Rumor has it that Ina Garten’s engagement roast chicken is so good, it helped an iconic celebrity couple take the next step. Yep—Emily Blunt swears it played a role in John Krasinski popping the question. But you don’t need a proposal on the horizon to know that a great meal can work a little magic.
We’d like to think that no matter where you’re at in the love game—whether it’s your first Valentine’s Day together or your fifteenth—a home-cooked dinner is always a winning move. So this year, we’re skipping the reservation-making and instead cooking restaurant-worthy meals right at home. Read More >>
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