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There may be no better time to indulge in wine and chocolate than on Valentine’s Day . It’s sweet, it’s sexy, and it can definitely score you some brownie points for thoughtfulness. However, creating a pairing that is actually delicious is not as simple as picking a random bottle of wine from the wine rack and playing chocolate roulette with the sampler box your sweetie brought home. Vosges Haut-Chocolat, $25 on Amazon A Library of Mini Exotic Chocolate Bars, 9 Count See It “Wine and chocolate certainly have a complex relationship. There are pairings that work beautifully and others that completely clash,” says Melissa Rockwell, direct to consumer sales manager at Southold, New York-based Sparkling Pointe Vineyards and Winery. Sparkling Pointe is known for its chocolate and wine pairings, a daily staple on the menu at the winery’s tasting house. In fact, the tastings have become so popular with the clientele, says Rockwell, many purchase exotic-flavored chocolate bars and

Sometimes we like our chocolate straight-up bittersweet , rich, and over-the-top; other times we prefer a subtler cacao hit (even white chocolate on occasion). Some form of chocolate is clearly de rigueur for Valentine’s Day , but why restrict yourself (or your significant other) to bonbons or truffles ? Make chocolate cocktails , and cook with  Theobroma cacao too. There are lots of ways to do it, but one of our favorite approaches is to balance it out with warm spices and even chiles. Taza Mexican Chocolate Sampler, 8 for $19.23 on Amazon Mexican chocolates infused with flavors like chipotle, coffee, and vanilla are great in drinks or dishes both sweet and savory. Try It Our chocolate-centric, Mexico-inspired Valentine’s Day menu has plenty of sweetness, but isn’t cloying, because there’s always a tempering touch of bitterness, and a little spice. Yes, it’s heavy on desserts, but no one’s going to be complaining. Pork Mole Colaradito Chowhound Serve tortillas to scoo

Although risotto is one of the simplest meals you could whip up , there is something undeniably fancy about it. Maybe it’s the fact that you’re cooking with wine , or the patience that’s involved with constantly stirring the rice. Whatever the reason, next time you’re in the mood for treating your significant other , wow them with one of these romantic yet simple risotto recipes. 1. Brussels Sprouts and Lemon Risotto Chowhound The Brussels sprouts add color and flavor without overpowering the risotto. Try serving this dish with a simple side salad to make it a complete meal. Get our Brussels Sprouts and Lemon Risotto recipe . 2. Baked Vegetable Risotto with Poached Eggs Veggies by Candlelight Eating seasonally is sure to keep you from breaking the budget while still providing maximum flavor for your recipes, so keep this recipe in mind for a lighter spring-date meal. Get the Baked Vegetable Risotto with Poached Eggs recipe . 3. Lobster Risotto Chowhound Wow your love w

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Valentine’s Day may be a holiday to celebrate the love between couples, but for the rest of us, it’s an excuse to binge on candy and complain about being single forever. If you find yourself in the latter category, you’ll be relieved to know that companies have really gone above and beyond to cater to broken hearts and/or unloveable humans this year—Oreo released cookies with “The Most Stuf” ever and Rice Krispies have decided to drench themselves in chocolate . Needless to say, we left our taste-testing segment on the Taylor Strecker Show  with more cavities than we can count and a new list of products that we’ll either gift to our lovers (Taylor and Matt) or sneak into bed with a rom-com, box of tissues, and a batch of crippling insecurities (me). Can’t wait. Double Good Popcorn (Waddle You Do for Cookies?, Its Peanut Butter Chocolate Time) Popcorn fans unite! We’ve found one of the best gourmet varieties we’ve ever tried on the show. Double Good not only tastes good, but do

Chocolate body paint and rose petals are for amateurs. We all know that the way to someone’s heart is via the belly. If these dishes look familiar, it’s because they’re the all-stars of precoital dining, the greatest hits that will never disappear from Valentine’s Day menus (even if you secretly want them to). So don’t go rogue and try to be creative; make these dishes, because they taste good and you want to eat them.  Lou Malnati's Heart-Shaped Pizza Gift Package, $64.99 on Amazon Heart-shaped pizza is a modern-day Valentine's classic, and this one from a Chicago deep-dish legend is actually delicious. See It Crab Cakes with Quick Aioli Chowhound Nothing says “I love you” like a crisp, freshly pan-fried crab cake, just like this recipe—perfect for making ahead and heating at the last minute—says you’re the perfect unflustered spouse or potential partner. Our quick aioli, made with store-bought mayo, extends the narrative. Get our Crab Cakes with Quick Aioli re