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Top 10 Valentine's Day Recipes

Let these most popular Valentine's Day Recipes inspire your Romantic Meal

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Most holidays involve making large feasts for many people. Valentine's Day revolves around a small meal for two people. For years I have challenged men to fire up the grill and produce something special for that woman in their lives. I have recommended many dishes that I thought she might like. Well, take a look down this list of last Valentine Day's most popular recipes and tell me who is doing the cooking, and for whom.

1. Grilled Lobster Tails

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This grilled lobster is perfect for any occasion. If you don't have a lot of experience grilling shellfish, then this recipe is for you. This is a quick and easy way to take lobster tails and make them better than you thought possible.

2. Marinated London Broil

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This classic recipe for London Broil is marinated in wine and vinegar which makes it extra tender. If you really want to make it authentic try getting a Flank Steak.

3. Homemade Steak Sauce

Judy sent in this delicious recipe for steak sauce. The best part about making your own steak sauces is that you can adjust the ingredients for your own liking.

4. Herb-Crusted Fillet Mignon

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What can be better than fillet mignon? It's delicious and tender. This recipe calls for dried herbs though you can substitute with fresh herbs instead. If you are going to do so, double the amount that the recipe requires.

5. Peppered New York Strip Steak

Lee Custer sent in this recipe for a spiced up a New York Strip Steak. The secret is to use cracked peppercorns, not ground. That solid pepper flavor is what makes this steak so great.

6. Michael Jordan's 23 Delmonico Steak

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23 is Michael Jordan's famous Chicago restaurant. This is their recipe for the Delmonico Steak. This is a fantastic grilled rib-eye, my personal favorite.

7. Herb and Garlic Lamb Loin Chops

This lamb recipe has a very Greek-style to it. These lamb chops are loaded with tenderness and flavor. Be sure to get the loin chops versus regular lamb chops.

8. Béarnaise Sauce

This is a classic sauce that goes well over most grilled dishes. This is one of the most versatile sauces in the world.

9. Cowboy Steak

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This is a fantastic way to add a southwestern flare to a porterhouse steak. With a quick sear on the grill, the chipotle paste is locked in making this dish very flavorful.

10. Mustard Beef Tenderloin

If you really want to impress your guests, this is the recipe for you. This beef tenderloin is lightly seasoned and then served up in a great mustard sauce that will make you look like a real chef.
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