A Restaurant-Worthy Valentine's Day Menu You Can Make at Home

Cocktails are nice, but generally speaking, wine pairs better with food. Keep things classy classic by popping open a bottle of Champagne to pair with the deviled eggs; a half-bottle is great if you don't want to get too sloshed. A medium-bodied Italian red, like Vino Nobile di Montepulciano or Sangiovese, is ideal for sipping alongside the meaty pasta bolognese.

Edible flowers elevate a green salad to celebration-worthy. Seek them out at the farmers market, or check your local Whole Foods (ours stocks them in the produce section by the herbs).

Stressing out isn't exactly sexy, which is why we love that this meaty bolognese sauce is cooked in a crockpot. That, and the slow, gentle cooking makes for exceptional flavor.

Linger over a petite pot of dark chocolate fondue. Dipping marshmallows, pretzels, and fruit in the glossy melted chocolate makes for a playful finale to your meal.