25 Romantic Valentine's Day Recipes for Two

Staying in this year? Make it special with these perfectly portioned meals.

Shrimp Scampi for Two

Making a passable version of this restaurant standard is easy enough, but for tr…

Pasta alla Gricia for Two

The porky-peppery flavors of pasta alla gricia deserve big recognition.

Pan-Roasted Filets Mignons with Asparagus and Garli...

Filet mignon is the most tender steak there is—and it is also one of the most ex…

Shaved Asparagus, Prosciutto and Duxelles Tartines ...

Classic French recipes inspire a trio of carefully crafted, endlessly elegant ta…

Chicken Scarpariello for Two

Want an easy chicken dinner with big, bold flavors? We've got you covered.

Moroccan Fish Tagine for Two

With its vibrant colors, punchy flavors, and straightforward technique, a tagine…

Cacio e Pepe for Two

A little technique transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary pasta dis…

New York Strip Steaks with Crispy Potatoes and Pars...

For a steak-and-potatoes recipe that was anything but ordinary, we started with …

Steamed Mussels in White Wine with Parsley for Two

The French bistro classic known as moules marinières has just a few simple ingre…

Shrimp Risotto for Two

A quick shrimp stock and a modicum of stirring produce first-rate risotto.

Coq au Vin for Two

Building flavor in the skillet in batches eliminates extra steps, pans, and time…

Honey-Roasted Cornish Game Hens for Two

Cornish game hens are perfect for elegant dinners for two.

Cioppino for Two

Fish and shellfish piled high in a flavorful broth make this San Francisco stew …

Poulet au Vinaigre (Chicken with Vinegar) for Two

This French chicken dish makes its own sauce—and vinegar is the light that helps…

Spaghetti Bolognese for Two

Long simmering is out of the question when making dinner for two on a rushed wee…

Pesce All'Acqua Pazza (Southern Italian Poached Fis...

For the light and elegant pesce all’acqua pazza, simplicity—and skin—beget succe…

Chicken Parmesan for Two

What’s better than a huge batch of chicken Parmesan? A very small batch.

Paella for Two

Paella, with its long list of ingredients, can be a production. But does it have…

Crème Brûlée for Two

Lots of yolks, turbinado sugar, an instant-read thermometer, and a final chill a…

Chicken Karahi for Two

The sweet fragrance of this Pakistani staple draws you in. Then comes a blaze of…

Beef Wellington for Two

We wanted a streamlined process but without sacrificing fanciness.

Classic Pork Ragu for Two

Featuring tender, shredded meat in a rich tomato sauce, classic pork ragu is a r…

Garlicky Spaghetti with Lemon and Pine Nuts for Two

For a quick weeknight pasta sauce, we balance garlic’s sweet and fiery sides and…

Chicken Piccata for Two

For a sauce with deep citrus flavor, don't waste any part of the lemon.

Ricotta-Stuffed French Toast for Two

This decadent breakfast-in-bed treat is inspired by two desserts.