more?

This easy dessert tops a crisp-chewy dark chocolate meringue with whipped Nutella cream and fresh berries. What's not to love?

Soft buttery pastry, sweet cinnamon-y filling, and a burst of dried fruit. Now, THESE are the kind of knots we all need.

This tart's an unusual but fantabulous confection. The meatiness of the nuts, the piney notes of rosemary, the citrusy orange, and sweetness of the toffee play oh-so-nicely together.

A lovely combination of sweet honeyed pears, salty feta, and earthy rosemary makes an unforgettable starter. Or just a brilliant little snack to perk you up.

Chocolate and peanut butter might just be the most perfect marriage possible. This dessert is also elegant. Oh, and did we mention easy too?

A not-too-sweet little sipper, made with vodka and Chambord and garnished with fresh raspberries, this refresher perks up cocktail hour.

Salmon piccata for 2 is a recipe for love--the love of good food, natch. A pan sauce of white wine, lemon, and capers provides the perfect finishing touch.

A chocolate lover's dream come true, in the form of a lightly textured, dark chocolate mousse. Not too sweet, not too rich—just right.

Elegant and easy, Guiliano Hazan's recipe for a stunning 30-minute pasta dinner turns out classic Italian fare without any fuss at all.

Plump little bits of crab and not much else, these morsels are better than typical crab cakes. A crisp crust and a buttery lemon sauce are all it takes to make dinner perfect.

A poetic take on fresh clams simmered in white wine. This comforting Portuguese classic is sorta the epitome of simple done well.