A Valentine's Dinner for Two: 2000s Recipes + Menus : gourmet.com

Tuscan Porterhouse Steak with Red Wine-Peppercorn Jus

A porterhouse is the perfect steak for two to share. We pan-roast the steak with the Tuscan stalwarts of garlic, rosemary, and thyme, then serve it with a velvety red wine reduction

Fennel and Radicchio Salad

This crisp, colorful salad is a refreshing accompaniment to any meal, whether you serve it after, before, or with the main course. The slightly sweet nature of fennel pairs well with radicchio’s mild bitterness. The lemony olive vinaigrette and herbs keep the salad vibrant

Peppery Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Who can resist mashed potatoes, particularly with steak? You’ll love this twist on the classic, with just enough horseradish added to give these creamy spuds a fun kick

Lemon Blinis with Caviar

Nothing says CELEBRATION like blinis and caviar. These quick, buckwheat pancakes, made with baking powder (unlike the traditional yeast-based ones) are brightened with the addition of lemon zest. Use whatever caviar you prefer and your budget will allow

Roasted Mushrooms with Spicy Breadcrumbs

On their own, roasted mushrooms are golden, buttery, and delicious, but we’ve gone a step further and jazzed them up by showering them with a blanket of crunchy, chile-flecked breadcrumbs

Triple Chocolate Tart with Boozy Whipped Cream

This triple threat dessert offers three distinct textures and flavors: A nutty, crumbly crust is filled with a dark chocolate pudding enriched with bittersweet chocolate, cocoa, and chocolate stout, then topped with a billowy bourbon whipped cream