Have an anniversary coming up? Or planning a sultry Valentine's Day homemade dinner? With these romantic dinner recipes you'll be able to show your sweetie just how much you care. Crafted with gourmet ingredients, these delectable dishes are designed to wow from the very first bite. Don't forget to set the mood with candles, music and plenty of bubbly. Here's what to make:
CREAM OF GRANA PADANO CHEESE
Grana Padano, which is similar in texture to Parmesan cheese, is the base of this divine Mediterranean-style dip from Italian chefs Eros Picco and Tommaso Arrigoni. It's enhanced with a colorful basil sauce, dried black olives and vegetable sprouts. Serve with crostini or breadsticks and take turns feeding each other.
BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREASTS
That special someone will fall head over heels for you after one bite from this heavenly romantic dinner recipe. Chicken breasts are wrapped in bacon, browned in clarified butter and roasted until perfection. Pan roasted shallots and mashed sweet potatoes complete this seductive dish.
HOT CHOCOLATE GALETTE
Bring your romantic dinner to a sweet conclusion with this heavenly galette with a melted chocolate center. It's an irresistible dessert recipe from Los Angeles chef Ludo Lefebvre that requires just a handful of ingredients.