6 Valentine's Day recipes for lovers

Recipes

• Tapas-Style Escargots

  Spain is a country of snail lovers; they are a common ingredient in paella and grace the counters of tapas bars. Why not...

• Oyster Stew

  This traditional Canadian east coast and New England treat is as rich as a stew, but it's really a soup. Serve with little...

• Taiwan-Style Oysters on the Half Shell

  In Taiwan, most of the oysters are tiny – slightly bigger than a thumbnail – so they're shucked into a bowl and marinated in...

• Lobster Newburg

  There are few seafood dishes as rich and luxuriant as this American classic. Cooking the lobster shells adds intense...

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  Spiced Poached Figs with Sweet Ricotta Cream

  This recipe makes a sensual Valentine's dessert for two – and a lovely entertaining dessert for more people, as well. Sweet,...

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  Chocolate Valentine Cake

  What says "Happy Valentine's Day"; better than a rich chocolate cake? Four-inch/10 cm springform cake pans are available at...