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28 Valentine's Day Ideas For Dinner Or Dessert To Will Impress Your Partner

Three words: red wine lollipops.
Joy D'Souza
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This Jan. 13, 2014 photo shows honey peppered roasted shrimp with green beans and olives in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)

Dining with your darling is a great way to reconnect, but while we love the idea of splurging on a fancy dinner out, we must admit some of our best dinner dates have taken place in the comfort of our own homes.

In the slideshow below, we've rounded up 28 spectacular dishes you'll want to enjoy with your sweetie. From a sweet strawberry roasted salad to colourful (heart) beet risotto to rich and delicious chocolate molten cake, these recipes are perfect for celebrating Valentine's day and every other day of the year too.

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Bon appétit!

Valentine's Recipes
Beet and Turnip Gratin(01 of28)
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Get the recipe from Kitchen Konfidence.
(Heart) Beet Risotto(02 of28)
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Get the recipe from A Beautiful Mess.
Lavender, Lemon, and Honey Spatchcocked Roast Chicken(03 of28)
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Get the recipe from Serious Eats.
Baked Ravioli Valentines(04 of28)
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Get the recipe from Farm Fresh Feasts.
Baked Salmon with Fresh Salsa(05 of28)
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Get the recipe from Cindy's Recipes And Writings.
Rack Of Lamb And Brussels Sprouts(06 of28)
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Get the recipe from Spinach Tiger.
Long Green Beans With Anchovies And Sriracha(07 of28)
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Get the recipe from The Endless Meal.
Beet Pesto Pizza with Kale and Goat Cheese(08 of28)
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Get the recipe from The Roasted Root.
Blue Cheese Steak Crostini(09 of28)
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Get the recipe from Running To The Kitchen.
Bacon Roses(10 of28)
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Get the recipe from Diana Dishes.
Canadian Bacon Cheese Crisps(11 of28)
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Get the recipe from Thirsty For Tea.
Chicken Salad with Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette(12 of28)
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Get the recipe from Oh So Delicioso.
Creamy Leek And Pancetta Pappardelle For Two(13 of28)
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Get the recipe from A Beautiful Plate.
Duck, Orange and Pomegranate Salad(14 of28)
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Get the recipe from Hungry Australian.
Warm Puff Pastry Tart With Goat's Cheese, Figs, Olives And Capers(15 of28)
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Get the recipe from Geoffrey Smeddle.
Mushroom Risotto For Two(16 of28)
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Get the recipe from All Parenting.
Oysters With Champagne Mignonette(17 of28)
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Get the recipe from The Endless Meal.
Roasted Strawberry Salad With Tangerine-Hatch Chili Dressing(18 of28)
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Get the recipe from Caroline's Cooking.
Winter Walnut Pesto Pasta(19 of28)
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Get the recipe from Natural Comfort Kitchen.
Angel Hair Pasta with Scallops and Tomatoes(20 of28)
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Get the recipe from Skinny Taste.
Passion Rose Petal Dark Chocolate Bar(21 of28)
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Get the recipe from Pure Ella.
Fortune Cookies(22 of28)
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Get the recipe from Hapa Nom Nom.
Cardamom Pistachio Truffles(23 of28)
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Get the recipe from Cup Of Sugar Pinch Of Salt.
“Chocolate Chips” and Champagne(24 of28)
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Get the recipe from Tokyo Terrace.
Red Wine Lollipops(25 of28)
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Get the recipe from Sprinkle Bakes.
Cinnamon Heart Popcorn(26 of28)
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Get the recipe from One Little Project.
Classic Chocolate Molten Lava Cake(27 of28)
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Get the recipe from Jessica Gavin.
Dark Chocolate Granola(28 of28)
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Get the recipe from Mel's Kitchen.

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