6 Festive Recipes for a Valentine's Day Dinner Party
Heartwarming fare to feed friends and lovers alike.
By Kate Christensen
Photo: Chris Court
Cauliflower Soup with Crème Fraîche
Chef Steve Corry, co-owner of the restaurant Five Fifty Five and the French bistro Petite Jacqueline in Portland, suggests you start off your feast with a soul-warming cauliflower soup enriched with crème fraîche.
Get the recipe: Cauliflower Soup with Crème Fraîche
Get the recipe: Cauliflower Soup with Crème Fraîche
Photo: Chris Court
Vadouvan Curry Shrimp
Vadouvan is a French-Indian spice mix that gives this dish a sophisticated depth of flavor.
Get the recipe: Vadouvan Curry Shrimp
Get the recipe: Vadouvan Curry Shrimp
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Salmon in Parchment with Olive Butter
"You can have the salmon on a tray, ready to roast, before guests arrive," Corry says. "When you take it out of the oven, it's puffed up a little from the steam, then you open it like a valentine."
Get the recipe: Salmon in Parchment with Olive Butter
Get the recipe: Salmon in Parchment with Olive Butter
Photo: Chris Court
Potato and Fennel Puree and Brussels Sprouts with Brioche Bread Crumbs
This puree recipe is enlivened by Sambuca, an anise liqueur, while the Brussels sprouts have a luxuriously crunchy texture thanks to the addition of crunchy brioche crumbs.
Get the recipes: Potato and Fennel Puree and Brussels Sprouts with Brioche Bread Crumbs
Get the recipes: Potato and Fennel Puree and Brussels Sprouts with Brioche Bread Crumbs
Photo: Chris Court
Clementine Pots de Crème
Individual pots de crème feel more personalized than a plated dessert. These are made from Corry's foolproof family recipe. Bonus: You can make them a day ahead of time.
Get the recipe: Clementine Pots de Crème
Next: Why You Should Celebrate Valentine's Day with Good Friends and Better Food
Get the recipe: Clementine Pots de Crème
Next: Why You Should Celebrate Valentine's Day with Good Friends and Better Food
From the February 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine