Saving that bottle of red for a special occasion? Pop the cork. Light a fire. Dine on a delicacy. Dean & DeLuca’s Siberian sturgeon and Calvisius caviar is in a class all its own. So go ahead and snuggle up to your sweetie as you toast true love. After all, finding your Valentine was a much taller task than scoring this superb starter.

Passion and the palate are inextricably linked. If the way to your man’s heart is through his stomach, tempt your true love with a tantalizing treat from this cookbook for two. Start with Soup de Provence avec Pistou. Serve up some sinfully savory scallops. The final decadent dish? Chocolate Kahlúa Soufflé. Seductively stir your sweetheart with recommended romantic verse, decorating ideas, and music selections.